The 2025 Watta Fishing Report from Glen Arbor, Michigan celebrates 20 seasons of Glen Arbor Charter Fishing near beautiful Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

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Fall fishing fun on the Lake!

Here are some highlights from a few trips. It's sad to say, the season is winding down for 2025. We are still running charters until September 30th. There are still fish to be caught and fun to be had. Give us a call!

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Cool weather and fun!

Haven't posted in a while due to weather, wind and the season slowing down. This trip was in Grand Traverse Bay about 1 1/2 weeks ago. Want to let people know we are still fishing. A windy went, cool morning. The fish didn't seem to mind the rain. Cole, Mike, Michael,...

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Fishing fun!

Part of Michael's crew bailed on him this morning. Their loss! Michael had only fished salmon in the rivers. He said "This was really fun"! We had a good bite of Kings, Coho's and even a nice Steelhead. Capt. Bill finally has his fish for the smoker. Thanks for...

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Big Kings and Coho!

Big Kings and Coho's! A really good bite this morning! Ryan and Brigette were supposed to fish with us last year. The weather messed that up. The crew was rewarded with a great fishing trip this year. Ryan, Austin, Brigette and Andrea thank you for fishing with Watta...

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Ted’s Army fishing fun!

A golf outing and fishing charter Ted's Army they call themselves Labor Day weekend fun. A nice day and a nice catch of Salmon for dinner. Thanks Ted, Mark, John, Lee and Pat for fishing with Watta Bite Charters. Fishing is good and we have openings for September.

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First fishing adventure!

Another family first adventure fishing for Salmon. 10 year old boys Oliver and Ben are fishing fanatics. They had some fun fighting some Kings and Cohos. They also like to eat fresh Salmon. These kids are future fisherman. Thanks Scott, Adam, Ben, Oliver and Elliott...

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Fast and Furious fishing

Did a 2 boat trip out of Glen Arbor. Kervin, Ryan, James, Micah and Steve had never fished Salmon. Started out fast and furious. Sort of caught the guys off guard. Everybody fell into place and we all had a very nice catch. Thanks for fishing with Watta Bite Charters.

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Windy morning of fishing!

Very windy morning tucked into Traverse Bay. Cindy and Rosanne boated some nice Salmon. Thanks for fishing with Watta Bite Charters.We have openings for Labor Day and September if you want to get in on some action.

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Big Fish and a 3 boat contest.

A windy morning! Pat, Sheila and Ed have been fishing with Watta Bite Charters for years. Three really big Kings first thing in the morning. It was part of a 3 boat trip. They did win big fish in the 3 boat contest!. Every year is great fun! Thanks for fishing with...

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“That was fun”!

Lemcool Heating and Cooling team were out for a morning Salmon trip. They fished Lake Trout earlier in the season. Phillip landed his first big King. He said "That was Fun". Thanks Mike, Phillip, Chris and Mike for for fishing with Watta Bite Charters. We still have...

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