Reel Addiction Charters

Door County charter fishing on Lake Michigan for salmon and trout

Rates & Schedules

Group Charters
Charter Type	Description	Hours	Price 1-3 Persons	Price 4-6 Persons
Salmon & Trout	Morning or Evening (not available July 15-August 15)	3	$300	$350
Salmon & Trout	Morning or Evening	4	$375	$425
Salmon & Trout	Morning or Evening	5	$450	$500

Packages
Name	Description	Hours	Price 1-3 Persons	Price 4-6 Persons
Captain's Choice	A 3-hr evening charter followed by a 4-hr morning charter. Very popular and a good value.	7	$650	$725
Angler's Choice	A 4-hr evening charter followed by a 4-hr morning charter. For those who want lots of fishing action.	8	$725	$825

Rates listed above are not per person. They are group rates for the entire boat. They do not include Wisconsin 5.5% sales tax, gratuities for captain and mate or fuel surcharges that may be in effect.

We also offer charter cruises to Cana Island.

Payment Terms

A $150 deposit is required for all charter bookings.
The deposit is 90% refundable if notified 10 days or more in advance of the charter date.
If weather conditions force trip cancellation (Captain's call), every effort will be made to either reschdule or refund deposit fully.

What's Included?

Rods, reels, and all tackle and complimentary water or soda
Professional cleaning and packaging of fish for your cooler
Vacuum bagging and freezing of fish fillets is available for a fee of $5.00 per fish which includes storage until you leave for home
Free Reel Addiction hat or t-shirt to anyone catching a fish weighing more than 25 pounds!

Departure Times

Morning charters normally depart at 5:00 am or by arrangement.
Evening charters depart at 4:00 pm or later or by arrangement.
Evening 3-hour charters are available at various departure times by arrangement.

What if your date is already booked?

Email or call Capt. Tim and he will refer you to another reputable captain in the area.

Payment Options

Cash
Personal Checks
Visa or MasterCard
PayPal (click link below)

Why Choose Us?

1. Excellent fishing!

Some of the best Door County salmon and trout fishing is found in Lake Michigan waters close to Rowleys Bay. The largest king salmon winner (40 lbs) in the 22-year history of the annual Kewaunee/Door County fishing derby was caught near Rowleys Bay by the late Ed Steffen in 1993. Salmon topping 25 pounds are caught each season.

2. Less boat traffic.

The Reel Addiction is the only full-time six passenger charter boat operating out of Rowleys Bay Resort Marina. And because of limited access, there is much less boat traffic compared to larger ports in Lake Michigan. The net result is a high quality fishing experience that most people find preferable to congested fishing areas.

3. Fewer passengers.

Reel Addiction charter trips are limited to 6 or fewer passengers. Some charter boats take a dozen or more passengers which reduces the odds of individuals bringing home fish. If you want more fish, go with the Reel Addiction!

4. Better equipment.

Many charter boats use heavy rods equipped with low-quality reels and heavy line designed to land fish in a hurry. Not so with the Reel Addiction. Captain Tim equips the Reel Addiction with high quality Shimano rods, reels and tackle that provide a better fighting experience and more hook-ups.

5. Better value.

There is no extra charge for fish cleaning and bagging--it's included in the price. There may be a crew of two on some charters- something that never occurs on many Door county charter boats.

6. Better charter schedule.

Captain Tim hits the water near sunrise each morning when fishing action is best. He also schedules charters in the evening which is also good. Don't be fooled by some charter captains who claim that it makes no difference when to go fishing. They like to sleep in and are not all that concerned about working hard for clients. Early light and late light are usually best--ask any experienced angler! You snooze you lose.

7. Closer to prime fishing action.

The Reel Addiction normally has lines in the water 15 minutes after leaving port. That is because prime fishing grounds lie close to Rowleys Bay. That is not the case for many charters operating out of ports like Sturgeon Bay that require longer travel times to fishing areas. Check before you book.