Frequently Asked Questions

We believe we provide our clients with the best overall value in Lake Michigan fishing charters by combining fair pricing, optimal fishing locations, and large, well-equipped charter boats. When all of these factors are considered together, the result is a superior charter fishing experience.

This commitment is proven every day by our industry-leading return client rate, a reflection of the trust and satisfaction our anglers place in our team. Our loyalty to our clients is never taken for granted, and every charter is handled with the same level of professionalism, effort, and attention to detail.

At Kinns Sport Fishing, we strive to deliver the highest-quality Lake Michigan fishing charter experience possible, ensuring every trip meets—or exceeds—the highest standards on the water.

We recommend being at the boat at least 15 minutes prior to your starting time on your invoice.

As long as you are of legal age to do so. There is zero tolerance for illegal substances on the boat, any overindulgence will force your charter back to the dock for both safety of you and our crew.

Refunds are available only if poor weather conditions make our fishing trip impractical.

Tips should be earned not expected, we feel extra effort warrants gratuity. In general tipping of 15 - 20% of your charter is appropriate and are split between crew members.

Credit cards may be used for deposits only, as we have no way of processing credit cards on boats. Final balances need to be paid with check or cash.

Yes, all of our boats have stand up restrooms (heads) aboard.

In the case that bad weather dictates your trip to be un fishable, we can either refund or reschedule your charter to another date for you.

Yes, we do offer gift certificates for Kinn’s Sport Fishing, dates can be determined at another time.

Yes they are required and included on all of our fishing packages, if you have opted to book a half day charter you can purchase a 2 day license on board or you can go online and purchase them through the state website.

We are mandated by the U.S. Coast Guard and are allowed 6 customers aboard our charter boats.

We do have water aboard all of our boats, we do not provide any food. Customers are allowed to bring a cooler with snacks and drinks aboard your charter to enjoy.

Your Captain and or first mate will take care of cleaning your catch at the end of each charter. Please make sure to have a good (yeti type) cooler in your vehicle to store your fish after your trip.

A lot depends on the time of the year or season you are fishing. Many times in the spring and fall we will be fishing very shallow water, summer fishing on average we are fishing 2-6 miles off shore.

We do not have an age limit on our charter boats, however most children over age 10 make the most out of the fishing trips, all children need to be accompanied by an adult.

Yes, we do have 10 charter boats in our fleet and offer corporate trips all season.