MJ's Sportfishing Charters – Lake Michigan
5.0/5 (59 reviews)
285 Anchors Court, St. Joseph, MI 49085, United States–
MJ's Sportfishing Charters – Lake Michigan
5.0/5 (59)
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285 Anchors Court
St. Joseph, MI, United States
Spend a day with MJ’s Sportfishing Charters and get bit fishing the clear blue waters of Lake Michigan! Your guide for the day is Captain Mike Jones.
Fishing out of St. Joseph/Benton Harbor we will be targeting Chinook, and Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Lake Trout, and Brown Trout depending on the season and conditions.
Children are welcome and please let us know of any special needs/considerations you may have ahead of time. The Captain and First Mate will do everything they can to make the trip fun for EVERYONE.
Capt. Mike runs a 36’ Motor yacht that can carry up to 6 passengers, complete with small kitchen and bathroom.
Rods, reels, and all tackle will be provided.
A few items to consider bringing include sunblock, sunglasses, hat, Packed lunch, drinks. Pants are recommended in all weather. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but please avoid hard liquor and glass bottles.
There will be a First Mate on board to help your trip run smoothly. Mates work for tips and it’s customary to offer them a 10–20% if you enjoy the trip.
Before coming aboard, you’ll need to buy a Michigan fishing license for everyone in your group. Michigan DNR offers a website where daily licenses may be purchased anytime prior to your trip.
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5.0
59 reviews
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5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (81)
+75
What anglers say
98%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish
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Virginia Warsco
5.0
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Birthday fun
Full Day Trip (AM) on July 19, 2025 • 4 adults
I chartered the 7 hour morning fishing trip for our family as a birthday present to my husband. We all caught 2 a piece and even though the fishing slowed down the captain kept trying to find them and working his network to attempt to get more fish for us. We left with 4 coho 1 king and 3 trout. We had fun and watching our kids learn to fish from the boat was a blast and the crew were extremely helpful.
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Response from Captain
July 20, 2025
Thank you Virginia. You guys were a lot of fun. Hope to see you again.
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Tom Kocik
5.0
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Will Be Back
Full Day Trip (AM) on August 30, 2025 • 4 adults
Captain Mike was a great host. Very knowledgeable and was able to find the fish. Have done many charters but he and rh crew were the hardest working I have ever experienced. Would highly recommend this as me and my boys plan to come back
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Response from Captain
August 31, 2025
Thank you! Hope to see gou again.
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Matthew Sears
5.0
Verified
Great trip! Very accommodating to our family!
Full Day Trip (AM) on August 17, 2025 • 5 adults • 1 child
Had a tough fish due to current changes and wind but Capt. Mike still put us on fish! Family had a great time, boys received one on one tutorials on how to properly reel in fish and everyone did just that. Will be booking again for sure .
Response from Captain
August 17, 2025
Thanks Matt. You guys were awesome. Hope to see you again.
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Jerry Carter
5.0
Verified
Great captain
Full Day Trip (AM) on August 7, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 child
We went out on a 7 hour morning charter. You can tell captain spends his days on the water. My son is 7 and it was his first time fishing. The captain didn't care how many fish we loss as long as my son caught one. He put us on fish and often. By the end of the trip we had 16 on the boat. My son is hooked and we will use him again. Highly recommend.
Reported catch:
+1
Response from Captain
August 8, 2025
It was my pleasure. You guys were great. Thank you for booking with me.
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Allen Martensen
5.0
Verified
AWESOME TRIP, THANK YOU MIKE
Full Day Trip (AM) on July 13, 2025 • 3 adults
Captain Mike, first mate Dave and driver Cinnamon were absolutely amazing. They worked their buttons off, did everything they could, threw tons of different lures to get those damn fish to bite and insure that we had a great day. The three of us. Eddie. Scott and me, Allen once again thank you and will definitely see you again! Your our Lake Michigan crew baby!!!!
Response from Captain
July 15, 2025
Thanks Allen! You Gus were a lot of fun. Hope to see you again.
2
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Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 3:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Sep 15
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
7 Hour Trip
starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Sep 30
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating
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59 reviews
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5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (81)
+75
What anglers say
98%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish
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Virginia Warsco
5.0
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Birthday fun
Full Day Trip (AM) on July 19, 2025 • 4 adults
I chartered the 7 hour morning fishing trip for our family as a birthday present to my husband. We all caught 2 a piece and even though the fishing slowed down the captain kept trying to find them and working his network to attempt to get more fish for us. We left with 4 coho 1 king and 3 trout. We had fun and watching our kids learn to fish from the boat was a blast and the crew were extremely helpful.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
July 20, 2025
Thank you Virginia. You guys were a lot of fun. Hope to see you again.
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Tom Kocik
5.0
Verified
Will Be Back
Full Day Trip (AM) on August 30, 2025 • 4 adults
Captain Mike was a great host. Very knowledgeable and was able to find the fish. Have done many charters but he and rh crew were the hardest working I have ever experienced. Would highly recommend this as me and my boys plan to come back
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
August 31, 2025
Thank you! Hope to see gou again.
0
Matthew Sears
5.0
Verified
Great trip! Very accommodating to our family!
Full Day Trip (AM) on August 17, 2025 • 5 adults • 1 child
Had a tough fish due to current changes and wind but Capt. Mike still put us on fish! Family had a great time, boys received one on one tutorials on how to properly reel in fish and everyone did just that. Will be booking again for sure .
Response from Captain
August 17, 2025
Thanks Matt. You guys were awesome. Hope to see you again.
0
Jerry Carter
5.0
Verified
Great captain
Full Day Trip (AM) on August 7, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 child
We went out on a 7 hour morning charter. You can tell captain spends his days on the water. My son is 7 and it was his first time fishing. The captain didn't care how many fish we loss as long as my son caught one. He put us on fish and often. By the end of the trip we had 16 on the boat. My son is hooked and we will use him again. Highly recommend.
Reported catch:
+1
Response from Captain
August 8, 2025
It was my pleasure. You guys were great. Thank you for booking with me.
1
Allen Martensen
5.0
Verified
AWESOME TRIP, THANK YOU MIKE
Full Day Trip (AM) on July 13, 2025 • 3 adults
Captain Mike, first mate Dave and driver Cinnamon were absolutely amazing. They worked their buttons off, did everything they could, threw tons of different lures to get those damn fish to bite and insure that we had a great day. The three of us. Eddie. Scott and me, Allen once again thank you and will definitely see you again! Your our Lake Michigan crew baby!!!!
Response from Captain
July 15, 2025
Thanks Allen! You Gus were a lot of fun. Hope to see you again.
2
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What is the boat like?
Boat category
YachtsCapacity
6 personsBoat length
36 ftYear built
1988Boat manufacturer
TrojanBoat type
Motor yachtEngine model
CrusaderPowered by
2 x 350HPMax cruising speed
30 knots