Sand Point Charters, LLC 

5.0/5 (4 reviews)
 Sand Point Road 6101, Mohawk, MI 49950, United States

Make the most of your time in the U.P. and go fishing with Sand Point Charters. Having logged many years on the Lake Superior waters, Captain Brian will show you a good time and may tell you all about them.

The fish in these waters include Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Brown Trout, Coho Salmon, and more, depending on the season. On these trips, you can expect to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

Capt. Brian welcomes anglers of all ages, including kids, so get 'em offline and onto the water! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Also remember to bring snacks!

Capt. Brian operates a 30' KingFisher aluminum fishing boat with capacity 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. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures.

You will need to get 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.

A few items to bring include sunblock (non-spray), sunglasses, and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is not allowed.

The click of a button is the only thing keeping you from a great day on the water with Sand Point Charters!

Brian Helminen

Captain

Brian Helminen

15 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Highlights

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

Plan your trip

Trip Date:
Days:
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4 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 14 - Oct 10
Price for 2 people
US $650 
10 Hour Trip–Stannard Rock Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 20 - Jun 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Price for 2 people
US $2,000 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 4 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (7)

A beautiful day on the water!
Always Spectacular
Always Spectacular
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

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Appropriate for children

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Friendly captain

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Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

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James M.
James M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Captain Brian is knowledgeable, skilled and very friendly.

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4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 2, 2025

Beautiful scenery on Lake Superior near Keweenaw Point. Captain Brian let us stay our extra time to ensure a good catch. Very enjoyable trip.

Beautiful scenery on Lake Superior near Keweenaw Point. Captain Brian let us stay our extra time to ensure a good catch. Very enjoyable trip.  

 James M. recommends Sand Point Charters, LLC

FishingBooker Member
FishingBooker Member
5.0/5

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5.0/5

Boat

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Crew

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A beautiful day on the water!

4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 6, 2024

We had a great day on the big lake with Captain Brian. 10/10 would recommend!

We had a great day on the big lake with Captain Brian. 10/10 would recommend!  

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 FishingBooker Member recommends Sand Point Charters, LLC
Brian Helminen
Brian Helminen (The Captain)
Replied on March 18, 2025
Come back next time you are in the area! It’s always beautiful in the Keweenaw!

FishingBooker Member
FishingBooker Member
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Always Spectacular

on July 6, 2024

I am lucky enough to get to go boating or fishing with Captain Brian every summer in the UP and it is always a good time. The views are spectacular, the boat is comfortable, and he knows where to find the fish! Highly recommend.

I am lucky enough to get to go boating or fishing with Captain Brian every summer in the UP and it is always a good time. The views are spectacular, the boat is comfortable, and he knows where to find the fish! Highly recommend.  

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 FishingBooker Member recommends Sand Point Charters, LLC
Brian Helminen
Brian Helminen (The Captain)
Replied on March 19, 2025
See you next month!

FishingBooker Member
FishingBooker Member
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Brian

4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 13, 2023

Captain Brian has taken my family fishing a few times and we always want to go again! There's safe room for kids on the boat which is important to us, as well as a great fishing deck, beautiful views and lake trout and salmon to catch.

Captain Brian has taken my family fishing a few times and we always want to go again! There's safe room for kids on the boat which is important to us, as well as a great fishing deck, beautiful views and lake trout and salmon to catch.  

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 FishingBooker Member recommends Sand Point Charters, LLC
Brian Helminen
Brian Helminen (The Captain)
Replied on March 18, 2025
I’m looking forward to seeing you again this summer!

FAQs about Sand Point Charters, LLC

What are the trip rates for Sand Point Charters, LLC?

Sand Point Charters, LLC offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $650 per group, additional US $30 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 10 Hour Trip–Stannard Rock Offshore (10 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Sand Point Charters, LLC?

When you book a trip with Sand Point Charters, LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet Private room with head. (Private lockable bathroom door)
  • GPS (2) Garmin units and (1) Lowrance
  • Fishfinder (2) Garmin and (1) Lowrance
  • Bed Sleeps (2) and table folds down to bed
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen Sink with hot and cold water, (2) burner stove
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System Blue tooth
  • Wireless Trolling Motor Remote control autopilot with pattern trolloing
  • Ice Box
  • Radar 24 mile maximum radius
What's included in the trip price with Sand Point Charters, LLC?

Trips booked with Sand Point Charters, LLC include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (No charge, but accepting tips)
What types of fishing does Sand Point Charters, LLC offer?

Sand Point Charters, LLC offers the following types of fishing:

  • Lake Fishing (Lake Superior)
  • Offshore Fishing (As far as Stannard Rock- 37 miles out)
What fishing techniques does Sand Point Charters, LLC offer?

Sand Point Charters, LLC offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing (Sometimes jigging for trout)
  • Trolling (Using downriggers, divers and weighted line)
  • Spinning
  • Jigging (Sometimes jigging for trout)
  • Deep Sea Fishing (Using downriggers, divers and weighted line)
Which fish species can I catch with Sand Point Charters, LLC?

Top targeted fish species with Sand Point Charters, LLC include:

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

Meet your captain

Brian Helminen

Mohawk, Michigan, United States

ID & license verified
4 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since November 2024

I’ve been fishing for most of my life, starting in 1971 on Lac la Belle as a young lad. Fishing is my life!!!

Fish you can target

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

Your boat

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
2018
Boat manufacturer
KingFisher
Boat type
Aluminum fishing

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

Where you can fish

Lake Fishing

Lake Superior

Offshore Fishing

As far as Stannard Rock- 37 miles out

How you can fish

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Sometimes jigging for trout

Trolling

Using downriggers, divers and weighted line

Spinning

Jigging

Sometimes jigging for trout

Deep Sea Fishing

Using downriggers, divers and weighted line

What's on board

Toilet

Private room with head. (Private lockable bathroom door)

GPS

(2) Garmin units and (1) Lowrance

Fishfinder

(2) Garmin and (1) Lowrance

Bed

Sleeps (2) and table folds down to bed

Live Bait Well

Kitchen

Sink with hot and cold water, (2) burner stove

Refrigerator

Multimedia System

Blue tooth

Wireless Trolling Motor

Remote control autopilot with pattern trolloing

Ice Box

Radar

24 mile maximum radius

Included in the price

Rods, reels & tackle

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

No charge, but accepting tips

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included

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

Child Friendly

No age limit on kids. Bring your own life jacket for toddlers or younger.

No Alcohol

You Keep Catch

Limited to 3 fish each

Catch and Release Allowed

How to 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

 PayPal

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.