★★★★★via Direct
“Four kings and a steelhead before 10 a.m. Casey had the kids reeling in fish within the first half hour.”
USCG Six-Pack (OUPV) · Ludington, MI
Lantern Point Charters
Lake Michigan salmon and trout charters out of Ludington — gear, bait and fish cleaning included.
14+ years on the water · USCG-licensed · Built for Ludington, MI charters
- USCG Six-Pack (OUPV)
- 14+ years on Lake Michigan
- Ludington, MI
- Captain Casey Marlow
About the captain
Casey Marlow
Casey grew up running a small aluminum boat off the Ludington breakwall and has spent the fourteen seasons since chasing king salmon, steelhead and lake trout for a living.
Trips are relaxed and hands-on: first-timers learn to set lines and fight fish, regulars get a captain who reads the water and moves when the bite moves. Families are welcome, and nobody has to know anything about fishing to have a great day.
(Demo profile: Casey Marlow is a fictional captain created to show what a DockBoost site looks like.)
- USCG Six-Pack (OUPV) certified
- 14+ seasons running charters
- Out of Ludington, MI
The boat
Second Wind
A stable, dry 31-footer with a full enclosure for cold mornings, an enclosed head, and room for six anglers to fight fish without bumping elbows.
- Make / model
- 31' Tiara Open
- Length
- 31 ft
- Capacity
- Up to 6 anglers
- Amenities
- Enclosed head, Full canvas enclosure, Four downriggers, Planer boards, Heated cabin
Trip menu
Trips we run
Half-Day Morning Salmon
King salmon · Coho · Lake trout
From $650/trip
5h trip
Up to 6 anglers
See trip details →
Evening Sunset Trip
King salmon · Steelhead
From $550/trip
4h trip
Up to 6 anglers
See trip details →
Full-Day Offshore
King salmon · Steelhead · Lake trout
From $1,050/trip
8h trip
Up to 6 anglers
See trip details →
What’s included
Show up. Step on the boat.
Rods, reels and tackle
Downrigger and planer-board setups matched to the day.
USCG-licensed captain
Fourteen seasons on Lake Michigan.
Coast Guard safety gear
Life jackets in every size, VHF radio, first-aid kit.
Fish cleaning
Filleted and bagged at the dock.
Cooler and ice for your catch
What anglers say
Pulled straight from the dock.
★★★★★via Direct
“First time on Lake Michigan and it was easy from start to finish. Great boat, fish cleaned and bagged at the dock.”
★★★★★via Direct
“The evening trip was perfect for our family. Calm water, a gorgeous sunset, and our daughter landed her first salmon.”
★★★★☆via Direct
“Slow start because of a cold front, but Casey kept moving until we found them. Came home with a full cooler.”
★★★★★via Direct
“Booked the full day for a work group. Well organized, safety briefing up front, and a lot of fish.”
★★★★★via Direct
“Clear communication before the trip, weather call made early, and a fun captain. We will be back next summer.”
On the water this week
Recent fishing reports.
Kings on the move off the Point
King salmon
Sample report: mature kings staging off Big Sable Point; best action at first light in 60–90 feet of water.
Steelhead on the scum lines
Steelhead · King salmon
Sample report: steelhead and a few big kings on offshore scum lines 8–12 miles out.
Summer pattern settles in
King salmon · Lake trout
Sample report: steady mornings for kings and lake trout; thermocline around 50 feet.
Anglers ask
Questions before the trip.
Layers and a rain jacket (it is always cooler on the lake), soft-soled shoes, sunscreen, snacks and drinks. No glass bottles. We supply all fishing gear.
Yes — everyone 17 and older needs a Michigan fishing license with the all-species option. You can buy one online from the Michigan DNR in a few minutes.
Up to six anglers on every trip. The price is per boat, not per person.
Safety first: if the lake is too rough, the captain cancels by 6 a.m. and your deposit is refunded or moved to another date of your choice.
Yes. Kids 5 and older are welcome with an adult, and we have kid-size life jackets. Evening trips are usually the best fit for younger kids.
Yes, fish cleaning is included. Your catch is filleted and bagged at the dock — bring a cooler with ice for the drive home.
At the Ludington Municipal Marina. The exact slip number comes with your confirmation. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure.
Yes, Second Wind has a private enclosed head.
Reserve your trip
Book Lantern Point Charters.
Lock in your date below. Trips fill up fast in season — weekends usually go 3–4 weeks out.
Get in touch
Tell us about your trip.
Use the request form above, call, or email and Casey Marlow will get back to you within a few hours. For day-of changes, calling is fastest.