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FishGH – Kingpin 

4.7
(195 reviews)
 North Harbor Drive 301, Grand Haven, MI 49417, United States–
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FishGH – Kingpin 

Grand Haven, MI, United States
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30 ft
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4.7
(195 reviews)
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Kingpin was added to our fleet for the 2024 fishing/tour season. Kingpin is a 30 ft. Grady-White center console and offers a very stable hull design geared toward comfortable fishing and touring. 

There is plenty of seating for everyone and a full-size clean bathroom onboard.

Fishing aboard a luxury center console like Kingpin offers a very unique fishing experience as compared to the typical Great Lakes charter boat. 

Kingpin is the fastest boat in our fleet and offers us the ability to quickly go to where the fish are located and allows more overall range as well as more time spent actually fishing. 

Whether you choose an offshore Salmon fishing charter or an inshore harbor fishing tour Kingpin will not disappoint your crew. Seasoned fishermen will appreciate the more hardcore feel of a center console where you will be close to the action and out in the elements. 

Be prepared to dress for the conditions there are no areas to fully get out of the sun or rain.

Kingpin was added to our fleet for the 2024 fishing/tour season. Kingpin is a 30 ft. Grady-White center console and offers a very stable hull design geared toward comfortable fishing and touring. 

There is plenty of seating for everyone and a full-size clean bathroom onboard.

Fishing aboard a luxury center console like Kingpin offers a very unique fishing experience as compared to the typical Great Lakes charter boat. 

Kingpin is the fastest boat in our fleet and offers us the ability to quickly go to where the fish are located and allows more overall range as well as more time spent actually fishing. 

Whether you choose an offshore Salmon fishing charter or an inshore harbor fishing tour Kingpin will not disappoint your crew. Seasoned fishermen will appreciate the more hardcore feel of a center console where you will be close to the action and out in the elements. 

Be prepared to dress for the conditions there are no areas to fully get out of the sun or rain.

FishGH Charters
Charter Operator
FishGH Charters
21 years of experience
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Popular features
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Toilet
Child friendly
Popular features
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Toilet
Child friendly

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1 hr. Trip - River Fishing Cruise
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
1 hour trip starts at 8:00 PM
Salmon
Bass (Largemouth)
Walleye
Pike (Northern)
+7
US $250
Entire boat: up to 4 people
2 Hour Trip – Harbor Fishing
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
2 hour trip multiple starting times (12:30 PM, 3:00 PM)
Salmon
Bass (Largemouth)
Walleye
Pike (Northern)
+7
US $325
Entire boat: up to 4 people
2 Hour Trip – Harbor Fishing Sunset
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 5:30 PM
Salmon
Bass (Largemouth)
Walleye
Pike (Northern)
+7
US $325
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 Hr Trip - Offshore Fishing PM
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 5:30 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 1
Bass (Largemouth)
Walleye
Pike (Northern)
Bass (Smallmouth)
US $475
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Trip – Weekday Salmon (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
Salmon
Walleye
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
+2
US $675
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Trip – Weekend Salmon (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip
(Fri, Sat, Sun)
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $690
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Rating

4.7
195 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (231)

What anglers say

88%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
88%
Recommended
85%
Caught fish

Reviews (195)

  • Wes Schirra
    Wes Schirra
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Beautiful Morning on the Lake!!

    3 Hr Trip - Offshore Fishing PM on July 28, 2026 • 6 adults • 1 child

    Captain Astro and Carsen were fantastic! Our trip was scheduled for the previous day but poor lake conditions made it impossible to go out! They promptly provided other options and got us out on the lake early the next morning. Started catching fish right away and for the entire outing. The crew was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. My entire family had a blast and we would definitely recommend!

  • Eric Demaline
    Eric Demaline
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Trip

    5 Hour Trip – Weekday Salmon (AM) on July 16, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 children

    This was our third year booking with FISHGH. This was our longest and best one yet. Jordan and Teddy were great!! We set out just before 530am and had the first 2 King Salmon in the boat before 600am. caught 10 total fish and the crew kept my son and his friend entertained and involved the whole trip!!

  • Olivia Jackson
    Olivia Jackson
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    great experience!

    2 Hour Trip – Harbor Fishing Sunset on May 23, 2026 • 5 adults • 3 children

    we brought our 2, 5 & 6 year old boys out for their first big fishing trip. The 2 hour trip was a perfect taste at being on the big water! Captain and his mate were very patient with them as they explored the entire boat and asked mag questions, we look forward to our next trip later this season!

  • Beth Reed
    Beth Reed
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic trip. Best fishing experience for novice big lake fishers.

