Flagship Fishing Charters 

5.0
(91 reviews)
 602 Fishermans Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085, United States–

Flagship Fishing Charters 

St. Joseph, MI, United States
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31 ft
6
5.0
(91 reviews)

Book your next trip with Flagship Fishing Charters and find out what keeps anglers coming back to St. Joseph for more. Having logged many hours on these waters, Captain Chris knows how to put you on the fish.

Depending on conditions, you might hook into Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Lake Trout, or even Brown Trout.  For these species, you're likely to troll.  Captain Chris will clean and package all of your catch, so pack a cooler ready in the car!

Your boat for the day, the "Reel Paradise," is a 31' Tiara Open, perfectly designed for trolling the Great Lakes. She is rigged to the gills with brand new Garmin electronics in 2024.  Equipped with a Garmin autopilot, multiple Garmin Graphs, and Garmin Radar, we are able to find the fish and stay on them. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures.

All fisherman are required to buy a local fishing license before the trip, you can also purchase a license online. If you're traveling with the family, you'll be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard. Don't forget to being snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty belly!

We look forward to having you aboard the Reel Paradise at Flagship Fishing Charters.

Book your next trip with Flagship Fishing Charters and find out what keeps anglers coming back to St. Joseph for more. Having logged many hours on these waters, Captain Chris knows how to put you on the fish.

Depending on conditions, you might hook into Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Lake Trout, or even Brown Trout.  For these species, you're likely to troll.  Captain Chris will clean and package all of your catch, so pack a cooler ready in the car!

Your boat for the day, the "Reel Paradise," is a 31' Tiara Open, perfectly designed for trolling the Great Lakes. She is rigged to the gills with brand new Garmin electronics in 2024.  Equipped with a Garmin autopilot, multiple Garmin Graphs, and Garmin Radar, we are able to find the fish and stay on them. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures.

All fisherman are required to buy a local fishing license before the trip, you can also purchase a license online. If you're traveling with the family, you'll be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard. Don't forget to being snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty belly!

We look forward to having you aboard the Reel Paradise at Flagship Fishing Charters.

Christopher Baird
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2 adults • 0 children
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5 Hour Trip PM
Non-refundable
5 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 15 - Oct 5
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Trip AM
Non-refundable
5 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 15 - Oct 5 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
7 Hour Trip AM
Non-refundable
7 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 15 - Oct 5 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Rating

5.0
91 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (139)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
99%
Caught fish

Reviews (91)

  • Stephanie Kinney
    Stephanie Kinney
    Repeat angler
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2018
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Captain, boat and fishing trip!

    7 Hour Trip AM on July 15, 2026 • 4 adults

    We booked the 7-hour morning charter and had a great time! The bite started off a little slow, but Captain Chris never stopped working to keep us on fish. His knowledge and persistence paid off—we ended up limiting out! The boat was clean, organized, and very well maintained, From start to finish, everything was professional and well run. Zero complaints. If you’re looking for a captain who works hard and knows how to find fish, I highly recommend booking with Captain Chris. We’ll definitely be back! 🎣

  • Spencer Noah
    Spencer Noah
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Father’s Day Gift

    5 Hour Trip PM on June 20, 2026 • 4 adults

    My brothers and I reserved this charter to take our dad for Father’s Day weekend. We went in the afternoon where they said it was common to only carch about 7 fish. Chris and his partner plopped us right in a honey hole where we all caught our 5 fish limit with over half an hour left in our trip. We left with 20 fish in our boat that yieled over 50 pounds of fillets. We already reserved for next year for Father’s day weekend again. 100% recommend and wouldn’t go with anyone else.

  • Rob Nemeth
    Rob Nemeth
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    We were catching, not fishing!

    7 Hour Trip AM on August 13, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 child

    Captain Christoper was fantastic. He was friendly, incrediby knowledgable and service oriented. He knew where the fish were, especially when other captains came up to him after we limited out in less than 3 hours. We were a family trip and Christopher was great with the kids and excited to them have a great time. We can’t wait for our next Michigan adventure and we will definitely call Flagship Fishing Charters the next time we are there!

