# Traverse City Bass Destination Charters > Smallmouth bass fishing charters on Grand Traverse Bay, Traverse City, Michigan with USCG licensed Captain Butch Derickson. ## About Traverse City Bass Destination Charters offers guided smallmouth bass fishing trips on Grand Traverse Bay in Traverse City, Michigan. Captain Butch Derickson has 10+ years of experience fishing these waters and holds a USCG captain's license. All trips are fully insured and include all gear, tackle, snacks, and drinks. ## Services - 4-Hour Bass Fishing Charter — $440 (up to 2 anglers) - 6-Hour Bass Fishing Charter — $550 (up to 2 anglers) - 8-Hour Bass Fishing Charter — $660 (up to 2 anglers) Season runs April through October. ## Contact - Phone: (231) 883-2200 - Website: https://tcbassdestinationcharters.com - Booking: https://tcbassdestinationcharters.com/trips ## Pages - [Home](https://tcbassdestinationcharters.com/) - [About Captain Butch](https://tcbassdestinationcharters.com/about) - [Trips & Rates](https://tcbassdestinationcharters.com/trips) - [Gallery](https://tcbassdestinationcharters.com/gallery) - [FAQ](https://tcbassdestinationcharters.com/faq) - [Contact](https://tcbassdestinationcharters.com/contact)