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.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (98)
+95Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
98%
Aug 6, 2025
5 Hour Trip PM
AWESOME TRIP!!!!
I can not say enough good things about Chris and Flagship Fishing Charters. This was our first time fishing Lake Michigan and we did not know what to expect. Chris did an amazing job the whole time keeping lines in the water and putting us on fish from the beginning of the trip. All 4 of us on the trip had a limit of fish thanks to Chris and knowing where to go. We had booked an afternoon trip and he had an opening in the morning and suggested we go then, and man was he right. Chris is so polite and courteous and offered up any knowledge he had to help us out. The next time we get up there I will not be searching for a fishing charter. I will be calling Chris for another awesome experience. Thanks again Chris!!!!
I can not say enough good things about Chris and Flagship Fishing Charters. This was our first time fishing Lake Michigan and...
Sep 10, 2025
7 Hour Trip AM
Awesome Boat!
We have been on numerous charters around the U.S. and this was definitely one of our best trips. Not only did we catch our limit of salmon and trout but we had a great experience all together. Captain Chris put us on the fish and worked hard the entire charter. Our son even qualified for the master's angler award while on Reel Paradise today and that really made his trip unforgettable. If you are looking for an awseome Lake Michigan Charter boat for salmon then this is the boat!!
We have been on numerous charters around the U.S. and this was definitely one of our best trips. Not only did we catch our limit...
Jul 22, 2025
5 Hour Trip PM
Fabulous trip!!
Captain Chris gave us an unforgettable trip! We hit the jackpot and caught our limit of huge fish—nonstop action from start to finish. He knew exactly where to go and kept us on the fish all day. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We’ll definitely be back!
Captain Chris gave us an unforgettable trip! We hit the jackpot and caught our limit of huge fish—nonstop action from start to...
Jul 8, 2025
5 Hour Trip PM
July 2025
We had a great trip. My family limited out on Lake Trout, caught one king salmon and a steel head.. Chris and Jeff had a general idea of where the fish were and once they found proper depth it was game on. very knowledgeable and very friendly environment. Thanks guys
We had a great trip. My family limited out on Lake Trout, caught one king salmon and a steel head.. Chris and Jeff had a general...
Jul 1, 2025
5 Hour Trip AM
Great day!
We had a great trip with Chris he suggested we start a little early and as soon as we got to the fishing spot we started catching fish! We hit our limit within a couple of hours and had a blast! I would highly recommend this charter and plan on taking it again! Thanks Captain Chris!!
We had a great trip with Chris he suggested we start a little early and as soon as we got to the fishing spot we started catching...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (98)
+95Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
98%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
AWESOME TRIP!!!!
5 Hour Trip PM on August 6, 2025
I can not say enough good things about Chris and Flagship Fishing Charters. This was our first time fishing Lake Michigan and we did not know what to expect. Chris did an amazing job the whole time keeping lines in the water and putting us on fish from the beginning of the trip. All 4 of us on the trip had a limit of fish thanks to Chris and knowing where to go. We had booked an afternoon trip and he had an opening in the morning and suggested we go then, and man was he right. Chris is so polite and courteous and offered up any knowledge he had to help us out. The next time we get up there I will not be searching for a fishing charter. I will be calling Chris for another awesome experience. Thanks again Chris!!!!
I can not say enough good things about Chris and Flagship Fishing Charters. This was our first time fishing Lake Michigan and we did not know what to expect. Chris did an amazing job the whole time keeping lines in the water and putting us on fish from the beginning of the trip. All 4 of us on the trip had a limit of fish thanks to Chris and knowing where to go. We had booked an afternoon trip and he had an opening in the morning and suggested we go then, and man was he right. Chris is so polite...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Awesome Boat!
7 Hour Trip AM on September 10, 2025
We have been on numerous charters around the U.S. and this was definitely one of our best trips. Not only did we catch our limit of salmon and trout but we had a great experience all together. Captain Chris put us on the fish and worked hard the entire charter. Our son even qualified for the master's angler award while on Reel Paradise today and that really made his trip unforgettable. If you are looking for an awseome Lake Michigan Charter boat for salmon then this is the boat!!
We have been on numerous charters around the U.S. and this was definitely one of our best trips. Not only did we catch our limit of salmon and trout but we had a great experience all together. Captain Chris put us on the fish and worked hard the entire charter. Our son even qualified for the master's angler award while on Reel Paradise today and that really made his trip unforgettable. If you are looking for an awseome Lake Michigan Charter boat for salmon then this is the boat!!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fabulous trip!!
5 Hour Trip PM on July 22, 2025
Captain Chris gave us an unforgettable trip! We hit the jackpot and caught our limit of huge fish—nonstop action from start to finish. He knew exactly where to go and kept us on the fish all day. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We’ll definitely be back!
Captain Chris gave us an unforgettable trip! We hit the jackpot and caught our limit of huge fish—nonstop action from start to finish. He knew exactly where to go and kept us on the fish all day. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We’ll definitely be back!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
July 2025
5 Hour Trip PM on July 8, 2025
We had a great trip. My family limited out on Lake Trout, caught one king salmon and a steel head.. Chris and Jeff had a general idea of where the fish were and once they found proper depth it was game on. very knowledgeable and very friendly environment. Thanks guys
We had a great trip. My family limited out on Lake Trout, caught one king salmon and a steel head.. Chris and Jeff had a general idea of where the fish were and once they found proper depth it was game on. very knowledgeable and very friendly environment. Thanks guys
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great day!
5 Hour Trip AM on July 1, 2025
We had a great trip with Chris he suggested we start a little early and as soon as we got to the fishing spot we started catching fish! We hit our limit within a couple of hours and had a blast! I would highly recommend this charter and plan on taking it again! Thanks Captain Chris!!
We had a great trip with Chris he suggested we start a little early and as soon as we got to the fishing spot we started catching fish! We hit our limit within a couple of hours and had a blast! I would highly recommend this charter and plan on taking it again! Thanks Captain Chris!!
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