Real Fishin

Come fish Lake Michigan and give yourself the chance to stock up your fridge with some fresh fish. Don’t be a stranger and drop by Frankfort, Michigan, where the Realfishin crew is waiting for you for a fishing trip. Their highly experienced Captain Mark Winowiski will take good care of you, but more importantly, he’ll help you have a great time.

Welcome aboard Tiara, an offshore sport fishing model from 2001. It is 30’ and it can accommodate groups of up to 6 guests. The boat is fitted with double Crusaders 5.7 engines that can go up to 30 kn. For your optimal fishing experience, downriggers and fishfinding equipment are available. You can also use onboard amenities such as the toilet.

This charter specializes in offshore fishing on Lake Michigan. Even though the fish bites all year round, your chances of catching something during the cold season are slim. The real action happens from April to October when you can target a couple of species of Trout and several types of Salmon. You can go after these tasty trophies by using light tackle and trolling techniques.

Be sure to get the Michigan fishing license before the trip. On the other hand, the charter does provide the necessary fishing gear and lures. In case you end up catching some fish you can keep it, and the crew will help you with the cleaning. Families with children are welcome.

Have a relaxing day on the waters of Lake Michigan and give yourself the chance to catch some delicious fish. Don’t wait up and contact Real Fishin.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    US $600
    Starting out of Eastshore Marina, you will fish for King Salmon, Lake Trout, and Steelhead.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    US $600
    This is a 5-hour trip, including the time from when you leave the dock and arrive at the dock. The times for leaving the dock change with daylight savings. You'll be trolling after Salmon and Trout, but light tackle is also an option. The crew offers 1 to 4-person trips. It will also take up to 6 people for an additional charge per person.
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FAQs about Real Fishin

Real Fishin offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)

When you book a trip with Real Fishin, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Refrigerator Bring your own cooler drinks and snacks
  • Radar

Trips booked with Real Fishin include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate

Real Fishin offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing (Lake Michigan)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Real Fishin offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling

Top targeted fish species with Real Fishin include:
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Meet the Captain

Mark Winowiski
Frankfort, Michigan, United States
ID & license verified
30 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2018
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
I grew up on a very good fishing lake inland. It just seems to be one of my favorite hobby's.

About this listing

Targeted species

Lake Trout Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon
Salmon (Coho) Coho Salmon

Boat specs

Tiara (Cruiser) originally built in 2001. Powered by 2 320HP Crusader engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
30 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Offshore Fishing
Lake Michigan
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Heavy Tackle
Trolling

Amenities

Toilet
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Refrigerator
Bring your own cooler drinks and snacks
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 30 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Keith N.
Midland, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Morning fish with captain Mark

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 14, 2023
Captain Mark and first hand Jerry were great.  They have great experience and top notch gear to find and catch the fish. ...
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Tracye E.
Anderson, IN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5 hr family trip with Captain Mark

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on June 28, 2023
We had a great trip with Captain Mark! His communication leading up to the trip was great and everything went very smoothly....
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Matt D.
West Bloomfield Township, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Saturday evening on the big water

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on September 9, 2023
Took an afternoon trip with captain Mark the first week of September. Fishing was tough but Mark was determined and got us...
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Dale T.
Flushing, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fun Morning Trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 23, 2023
My 2 sons and i went on a half day trip with Captain Mark. We got on the fish early and had a solid day.  He’s fun, hard...
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Michele O.
Kendallville, IN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Morning trip with Captain Mark

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 22, 2023
Had a great morning fishing with Captain Mark. Got us on several nice Kings and a Coho before the storm hit. Spacious and very...
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