Charter Fishing in Northern Michigan
Guided lake trout, walleye, steelhead, and salmon trips on Lake Huron, Mullett Lake, and Saginaw Bay
🗓 Saginaw Bay Walleye Season is Open — April 15 to May 14, 2026.
Linwood Marina access to world-class spring walleye fishing, limited dates, and one of the best bites of the year.
Launching from Cheboygan, 15 miles south of Mackinaw City. We fish deep, cold waters with consistent action on Northern Lake Huron and the Straits of Mackinac.
Perfect for families, beginners, and anglers who prefer calm inland waters without sacrificing great fishing. 4–6 hour professionally guided trips.
One of the Midwest's most consistent walleye fisheries. Launching from Linwood Marina using proven trolling techniques. April 15 – May 14 only.
Your Captain
USCG Licensed Master Captain
Licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard, Captain Jon Kennedy grew up fishing Saginaw Bay, the Detroit River, Lake St. Clair, and Lake Huron. For the past 12 years, he has lived in Northern Michigan, running charters and fishing the Inland Waterway and Northern Lake Huron.
Jon is passionate about making sure everyone on his boat has a great time. He enjoys teaching new anglers, working with kids, and sharing the experience of Michigan fishing with everyone who steps aboard. His goal on every trip is simple: put you on fish and make sure you have a day worth talking about.
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USCG Licensed Master Captain
Captain Nick Laurie grew up fishing the same waters as Jon, spending his early years on Saginaw Bay, the Detroit River, and Lake St. Clair before making the move to Northern Michigan to chase his passion for fishing full time. He knows the local waters inside and out and loves sharing that knowledge with guests — whether it's talking fishing strategy, local history, or what makes each fishery unique.
Nick is also the man behind the fillet table, making sure your catch is cleaned and ready to take home. He takes pride in every part of the trip, from first lines in the water to the last fish of the day.
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The Boat
23′ Grady White Tournament
Reel Mafia is a 23′ Grady White Tournament — a spacious, comfortable, and capable fishing machine built for serious fishing. With a roomy back deck, enclosed cabin for shelter when needed, and state-of-the-art electronics including live scope technology, we fish smarter so you catch more. We also keep top-quality rods, reels, downriggers, tackle, and gear on board and constantly updated, maintained, and ready for every trip so you can focus on fishing.
Perfect for families, corporate groups, bachelor parties, and first-timers. Everyone welcome.
Rods, reels, tackle, and bait all included. Just show up ready to fish — we handle the rest.
Cheboygan for Lake Huron and Mullett Lake. Linwood Marina for Saginaw Bay walleye.
“Just had a charter with Captain Jon and Nick. What a great time. They put us right where we needed to be to catch some beautiful fish. Best thing my 8 year old and I have done together. I showed him up by snagging a 3 foot hog. Highly recommend MFM. We will definitely use this outfit again. Soon.”
“Nick and Jon are the best! Very relaxed and safe environment! Had a blast on a morning fishing trip, my whole group caught the limit of fish! Very skilled captains and very personable!”
“Had a fantastic time with Capt. Jon and Nick. Hit 3 species — Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead. Great boat with plenty of space and a personable crew determined to make sure we went home with fish. Also good with kids, which all crews aren't. Highly recommend them.”
“Jon and Nick were amazing! We caught our limit of Lake Trout! What a great day for our boys!”
“We had the absolute BEST time with John and Nick today! Very professional and very good with the youngsters! We had the time of our lives today and I can't see how it could have been any better! Thanks John and Nick! We'll see you soon!”
“Easy to book trip, and great professional experience! Capt Jon and Nick gave our family a great experience. Our kids caught some great fish! Would recommend and book with MFM again. Thanks guys!”
“We had a blast! The reservation process was easy and super accommodating! Jon and Nick were great guides and made our time a lot of fun. I would totally recommend them to anyone!”
“Jon and Nick did an awesome job! We had a great experience and we were on fish the whole time. Definitely give Jon a call when you are looking for a fishing trip.”
“There were 3 in our group this morning, August 14, 2024. We came from southwest MO. All 3 of us caught our limit of lake trout. Had an excellent time, our captains were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommend them! Will use them again on our next trip!”
“Captain Jon and Nick are the real deal! I've done many charters out of Manistee and never had the service they provide. We had 6 of us and the fish were being stubborn and it looked like a slow day, but he used his expertise and put us on fish. Several double catches. Before we knew it we hit our limit, 18 beautiful fish! They are polite, educated us and everything was clean and organized! Fish were cleaned and bagged up perfectly! Please, have no doubt, use MFM Sport Fishing and no one else! Thank you guys, you made not just my day, but other first timers and created a memory we will never forget! See you in May for sure!”
“Excellent experience! Cap'n Jon and Nick really showed us a good time on the boat. Very knowledgeable and answered our many questions. Boat and rigs were in great condition and very clean. Highly recommended and will definitely be booking again while in the Cheboygan area! Extra bonus that we caught our limit with some great sized fish.”
Half-day charters for families, groups, and serious anglers. All gear included. Just show up ready to fish.
