Showtime Fishing Charters, Traverse City Michigan

With a 12 foot cockpit and twin 454 inboard engines, "Showtime" is a fast, safe, comfortable, and very stable charter fishing experience.
"Showtime" is a beautiful 31' Tiara and one of the finest charter boats on Lake Michigan.

20 years of experience fishing on West Grand Traverse Bay is what Captain Cam Garst will bring to your fishing trip.
His charter service is the oldest and most successful in the area.
Servicing over 130 charter trips each summer, Cam is one of the few, full-time charter Captains in Traverse City.
Captain Cam Garst has been fishing West Grand Traverse Bay for over 20 years and he is a FULL TIME fishing captain. Some local charter companies offer part-time captain and crews, but not Showtime Charters. Cam and his crew fish every day and know where the active fish are. Fishing is what we do and we take great pride in being the most successful in Traverse City.
On the Showtime Charter we do fresh water family sport fishing on West Grand Traverse Bay. Our specialties are Salmon, king salmon, lake trout, and brown trout. We use state of the art down riggers and fish marking tools for fish finding. This is some of the best fresh water fishing in the Midwest located in Grand Traverse County, Traverse City, Michigan on Grand Traverse Bay. Whether for the guys, girls or the family this is the best fresh water sport fishing entertainment you can find. Call or email today to setup your charter fishing trip on West Grand Traverse Bay with Cam Garst, Captain of the Showtime Charters fishing boat.

1. What to bring?

I always tell my anglers to bring whatever they want to eat, drink, or wear! You will want to dress for the weather, dress in layers. Wear soft soled, clean shoes and don't forget sun screen and sun glasses. You will need a cooler to transport your fillets. Your captain and mate will clean your catch free of charge.

2. Leaving the dock.

You need to be on time, especially for morning trips during Salmon season. The very best times for our Salmon are dawn and dusk.

3. Alcohol?

Beer is fine, however liquor is discouraged.

4. Deposits to hold a charter?

I routinely take a credit card number to hold a date for a charter. This guarantees your group the boat for that date. The card is NOT charged except for a no show. Charters can be cancelled within 1 week with no charge.

5. How do I pay for the trip?

Payment for a charter is expected after the fish are cleaned. Although we are able to accept most credit cards, checks or cash is the preferred method of payment.

6. Do I tip the mate?

Mates on a charter boat strive to make your trip more productive and enjoyable. It is customary to tip the mate from Michigan to Florida.

7. Why should we fish with Showtime?

I get asked this question sometimes, so let me answer it here. Sam and I have fished together over 2000 times. 2008 will be Sam's 14th year with Showtime and this year he bought into the business and is now a part owner. I have been fishing West Bay since 1978, professionally since 1982. We have over 80% repeat clients, some for over 20 years. Fishing professionally is all we do, we know where the active schools of fish are because we are out there nearly every day. When you fish with Showtime you will find both our boats are clean and meticulously maintained, our equipment is top shelf, and you will always fish with Cam or Sam or maybe both of us. We do not hire part time captains. You will always fish with the owners.

West Grand Traverse Bay is not only beautiful, but very protected. It is extremely rare for these waters to be rough. Big waves can ruin a fishing trip!

8. More questions?

You can call us direct: Captain Cam 231-218-1495

Captain Sam 231-218-1494