    5 Hour Trip – Weekday Salmon (AM) on September 7, 2026 • 3 adults

    CaptainJordan's experience got us 9 Salmon in our 5 hr morning fishing on lake Michigan. Clean boat, smooth ride. Helped my 89 y/o father with the first Coho catch. Best part was I didn't have to clean the fish, all filets prepped by our captain. We had perfect weather.

  • Kristen Maat
    Kristen Maat
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    awesome experience

    3 Hr Trip - Offshore Fishing PM on August 15, 2026 • 4 adults

    we ended up catching 3 co hoe, 3 kings, 2 sheephead, and 1 steelie. 4 hiur trip. it was an awesome experience for my 3 teenage boys and i. captain jordan and joe did a grwat job for us keeping the action going. would highly recommend kingpin to anyone who wants to het on some fish.

  • Andrew Smith
    Andrew Smith
    us
    Iowa, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip!

    5 Hour Trip – Weekday Salmon (AM) on September 2, 2026 • 2 adults

    It was our first trip on Lake Michigan and we set out to catch some salmon and the crew did not disappoint. We caught some nice sized salmon and had plenty of filets to go home with thanks to the Kingpin and crew!

  • James Mcdonald
    James Mcdonald
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great first charter

    5 Hour Trip – Weekday Salmon (AM) on August 12, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain Astro and Jimmy were amazing. My son, father in law, and I had a great time, we caught plenty of salmon! Astro and Jimmy were super personable and were a great time. Definitely a memerable trip and money well spent.

  • Tracey Branch
    Tracey Branch
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Jordan and Blake are the BEST!

    3 Hr Trip - Offshore Fishing PM on August 3, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Our fishing team of three hooked up on 13 fish and brought in 8. It was an amazing day. If I could have afforded it, I would have taken the crew out for steak dinners afterwards! So much fun! WE WILL BE BACK!!

  • Eric Larson
    Eric Larson
    us
    Wyoming, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Nice to get out on Lake Michigan

    2 Hour Trip – Harbor Fishing on July 1, 2026 • 3 adults

    Early in the year to do well on salmon, but we landed around a dozen freshwater drum over two hours, and it was a great day to get out on the water. Would do it again, crew was very helpful in landing and handling the fish.

  • Kylie Martin
    Kylie Martin
    us
    Alabama, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Caught a king salmon!

    2 Hour Trip – Harbor Fishing Sunset on August 4, 2026 • 3 adults

    Scenic trip out to the harbor, past the lighthouse. Friendly crew - loved that they fileted the fish we caught so yhst we could take it to be cooked for us! Thanks for a great trip!

FAQs about FishGH – Kingpin

FishGH – Kingpin offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $250 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - 1 hr. Trip - River Fishing Cruise (1 hour)
  • US $325 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Harbor Fishing (2 hours)
  • US $325 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Harbor Fishing - 3:00 PM (2 hours)
  • US $325 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Harbor Fishing Sunset (2 hours)
  • US $475 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hr Trip - Offshore Fishing PM (3 hours)
  • US $675 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Weekday Salmon (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $690 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Weekend Salmon (AM) (5 hours)
When you book a trip with FishGH – Kingpin, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Full size clean private bathroom on board
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Multimedia system
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with FishGH – Kingpin include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (You catch will be professionally cleaned and filleted at our on site cleaning facility. We also bag your catch and provide ice if needed for transportation. There is no additional charge for this service.)
  • Drinks (Complimentary cold bottled water)
  • First mate (Friendly and skilled first mate on board to help fish and provide a safe fun experience for all guests )
FishGH – Kingpin offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (We troll on Lake Michigan the Grand River and Spring Lake depending on the trip booked and where your captain feels you will have the best results for that day.)
  • Lake fishing (Lake Michigan and Spring Lake)
  • Inshore fishing (Depending on trip booked and time of season)
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Salmon fishing location varies on season)
FishGH – Kingpin offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with FishGH – Kingpin include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Brown Trout
  • Freshwater Drum
  • Lake Trout
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Walleye

Your operator

FishGH Charters
FishGH Charters
Grand Haven, Michigan, United States
21 Fishing Reports
702 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2018
Captain Brian and Brenden know these waters like the back of their hand and will be happy to show you everything there is to know. Together with his crew, he works tirelessly to make sure his guests have a memorable time aboard.
Our Team
Brian M.
Brian M.
Captain
Brenden M.
Brenden M.
Captain
Astro W.
Astro W.
Captain
Brady B.
Brady B.
Captain
Soren M.
Soren M.
First mate
Brenden H.
Brenden H.
First mate
Parker B.
Parker B.
First mate
John C.
John C.
First mate
FishGH Charters
FishGH Charters
21
reports
702
reviews
2018
member since
~1h
response
Captain Brian and Brenden know these waters like the back of their hand and will be happy to show you everything there is to know. Together with his crew, he works tirelessly to make sure his guests have a memorable time aboard.
The crew
Brian M.
Brian M.
Captain
Brenden M.
Brenden M.
Captain
Astro W.
Astro W.
Captain
Brady B.
Brady B.
Captain
Soren M.
Soren M.
First mate
Brenden H.
Brenden H.
First mate
Parker B.
Parker B.
First mate
John C.
John C.
First mate

