Traverse City Jigging & Casting Charters
Experience hands-on fishing with Storm Hawk Sport Fishing on a Traverse City jigging and casting charter. These trips offer a different way to fish Grand Traverse Bay and nearby Lake Michigan waters, targeting lake trout, cisco and seasonal salmon.
Unlike traditional trolling charters aboard our larger Tiara, jigging and casting trips put you directly involved in the fishing. You’ll be holding a rod, working a jig or casting while we use our electronics to locate fish and find productive water.
Your trip is personally guided by Captain Brady, owner and operator of Storm Hawk Sport Fishing. Whether you’re an experienced angler or trying jigging for the first time, I’ll help you with the techniques and presentations. Our goal is to find active fish and spend our time fishing where fish are wet!
A Different Kind of Traverse City Fishing Charter
Our jigging and casting trips are aboard our 2005 Alumacraft powered by a 150-horsepower Yamaha. This smaller boat is set up specifically for hands-on fishing rather than traditional trolling spreads and downriggers.
We use vertical jigging and casting techniques to target fish at different depths, from shallow water to depths approaching 200 feet. Our approach changes depending on the species, season, fish location and conditions.
You’ll be actively involved throughout the trip instead of watching multiple lines being trolled behind the boat.
Lake Trout Jigging in Traverse City
Lake trout are one of the primary targets on our Grand Traverse Bay jigging trips. Spring through the end of September offers opportunities to target lake trout in Grand Traverse Bay and nearby Lake Michigan waters.
Vertical jigging allows us to locate fish with our electronics and work a lure directly in the area they’re holding. It’s a hands-on way to target lake trout, and when a good fish decides to eat, you’ll know it.
Cisco Jigging on Grand Traverse Bay
Cisco offer another opportunity for anglers looking for a hands-on fishing experience. Spring through late May is generally the best window, with another opportunity often developing in the fall.
Finding schools of cisco and getting a jig in front of them is part of the challenge. When the fish are active, cisco can provide fast-paced action and an enjoyable day on the water.
King Salmon Jigging in Traverse City
Jigging for Chinook, also known as king salmon, is a different experience from traditional trolling. Our best opportunity generally comes from mid-August through mid-September, when staging salmon provide a chance to target these powerful fish.
This is not a high-numbers fishery, and we won’t promise a king salmon on every trip. But when a big king decides to eat a jig, it can be an unforgettable fight.
Coho Salmon Jigging
Coho salmon can also provide seasonal jigging opportunities in the Traverse City area. Their availability depends on the time of year, fish location and current conditions. When the opportunity is there, we’ll take advantage of it.
Where We Fish: Grand Traverse Bay & Lake Michigan
Our jigging and casting charters primarily fish East and West Grand Traverse Bay near Traverse City, Michigan. We choose our fishing locations based on conditions, water temperatures, fishing reports and where we’re finding active fish.
Depending on the season and opportunities, we may also fish areas toward Sleeping Bear Dunes, Leland or Glen Arbor. When conditions and fishing reports warrant it, we may travel toward other productive Lake Michigan areas, including Frankfort.
Our Alumacraft & Fishing Equipment
Our hands-on jigging and casting trips are aboard our 2005 Alumacraft powered by a 150 Yamaha. The boat is equipped to locate fish and stay on productive water throughout the trip.
Our equipment includes:
- Humminbird electronics
- Garmin LiveScope
- Minn Kota Spot-Lock trolling motor
- Quality rods, reels and fishing tackle
- Required safety equipment
All fishing equipment is provided. Storm Hawk Sport Fishing is fully licensed and insured.
Private 4-Hour Jigging & Casting Charters
Our jigging and casting trips are private four-hour charters. The Alumacraft is generally best suited for one to three adults. Families with children may be able to accommodate a fourth guest depending on the group, so please ask when booking.
No previous jigging experience is required. I’ll help you with the techniques and equipment so you can enjoy the experience. Fish cleaning is included.
Jigging & Casting or Traditional Trolling?
Storm Hawk Sport Fishing offers two different fishing experiences in Traverse City. Our larger Tiara is used for traditional Lake Michigan trolling charters, targeting salmon, trout and other species with downriggers, divers and multiple lines.
Our Alumacraft jigging and casting trips offer a more hands-on approach. You’ll be holding a rod, working a jig or casting, watching the electronics and actively participating in the fishing. Both trips are personally guided by Captain Brady. The right choice depends on the type of fishing experience you’re looking for.
Book Your Traverse City Jigging & Casting Charter
Looking for a hands-on fishing charter in Traverse City? Come spend four hours on the water with Storm Hawk Sport Fishing. We’ll target lake trout, cisco and seasonal salmon based on the time of year and current fishing conditions.
Trips are private, fishing equipment is provided, and fish cleaning is included. Contact Storm Hawk Sport Fishing to ask about available dates and the best fishing opportunities during your visit.
Come experience hands-on jigging and casting with Storm Hawk Sport Fishing!