FishGH – Kingpin
FishGH – Kingpin
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.
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Rating summary
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+139Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
88%
Caught fish
86%
Aug 29, 2025
The captain canceled
The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Aug 27, 2025
2 Hour Trip – Harbor Fishing (PM)
Great fishing trip, even for those with little to no fishing experience!
This fishing charter was a great experience! I had no previous fishing experience and the Captain made everything easy and fun. The thrill of catching a salmon is incredible. Since we were from out of town, we went more for the experience than the fish itself but the Captain gave us the great idea to bring our fish over to the Paisley Grille where they would cook it for us. Excellent recommendation! The restaurant was wonderful and it was truly an awesome experience to eat the fish we literally caught that day, tasting so delicious. All together, the day was so much fun. Very glad we did this and this fishing charter and Captain Jordan helped make it such a wonderful experience! Highly recommend!!
This fishing charter was a great experience! I had no previous fishing experience and the Captain made everything easy and fun....
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Aug 15, 2025
3 Hr Trip - Offshore Fishing PM
Awesome trip, captain, and first mate!
We had a blast on the 3 hour offshore trip. The crew was super easy to talk to and get along with. I especially loved how John took the time to explain all the equipment and bait to our 8 year old son and thoroughly answered ALL his questions:) Jordan and John kept us out quite a bit later than planned and got us a second, trophy worthy Coho. Then let my son help reel everything else in when it was time to pack up and head in. It was an awesome time! Thank you!
We had a blast on the 3 hour offshore trip. The crew was super easy to talk to and get along with. I especially loved how John...
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Jul 24, 2025
3 Hr Trip - Offshore Fishing PM
We picked a good one!
I looked at several charters all over Michigan trying to find one that worked for us, and ended up going with this FishGH 3 hour offshore trip at 5:30pm. It was a surprise for our Boys, Westen (8) and Kensten (6), who love to fish back home in Southern Indiana. I’m glad we only did a 3 hour trip, because our 6 year old was feeling pretty sea sick, but he was a trooper. Fishing started off a little slow, but about an hour into it, we started catching stuff. We ended up with 4 Chinook/King Salmon and 1 Coho Salmon. Westen’s biggest was 18 lbs which was tied for the biggest fish our captain (Jordan) has had anyone catch this year so far. It was also the biggest king salmon our first mate/deck hand (Rex) had ever seen! That fish sure put up a good fight, it kept taking more line out (it was over 400 feet out!) so it took him quite awhile to get it reeled in! Kensten’s biggest was a 15 pounder. They filleted them for us right away and we brought home 24.5 pounds of meat! It was a great experience for us!
I looked at several charters all over Michigan trying to find one that worked for us, and ended up going with this FishGH...
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Jul 7, 2025
5 Hour Trip – Weekday Salmon (AM)
Kingpin Charter
Having been on several fishing charters on Lake Michigan, I can honestly say, being on the Kingpin with Captain Astro and first mate, Parker, was an excellent choice! The fish were slow, but that crew definitely worked for us. It was my son's first time out salmon fishing. The waves were a bit rough, and my son, well, he received the full "effect." However, he stayed a Trooper and kept with it. After booking, i learned that i needed to change the date by one day. Kingpin, within hours responded and with no hassle, and graciously accepted my new requested date at no charge. Definitely a five star outfit! I would absolutely recommend the Kingpin with Captain Astro and First Mate Parker!
Having been on several fishing charters on Lake Michigan, I can honestly say, being on the Kingpin with Captain Astro and first...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (142)
+139Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
88%
Caught fish
86%
The captain canceled
Trip was supposed to happen on August 29, 2025
The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Great fishing trip, even for those with little to no fishing experience!
2 Hour Trip – Harbor Fishing (PM) on August 27, 2025
This fishing charter was a great experience! I had no previous fishing experience and the Captain made everything easy and fun. The thrill of catching a salmon is incredible. Since we were from out of town, we went more for the experience than the fish itself but the Captain gave us the great idea to bring our fish over to the Paisley Grille where they would cook it for us. Excellent recommendation! The restaurant was wonderful and it was truly an awesome experience to eat the fish we literally caught that day, tasting so delicious. All together, the day was so much fun. Very glad we did this and this fishing charter and Captain Jordan helped make it such a wonderful experience! Highly recommend!!
