Great Lakes

If you run fishing trips in any of the Great Lakes that border Michigan, you must provide the following documents:

• USCG MMC(we have to see the photo, name of the captain, and reference number of the document) 
  • Or Photo ID (if you provide the last page of your MMC)
• Certificate of Inspection or a photograph of your Charter Boat License sticker/tag
• Sport Trolling License, if fishing for Lake Trout
• Proof of Liability Insurance 

Inland Fishing

If you fish any other body of water in Michigan, you must submit the following:

• USCG MMC(we have to see the photo, name of the captain, and reference number of the document) 
  • Or Photo ID (if you fish in non-navigable waters or have provided only the last page of your MMC)
• Inland Passenger Vessel Operator License
• Inland Sport Fishing Guide License (as of March 2024)
• Boat Registration
• Proof of Liability Insurance