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Freshwater Drum
Freshwater Drum
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon
Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Walleye
Walleye
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Freshwater Drum
Freshwater Drum
Lake Trout
Lake Trout

Real catches by this captain

  • A fisherman filleting multiple freshly caught fish on a cleaning station, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Beth R.
    Beth R.
    CaptainJordan's experience got us 9 Salmon in our 5 hr morning fishing on lake Michigan. Clean boat, smooth ride. Helped my 89 y/o father with the first Coho catch. Best part was I didn't have to clean the fish, all filets prepped by our captain. We had perfect weather.
  • A family proudly displaying their catch of Chinook Salmon at Chinook Pier in Grand Haven, Michigan.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Andrew S.
    Andrew S.
    It was our first trip on Lake Michigan and we set out to catch some salmon and the crew did not disappoint. We caught some nice sized salmon and had plenty of filets to go home with thanks to the Kingpin and crew!
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Chinook Salmon
    Kristen M.
    Kristen M.
    we ended up catching 3 co hoe, 3 kings, 2 sheephead, and 1 steelie. 4 hiur trip. it was an awesome experience for my 3 teenage boys and i. captain jordan and joe did a grwat job for us keeping the action going. would highly recommend kingpin to anyone who wants to het on some fish.
  • A family poses proudly in front of a catch board at Chinook Pier in Grand Haven, Michigan, showcasing several freshly caught salmon.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Chinook Salmon
    James M.
    James M.
    Captain Astro and Jimmy were amazing. My son, father in law, and I had a great time, we caught plenty of salmon! Astro and Jimmy were super personable and were a great time. Definitely a memerable trip and money well spent.
  • A young angler proudly holding a large fish while fishing with family on a sunny day, showcasing a successful catch.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Striped Bass
    Kylie M.
    Kylie M.
    Scenic trip out to the harbor, past the lighthouse. Friendly crew - loved that they fileted the fish we caught so yhst we could take it to be cooked for us! Thanks for a great trip!
  • A family proudly displays their catch of Chinook salmon on a board at Chinook Pier in Grand Haven, Michigan.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Tracey B.
    Tracey B.
    Our fishing team of three hooked up on 13 fish and brought in 8. It was an amazing day. If I could have afforded it, I would have taken the crew out for steak dinners afterwards! So much fun! WE WILL BE BACK!!
  • Young angler proudly holds a large silver sport fish aboard a fishing boat, with another angler and a scenic coastal shoreline in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Chinook Salmon
    Adam B.
    Adam B.
    great trip friendly captain and crew. caught fish right put of the gate!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large fish while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Deborah M.
    Deborah M.
    Our kids had a great time and we ended up catching four fish in total, with one being HUGE!
  • Two anglers actively fishing from a boat, with one preparing to reel in a catch on a sunny day.
    Tiffany Y.
    Tiffany Y.
    Our 11 year old loves to fish. Our captain was focused on catching some fish. It was a blast. Our family enjoyed the lake.
  • A group of young anglers proudly posing in front of a catch board displaying several Salmon at Chinook Pier in Grand Haven, Michigan.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Wes S.
    Wes S.
    Captain Astro and Carsen were fantastic! Our trip was scheduled for the previous day but poor lake conditions made it impossible to go out! They promptly provided other options and got us out on the lake early the next morning. Started catching fish right away and for the entire outing. The crew was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. My entire family had a blast and we would definitely recommend!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
2007
Restored in
2024
Boat manufacturer
Grady-White
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
38 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Full size clean private bathroom on board
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Multimedia system
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
You catch will be professionally cleaned and filleted at our on site cleaning facility. We also bag your catch and provide ice if needed for transportation. There is no additional charge for this service.
Drinks
Complimentary cold bottled water
First mate
Friendly and skilled first mate on board to help fish and provide a safe fun experience for all guests

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
We welcome children of all ages and are very thankful to be able to show them all the possibilities outdoor activities can offer.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible

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 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Grand Haven right now

Brown TroutBrown Trout
Lake TroutLake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)
WalleyeWalleye

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