Second Wind Charters

Second Wind Charters Captain Thom has 20 years of Little Traverse Bay fishing experience. Licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard. See About Us for rates and more info!

Second Wind takes two daily trips, approx. 4.5 hours each (6 a.m. & 5 p.m. / flexible).

Not a lot of schools, but we managed a mix of nearly every species on Crooked and Pickerel - no musky or carp :)
10/20/2024

Not a lot of schools, but we managed a mix of nearly every species on Crooked and Pickerel - no musky or carp :)

Enjoyed the colors & stellar company while chasing finicky fish on Crooked and Pickerel.
10/20/2024

Enjoyed the colors & stellar company while chasing finicky fish on Crooked and Pickerel.

Brother-in-law Clint, sister Annie, and nephews first salmon encounter. . . they're hooked!
09/01/2024

Brother-in-law Clint, sister Annie, and nephews first salmon encounter. . . they're hooked!

A few more shots from this morning. . . can't leave Dalton out of a good post either!
08/26/2024

A few more shots from this morning. . . can't leave Dalton out of a good post either!

Another picturesque morning on Little Traverse Bay with Nephew Steven and buddies - thanks for making the trip guys!
08/26/2024

Another picturesque morning on Little Traverse Bay with Nephew Steven and buddies - thanks for making the trip guys!

Smiles say it all. . . four salmon, two lake trout, and postcard morning - Erin and Ian, I hope you enjoy the fish as mu...
08/26/2024

Smiles say it all. . . four salmon, two lake trout, and postcard morning - Erin and Ian, I hope you enjoy the fish as much as the experience!

Catching summer memories. . . loved the excitement, laughter, and our time - enjoy the trout and salmon!
08/22/2024

Catching summer memories. . . loved the excitement, laughter, and our time - enjoy the trout and salmon!

A cold morning but a scalding hot bite as Paul, Lexi, and Dan landed 8 salmon and 4 lakers - a morning well lived! Open...
08/20/2024

A cold morning but a scalding hot bite as Paul, Lexi, and Dan landed 8 salmon and 4 lakers - a morning well lived! Openings in September for evenings and weekends.

Brrr. Mother Nature revved up the AC unit this morning. . . 2-5 on salmon and 8-8 on lake trout including the pair of br...
08/19/2024

Brrr. Mother Nature revved up the AC unit this morning. . . 2-5 on salmon and 8-8 on lake trout including the pair of brutes pictured.

Neighbors, seven salmon, a freighter seeking shelter. . . stellar morning!
08/18/2024

Neighbors, seven salmon, a freighter seeking shelter. . . stellar morning!

A late morning outing with the Tromblys. . . managed to go 7/11 and we stayed DRY!!!
08/17/2024

A late morning outing with the Tromblys. . . managed to go 7/11 and we stayed DRY!!!

MSU buddy Bjorn and son reeled in a double on the first pass, a double on the second pass, but ended with a double swing...
08/15/2024

MSU buddy Bjorn and son reeled in a double on the first pass, a double on the second pass, but ended with a double swing-and-a-miss. . . quality over quantity! Go Green brothers!

Before the sun came up, Sean and the three reeling machines had three salmon in the boat including a 25 lb beauty. . . w...
08/14/2024

Before the sun came up, Sean and the three reeling machines had three salmon in the boat including a 25 lb beauty. . . we managed to go 8/11 - three being lake trout north of 15 lbs for Sean's smoker - thanks and may the meals be as good as our time on the water!

Long overdue daughter time along with Savvy Cool Cat. . .
08/14/2024

Long overdue daughter time along with Savvy Cool Cat. . .

There's no place like home. . . make and enjoy these moments.
08/13/2024

There's no place like home. . . make and enjoy these moments.

Although the bite slowed down in the evening, the Romans enjoyed catching a limit of Little Traverse Bay moments while l...
08/13/2024

Although the bite slowed down in the evening, the Romans enjoyed catching a limit of Little Traverse Bay moments while landing all four of the bites.

An all too fast time on the water this morning with my former teacher assistant Rachel on the bay. . . a few young salmo...
08/12/2024

An all too fast time on the water this morning with my former teacher assistant Rachel on the bay. . . a few young salmon shook themselves free, but this equestrian ended up with a limit of salmon and lakers including a silver bronco- Giddy Up!

A last minute cancellation allowed this Captain to reel in his first mature salmon of the season - thanks for landing th...
08/08/2024

A last minute cancellation allowed this Captain to reel in his first mature salmon of the season - thanks for landing this one, Todd!

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432 E. Bay Street
Harbor Springs, MI
49740

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(231) 881-3063

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About Second Wind Charters

Captain Thom Blanck has 20 years of fishing experience on Little Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan. He is licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard. Second Wind makes two daily trips - 4.5 hours total. The boat leaves at approx. 6 a.m. and 5 p.m., with some flexibility as needed.

Party rate is $450 for trolling. Party rate for jigging & casting on inland lakes is $400. Cash or check only. Party size includes up to four adults or a family includes up to six people.

Second Wind Charters launches from Josephine Ford Park, 432 E. Bay Street, Harbor Springs.

Captain Thom looks forward to welcoming you aboard for an incredible fishing adventure on beautiful Lake Michigan and Little Traverse Bay all summer long and into early fall.