July 26th

With the wind blowing hard from the west venturing out past the lighthouse was not a possiblity tonight.  We were able to fish in the river on the Drummond Island Side.  The night turned out to be amazing.  We boated 5 King Salmon, 3 Atlantic Salmon and 3 Lake Trout.  The largest King was 16lbs.  Detour could be one of the best ports on Lake Huron.  

July 19th, 20th and 21st

We ran an evening charter on Tuesday and Wednesday and a morning charter this morning.  Over these three trips we put 44 fish in the boat.  Three steelhead, three Atlantic Salmon and 38 lakers.  Wednesday two of the lakers were 31 and a half inches long. These fish just missed the 32 inch mark that would have allowed the clients to keep them as a trophy.  Fishing this good makes our time on the water enjoyable and makes us look forward to the next trip. 

July 1st and 3rd

The fishing continues to be amazing.  We boated 30 fish during the last two trips.  4 Kings, 6 Atlantics, 2 steelhead, and 18 lake trout.  The May Flys are hatching which makes the planner board fishing amazing.  1 - 7 color leadcore with anything orange or green behind them are working great.  We have a few openings in the next few weeks.  We would love to have you join us.  

Saturday June 25th and Sunday June 26th

The fishing really picked up over the weekend.  On Saturdays charter we boated eleven  fish.  Four Atlantic Salmon along with Seven Lake Trout.  Sundays trip was amazing.  Only running six poles we boated thirteen fish.  Eight Lake Trout, four Atlantic Salmon, and one nice King Salmon.  We have many trips over the weekend.  I will post another report on Monday or Tuesday.

Some Great Fishing In June

Well, we finally have been able to fish.  The weather has been good and the fish are biting well.  The last two charters we have boated at total of 18 fish.  Two Steelhead, 4 Atlantic Salmon, and 12 Lake Trout.  It is very nice to be on the water and finally boating some fish.

This Spring has been tough.

This season has started by canceling our first three charters.  The St. Marys river is full of mud and has made fishing very difficult.  Lake Huron continues to be very cold which makes the fish lethargic.  It looks like a late week warm up is going to happen and the forecast for this week is free of rain.  Maybe by Saturday things will look up.  

Out of the garage and ready to fish.

Dad and I put the finishing touches on the boat this morning.  It is now in Cedarville and ready to hit the water.  We hope to spend some time tomorow sorting through tackle and getting reels on the poles.  Our first charter is May 9th.  Hopefully we will have some first trip photos in a little over a weeks time.

Captain Jason

The Boat is out of Storage.

Last week we were able to take the boat out of storage.  This year is quite different then last.  Last year we had open water and no snow.  This year we still have snow and are still doing a bit of ice fishing.  We are hoping that things break up quickly and that we can be on the water by the first of May. 

Visitor to Mackinaw City, Mackinac Island, St. Ignace, Sault Ste Marie, Detour, Drummond Island, Hessel, and Cedarville can all enjoy a half day chater on the Sea Hawk

Detour is where our boat is located.  We move the boat there three years ago because of the shear number of fish.  If is well worth the drive to spend a half day on the water in this pristine village.  The area that we fish is also the water way for most Great Lakes freighters heading to or from the Soo locks.  Not only will you catch fish but you will be fishing on of the most beautiful areas on the Northern Great Lakes. 

Learning More

At first I was a little unsure of how this will go.  The blog has been fun to put together and is becoming easier to operate every time I use it.  Three months until we hit the water.  I can't wait!!

Captain Jason

Fishing Detour

The 2011 fishing season will once again start in Detour.  Our catch ratio per trip has increased from 7 three years ago to 15 fish per half day charter last year.  May should bring some great catches of silver fish with limits once again of Lake Trout.  We look forward to fishing with you.  Please take advantage of our early season special.  May - June 11th half day trips will run $400.00.

A New Look From Island Charters LLC

I am hoping this Blog will allow me to post daily fishing reports and pictures during the summer months.  Hope everyone is having a great winter.  We look forward to seeing you in the Spring.