Everyone in your party 17 or older will require a valid Michigan Fishing License with Trout Stamp. If they are not a regular fisherman or from out of state they can purchase a daily for $6.00. These can be purchased in advance and dated for the date of the trip.
In Ludington you can get a License at:

Captain Chuck's Great Outdoors, 5734 W US 10 ,  Next to Little Ceasars
9 AM till 6 PM   231-843-4458 

Walmart , 4854 W. US 10 , Open daily 7 AM till 11 PM

Meijer , US 10 east of X-way, Open daily 24 hrs a day

Licenses can be purchased on line at  http://www.mdnr-elicense.com/welcome.asp

Old Hamlin Restaurant 122 W. Ludington Ave Open 5:00 AM

Ye Al Come Back Café 318 S. James Open 5:00 AM

Service can be a little slow get there at least by 5:15 to make your Charter

CHECK LIST FOR YOUR ADVENTURE

If you arrive the day before take a ride over to the Marina to make sure you find it.

Cooler to take home your cleaned and bagged catch

Camera and/ or VCR to capture the magic moments

Snacks, Beverages etc (Try get everything in one or 2 small coolers)

Sunglasses, Hat

Sun lotion or block (chap stick)

Bug Spray occasional - Flies Daytime, Misquotes evening
Avon Skin so Soft products are excellent fly repellents

Soft soled (non-slip) shoes, light colored soles please.

Dress for weather. It can be cool in the morning and very warm by afternoon. It’s also been known to rain in Michigan.
We would appreciate at least 2 weeks notice of any change in plans, Failure to notify us in advance of a cancellation will result in the forfeit of the deposit and liability for half the charter fee. All weather decisions are made by the Captain, in the event of a cancellation the trip can be rescheduled or deposit will be refunded.