Pier Pressure Charters
Captain Wes Smith has over 25 years of experience fishing in Lake Michigan. Wes is U.S. Coast Guard certified and operates a beautiful fully equipped 33’ Tiara boat out of Historic Fishtown in Leland, Michigan. We target King and Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Lake Trout, Brown Trout, and more with professional and proven tackle and equipment.
Whether you are a first-timer or an experienced angler, Capt Wes is committed to ensuring that your crew is comfortable, smiling and hollering, “Fish on!”, all day long.
Size matters aboard Pier Pressure Charters! Aboard our 33’ tiara your crew will be comfortable and have ample room and seating with a restroom onboard and other amenities you won’t see in a smaller boat.
Catch a memory with a proven, professional, and all-around fun charter today!
FISH ON!!!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (3)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
Jun 29, 2025
Half Day Trip (PM)
What an awesome day..
Capt. Wes was on time and ready to go the moment we stepped on board. After the meet and greet, we threw lines and we were off. The day was just gorgeous, unusual for this time of year, Which made the trip even more enjoyable. After leaving the harbor, Wes got gear ready and we threw lines. We were only 10 minutes into the trip and we got bit. Big lackers around 100 feet. I didn’t even have time to properly light my cigar. We hit limit around 45 mins. Wes changed course and we changed tackle. Off for silver fish. Unfortunately those evaded us except for 2 kings, which the wife caught, which were small, but really good eating. We ended the trip with good conversation, cleaned fish, and a few adult pops at the dock. All in all, a very good trip. I highly recommend Capt. Wes and his boat. Very clean and well appointed with all the gear for anytime of year.
Capt. Wes was on time and ready to go the moment we stepped on board. After the meet and greet, we threw lines and we were off....
Jul 28, 2025
Half Day Trip (PM)
Fishing with Captain Wes
What a great experience, Capt. Wes was confident and assuring that our trip would be nice, comfortable and safe. His experience glowed and flowed out with normalcy. We caught fish one right after the other and had a lifetime memory etched in our lives. Thanks Captain Wes
What a great experience, Capt. Wes was confident and assuring that our trip would be nice, comfortable and safe. His experience...
Jul 30, 2025
Half Day Trip (AM)
Great way to have your 13th birtday
The captain worked through some bad sea conditions to find the fish Captain Smith was a great teacher for my granddaughters first big water fishing experience
The captain worked through some bad sea conditions to find the fish Captain Smith was a great teacher for my granddaughters first...
Jul 9, 2025
Half Day Trip (AM)
Best time ever!!!
Captain west is AMAZING!!! Took my son out for his 16th birthday! He was very easy to talk to, great with kids! Highly recommend!! You won’t be disappointed!!!
Captain west is AMAZING!!! Took my son out for his 16th birthday! He was very easy to talk to, great with kids! Highly recommend!!...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (3)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
What an awesome day..
Half Day Trip (PM) on June 29, 2025
Capt. Wes was on time and ready to go the moment we stepped on board. After the meet and greet, we threw lines and we were off. The day was just gorgeous, unusual for this time of year, Which made the trip even more enjoyable. After leaving the harbor, Wes got gear ready and we threw lines. We were only 10 minutes into the trip and we got bit. Big lackers around 100 feet. I didn’t even have time to properly light my cigar. We hit limit around 45 mins. Wes changed course and we changed tackle. Off for silver fish. Unfortunately those evaded us except for 2 kings, which the wife caught, which were small, but really good eating. We ended the trip with good conversation, cleaned fish, and a few adult pops at the dock. All in all, a very good trip. I highly recommend Capt. Wes and his boat. Very clean and well appointed with all the gear for anytime of year.
Capt. Wes was on time and ready to go the moment we stepped on board. After the meet and greet, we threw lines and we were off. The day was just gorgeous, unusual for this time of year, Which made the trip even more enjoyable. After leaving the harbor, Wes got gear ready and we threw lines. We were only 10 minutes into the trip and we got bit. Big lackers around 100 feet. I didn’t even have time to properly light my cigar. We hit limit around 45 mins. Wes changed course and we changed tackle....
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fishing with Captain Wes
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 28, 2025
What a great experience, Capt. Wes was confident and assuring that our trip would be nice, comfortable and safe. His experience glowed and flowed out with normalcy. We caught fish one right after the other and had a lifetime memory etched in our lives. Thanks Captain Wes
What a great experience, Capt. Wes was confident and assuring that our trip would be nice, comfortable and safe. His experience glowed and flowed out with normalcy. We caught fish one right after the other and had a lifetime memory etched in our lives. Thanks Captain Wes
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great way to have your 13th birtday
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 30, 2025
The captain worked through some bad sea conditions to find the fish Captain Smith was a great teacher for my granddaughters first big water fishing experience
The captain worked through some bad sea conditions to find the fish Captain Smith was a great teacher for my granddaughters first big water fishing experience
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Best time ever!!!
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 9, 2025
Captain west is AMAZING!!! Took my son out for his 16th birthday! He was very easy to talk to, great with kids! Highly recommend!! You won’t be disappointed!!!
Captain west is AMAZING!!! Took my son out for his 16th birthday! He was very easy to talk to, great with kids! Highly recommend!! You won’t be disappointed!!!
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