TC Bass Destination Charters
Up to 3 Guests
About
Experience some of the best smallmouth bass fishing Northern Michigan has to offer on Grand Traverse Bay. Known for its clear water, scenic shoreline, and strong, healthy fishery, the bay provides consistent opportunities for anglers looking to target quality smallmouth bass in a beautiful setting.
Butch fishes Grand Traverse Bay exclusively for smallmouth bass, focusing on structure, seasonal movements, and proven local patterns to give anglers the best possible experience on the water. Rather than offering mixed-species trips, his approach is fully specialized, allowing for better timing, more precise techniques, and a more productive day for those specifically targeting bass.
Grand Traverse Bay is ideal for smallmouth fishing thanks to its deep, cold water, rocky shorelines, and abundant underwater structure. The clear water also creates exciting opportunities for aggressive strikes and visual fishing.
This trip is a great fit for anglers visiting Traverse City, bass fishermen looking for a local expert, families wanting a hands-on day on the water, and anyone interested in targeting smallmouth bass specifically.
Your trip includes premium rods, reels, tackle, and lures selected for smallmouth bass fishing, along with bottled water on ice and Kind snack bars for the day. We also use top-tier Lowrance HDS GPS and fishfinders to help locate fish and stay on productive water.
Kids are welcome aboard, and all trips are catch and release in accordance with local regulations. Please note that alcohol is not permitted on board. Be sure to bring a valid Michigan fishing license, sunscreen, and layers so you’re prepared for changing conditions on the water.
This outfitter currently has no lodging available.
Target species
Smallmouth Bass
Location
Michigan, United States
After retiring as a mechanical engineer in the power industry, I turned my lifelong passion for bass fishing into Traverse City Bass Destination Charters. With over 10 years on these waters, I know every contour, ledge, and hiding spot in Grand Traverse Bay and the surrounding inland lakes.
Northwestern Michigan has earned a national reputation for exceptional smallmouth bass fishing—and I am ready to put you on the fish. Whether you're chasing numbers or hunting a trophy, your next personal best could be one cast away.
Grand Traverse Bay offers over 30 miles of shoreline and a mix of rocky points, gravel flats, and deep structure that holds smallmouth from ice-out through late fall. I fish the bay year-round and stay on the fish as conditions change — so when you step onto the boat, you're getting current, local knowledge that no app or chart can replace. All equipment is provided, all fish are catch-and-release, and every trip is tailored to your group's experience level.
- Fully guided smallmouth bass charter
- Quality rods, reels, and tackle provided
- Instruction for beginners and experienced anglers
- A relaxed, safety-first experience on Grand Traverse Bay
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$440