This fishing charter was a great experience! I had no previous fishing experience and the Captain made everything easy and fun. The thrill of catching a salmon is incredible. Since we were from out of town, we went more for the experience than the fish itself but the Captain gave us the great idea to bring our fish over to the Paisley Grille where they would cook it for us. Excellent recommendation! The restaurant was wonderful and it was truly an awesome experience to eat the fish we literally...
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Awesome trip, captain, and first mate!
3 Hr Trip - Offshore Fishing PM on August 15, 2025
We had a blast on the 3 hour offshore trip. The crew was super easy to talk to and get along with. I especially loved how John took the time to explain all the equipment and bait to our 8 year old son and thoroughly answered ALL his questions:) Jordan and John kept us out quite a bit later than planned and got us a second, trophy worthy Coho. Then let my son help reel everything else in when it was time to pack up and head in. It was an awesome time! Thank you!
We had a blast on the 3 hour offshore trip. The crew was super easy to talk to and get along with. I especially loved how John took the time to explain all the equipment and bait to our 8 year old son and thoroughly answered ALL his questions:) Jordan and John kept us out quite a bit later than planned and got us a second, trophy worthy Coho. Then let my son help reel everything else in when it was time to pack up and head in. It was an awesome time! Thank you!
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We picked a good one!
3 Hr Trip - Offshore Fishing PM on July 24, 2025
I looked at several charters all over Michigan trying to find one that worked for us, and ended up going with this FishGH 3 hour offshore trip at 5:30pm. It was a surprise for our Boys, Westen (8) and Kensten (6), who love to fish back home in Southern Indiana. I’m glad we only did a 3 hour trip, because our 6 year old was feeling pretty sea sick, but he was a trooper. Fishing started off a little slow, but about an hour into it, we started catching stuff. We ended up with 4 Chinook/King Salmon and 1 Coho Salmon. Westen’s biggest was 18 lbs which was tied for the biggest fish our captain (Jordan) has had anyone catch this year so far. It was also the biggest king salmon our first mate/deck hand (Rex) had ever seen! That fish sure put up a good fight, it kept taking more line out (it was over 400 feet out!) so it took him quite awhile to get it reeled in! Kensten’s biggest was a 15 pounder. They filleted them for us right away and we brought home 24.5 pounds of meat! It was a great experience for us!
I looked at several charters all over Michigan trying to find one that worked for us, and ended up going with this FishGH 3 hour offshore trip at 5:30pm. It was a surprise for our Boys, Westen (8) and Kensten (6), who love to fish back home in Southern Indiana. I’m glad we only did a 3 hour trip, because our 6 year old was feeling pretty sea sick, but he was a trooper. Fishing started off a little slow, but about an hour into it, we started catching stuff. We ended up with 4 Chinook/King...
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Kingpin Charter
5 Hour Trip – Weekday Salmon (AM) on July 7, 2025
Having been on several fishing charters on Lake Michigan, I can honestly say, being on the Kingpin with Captain Astro and first mate, Parker, was an excellent choice! The fish were slow, but that crew definitely worked for us. It was my son's first time out salmon fishing. The waves were a bit rough, and my son, well, he received the full "effect." However, he stayed a Trooper and kept with it. After booking, i learned that i needed to change the date by one day. Kingpin, within hours responded and with no hassle, and graciously accepted my new requested date at no charge. Definitely a five star outfit! I would absolutely recommend the Kingpin with Captain Astro and First Mate Parker!
Having been on several fishing charters on Lake Michigan, I can honestly say, being on the Kingpin with Captain Astro and first mate, Parker, was an excellent choice! The fish were slow, but that crew definitely worked for us. It was my son's first time out salmon fishing. The waves were a bit rough, and my son, well, he received the full "effect." However, he stayed a Trooper and kept with it. After booking, i learned that i needed to change the date by one day. Kingpin, within hours responded...
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