Mega-Bite Fishing Charters
Mega-Bite Fishing Charters
Mega-Bite Fishing Charters
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6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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Join us on our 31' Tiara on the shimmering Traverse City East Bay for the fishing adventure of your summer and tales you'll tell for a lifetime! The East Bay offers Lake Trout, Salmon, Brown Trout and Steelhead. Trip times adjust seasonally, but generally four hour excursions at 6:00 am, Noon, and 6:00 pm. Longer trips are available upon request. Nominated for Small Business of the Year 31′ Tiara with top of the line equipment Lake Trout, King Salmon, Brown Trout and Steelhead Four hour excursions at 6:00 am, Noon, and 6:00 pm Longer trips are available upon request Each charter can accommodate six clients and all experience levels All equipment, cleaning, pop/water, and a photo souvenir are included About the Captain A Traverse City native, Captain Adam Collett has fished the pristine wilderness lakes in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, the flats in the Florida Keys, and trout streams in Montana…even catfish in the Mississippi! But the waters of our beloved East Bay continue to capture his heart. Captain Collett is a adamant supporter of the Grand Traverse Area Sport Fishing Association. He applauds the GTASFA’s efforts in meeting with the DNR to help regulate responsible fishing. A reasonable limitation on total catches per year will allow a healthy and prolific fishery to continue for decades as well as protecting our waters from invasive species. Competitive by nature, Adam takes every charter trip as a personal challenge; yours will be no exception. A father of two, he takes particular delight in watching the spark in the eye of a child as he or she lands their first big fish. His goal is to teach the youngsters how to fish and love the water all while fishing safely and…with patience!
Traverse City, Michigan
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2024
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Todd W
Shoreview, MN1 contribution
Jun 2020 • Family
We went out as a family. Grandparents, an uncle, mom, two kiddos (3 & 5) all had a blast. Jared and Noah did an amazing job putting us on the lake trout! It was comforting to hear captain Jared say on our way out “I love trips with kids, they are super fun to watch reel in the big ones!”
They taught our family all about the lake, were patient with everyone and made the whole trip a success. If you are looking for a charter in the traverse city area... look no further. These gents are the best!
They taught our family all about the lake, were patient with everyone and made the whole trip a success. If you are looking for a charter in the traverse city area... look no further. These gents are the best!
Written July 2, 2020
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Amanda C
3 contributions
May 2020 • Couples
We had a great time fishing with Captain Craig and Colton. They put us right on the fish and made sure that everyone caught more than enough. After we caught our share of fish to eat they let us catch and release which was so much fun. We highly recommend chartering with Mega Bite!
Written May 31, 2020
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Diane R
5 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
Booked a trip for 6, including 2 children under 10 years old. Went for the 6:00 AM trip and by 7:30 AM had limited out on Lake Trout and also caught a few Cisco's. Captain Adam and Captain Benny were very accommodating and got us on fish quick. Boat was very clean and we liked that the children were given the opportunity to reel in their own fish. Will book again when visiting the area and highly recommend!
Written June 29, 2021
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David P
1 contribution
Jul 2020
First trip for lake trout and Capt. Adam and first mate Benny made it a very memorable trip. Their knowledge of the trout and lake was excellent but most of all their great personalities made it a GREAT trip. Took my wife and another couple on their anniversary and all had a fantastic time. The fishing and the friendship was excellent. I would highly recommend Mega Bite to any one near the Travers City area. By the way it doesn’t really matter but we all limited out on Lake Trout. Will definitely come back to Mega-Bite. Great job guys.
Written July 8, 2020
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vaniaking
Long Beach, CA68 contributions
Jun 2020 • Solo
I had a great experience with Mega Bite, from the time I emailed Adam, who was responsive, but not pushy, which I appreciate. I was travelling alone (solo female) and felt comfortable the whole time. I went out with Jarrod and Colton, who were professional and helpful. We caught over ten lake trout and could have caught more, but I was tired from reeling! Overall, I had a really fun time and looking forward to being back.
Written June 20, 2020
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Mary Beth M
2 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
Jared and Noah are amazing!! They were extremely patient with the 3 kiddos on the boat and helped them reel in some pretty big fish. They were encouraging and answered all their questions. As a first timer, it was quite a site to see them in action! We hit our limit of 12 on a noon charter. Would definitely recommend them and look forward to doing another next year.
Written July 29, 2020
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Chris Ruland
Ann Arbor, MI19 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
This was the best part of our one week trip to the Traverse City area. Took my 8 and 10 year old sons along with my dad and brother. We all had a blast! The skipper and first mate were personable, helpful and patient with the young boys. It was laid back, yet we still hooked some BIG lake trout (honestly had no idea that trout could get that big). The owner of the company was also friendly and helpful, keeping in communication with me before the trip from his cell phone to make sure everything was ready for our trip. Safety was also their top priority. If we go back there is no doubt we will use this company again.
