Trip Overview
Experience a brand new type of adventure on our 6-day trip to some of Northern Michigans best fishing lakes with Crystalaire Adventures!
This trip combines a variety of outdoor activities, hands-on fishing experiences, and time to explore the stunning natural beauty of Northern Michigan. It will also mix between sleeping on site at Camp Carvela in cabins and camping out near some of the best fishing in the state.
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Note: This trip can be done as a stand-alone program or paired with your camper's one- or two-week session at Camp Carvela or Camp Lookout as an "add-on" adventure.
Trip Type
Fishing
Adventure
Group Size
6-8 Participants
2+ Guides
Grades
Middle/High School
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Arrival/Departure
Crystalaire HQ
Traverse City, MI
Expedition Itinerary
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Day 1
Participants will meet at Moose Hall, aka "Crystalaire Adventures HQ," located at Camp Carvela.* We'll head straight out to Bass Lake to cast our first line together, we'll then plan out what types of fish we'd like to try and catch before deciding which lakes we will head to the next day. The group will remain within a 2-3 hour radius of Traverse City
*Note: Campers joining this trip from Camp Lookout will be shuttled to Moose Hall via van by Project Foxwood staff.
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Days 2-4
In keeping with our choice-based learning and leadership philosophy, participants will collectively plan our trip itinerary. Together as a group, we'll choose which lakes we'll head too, which sites we visit, and which activities we try, creating a one-of-a-kind experience that reflects the unique interests and personalities of our group. From smaller inland lakes to Lake Michigan itself we'll have plenty of options to choose from when planning our daily fishing adventures. And whether we're on the trail or cooking around a campfire, we'll be learning about the land, each other, and ourselves.
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Day 5
The day we've all been waiting for. We'll be out on Lake Michigan charter fishing!
Day 6
On the final day of our trip, we'll pack up our gear and fish before heading back home to Moose Lodge. Once back at the Lodge, we'll unload and clean our group gear and then say our final goodbyes to our new adventure buddies.
Camper pick-up will take place at Moose Lodge between 3-5 PM.
Trip Highlights
Here's what you can look forward to on your Northern Michigan fishing adventure:​​
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Fishing some of Michigans finest inland lakes
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Charter Fishing on Lake Michigan
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Camper-led itinerary
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Small group size
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Leave-no-trace backpacking
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and more!
Enroll
Enrollment for our 2025 Fishing Adventure will OPEN SOON! Click "ENROLL" to complete your enrollment form.
Have questions? We'd love to chat! Please email us at info@crystalaireadventures for more information.
Fishing in Northern Michigan
Summer fishing in Northern Michigan is exceptional, with abundant opportunities across its lakes, rivers, and streams.
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Lake Michigan: Prime for salmon (Chinook and coho), lake trout, and steelhead.
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Inland Lakes: Anglers can target smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye, and panfish like perch and bluegill.
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Rivers and Streams: Summer trout fishing thrives in its rivers. brown trout and rainbow trout is especially rewarding.
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The warm weather and clear waters make it an ideal season for all fishing styles, including trolling, casting, and fly fishing.
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