TC Bass Destination Charters

TC Bass Destination Charters and Guide Norvel Derickson bid you a warm welcome to Traverse City. Chasing the nationally known Bass in the northwestern Michigan area is the guide’s passion and he is ready to share his knowledge of the Grand Traverse Bay and the numerous inland lakes in the area with you. Bass fishing in the area is has become full-scale and is regarded as some of the best in the country. Numbers of Bass are always available and a true trophy fish may hit on your very next cast, so come aboard and fish with TC Bass Destination Charters!

Your trip will start on a 21’ Ranger Z521 bass boat that can accommodate 3 anglers. Running on a powerful 250 HP Yamaha SHO engine that can reach a maximum cruising speed of 65 knots, the boat will quickly take you to the desired spots. For safe and efficient navigation, the boat uses modern Lowrance HDS fishfinder and GPS systems, as well as a VHF radio. In order to make a quieter approach to the fish, the boat has got a wireless trolling motor.

You and your guide will use light tackle to target Smallmouth Bass by bottom fishing, spinning, and jigging. Kids are free to join the trip, alcohol is not allowed, and some of the fish will have to be released due to the local regulations.

Guide Norvel will take care of all the tackle, lures, snacks, and drinks, meaning that the only thing you should bring is your fishing license.

Come to Traverse City and have a memorable lake fishing trip with TC Bass Destination Charters!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Viaje Privado
    4 Hour Trip
    Baja Tarija DepĆ³sito no reembolsable
    4 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 7:00 AM
    Viaje de temporada Apr 1 - Oct 31
    US $440
    A half day trip brings you 4.5 hours on the water. The trips typically start at 7:00 a.m. or 8:00 a.m. depending on your choice and will return at 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. respectively. Afternoon and evening trips are also available upon your request with negotiable starting times.
  • Viaje Privado
    6 Hour Trip
    Baja Tarija DepĆ³sito no reembolsable
    6 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 7:00 AM
    Viaje de temporada May 1 - Oct 31
    US $540
    A 3/4 day trip brings you 6 hours on the water. The trips typically start at 7:00 a.m. or 8:00 a.m. depending on your choice and will return at 1:30 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. respectively. Afternoon and evening trips are also available upon your request with negotiable starting times.
  • Viaje Privado
    8 Hour Trip
    Baja Tarija DepĆ³sito no reembolsable
    8 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 7:00 AM
    Viaje de temporada Apr 1 - Oct 31
    US $600
    A full day trip will have you stay for 8 and a half hours on the water and fish for any species available. It usually starts at 7:00 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m. Just bring your license and embark on this lake fishing adventure.
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FAQs about TC Bass Destination Charters

TC Bass Destination Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $440 per group - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $540 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with TC Bass Destination Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Lowrance HDS
  • Localizador de peces Lowrance HDS
  • Motor de troleo inalĆ”mbrico

Trips booked with TC Bass Destination Charters include:
  • CaƱas, carretes y equipo
  • SeƱuelos
  • Snacks (I keep Kind snack bars onboard)
  • Bebidas (Bottled water on ice)

TC Bass Destination Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Pesca en Lado (Mostly Grand Traverse Bay, inland lakes available)

TC Bass Destination Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Equipo Ligero
  • Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with TC Bass Destination Charters include:
  • Bass (Smallmouth)

Sobre el Captain

Norvel Derickson
Traverse City, Michigan, Estados Unidos
IdentificaciĆ³n y licencia verificadas
21 Opiniones de los clientes
Tiempo de respuesta dentro de una hora
Miembro desde Julio 2020
After retiring as a mechanical engineer in the power industry, Captain Norvel Derickson turned his passion for Bass fishing into a charter business. Come join him in Traverse City and create lovely memories on the water.

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Especies de InterƩs

Bass (Smallmouth) Smallmouth Bass

Especificaciones del barco

Ranger (Bass boat) construido en 2011. Impulsado por 250HP Yamaha motor, con una velocidad mƔxima de crucero de 60 nudos.

Longitud
21 ft
Capacidad
2 personas

Tipos de Pesca

Pesca en Lado
Mostly Grand Traverse Bay, inland lakes available

TĆ©cnicas de Pesca

Equipo Ligero
Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging

Servicios

GPS
Lowrance HDS
Localizador de peces
Lowrance HDS
Motor de troleo inalƔmbrico

El Viaje Incluye

CaƱas, carretes y equipo
SeƱuelos
Snacks
I keep Kind snack bars onboard
Bebidas
Bottled water on ice

PolĆ­tica de CancelaciĆ³n

DepĆ³sito no reembolsable

Si no es seguro viajar, puedes cancelar sin cargo o cambiar la fecha de tu reserva.

PolĆ­ticas

OpciĆ³n de traslado despuĆ©s de reservar
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Se permiten niƱos
No Alcohol
Estrictamente captura y liberaciĆ³n

Pago

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

Cuando el capitĆ”n confirme tu viaje, FishingBooker cargarĆ” a su tarjeta de crĆ©dito un depĆ³sito del 10% para garantizar la reserva.

El saldo restante se pagarƔ directamente al operador del charter en la fecha del viaje o antes en uno de los siguientes mƩtodos de pago:

Efectivo
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal

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Opiniones de los clientes

CalificaciĆ³n general
Excellent
4.9 / 5
de 5 estrellas de 21 reseƱas
Barco
Excellent
4.9 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experiencia
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Fotos de clientes (31)
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CalificaciĆ³n del pescador
19
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0
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OpiniĆ³n de los pescadores
Buena experiencia
94%
CapitƔn amigable
100%
Recomienda este charter
100%
Apto para niƱos
100%
Satisfecho con el barco
100%
AtrapƩ lo que querƭa
83%
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Ronald C.
Fairland, IN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5hr with butch derickson

VERIFICADO   4 Hour Trip on Junio 20, 2023
Butch was very knowledgeable and knew ahead of time on where to Catch fish and gave a few pointers to make sure you hooked...
Ronald C. recomienda TC Bass Destination Charters
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Scott R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Lake Michigan

VERIFICADO   4 Hour Trip on Agosto 14, 2023
Guide was very nice and knew what he was doing. Caught lots of smallmouth which is what I wanted. Great trip, will definitely...
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Tom D.
Fenton, MO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Fishing with Norvel

VERIFICADO   6 Hour Trip on Julio 18, 2023
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Marshal A.
Monroe, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

June fishing trip

VERIFICADO   4 Hour Trip on Junio 30, 2023
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Alan M.
New Albany, IN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4 hour trip with Captain Butch

VERIFICADO   4 Hour Trip on Junio 15, 2022
Boat was clean and well equiped. Our tackle was in top condition, especially the line and leaders.Ā  We learned how to spot...
Alan M. recomienda TC Bass Destination Charters
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