Written August 23, 2020
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Candi L
Tama, IA18 contributions
May 2021 • Family
As part of my brother in law’s dying wishes, we went on a large family fishing trip to the Great Lakes. We read many reviews on different charters available in the areas we had interest in staying, and found Mega Bite to have the most excellent reviews. We called them up, and explained our reasons for our trip and they were empathetic to our situation.
We arrived half an hour late (traveling with a hospice patient, a toddler, and a senior citizen) and were not rushed at all. Captain Craig and his deckhand were fantastically friendly and knowledgeable. They expertly guided us in how to land the types of fish were we fishing for, and were genuinely happy and excited for each of us as we landed our catches. In the short window of time that the fish stopped biting, our guides answered all of our questions about the fish, the lake, and surrounding areas.
After we finished our expedition of the East Bay, the gentlemen took us back to the marina and took photos of us with our catch. Then they quickly filleted our fish, packaged them for us, and gave us directions to a nearby place to get a good burger.
Overall we were more than happy with our experience, and would definitely book a charter with them again. 10/10 highly recommend
We arrived half an hour late (traveling with a hospice patient, a toddler, and a senior citizen) and were not rushed at all. Captain Craig and his deckhand were fantastically friendly and knowledgeable. They expertly guided us in how to land the types of fish were we fishing for, and were genuinely happy and excited for each of us as we landed our catches. In the short window of time that the fish stopped biting, our guides answered all of our questions about the fish, the lake, and surrounding areas.
After we finished our expedition of the East Bay, the gentlemen took us back to the marina and took photos of us with our catch. Then they quickly filleted our fish, packaged them for us, and gave us directions to a nearby place to get a good burger.
Overall we were more than happy with our experience, and would definitely book a charter with them again. 10/10 highly recommend
Written May 16, 2021
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Chris R
2 contributions
May 2021 • Family
There are good charter boat operators, and there are great operators. Mega Bite is definitely in the great column. We had an awesome trip today with Craig and Benny. It was three adults and one 11-year old. We had a blast.
Craig and Benny were super knowledgeable, courteous, and are obviously doing what they do because they sincerely enjoy it. The boat was clean, outfitted with the latest equipment, and they worked as a team.
We limited out on lake trout in 90 minutes. We would have kept going for the rest of the time, but it was cold, and the wind was kicking up from North.There was nothing we could do to make the trip more memorable, so we asked to go back to the dock, where they filleted and bagged the fish within minutes.
We will definitely be back next year!
Craig and Benny were super knowledgeable, courteous, and are obviously doing what they do because they sincerely enjoy it. The boat was clean, outfitted with the latest equipment, and they worked as a team.
We limited out on lake trout in 90 minutes. We would have kept going for the rest of the time, but it was cold, and the wind was kicking up from North.There was nothing we could do to make the trip more memorable, so we asked to go back to the dock, where they filleted and bagged the fish within minutes.
We will definitely be back next year!
Written May 28, 2021
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Sue C
5 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
I’m an avid fisherwoman and traveled from California to visit college and a high school friend. Months prior to my arrival, I researched various charters and selected Mega-Bite Fishing Charters based on reviews. I reached out to Adam via text and he responded immediately back. I had a few questions so we chatted on the phone and selected a date. He was very informative and gave me choices of rates and different boats/charters. It was months out. As we got closer the weather kept changing but Adam was very flexible with us and we fished a couple of days after our original date. There were three of us and we all had such an amazing time! We caught Salmon, Lake trout, Steelhead and Cisco. Adam was constantly changing out bait and lures to maximize our fishing and catch. He and his deck hand worked as a great team, assuring our satisfaction. Our fillets were skillfully sliced. The fish was the most delicious I’ve ever tasted. In fact, it was so good I ended up buying a cooler to take some home to California. I highly recommend this Charter as it’s one of the best I’ve been on and I fish every week!
Written July 15, 2023
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Hello Mary,
We can fit up to 6 people per boat, but have other boats we use for large groups of people. Thanks for the inquiry.
Best regards,
Adam
Mega Bite Charters
231.218.5381
Written May 13, 2019
Can you please tell me the cost of one adult and one child (age 11) please?
Written May 12, 2019
The cost for the 2 of you would be 400.00. Price includes everything but your fishing licenses. The 11 year old would not need a license. One day licenses are 11 dollars for out of state. Thanks for the inquiry.
Best regards,
Adam
Mega Bite Charters
231.218.5381
Written May 13, 2019
How much would it cost for a fishing charter for four (two adults & 2 children (10 yrs. old) on July 7 or 8/
Written July 1, 2018
Hello Henry,
The cost would be 450 plus licenses. Licenses are 11 dollars per person for anyone over 17. I have the morning of July 8th open at 6am.
Thanks for the inquiry.
Adam
Mega Bite Charters
231.218.5381
Written July 1, 2018
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