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Our Fishing Destinations
Fish With Jim Outfitters provides high-quality fishing trips in various locations such as Grand Traverse Bay, Torch Lake, Elk Lake, Lake Huron at Detour and Drummond Island, Jordan River, Upper Manistee River, and Sturgeon River. Fish With Jim Outfitters provides high-quality ice fishing excursions on Lake Charlevoix, Thumb Lake, Bear Lake, Lake Skegemog, Elk Lake, Torch Lake and more.
Torch Lake and Elk Lake Fishing Trips
Grand Traverse Bay Fishing Trips
Drummond Island Fishing Trips
Northern MichiganRiver Fishing Trips
Northern Michigan Ice Fishing Trips
Torch and Elk Lake Fishing Trips
March-November
Experience the thrill of reeling in quality fish in Northern Michigan! Come fish Torch Lake and Elk Lake, two of Northern Michigan's premier lakes. We catch a mixed bag of Lake Trout, Steelhead, Brown Trout, Atlantic Salmon and Perch during our outings.
Grand Traverse Bay Fishing Trips
August - September
If you are looking for bigger fish, Grand Traverse Bay has some fantastic fishing opportunities starting in mid-August. It's time to indulge in some fresh and delicious Salmon and Lake Trout! In August and September, we utilize trolling techniques to target King Salmon, Coho Salmon, Lake Trout, and Cisco with our 24' Angler Qwest.
Drummond Island Fishing Trips
Last Two Weeks of June
Go fishing with Fish With Jim Outfitters on Lake Huron and at the DeTour Passage. Catch Atlantic Salmon, King Salmon, Steelhead, and Lake Trout. Drummond Island, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, is a top spot for targeting a great fighting and delicious Atlantic Salmon. They are known to average 7lbs in weight. You can often catch a mix of King Salmon, Steelhead, and Lake Trout when targeting Atlantic Salmon in this area. Trips are offered the last two weeks of June.
Northern Michigan River Fishing Trips
September, Nov 15 - Dec 20 & April - Mid-May
Fish With Jim Outfitters offers river fishing trips in Northwest Lower Michigan on the Jordan River, Upper Manistee River, and Sturgeon River. We offer trips from our raft for Salmon, Steelhead and Brown Trout and our Jet Sled for Brown Trout, Walleye and Pike. We use conventional tackle on our trips, no fly fishing! Come enjoy a day out on the river without the crowds!
Northern Michigan Ice Fishing Trips
Jan - March 15
Ice Fishing is a beloved activity of Fish With Jim Outfitters! We fish in different lakes in the area depending on the ice conditions and the fishing, including Lake Charlevoix, Bear Lake, Thumb Lake, Lake Skegemog, Elk Lake, Torch Lake and more. Come catch some of Northern Michigan's quality fish through the ice, including: Lake Trout, Splake, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Burbot, Cisco and more.
Why Choose Fish With Jim Outfitters?
At Fish With Jim Outfitters, we're passionate about providing the finest fishing experience. Our expert guides have years of experience and will take you to the best fishing spots in Northern Michigan. We're dedicated to ensuring you have a unique adventure and make memories that last a lifetime.
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Captain Jim is a friendly, enthusiastic guide who has served thousands of happy fisher-people since 1998. Captain Jim's fishing knowledge and love for the sport has consistently resulted in a successful day of fishing. Captain Jim derives great pleasure from assisting others in their pursuit of successfully catching fish, while generously revealing the exclusive techniques that have granted him a significant advantage over his rivals. Captain Jim will personally ensure that your fishing party has an excellent and enjoyable guided fishing experience with his best effort.