Come experience the beauty and world-class fishing of Door County with Northshore Salmon Charters! Whether you're a seasoned angler or stepping aboard a fishing boat for the very first time, you'll enjoy a professionally guided adventure on the
"Kapetan Brandon je prijatan, simpatičan i dobro poznaje posao, što ga čini odličnim kapetanom za lov lososa." — Perri,
Washington Island sits off the tip of Door County in Lake Michigan, surrounded by cold, clear water, rocky shorelines, and the storied currents of Death’s Door. It’s a place where freshwater fishing feels wild and expansive, and where Washington Island fishing charters put you on fast action within minutes of leaving the dock.
On the Lake Michigan side, charter crews troll the deep, cold waters for hard-fighting Chinook and Coho Salmon, as well as Lake Trout, Brown Trout, and Steelhead. Summer brings long light and steady bites, while spring and fall often deliver cool temps, active fish, and memorable mixed-bag days. Around reefs, breaks, and temperature lines, captains use downriggers, divers, and planer boards to cover water efficiently and keep rods popping.
On the Green Bay side, Washington Island’s bays and rocky flats are prime territory for trophy Smallmouth Bass, with additional chances at Walleye, Northern Pike, and Perch. Clear water and structure-rich shorelines make for exciting light-tackle fishing, whether you prefer casting jerkbaits over boulders, working tubes along breaks, or drifting live bait through current seams.
Seasoned local guides know when to switch sides of the island, how wind and weather stack bait, and which contours fire as conditions change. Families, first-timers, and dedicated anglers alike can count on safe vessels, quality tackle, and local knowledge that turns good days into great ones.
If you’re looking for big-water salmon and trout, world-class bass fishing, or a scenic day learning a new fishery, Washington Island fishing charters offer a uniquely remote, Great Lakes experience—close to shore, yet a world away.
