What to do and see in Elk Rapids, Michigan (MI): The Best Things to do

Fish With Jim Outfitters has spent the time and done the research for you on the most productive rivers and inland lakes in Northern Michigan, Northern Ohio and Pennsylvania. As a professional guide service we know how important your time is and how a great experience on the water can give you a much needed release from your daily grind. Fish With Jim Outfitters will give you the tools and knowledge to be in the top 10% of anglers that catch 90% of the fish! Fish With Jim Outfitters uses a different approach than most guides, giving you simple and easy instructions from detecting the bite, to setting the hook, to reading the water - resulting in “Fish On!” Our guides have spent countless hours learning tricks to enticing fish to bite and can guarantee your best shot at having a successful day! Jim is a friendly, enthusiastic guide who has served hundreds of happy fisher-people since 1998. Jim's fishing knowledge and love for the sport has consistently resulted in a successful day of fishing. Jim enjoys helping others catch fish as well as sharing the secrets that have given him a competitive edge over the competition. Your fishing party will be given Jim's personal attention and best effort to ensure a successful and enjoyable guided fishing experience. Fish Northern Michigan's Inland Lakes, Grand Traverse Bay and the area rivers and have a chance to catch King Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Whitefish and Cisco. Fish the boarder of Northern Ohio and Northern Pennsylvania, for Steelhead. Strap-on your waders and walk into some of the most productive Steelhead Rivers that Northwest Pennsylvania and Northeast Ohio has to offer. Enjoy fishing Conneaut Creek, Ashtabula River, Elk Creek, Walnut Creek, The Mile Creeks and many other Secret Creeks. We provide you with float fishing tackle with both center pin and spinning rods. Fish With Jim Outfitters offers trips from our 18' Starcraft Freedom the perfect option for crowded weekends and if the fish haven't run the river.

Indoor tap room—The Pull Barn—now open. 20 drafts of locally made beer, cider, and hard seltzer. Open 7 days a week! First come, first served. Right next to our Product Facility off US 31. *Shipping and receiving, Monday - Friday from 8am-5pm.

Traverse Bay Farms has won 30+ national food awards at America's largest food competitions. We use as local produce in our products as possible. Enjoy cherry salsa, apple barbecue sauce, dried cherries, chocolate-covered strawberries, peach salsa, cherry juice concentrate and more. Check out the photos of Hollywood celebrities with our products while you enjoy free samples at our "Salsa Bar".

Twisted Fish Gallery features original paintings, sculpture, jewelry, glass, pottery, metal and wood pieces. The artists we represent are selected for the high quality of the work they create. Find an original piece for your home, office or garden. Voted "Best Fine Art Gallery" two years running by TRAVERSE magazine readers. Open year-round.

Ethanology is an Artisan Distillery and Spirit House Located in the Harbor Town of Elk Rapids Michigan. Ethanology Synthesizes Ultra-Premium whiskey, gin, brandy, vodka, distilled honey, and other unique spirits by hand on-site. Ethanology spirits are paired with handcrafted cocktails at the distillery, and spirit house.