Penrod and Reel Guide Service LLC 

5.0
(7 reviews)
 2351 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085, United States

Penrod and Reel Guide Service LLC 

St. Joseph, MI, United States
29 ft
6
5.0
(7 reviews)

There's a fish with your name on it in St. Joseph and Penrod and Reel Guide Service will help you catch it! Having logged many hours on these waters, Captain Ted knows what it takes to have a great day on the water catching salmon and trout.

Species like Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, and more can be found in these waters, depending on when you go. On these trips, you can expect to troll.

Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks!

You'll be dropping lines from a 29' Cruiser with space for 6 passengers. It has 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, as well as lures.

You will need to get a Michigan fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain for information. You will need to have either a 24-hour MI fishing license or a valid yearly all-species MI fishing license.

You can't go wrong when you bring sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation, with no hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now, time to hit the water with Penrod and Reel Guide Service!

There's a fish with your name on it in St. Joseph and Penrod and Reel Guide Service will help you catch it! Having logged many hours on these waters, Captain Ted knows what it takes to have a great day on the water catching salmon and trout.

Species like Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, and more can be found in these waters, depending on when you go. On these trips, you can expect to troll.

Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks!

You'll be dropping lines from a 29' Cruiser with space for 6 passengers. It has 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, as well as lures.

You will need to get a Michigan fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain for information. You will need to have either a 24-hour MI fishing license or a valid yearly all-species MI fishing license.

You can't go wrong when you bring sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation, with no hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now, time to hit the water with Penrod and Reel Guide Service!

Theodore Penrod
Captain
Theodore Penrod
18 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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Morning 5 hour trip
In high demand Last booked: 2 days ago
Non-refundable
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 15 - Sep 15
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Afternoon 5 hour trip
Non-refundable
5 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 15 - Sep 15
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day 7 hour Trip
Non-refundable
7 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 15 - Sep 15
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
US $900
Entire boat: up to 4 people
There are 6 people looking at this charter.

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

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Angie Stark
Angie Stark
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Best Charter trip experience ever!
Morning 5 hour trip on July 12, 20265 adults

Captian Ted was very knowledgeable and was great to work with. His communication was great, he never left us with any questions and provided great tips to us a head of the trip. He even followed up with us the day before the trip just to make sure we did not have any more questions and had all the information necessary. 5 stars for Captain Ted and Penrod and Reels Charters! We will definitly book with him again.

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Coho Salmon
SUSANN McNAIR
SUSANN McNAIR
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
10 / 10 Guide!!
Full Day 7 hour Trip on June 27, 20264 adults

We caught Stillhead, King and Coho. Cap Ted was nice, patient and informative. He not only put us on the fish, he answered all the questions we had about the MI area. He took time with our teens and made sure they had a good time.

Reported catch:
Coho Salmon
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brandon Kruse
Brandon Kruse
Repeat angler
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great day on the lake.
Morning 5 hour trip on August 4, 20262 adults2 children

Captain Ted was very accommodating and great with the kids (ages 9 & 11). The boat was a great size for our party of four, and we ended up landing some nice king salmon and lake trout.

Matt Teeple
Matt Teeple
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Highlight of vacation!
Afternoon 5 hour trip on July 23, 20265 adults

Captain Ted was bery knowledgeable, helpful, and fun! We caught a bunch of big lake trout and will be eating fish for months! Highly recommend!

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Jarrod Collins
Jarrod Collins
Repeat angler
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2025
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Fun trip
Full Day 7 hour Trip on May 23, 20264 adults

Great guy we caught fish the whole time.

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Coho Salmon
Chinook Salmon

FAQs about Penrod and Reel Guide Service LLC

Penrod and Reel Guide Service LLC offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Afternoon 5 hour trip (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Morning 5 hour trip (5 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Full Day 7 hour Trip (7 hours)
When you book a trip with Penrod and Reel Guide Service LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Penrod and Reel Guide Service LLC include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish will be bagged for transport )
Penrod and Reel Guide Service LLC offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake fishing (Lake Michigan)
  • Offshore fishing
Penrod and Reel Guide Service LLC offers the following fishing technique:
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Penrod and Reel Guide Service LLC include:
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Theodore Penrod
Theodore Penrod

St. Joseph, Michigan, United States

ID & license verified
7 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2024

I have been fishing my whole life,and I enjoy being out on the water fishing. I enjoy showing people how to fish, and helping them learn new techniques. It is the most rewarding to see kids having fun fishing with their families.

Our Team
Theodore P.

Theodore P.

Captain

Theodore Penrod
Theodore Penrod
Fully verified
7
reviews
2024
member since
~1h
response
I have been fishing my whole life,and I enjoy being out on the water fishing. I enjoy showing people how to fish, and helping them learn new techniques. It is the most rewarding to see kids having fun fishing with their families.
The crew
Theodore P.
Theodore P.
Captain

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

  • Great day on the lake.
    Brandon K.
    Brandon K.
  • Highlight of vacation!
    Matt T.
    Matt T.
  • Fun trip
    Jarrod C.
    Jarrod C.
  • Great memories and learning experience
    Jim M.
    Jim M.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Yachts
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
29 ft
Year built
1984
Boat manufacturer
Cruisers
Boat type
Cruiser
Engine model
Mercruiser
Powered by
2 x 260HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Lake Michigan
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
Fish will be bagged for transport

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
Clients will need a cooler for there cleand catch

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

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

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