Optimistic fishing charters

05/28/2026

The After-Work Sunset Special
🎣 The Deal
Price: Only $350 total.
Group: Up to 5 guys.
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Vibe: Maximum fishing time.
Frills: Zero extra fluff.
🤝 Your Job
Cooler: Bring your own.
Ice: Pack your own.
Cleaning: Process catch at home.
🚤 What We Provide
Boat: Clean, safe vessel.
Gear: Top-tier rods and tackle.
Fish: Ready and biting.
⚡ Last-Minute Booking
Notice: Only a couple hours notice needed if we are available!
📞 Book Now
Business: Optimistic Fishing Charters
Phone: 586-292-7641
Contact: Ask for Jim

Providing a quality experience for the novice and professional angler alike to create repeat business

05/27/2026

Clock out. Cash in. Let’s fish! 🎣
Looking to hit the water without breaking the bank? We just launched our brand new After-Work Sunset Special at Optimistic Fishing Charters!
This is our "bare bones," budget-friendly evening package designed for folks who just want to get out and catch fish after school or work.
The Details:
When: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Perfect evening window)
Price: Only $350 (Massive savings compared to our $625 full-day rate!)
The Deal: Pure fishing. No frills. Maximum line-in-the-water time.
Your Job:
This is a BYO (Bring Your Own) setup. You bring your own cooler, your own ice, and you take your catch home to clean it yourself. We provide the boat, the top-tier gear, the bait, and the spots.
Spots are limited for these quick evening runs. Send us a message or call to lock in your sunset slot!

05/25/2026

Another good day, 2 dozen bass and five walleyes and 2 pike

05/18/2026

Five walleyes, two pike, a musky, and one bass today, not bad for two people in a couple of hours.

05/08/2026

Kind of a slow day for us today couple pictures of the customers from today, including a duck that decided to visit us for a little bit

04/27/2026

Headline: If this is just a practice run, imagine what the season will look like! 🎣
 Kevin and I took the boat out today for a quick gear check, and the fish were definitely ready for us. In just under two hours, we pulled in:
7 Walleyes
5 Bass
1 Pike
1 Musky
Everything is running smooth and we are officially ready to get you on the water. Spaces are filling up fast—come see why they call us Optimistic Fishing Charters!

04/03/2026

Removed the cover yesterday, which was the eve of my birthday, and I am going to perform some wheeling right now; our first charters are on May 9.

03/18/2026

https://www.sealamprey.org/

Sea lampreys (Petromyzon marinus) are parasitic fish native to the Atlantic Ocean. Sea lampreys, which parasitize other fish by sucking their blood and other body fluids, have remained largely unchanged for more than 340 million years and have survived through at least four major extinction events.

12/16/2025

First two keepers of the season

12/06/2025

🎣 **Winter Fishing Adventures!** ❄️

Today, we took a break from the usual to do some bluegill fishing! While we didn’t keep any, we had a blast and enjoyed something different. It’s a great way to pass the time while we wait for the boat to hit the water again in the spring!