Cedar River Charters

Independent · Cedar River, Michigan

Cedar River Charters is an independent fishing guide based in Cedar River, Michigan, running nearshore trips for king salmon, walleye, lake trout, and smallmouth bass on Lake Michigan and Bays de Noc. You book directly with the guide, and Driftline takes no commission.

Captain Lloyd Polfus runs Cedar River Charters out of Cedar River, Michigan, trolling Lake Michigan and the Bays de Noc for king salmon, walleye, lake trout, and smallmouth bass aboard a six passenger boat.

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What waters does Cedar River Charters fish?

Cedar River Charters guides Lake Michigan and Bays de Noc, out of Cedar River, Michigan. Trips are matched to water conditions and the season, so the exact stretch depends on when you fish.

What fish can you catch with Cedar River Charters?

On Cedar River Charters's trips you're targeting king salmon, walleye, lake trout, and smallmouth bass. 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 Cedar River Charters run?

Cedar River Charters runs nearshore trips on Lake Michigan and Bays de Noc. Reach out for exact trip lengths, group sizes, and what's included. The guide sets those directly.

Do I need a fishing license to fish in Michigan?

Yes: everyone fishing Michigan waters needs a valid Michigan fishing license. You buy your own; get it from Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Cedar River Charters can point you to the right one for your trip.

How do I book a trip with Cedar River Charters?

You book directly with Cedar River Charters: through their website at cedarrivercharters.net 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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