  • Luther Moreno
    Luther Moreno
    Repeat angler
    us
    Washington State, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Wonderful Experience!

    5 Hour Trip PM on September 7, 2026 • 5 adults

    I want to thank Chris and Jeff for giving our group a wonderful experience for fishing before the end of the season. We were able to catch more than enough fish for everyone! I would 10/10 recommend going again on a trip with these guys. They were very friendly, made us comfortable on the boat and teached us a lot of pointers on fishing. Thank you again for the wonderful trip! Hope to see you guys again!

  • Molly Chaney
    Molly Chaney
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    great fishing trip!

    5 Hour Trip AM on June 22, 2026 • 4 adults

    We had a great time on an early morning charter with Chris. The boat is in great condition and was very comfortable. Chris is super knowledgeable about the lake, fishing, and the area in general. We caught four HUGE lake trout and chris navigated Lake Michigan like a pro. He cleaned the fish for us as well and gave us tips on how to cook it, and it was absolutely delicious. Thank you Chris!

  • Anne Moore
    Anne Moore
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Wonderful trip!

    7 Hour Trip AM on August 17, 2026 • 2 adults

    Chris cleary knows what he’s doing and it shows! We booked a 5:30 am charter and we already had fish in the darkness before sunrise. He was moving nonstop and on top of everthing. Didn’t take long to catch our limit. We caught steelhead, king salmon and lake trout and have more meat than I handle! Don’t hesitate and book a charter with Chris. You won’t regret it!

  • Dustin Speaks
    Dustin Speaks
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic!

    5 Hour Trip PM on July 24, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 child

    Not a single complaint! The crew was outstanding! Captain Chris and Jeff were knowledgeable and made the correct adjustments when necessary, so we were catching fish from start to finish. They did great working with our kids (ages 10-15) and teaching them about the whole process as we went. Can’t speak highly enough of them and of our experience!

  • Lewis Harris
    Lewis Harris
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent fishing trip!

    5 Hour Trip PM on September 11, 2026 • 2 adults

    A big thumbs up and thank you to Captain Chris and crew of Flagship Fishing Charters! We got off to a bit of a slow start but Captain Chris’s patience and expertise paid off in the end with a great catch for the 5 hour PM trip.

  • Katrina Errant
    Katrina Errant
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best fishing trip!

    5 Hour Trip PM on July 5, 2026 • 3 adults

    Captain Chris and Jeff were super friendly. Combined they had so much rcperience. We were very impressed. Would highly recommend this Charter to anyone wanting a great fishing day out on the Lake. Would recommend for a gun family adventure.

  • Nicholas Beamon
    Nicholas Beamon
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing Trip!

    5 Hour Trip PM on October 3, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Chris and Jeff were awesome. If you're wanting to have a good time they are the crew for you. We caught Salmon Lake Trout. I had an 11 yr old with me and they were really patient and helpful with him. I will be coming back.

FAQs about Flagship Fishing Charters

Flagship Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip PM (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip AM (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 7 Hour Trip AM (7 hours)
When you book a trip with Flagship Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Flagship Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
Flagship Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake fishing (Lake Michigan)
  • Offshore fishing
Flagship Fishing Charters offers the following fishing technique:
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Flagship Fishing Charters include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Christopher Baird
Christopher Baird
St. Joseph, Michigan, United States
6 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
91 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2023
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Chris Baird was born and raised in Southwest Michigan and has been fishing the Port of St. Joseph for over 11 years. He's driven by his passion for fishing and sharing the thrill of the catch with his customers. Captain Chris gives his best every day to put you on the fish and make sure everyone onboard has the trip of a lifetime. His favorite customers are kids. He says, 'There is nothing like seeing the smile on a kid's face after they catch their first fish on Lake Michigan.'
Christopher Baird
Christopher Baird
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Angler's Choice
6
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91
reviews
2023
member since
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Captain Chris Baird was born and raised in Southwest Michigan and has been fishing the Port of St. Joseph for over 11 years. He's driven by his passion for fishing and sharing the thrill of the catch with his customers. Captain Chris gives his best every day to put you on the fish and make sure everyone onboard has the trip of a lifetime. His favorite customers are kids. He says, 'There is nothing like seeing the smile on a kid's face after they catch their first fish on Lake Michigan.'

