Blue Harbor Charters 

4.9/5 (57 reviews)
 2351 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085, United States

Blue Harbor Charters 

St. Joseph, MI, United States
30 ft
6
4.9/5 (57 reviews)

Excited to catch some fish in St. Joseph? Make it happen, with Blue Harbor Charters! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Joshua is prepared to put you on fish.

Top targets include Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Coho Salmon, Chinook Salmon, and more, depending on when you go. On these trips, you can expect to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! There are child-sized life vests available, or you can bring your own. Snacks are never a bad idea so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty belly!

You'll be dropping lines from a 30' Trojan Yacht with space for 6 passengers. It comes with downriggers, and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures.

You'll have the help of a First Mate to put you on fish. Mates work hard to make your trip count, so a 10–20% tip is customary.

You will need to purchase a local fishing license for the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off-limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

A few items to bring include sunglasses, a hat, sunblock (non-spray), and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

You could keep reading this, but wouldn't you rather be fishing with Blue Harbor Charters?

Excited to catch some fish in St. Joseph? Make it happen, with Blue Harbor Charters! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Joshua is prepared to put you on fish.

Top targets include Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Coho Salmon, Chinook Salmon, and more, depending on when you go. On these trips, you can expect to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! There are child-sized life vests available, or you can bring your own. Snacks are never a bad idea so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty belly!

You'll be dropping lines from a 30' Trojan Yacht with space for 6 passengers. It comes with downriggers, and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures.

You'll have the help of a First Mate to put you on fish. Mates work hard to make your trip count, so a 10–20% tip is customary.

You will need to purchase a local fishing license for the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off-limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

A few items to bring include sunglasses, a hat, sunblock (non-spray), and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

You could keep reading this, but wouldn't you rather be fishing with Blue Harbor Charters?

Joshua Scally
Captain
Joshua Scally
8 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
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Group Size
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Morning Half Day Trip
In high demand Last booked: 3 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Oct 1 (Sat, Sun)
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
US $750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Afternoon half day
In high demand Last booked: 6 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Oct 1 (Sat, Sun)
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
US $750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Oct 1 (Sat, Sun)
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
US $900
Entire boat: up to 6 people
There are 7 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
57 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (89)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
93%
Recommended
85%
Caught fish

All reviews (57)

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Kale Heibult
Kale Heibult
Repeat angler
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Would go again
Afternoon half day on September 13, 20254 adults

Dock/boat was very easy to find. Captain greeted us, we loaded up, had a quick safety briefing and were underway. Boat was clean and well maintained. Took about 45 minutes to get to and from where we put lines in the water. Fishing gear was all in perfect working order and no delays getting lines in the water. Had a fish or 2 on the finder most of the trip. They just weren’t biting. Had excellent conversation with the captain and enjoyed it very much. Had 3x 14 year old boys on the trip with me and they all had fun even though we didnt land any fish. Would use same outfit again for sure.

Joshua Scally
Response from Captain

Thanks again for booking with me. you guys were wonderful. I would love to have you out earlier in the season when the fish are more cooperative.

Mindy Harris
Mindy Harris
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Chasing the Big Catch
Morning Half Day Trip on July 25, 20263 adults

This was our first fishing charter experience and we had a great time! My 13 year old son loves fishing and this trip has peaked his interest even more. Capt. Josh is personable and patient. The boat is well-maintained with quality gear. I highly recommend this charter!

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Chinook Salmon
Joshua Scally
Response from Captain

you guys were absolute awesome. so glad i was able to get you out. I really hope we can do it again.

Jessica Jones
Jessica Jones
us
St. Louis, MO, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
August fishing trip
Morning Half Day Trip on August 6, 20263 adults3 children

Josh was absolutely amazing! We took our family of 6 and had the BEST time. It was our 1st time and we would 100% recommend Josh. We all hooked a fish and ended up with 7 by the end of the adventure. 5 STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Joshua Scally
Response from Captain

You guys were an amazing group. I absolutely loved having ya'll aboard.

Michael Anderson
Michael Anderson
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great Bachelor's Trip!
Full Day Trip on August 1, 20265 adults

We had an awesome time with Josh. Very friendly and welcoming. Even though we had some slight weather, we still had a blast and everyone on the boat was able to catch at least one fish. Great day!

Joshua Scally
Response from Captain

You guys were amazing to have on the boat. I haf a lot of fun too. Hopefully we can get you guys out again.

Jeremey Chapman
Jeremey Chapman
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Friendly Captain! Great experience!
Morning Half Day Trip on July 31, 20266 adults

We we had a great day even though we only caught one fish. Captain Josh did everything he could to make it a great day!

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Joshua Scally
Response from Captain

you guus were incredible. i love having you on the boat. that photo of your dad is amazing.

FAQs about Blue Harbor Charters

Blue Harbor Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $750 per group - Afternoon half day (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Morning Half Day Trip (5 hours)
  • US $900 per group - Full Day Trip (7 hours)
When you book a trip with Blue Harbor Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Private water closet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Blue Harbor Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish are cleaned and packaged as part of the experience. )
  • First mate (When the weather permits my buddy Bandit will accompany us. He's a 10 year old best good boy.)
Blue Harbor Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (We wil travel anywhere from 2 to 20 miles offshore. )
Blue Harbor Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Blue Harbor Charters include:
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Joshua Scally
Joshua Scally
Joshua Scally

St. Joseph, Michigan, United States

ID & license verified
57 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2023

Founded in 2019. We are a veteran-owned business. We have been fishing the lake for 5 years personally and 2 years as a charter. We are one of the newest charters in the area. We would love to host your next adventure.

Our Team
Bandit S.

Bandit S.

First mate

ID & license verified
57 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2023

Founded in 2019. We are a veteran-owned business. We have been fishing the lake for 5 years personally and 2 years as a charter. We are one of the newest charters in the area. We would love to host your next adventure.

Our Team
Bandit S.

Bandit S.

First mate

The fish you can target

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

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Yachts
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
1988
Boat manufacturer
Trojan Yachts
Boat type
Cruiser
Engine model
Crusader
Powered by
2 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
22 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
We wil travel anywhere from 2 to 20 miles offshore.

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Private water closet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish are cleaned and packaged as part of the experience.
First mate
When the weather permits my buddy Bandit will accompany us. He's a 10 year old best good boy.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
Children of all ages welcome. Speak to captain for children under 5.
You keep catch

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

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

 PayPal

What’s biting in St. Joseph right now

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

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