Pure Angling
Independent · Elk Rapids, Michigan
Pure Angling is an independent fishing guide based in Elk Rapids, Michigan, running nearshore trips for lake trout, whitefish, cisco, coho salmon, and king salmon on Grand Traverse Bay. Season runs apr to Oct. You book directly with the guide, and Driftline takes no commission.
Pure Angling fishes the east arm of Grand Traverse Bay out of Elk Rapids, running trolling, jigging and casting charters for lake trout, whitefish, cisco and coho and king salmon from April into late October.
WatersGrand Traverse Bay
Tripsnearshore
SeasonApr to Oct
RatesTrolling $500 for 1 to 2 anglers, jigging and casting $600, salmon trolling $550
Good to know
What waters does Pure Angling fish?
Pure Angling guides Grand Traverse Bay, 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 Pure Angling?
On Pure Angling's trips you're targeting lake trout, whitefish, cisco, coho salmon, and king salmon. 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 Pure Angling run?
Pure Angling runs nearshore trips on Grand Traverse Bay. Reach out for exact trip lengths, group sizes, and what's included. The guide sets those directly.
When is the fishing season with Pure Angling?
Pure Angling's guided season runs apr 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. Pure Angling can point you to the right one for your trip.
How do I book a trip with Pure Angling?
You book directly with Pure Angling: through their website at pureanglingmi.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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