The fish you can target

Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon

Real catches by this captain

  • A young angler proudly displaying two fish, including a large King Salmon, while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Nicholas B.
    Nicholas B.
    Chris and Jeff were awesome. If you're wanting to have a good time they are the crew for you. We caught Salmon Lake Trout. I had an 11 yr old with me and they were really patient and helpful with him. I will be coming back.
  • A group of four anglers proudly posing with their catch of Lake Michigan trout displayed on a catch board at Flagship Fishing Charters.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Angie J.
    Angie J.
    great time
  • A display of freshly caught fish, likely Lake Michigan salmon, arranged on a board at Flagship Fishing Charters in Saint Joseph, Michigan.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Lewis H.
    Lewis H.
    A big thumbs up and thank you to Captain Chris and crew of Flagship Fishing Charters! We got off to a bit of a slow start but Captain Chris’s patience and expertise paid off in the end with a great catch for the 5 hour PM trip.
  • A group of four anglers proudly posing in front of a catch board displaying several fish after a successful fishing trip with Flagship Fishing Charters.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Luther M.
    Luther M.
    I want to thank Chris and Jeff for giving our group a wonderful experience for fishing before the end of the season. We were able to catch more than enough fish for everyone! I would 10/10 recommend going again on a trip with these guys. They were very friendly, made us comfortable on the boat and teached us a lot of pointers on fishing. Thank you again for the wonderful trip! Hope to see you guys again!
  • Teen angler holding a large lake trout aboard a fishing boat on open water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Lake Trout
    Anne M.
    Anne M.
    Chris cleary knows what he’s doing and it shows! We booked a 5:30 am charter and we already had fish in the darkness before sunrise. He was moving nonstop and on top of everthing. Didn’t take long to catch our limit. We caught steelhead, king salmon and lake trout and have more meat than I handle! Don’t hesitate and book a charter with Chris. You won’t regret it!
  • A proud angler holding a large Lake Trout while fishing with family on a charter boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Lake Trout
    Rob N.
    Rob N.
    Captain Christoper was fantastic. He was friendly, incrediby knowledgable and service oriented. He knew where the fish were, especially when other captains came up to him after we limited out in less than 3 hours. We were a family trip and Christopher was great with the kids and excited to them have a great time. We can’t wait for our next Michigan adventure and we will definitely call Flagship Fishing Charters the next time we are there!
  • Large display of freshly caught lake trout arranged on a fish board at Fisherman's Way Marina in Saint Joseph, Michigan, beneath a Flagship Fishing Charters sign.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Lake Trout
    Adam D.
    Adam D.
    Great fishing trip! Chris is a pro, we caught a ton of fish and had a great time.
  • Family group displaying two large lake trout aboard a fishing boat at sunset, with a young angler visible beside the catch.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Lynn F.
    Lynn F.
    rain held us off for a couple of hours but chris took us out after it passed. he is kid friendly too. he is very nice and helpful. will definitely go out again.
  • A group of four anglers proudly posing in front of a catch board displaying several freshly caught fish after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Greg J.
    Greg J.
    Captain Chris was super friendly and got us on fish fairly quickly. Boat was clean. He shared all his recipes for the fish we caught and were excited to try!
  • Large group display of speckled trout arranged on a wooden catch board beneath a Flagship Fishing Charters sign.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Dustin S.
    Dustin S.
    Not a single complaint! The crew was outstanding! Captain Chris and Jeff were knowledgeable and made the correct adjustments when necessary, so we were catching fish from start to finish. They did great working with our kids (ages 10-15) and teaching them about the whole process as we went. Can’t speak highly enough of them and of our experience!

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Yachts
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
31 ft
Year built
1985
Boat manufacturer
Tiara Yachts
Boat type
Cruiser
Engine model
Crusader
Powered by
2 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
28 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
 Cash
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in St. Joseph right now

Brown TroutBrown Trout
Lake TroutLake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)

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