Maevelous Leland Charters

Experience A Reel Good Time

Join Captain David Tropf on a fishing charter trip for salmon and lake trout out of the beautiful port of Leland’s Fishtown — there’s much to explore!

 Fishing Lake Michigan for Salmon & Trout

Leland has a long-standing history and tradition of fishing. This is largely evidenced by Historic Fishtown, which is a quaint traditional fishing village that hugs the shores of Lake Michigan. As one of the last remaining commercial fishing villages operating on the Great Lakes, sport fishing charters work to keep the tradition alive.

Join us for an adventure along the picturesque shoreline of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore or out to the Manitou Islands in search of lake trout, chinook and coho salmon, steelhead and brown trout. Take in the sights while fishing in an area renowned for its crystal-clear water and natural beauty.

The Maevelous is a well-outfitted Tiara 2900 Coronet — conveniently docked in the heart of Fishtown, and fully equipped to make your time on the water enjoyable, safe and successful.

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CATCH IT
CATCH IT

Salmon and lake trout, the two target species on your charter, both make terrific table fare. Fishtown has all of the amenities to make the lake-to-table process simple.

Catch & Cook allows charter fishing clients who catch fish from Michigan’s Great Lakes an opportunity to take their fresh catch to a participating Michigan restaurant to cook and serve their fish.

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CLEAN IT
CLEAN IT

Carlson’s Fishery, located on the dock in Fishtown, will clean your catch for a nominal fee. Leaving you with professionally dressed filets of fresh Lake Michigan fish ready for the grill or to be delivered to a local restaurant.

Catch & Cook allows charter fishing clients who catch fish from Michigan’s Great Lakes an opportunity to take their fresh catch to a participating Michigan restaurant to cook and serve their fish.

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ENJOY IT
ENJOY IT

Situated just up the river, The Cove restaurant will prepare your catch, providing all you need to enjoy a fabulous fresh caught meal. With views overlooking the docks and a Lake Michigan sunset, this is the perfect way to end a successful day on the water.

Catch & Cook allows charter fishing clients who catch fish from Michigan’s Great Lakes an opportunity to take their fresh catch to a participating Michigan restaurant to cook and serve their fish.

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Testimonials

  • Captain David is wonderful! This was a 'first' charter and 'first' catch for my teenage son. David was intuitively helpful and all-around fun. It had been years since I was out fishing, and I really appreciated David's patience in answering my questions about fishing on Lake Michigan. Thanks David for making the best day of our entire vacation!

  • Dave was super awesome! He was patient with us on our girls weekend — kept a close eye on the lines and guided us through each reel in. We had an amazing time and plan to do it again soon! We caught a couple salmon and trout.

  • Captain David provided an absolutely great experience for my family. We booked him last minute and he exceeded our expectations. Very knowledgable and personable, he provided an unforgettable afternoon of fishing for Lake Trout. We will use David again next time we go out fishing.