UP Michigan Vacation Packages

Listed below are 15 activities that you can select to do while on your vacation here in the Upper Peninsula. Each activity has a description and a value that when combined will result in a final value for the period of time you are here. After 3 days a discount factor will kick in to lower your cost in total. We use the Holiday Inn in Marquette as the lodging selection for these cost estimates and when calculating your actual vacation will make adjustments for the lodging preference you choose.

Take some time and surf through the activities to find what you would like to do each day while here. Then email or call us on our toll free line at 877-228-5447 and we’ll answer any questions that you have before choosing your package. Please note that some times weather or other circumstances may create a need to rearrange your events and although this is not common please be assured we will work with you for credits on unused activities. We recommend no more than one activity per day and its even fun just to take a day off and relax, after all you are on vacation.

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Lodgings

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Daily Adventures

Trip # 100 Lodging- Marquette Holiday Inn
Cost- $75.00 per night for 1 room, 2 double beds, no smoking, 4 people.
The Marquette Holiday Inn features newly remodeled rooms. Services include restaurant, indoor pool, sauna, hot tub, van service, and many great restaurants nearby. Room and Tax charges only included at package rate.
Value Cost- $75.00 x number of nights x number of rooms
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Trip # 101 Lake Superior Deep Sea Fishing Trip
Today is a fun filled day on the vibrant blue waters of Lake Superior in search of (and catching) Lake Trout, Salmon, and Steelhead Trout that swim along the shoreline chasing schools of baitfish. 7:00 AM is our normal departure time from the Presque Isle Marina in Marquette in one of our two charter fishing boats that are equipped with the latest in fishing finding equipment, Radar, Depth Finders, GPS, bathrooms, and lots of room for your entire party. We return around 1:00 Pm. You may also schedule this trip for an afternoon from 1:00PM to 7 PM. This is your private fishing vessel for your family and, or, friends for the 6 hour fishing excursion down the coastline. Fishing is done by downrigger trolling, wireline, and highline methods. We supply all of the fishing tackle so all you will need to bring along is a fishing license for anyone 17 and older, a light jacket, hat, and your lunch. If the sea is too rough for comfort them we select another day.
After you catch and reel in these exciting fish we even clean them for you and can free them until the end of your trip here, ship them home, or you are welcome to take them with you if you are cooking them in your cabin.
Value Cost: $499.00 for up to 6 people(not per person)
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Trip #102
Fly Fishing in the Upper Peninsula

Uncle Ducky Outfitters offers several different experiences fly fishing in the rivers, streams, and lakes of the Upper Peninsula. We are most familiar with those located in the Central part of the UP but also fish the Fox, and Big-Two Hearted Rivers in the Eastern Upper Peninsula. The Escanaba, Carp, Dead, Chocolay, Little Garlic, are our primary rivers in the Marquette area. Also Strawberry Lake, Brockey Lake, Clear Lake, and Wolf Lake are often visited on our trips. We offer wading trips, canoes and kayak trips, and drift boat trips. Dependant upon the time of year we are fishing for Steelhead, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbows, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, and Pink Salmon. We also offer fly fishing trips for Northern Pike, Muskie, Smallmouth Bass, and Bluegill.
We are not part time operators. This is our living. So along with our fly fishing trips, we offer other services such as Great Lakes Fishing Charters, Boat and Pontoon Rentals, Canoe & Kayak Rentals, Outdoor Website productions, and hosting & advertising. Many of our customers complete different types of fishing experiences with us on their vacations or trips. We supply all of the equipment you will need and they are included in the pricing.
We are an authorized Temple Fork Fly Rods Outfitter and use and recommend these products. On all of our trips we supply all of the required tackle, rods, reels, lines, flies, waders, and other necessary items. We supply lunch upon request and on all of our multiple day package trips it is included.
Value Cost- $350.00 for 2 Anglers. Drift Boat add $75.00

Introduction to Fly Fishing Package

Spend a relaxing weekend learning the art of Fly-Fishing in Upper Michigan.
2 days fly-fishing for trout in the beautiful lakes, rivers and streams of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

