Top 40 Charters

Let's go!

Top 40 offers variety of charter excursions ESCANABA — An avid angler based in Ford River operates charter boats on the Great Lakes. “Top 40” and “Salmon Ella” are the two boats operated by Captain Sager, licensed by the United States Coast Guard and authorized to carry passengers and fish in Michigan and Wisconsin waters. The capta...

Mother's Day is in one week!
If you've procrastinated and are looking for the perfect gift, look no further! Get her a fishing charter on Top 40. Trust us, moms love fishing! 🎣🩷🎣

The ice is almost gone and you know what that means...brown trout and early walleye.

Let's go fishing!

Call us to schedule a spring trip today!

A big shout out to the one and only Grandpa Dave (aka GPD)! Glad we got to go out and catch some birthday fish 🥳🎣🎂

Still fishing, still catching. Familiar faces and friendly conversation are guaranteed with these guys.

Salmon is delicious and nutritious, but it's always good to reference your local guidelines on safe consumption amounts.

Michigan Eat Safe Fish has created a handy guide to fish on the Great Lakes.

Michigan Fish & Game Advisory information about the safe consumption of fish and wild game taken in Michigan

It was a busy night aboard Top 40 for this crew. Lots of fun, lots of fish!

It's National Lighthouse Day!

Don't care much for fishing, but love exploring the beauty of the Upper Peninsula and our lovely lakes? Top 40 also offers lighthouse tours. Message us for details!

Riley loves to eat salmon. Well, bon appétit, buddy!

This fun trio had a successful night on the big lake, and managed to go home with plenty of fish to enjoy!