Day of Logistics

When should we arrive?

Please be at the marina at least 15 minutes before your trip so you may use the restroom (located in the marina office), get to know the crew and cover any last minute details.

Where do we meet and depart from?

Great Idea Charters leases a slip in the Cinder Pond Marina, located at 260 N. Lakeshore Blvd., Marquette, MI 49855. We are located at slip number 48 on pier 3. Look for our sign on our dock box!

What to bring

Check our What to Bring page for a more full list. In general, each person 17 and older that is fishing is required to have a State of Michigan fishing license, which is not provided by Great Idea Charters. Licenses may be purchased online (here) or at most any gas station for roughly $10/day.

Please also pack food, beverages, sunscreen, hats, sunglasses and warm layers. Again these items are not provided by the company.

What do we do with the fish we caught?

First, take a picture! Our captain is happy to fillet your catch for you and send you home with an incredible dinner and recommendations on how to prepare it.