4 Hour Charters – $515

Morning: 6:30AM to 10:30AM OR

Evening: 6:00PM to 10:00PM

CALL NOW (906) 370-2684

We provide water and light snacks on the boat. The SMOOTH OPERATOR has room for 3 adults, but larger parties are possible if children are included. All skill levels welcome!

Buy your Michigan Fishing License Here:

https://www.mdnr-elicense.com

Things to Bring

– Valid Fishing License required

– Warm Clothes

– Cooler & ice

– Camera for awesome memories

We will fillet and bag your catch at our newly renovated historic fishing wharf.

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Meet Captain Mark

A lifelong Copper Country native, Captain Mark has spent the last 27 years fishing Lake Superior. You will enjoy his encyclopedic knowledge of the local area and his dusty dry humor. In his spare time Captain Mark likes to make firewood and pick blueberries with his grandkids. Pick Haataja Charters for an unforgettable day on the water!

CALL NOW (906) 370-2684

The SMOOTH OPERATOR (the boat) is docked at 53420 Big Traverse Road, Lake Linden MI 49945. It is a short 30 minute drive from Houghton MI.

A close camping option is the Schoolcraft Township Campground which is a 5 minute car ride from The Wharf.

Experience the best fishing and most beautiful waters of Lake Superior, home to king salmon, coho salmon, native lake trout, brown trout, steelhead and splake.

Call or Text Captain Mark to book your trip!

(906) 370-2684

smooth operator, big traverse mi, big traverse bay

The SMOOTH OPERATOR is a 23 foot Grady White. Captain Mark’s home port is Big Traverse, Michigan which is only a 30 minute drive from Houghton, MI.