You and your spouse or friend are taught the basics of fly-fishing at Strawberry Lake which is loaded with Brook, Rainbow, and Brown Trout. Strawberry is a perfect lake to learn Fly-Fishing as there is lots of room to wade in and practice casting with your instructor. We supply all of the equipment you will need and flies as well. We teach you the basics here so that you can decide if this is a sport that you would really like to purse. No indoor classrooms here. You are taught on the bank and in the water.
On day 2 we’ll practice what you have learned on the Carp River where the Wild Steelhead from Lake Superior are spawning in the spring and early summer. This is the real thing here. You’ll learn how to find where to find these lake run monsters hide and how to read the river and find the fish. This is sight fishing at its best.

To get your ready to this fun-filled adventure your will receive 2 books to read prior to coming that will get you pumped to learn this great sport.

The Orvis Fly Fishing Guide
A Fly-Fishing manual about the sport, equipment, flies and methods.
Trout Magic
A light hearted book of short Stories about fly-fishing and life in the Upper Peninsula.

These books will be shipped immediately upon scheduling your trip.
All dates are available after the last Saturday in April 2007 thru September 30, 2007

Value Cost $699 for 2 Anglers

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   Upper Peninsula Inland Lake Fishing
Trip # 103

In this land between two great lakes is found a myriad of glacial Lakes, rivers, and streams that are home to a variety of cool water fish. Walleye, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Smallmouth Bass, and Crappie are found here along with Brook Trout, Brown Trout, and Rainbow Trout.

An inland lake fishing trip could be just the ticket for your group and Uncle Ducky Charters and Outfitters has the personnel and equipment to give you a fun day on the water. With 20’ Pontoon Boats they can accommodate a group up to six people.
They supply all of the equipment also so all you need to bring along is a fishing license for everyone 17 and older. They will clean your catch for you too.

You also might want to experience a fishing trip on a river or stream for the beautiful Brook, Brown, or Rainbow Trout. Uncle Ducky’s can handle that request too.

Lakes fished are Au Train, Independence, Michigamme, Greenwood Reservoir, and many others. Rivers include the Carp, Escanaba, Fox, Two Hearted, Yellow Dog.

These trips normally allow for about 6 hours fishing time and can be done usually in the morning or evening hours.

Value Cost- $450.00 for 1-6 people

Another newley developed experience is Kayak Fishing on small lakes. This can be very productive and the boats are very stable and great to fish from. Uncle Ducky's also has fishing kayaks and can out fit you with everything you will need and even a guide if needed.

Value Cost- $100.00 per kayak and fishing gear per person. Guide- $200.00 per day.

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Trip # 104

Fishing Boat and Pontoon Boat Rentals

If you would just like to try a little fishing on your own and feel confident enough to operate a pontoon or fishing boat yourself. Then just renting a rig might be just right for you. UP Michigan Boat Rentals has 2 - 20’ Pontoon Boats, 2-14’ Aluminum Fishing Boats, a Fly Fishing Drift Boat, and even a 24’ cuddy cabin I/O available to rent. They also have canoes and kayaks and trailers.

You can use this equipment on Lake Superior ( weather permitting) and on the inland lakes and rivers for fishing or just cruising and relaxing. They will point you in the right direction as far a fishing a particular lake or river.

This equipment can be found on their website at : www.upmichiganboatrentals.com or you can call them direct at 906-228-5447.

All of the boats have trailers with 2” balls or they will deliver them and pick them up for you. ( a fee does apply normally $1.00 per mile).

Value Cost- Pontoon Boats $175.00 per day/$250 per 24 hours
Fishing Boats $125.00 per day/$200 per 24 hours

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Sea Kayaking Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Trip # 105

Kayaking along the shoreline at the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is an experience that you will not want to miss if you have the opportunity. This is arguably the most beautiful shoreline in the United States. Crystal clear water in the largest freshwater lake in the world. Sandstone Cliffs of beautiful reddish and orange hues rise vertically out of the shoreline nearly 200 ft. Ride the swells as you can hear the waves crashing into these rocks carving beautiful caves, arches, and Natural carvings that the early explorers of this region used for landmarks over 200 years ago. Paddle the same water as the Voyageurs, Trappers, and Geologists, Native Americans, and Trappers did as a resident population slowly came to the Upper Peninsula during the Fur Trading, and exploration eras.

