FishBone Charters, Ludington, Michigan CAPTAIN STEVE'S FAVORITE RECIPES


Please contact us to book your fishing adventure today
at (810) 513-3595 or fishbonefishing@comcast.net

FishBone Fish

1 lb. salmon filets per person
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
1 pint Jack Daniels Whiskey
Salt and pepper
  • Rinse fish and dry. (Sample 1 shot of Jack, optional.)
  • Place fish on a sheet of tin foil that has been sprayed with Pam.
  • Season fish with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Mix Jack with brown sugar in a glass to a thick gravy consistency. (Sample another shot of Jack, optional.)
  • Pour mixture on fish, wrap with foil, and seal.
  • Place foil on medium grill for about 15 minutes. (Sample another shot of Jack, optional.)
  • Carefully open foil and let steam on grill for 5 minutes. (Finish bottle of Jack, so it won't spoil, optional.)
  • Leftover fish makes great salmon patties the next day, or add fish to a salad.

Michigan Fish Boil

Small (2 inch) whole red potatoes
Small whole onions
Salmon or Lake Trout in 2 inch cubes
Sea salt
2 lbs. butter
  • Using a large pot (turkey fryer), add 2 gallons water, potatoes, and 1/2 cup salt, and bring to a boil for 6 minutes.
  • Add peeled onions and bring to a boil again for 3 minutes.
  • Add fish cubes and 1/2 cup salt and bring to a boil for 3 minutes.
  • Drain and serve with melted butter to pour over your dinner.

FishBone's Extra Crispy Fish Fry

1 cup Rice Flour (I found it at Krogers in the specialty mixes section)
1/4 tea spoon garlic powder
1/2 tea spoon Adoff's seasoned meat tenderizer
1 tea spoon salt
1 can beer
  • Mix all dry ingredients in large bowl. Place 1/2 of dry mix on paper plate. Mix the other half of your dry ingredients with some beer to make a thin batter.
  • Cut fish into medium size pieces.
  • Dredge fish in dry mix before dipping in batter. Cook in a deep pan of hot canola oil. The cooking will take a bit longer than your used to when frying fish. The rice batter stays white a bit longer and does not burn like most batters. It will turn light golden brown when done. Remove from pan and place on a metal rack over some paper towel.
  • This is the only fried fish that I have ever eaten that is crispy and crunchy, not soggy or oily. This was an instant hit the first time I tried it.


Please contact us to book your fishing adventure today at (810) 513-3595

Captain Steve Dennis
11827 Woodspointe Dr.
Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837
Boat phone: (810) 513-3595
Email: fishbonefishing@comcast.net

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