Welcome To Emma J Sport Fishing Charters!

Captain Dave Gumtow and Dave Hija have over 25 years experience on northern Lake Huron and the “Emma J” Charter Fishing Boat is a great 

The crew is well seasoned, be it on the great lakes for salmon or trout, or off the LaGuira Banks of Venezuela for Blue or White Marlin. Whether fishing in Kona, Hawaii, in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, as far north as Star North Northern Canada, or down to Los Roque or Caraballeda, Venezuela where Dave has lived for 5 years during the winter, he has scored many a grand slam and super slams.

Evening trips off Mackinac island are a sight to behold.  The lights off the Mackinaw bridge and city are just beautiful.  The sunsets are pretty awesome too.

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But the question is… can we catch fish too?    In the 2009 IWWC Salmon Trout Tournament, we landed a First Place award! For the same tournament, we hit Third Place in 2010 and Second Place in 2011. In 2007, we were First Place winners of the Hammond

Bay 1st Annual Great Lakes Tournament. Running Deep Tournament of Mackinaw City, Third Place 2011. He placed first in 2003 in the Bill Fish Shootout in LaGuira Bank.

Dave has also placed in the Rogers City Tournament, earning 3rd place in 2003, 4th in 2004. Too many to list! Always finishing in the top 10 of tournaments entered! The most prestigious and highest pay out at $1000.00 a boat entry fee. 

We will customize your trip for your fishing needs.  Families are always welcome aboard the Emma J along with seasoned sport fishermen and women.  Your trip can be planned for a 1/2 day on Mackinac Island and 1/2 day fishing or we offer drop off service for the non fishermen in the group to spend the day touring the island while the fishermen fish!

Whatever your needs we can cover them!  We are one of the few charter boats that will offer a special vacation for your entire family.

• License – Michigan Fishing License  (Available for purchase on board for your convenience)