Golden Hour Outdoors
Independent · Elk Rapids, Michigan
Golden Hour Outdoors is an independent fishing guide based in Elk Rapids, Michigan, running nearshore trips for lake trout, salmon, and cisco on Lake Michigan, Grand Traverse Bay, Torch Lake, and Elk Lake. Season runs May to Oct. You book directly with the guide, and Driftline takes no commission.
Captain Josh runs Golden Hour Outdoors out of Elk Rapids, trolling and jigging Lake Michigan, Grand Traverse Bay, Torch Lake and Elk Lake for lake trout, salmon and cisco from a Great Lakes rig, May through October.
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What waters does Golden Hour Outdoors fish?
Golden Hour Outdoors guides Lake Michigan, Grand Traverse Bay, Torch Lake, and Elk Lake, out of Elk Rapids, 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 Golden Hour Outdoors?
On Golden Hour Outdoors's trips you're targeting lake trout, salmon, and cisco. 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 Golden Hour Outdoors run?
Golden Hour Outdoors runs nearshore trips on Lake Michigan, Grand Traverse Bay, Torch Lake, and Elk Lake. Reach out for exact trip lengths, group sizes, and what's included. The guide sets those directly.
When is the fishing season with Golden Hour Outdoors?
Golden Hour Outdoors's guided season runs May to Oct. 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 Michigan?
Yes: everyone fishing Michigan waters needs a valid Michigan fishing license. You buy your own; get it from Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Golden Hour Outdoors can point you to the right one for your trip.
How do I book a trip with Golden Hour Outdoors?
You book directly with Golden Hour Outdoors: through their website at gho-adventures.com 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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