We had been told of the variety in the color and form of these rocks, but were wholly unprepared to encounter the surprising groups of overhanging precipices, towering walls, caverns, waterfalls... mingled in the most wonderful disorder."
Henry Rowe Schoolcraft, 1820
Indian Agent and Wilderness Scholar

The cliffs are most prominent along the shoreline of Lake Superior between Sand Point and Little Beaver Lake, a stretch of 15 miles. In some areas the cliffs rise some 200 feet above the lake.
The name "Pictured Rocks" is due to the pictures that seem to appear on the rocks from the multicolored sandstone and mineral stains on the rock surface. The cliffs are composed of Cambrian Sandstone, dating back about 500 million years. The stains on the sandstone are caused by water running down the cliffs filled with oxides of copper, manganese, iron, and organic minerals.
You will want to allow about 6 hours for this trip and of course it is very weather dependant based on the sea conditions. Departing from Sand Point you can slip up beside the towering cliffs, explore caves, pull under water seeps, and explore the multi-colored details of the shoreline bedrock. paddling past Sand Point, the towering Miner’s Castle, the intriguing Painted Coves and the alluring Caves of the Bloody Chiefs at Mosquito River.

Novice/Intermediate/Advanced.
Minimum 2 paddlers required/9 maximum. Tag Alongs welcome $75. Reservations required.

Trip Itinerary
Note: These are estimated times only. The itinerary can be adjusted as necessary.

Meet Pictured Rocks Visitor Center 9:30 AM
Safety and Instructional 9:30 - 10:00 briefing
Paddling 10:00 - 12:00
Lunch 12:00 - 1:00
Paddling 1:00 - 3:00
Debrief and Load-up 3:00 - 3:30
We recommend the kayakers are within the minimum and maximum weight ranges of 80-250 lbs.

Value Cost: $125 per person, $100 per person 16 yrs old and under

• Event Breakdown:
  Fishing On Lake Superior
• Canoe/ Kayak Trip
• History and Sightseeing Day
• Underwater Shipwreck Tour/Nature ECO Tour
• Inland Lake or River Fishing Day

Unscheduled Day Suggestions

Lodging—The Marquette Holiday Inn features newly remodeled rooms. Services include restaurant, indoor pool, sauna, hot tub, van service, and many great restaurants nearby. . Room booked as 2 double beds-no-smoking. Room and Tax charges only included in package.

Amenities: Includes Fishing Licenses, Lunch on Fishing and Canoe/Kayak Trips, All Applicable Taxes, All Fishing Equipment, Cleaning, Packaging, and Freezing of any Fish Kept. Admission or Tour Charges. Transportation outside of Marquette County.

Package Price: $2595.00.
Additional Persons—1-2-- $595.00 includes additional motel room.

UP Michigan Vacation Package # 00702—UP Fishing Trip of a Lifetime
Applicable Dates May 02- October 30, 2007
Duration: 6 Days - Any
Type: Families or Friends
Persons: 2-4- Sharing same motel room
Lodging: Holiday Inn- Marquette
Scheduled Fishing Trips: Lake Superior Trolling for Lake Trout,
Lake Michigan King Salmon Fishing, Inland Lake Fishing for Walleye, Pike, Smallmouth or Panfish, Fly Fishing (Instruction Included) in area rivers and streams.

• Event Breakdown:
• Lake Superior Trolling For Lake Trout
• Lake Michigan King Salmon Fishing
• Inland Lake Fishing
• Fly Fishing

Lodging--- The Marquette Holiday Inn features newly remodeled rooms. Services include restaurant, indoor pool, sauna, hot tub, van service, and many great restaurants nearby. Room booked as 2 double beds-no-smoking. Room and Tax charges only included in package.

Amenities: Includes fishing licenses Lunches, All applicable Taxes, All Fishing equipment, cleaning, packaging and freezing of any fish kept. Transportation if needed.

Package Price: $ 2395.00
Additional Persons: 1-2-- $ 595.00- includes additional motel room