A saddlebag tray system is configured to operate in conjunction with a saddlebag having a saddlebag rear protrusion and a saddlebag forward protrusion. The saddlebag tray system includes a tray configured to entirely traverse the saddlebag and further including: a tray bottom mechanically coupled to side walls which are configured to accommodate the saddlebag rear protrusion and the saddlebag forward protrusion. A plurality of brackets are mechanically coupled to the saddlebag. The side walls are configured to accommodate the plurality of brackets. A handle is mechanically coupled to the tray bottom. Lifting the tray with the handle is configured to lift the tray from the plurality of brackets in the saddlebag.