MJ's Sportfishing Charters – Lake Michigan 

5.0/5 (37 reviews)
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 285 Anchors Court, St. Joseph, MI 49085, 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.

Mike Jones

Captain

Mike Jones

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Most popular features:

 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip (PM)

 In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago

FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Sep 15
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US $700 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip (AM)

 In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago

FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Sep 30
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US $800 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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FAQs about MJ's Sportfishing Charters – Lake Michigan

What are the trip rates for MJ's Sportfishing Charters – Lake Michigan?

MJ's Sportfishing Charters – Lake Michigan offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip (AM) (7 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with MJ's Sportfishing Charters – Lake Michigan?

When you book a trip with MJ's Sportfishing Charters – Lake Michigan, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet Private bathroom with full toilet and standard flip up seat, bio-degradable toilet paper and sink with hand soap and running water. We pump out the tank weekly so no worry's about how many trips to the head on this boat! Flush away and please make yours
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with MJ's Sportfishing Charters – Lake Michigan?

Trips booked with MJ's Sportfishing Charters – Lake Michigan include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish will be cleaned, filleted and bagged at the dock once we are finished at no additional charge.)
  • First Mate (The captain normally fishes with a first mate to help make your trip as enjoyable as possible. The mate is a trusted, experienced, professional fisherman who will primarily be focused on following the Captain's orders, but will gladly help you out in any)
What types of fishing does MJ's Sportfishing Charters – Lake Michigan offer?

MJ's Sportfishing Charters – Lake Michigan offers the following types of fishing:

  • Lake Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (We typically fish 5-7 miles from the Harbor depending on where the fish are that day. We are rarely more than a 30 minute leisurely ride back to the Harbor)
What fishing techniques does MJ's Sportfishing Charters – Lake Michigan offer?

MJ's Sportfishing Charters – Lake Michigan offers the following fishing technique:

  • Trolling
Which fish species can I catch with MJ's Sportfishing Charters – Lake Michigan?

Top targeted fish species with MJ's Sportfishing Charters – Lake Michigan include:

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

Your captain

Mike Jones

St. Joseph, Michigan, United States

8 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
42 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since January 2024
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.

Capt. Mike runs trips out of St. Joseph aboard a 36’ Trojan motor yacht. These waters are known for Salmon and Trout and he will show you how to catch them. With years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

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

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Yachts
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
36 ft
Year built
1988
Boat manufacturer
Trojan
Boat type
Motor yacht

Engine model
Crusader
Powered by
2 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Offshore Fishing

We typically fish 5-7 miles from the Harbor depending on where the fish are that day. We are rarely more than a 30 minute leisurely ride back to the Harbor

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

Private bathroom with full toilet and standard flip up seat, bio-degradable toilet paper and sink with hand soap and running water. We pump out the tank weekly so no worry's about how many trips to the head on this boat! Flush away and please make yours

GPS

Fishfinder

Bed

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Multimedia System

Ice Box

Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Fish will be cleaned, filleted and bagged at the dock once we are finished at no additional charge.

First Mate

The captain normally fishes with a first mate to help make your trip as enjoyable as possible. The mate is a trusted, experienced, professional fisherman who will primarily be focused on following the Captain's orders, but will gladly help you out in any

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

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

Child Friendly

Children are welcome aboard! Both the Captain and First Mate enjoy introducing youth to our wonderful sport of fishing! That said, it is a fishing boat and outfitted as such. There is NOTHING child proof or locked up on our boat. We are out to fish an

You Keep Catch

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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 2.5% 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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