HOUGHTON TOWNSHIP FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Four Hours on Lake Superior: Troll for Lake Trout and Salmon out of Houghton Township
A 4-hour, up-to-four-guest fishing charter run by Rock Harbor Lodge & Marina that includes staffed boats, trolling for trout and salmon, and optional catch-and-cook service at the Lighthouse Restaurant.
Four Hours on Lake Superior: Troll for Lake Trout and Salmon out of Houghton Township.
Set out on a half-day fishing trip on Lake Superior from Houghton Township with experienced captains trolling for Lake Superior lake trout and salmon. Rock Harbor Lodge & Marina runs inspected 24' charter boats with a U.S.C.G.-licensed captain; you can have your catch cooked at the Lighthouse Restaurant when you return or have it packaged and frozen to take home.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Experienced, Licensed Captains
The charters are run by captains described as very experienced and passionate; trips operate aboard inspected 24' charter boats under a U.S.C.G. licensed captain.
Trolling the Big Water
The half-day format focuses on trolling on Lake Superior for lake trout and salmon—the primary species targeted on these charters.
Catch-and-Cook at the Lighthouse
Rock Harbor Lodge participates in Catch and Cook: return with your catch to have it prepared at the Lighthouse Restaurant, or opt to have your fish packaged and frozen to take home.
What the day feels like
What the Half-Day Feels Like
A focused four-hour outing: board an inspected 24' charter boat operated by a U.S.C.G.-licensed captain, head out onto Lake Superior, and spend the trip trolling for lake trout and salmon under the guidance of experienced captains. At trip’s end you can hand over your catch for preparation at the Lighthouse Restaurant or take it home frozen.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this charter suits — and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The fishing charter comes fully equipped with everything needed to catch fish and stay safe; trips run aboard an inspected 24' charter boat operated by a U.S.C.G.-licensed captain.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the fishing charter?
The trip duration is four hours.
How many people can join a charter?
Each half-day fishing charter accommodates up to four guests.
What species are targeted on these trips?
The charter focuses on trolling for Lake Superior lake trout and salmon.
What are the boat and crew credentials?
Trips run aboard an inspected 24' charter boat operated by a U.S.C.G.-licensed captain; captains are described as very experienced and passionate about fishing.
Can I have my catch cooked?
Yes—the operator participates in Catch and Cook: the Lighthouse Restaurant can cook your catch when you return, or the lodge can package and freeze your catch for you to bring home.