M&M Charters
Independent · Portage, Indiana
M&M Charters is an independent fishing guide based in Portage, Indiana, running nearshore trips for trout, salmon, and perch on Lake Michigan. Season runs April through October. You book directly with the guide, and Driftline takes no commission.
Captain Mark Melton runs M&M Charters out of Portage on southern Lake Michigan and its tributaries, trolling for trout, salmon, and perch. He fishes two boats carrying up to six anglers depending on the trip.
WatersLake Michigan
Tripsnearshore
SeasonApril through October
RatesApril 5 hour trips $500 for one to three anglers or $600 for four to six; May to September 6 hour trips $650 or $750
Good to know
What waters does M&M Charters fish?
M&M Charters guides Lake Michigan, out of Portage, Indiana. Trips are matched to water conditions and the season, so the exact stretch depends on when you fish.
What fish can you catch with M&M Charters?
On M&M Charters's trips you're targeting trout, salmon, and perch. What's biting shifts through the year, and the guide sets the day around what's fishing best on their home water.
What kind of trips does M&M Charters run?
M&M Charters runs nearshore trips on Lake Michigan. Reach out for exact trip lengths, group sizes, and what's included. The guide sets those directly.
When is the fishing season with M&M Charters?
M&M Charters's guided season runs April through October. Prime dates book up first, so it's worth reaching out early for the months you want.
Do I need a fishing license to fish in Indiana?
Yes: everyone fishing Indiana waters needs a valid Indiana fishing license. You buy your own; get it from Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife. M&M Charters can point you to the right one for your trip.
How do I book a trip with M&M Charters?
You book directly with M&M Charters: through their website at mm4021.wixsite.com/mmcharters or by phone. Driftline lists the guide but takes no commission and no booking fee, so the price you get is the guide's own.
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