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Captain Dan Cruchon 586-212-4030

Fishing the Lake Huron waters of Port Austin /Grindstone, Drummond Island and Lake Michigan from Frankfort

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Port Austin / Grindstone Fishing Charters

 

Ice-out (usually late April) through July 30, 2025

The great early season fishery begins at Ice out, when hungry Trout and Salmon roam the shallow waters of southern Lake Huron in search of baitfish. Delicious Lake Trout, Coho Salmon, and Chinook make up most of the catch. In the Port Austin / Grindstone City area, the fishing continues to be nothing less than phenomenal in June and July when Whitefish, Walleye, Steelhead, Atlantics and a few Chinook Salmon add to the daily catch. The fishing remains awesome for Lake Trout, Steelhead and Walleye until fall. For a real treat, have your fresh fish cooked for you at Captain Morgan's Bar and Grill!

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2025 Fishing Charter Rates
Morning – 6 Hours or limit catch. Trips run daily, starting before daylight. Most popular! 1-3 persons $580, extra persons $80 up to 6.
Evening – 6 Hours or limit catch. Trips run daily, ending at dusk 1-3 persons $580, extra persons $80 up to 6.

Depending on fuel prices, any trip beyond 15 miles from the dock may require a surcharge.

Custom trips to meet individual needs can be arranged on most days. Popular custom trips include mid-day departures.

LAKE TROUT JIGGING TRIPS AVAILABLE ON LAKE HURON! CALL FOR INFORMATION

Please call Captain Dan, 586-212-4030 to discuss this or any other custom trip options.

  • It is strongly recommended to make your reservations as early as possible, because prime dates go quickly for each port.

  • A $100 deposit is required to guarantee a date.

  • Recommended items to bring; warm clothes, food, sunglasses, camera, and a cooler for your fillets. (All fish will be cleaned and bagged.)

  • To book a fishing charter from Port Austin/ Grindstone, please contact Captain Dan Cruchon at 586-212-4030

Before booking any charter, it's always important to know about the person who you will be spending the day with offshore. Please let me introduce myself. I'm Captain Dan Cruchon, a veteran of Great Lakes sport fishing who has chartered thousands of fishing guests since 1985. My knowledge and love for the sport of fishing has consistently resulted in guest satisfaction. It doesn't matter if you are experienced, or a novice at fishing, I will give you the personal attention you deserve to ensure a successful and enjoyable Great Lakes charter fishing experience.

I am a member of the Michigan Charter Boat Association, Thumb Area Captain's Association, and International Game Fish Association. My previous career as a full-time Firefighter, and Air Force Reservist is where I learned that honesty, integrity, and hard work is the key to earning people's trust. I can't always promise a full cooler of fish, but I will guarantee there is not another Captain anywhere who will put more effort into ensuring that you have memorable day catching fish on the Great Lakes.

Captain Dan