Originator Fishing Charters – Originator 2 

5.0/5 (13 reviews)
 Anchors Way 250, St. Joseph, MI 49085, United States

Originator Fishing Charters – Originator 2 

5.0/5 (13 reviews)
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Anchors Way 250
St. Joseph, MI, United States

Excited to go fishing in Berrien Springs? Originator Fishing Charters is your ticket! With Captain Jerry at the helm, you’ll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.

Depending on the season, you might hook into Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon, Walleye, and who knows what else! For these species, you’re likely to troll and bottom fish using light tackle.

Trips with Originator Fishing Charters are great for kids, so get ‘em offline and onto the water! If you don’t have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there’s one on board. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks for a boost of energy when needed!

Capt. Jerry operates the Originator 2, a 26’ JC Pontoon boat that can carry up to 6 passengers. It has all the essentials. What’s more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible. You’ll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you.

You will need to purchase a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

Some essentials to bring are bottled water, sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray).  Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now’s the time to experience fishing in Berrien Springs for yourself, with Originator Fishing Charters!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 13 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (27)

Sunny skies, shy fish!
Great captain
Great captain
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

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Svetlana Maksimchuk
Svetlana Maksimchuk
5.0
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Sunny skies, shy fish!
7 Hour Trip – Saint Joe River on October 20, 20253 adults
Beautiful sunny day for people to enjoy-not much luck with the fish, but Captain Jerry was fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable, and made the trip enjoyable despite the slow day. Would go again just for his company!
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Laurie Ryan
Laurie Ryan
5.0
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Great captain
7 Hour Trip – Saint Joe River on March 9, 20254 adults
We had a an amazing time with captain Jerry! Even though the fishing was slow, he made sure we were still having fun and comfortable. Jerry kept conversation going, we were laughing, and we had such a good time on the water. We would definitely recommend this charter to anyone, and would definitely book it again.
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Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
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FishingBooker Member
FishingBooker Member
5.0
Full day trip with Jerry Link
7 Hour Trip – Saint Joe River on December 11, 2024
Captain Jerry Link is a great person to fish with on the lake or the river. Steelhead fishing is great! I have fished with Jerry and regardless of whether a client is new to fishing or already into fishing, Jerry will provide a great time on the water with clients to do his best at catching fish.
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Mathew Rock
Mathew Rock
4.7
Verified
Captain Jerry was great
7 Hour Trip – Saint Joe River on December 27, 20243 adults
The fish were not biting real well today. Very few were caught by other charters as well. However, Captain Jerry worked extremely hard to try and get us on fish. He maintains his equipment well, teaches as he goes and will go the extra mile to make the trip worthwhile.
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Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
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Ken Faus
Ken Faus
5.0
Verified
Great trip
7 Hour Trip – Saint Joe River on January 11, 20256 adults
I picked the perfect captain to have my grown sons and grandson experience what I had experienced about 40 years ago!
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Trip availability and prices

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7 Hour Trip – Saint Joe River
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US $400 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 13 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (27)

Sunny skies, shy fish!
Great captain
Great captain
+24

Angler rating

13
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews
Showing: 5 of 13 reviews
Svetlana Maksimchuk
Svetlana Maksimchuk
5.0
Verified
New
Sunny skies, shy fish!
7 Hour Trip – Saint Joe River on October 20, 20253 adults
Beautiful sunny day for people to enjoy-not much luck with the fish, but Captain Jerry was fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable, and made the trip enjoyable despite the slow day. Would go again just for his company!
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Laurie Ryan
Laurie Ryan
5.0
Verified
Great captain
7 Hour Trip – Saint Joe River on March 9, 20254 adults
We had a an amazing time with captain Jerry! Even though the fishing was slow, he made sure we were still having fun and comfortable. Jerry kept conversation going, we were laughing, and we had such a good time on the water. We would definitely recommend this charter to anyone, and would definitely book it again.
Review media 0
Review media 1
Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
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FishingBooker Member
FishingBooker Member
5.0
Full day trip with Jerry Link
7 Hour Trip – Saint Joe River on December 11, 2024
Captain Jerry Link is a great person to fish with on the lake or the river. Steelhead fishing is great! I have fished with Jerry and regardless of whether a client is new to fishing or already into fishing, Jerry will provide a great time on the water with clients to do his best at catching fish.
1
Mathew Rock
Mathew Rock
4.7
Verified
Captain Jerry was great
7 Hour Trip – Saint Joe River on December 27, 20243 adults
The fish were not biting real well today. Very few were caught by other charters as well. However, Captain Jerry worked extremely hard to try and get us on fish. He maintains his equipment well, teaches as he goes and will go the extra mile to make the trip worthwhile.
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Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
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Ken Faus
Ken Faus
5.0
Verified
Great trip
7 Hour Trip – Saint Joe River on January 11, 20256 adults
I picked the perfect captain to have my grown sons and grandson experience what I had experienced about 40 years ago!
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FAQs about Originator Fishing Charters – Originator 2

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Other
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
1987
Restored in
2003
Boat manufacturer
JC
Boat type
Pontoon

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots
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