Optimistic Fishing Charters 

4.7/5 (8 reviews)
 24770 Jefferson Avenue, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080, United States

Optimistic Fishing Charters 

4.7/5 (8 reviews)
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24770 Jefferson Avenue
St. Clair Shores, MI, United States

St. Clair Shores has a fish with your name on it, so let Optimistic Fishing Charters help you catch it!

Bass, Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike, Muskellunge (Musky), and more inhabit these waters. Depending on the species you’re after, you may find yourself light tackle fishing, trolling, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Any fish within the legal limit are yours to keep.

Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. You're welcome to bring snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty belly!

Capt. Jim runs a 27' Tiara sportfishing vessel with space for 5 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures. Live bait is included, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

Before coming aboard, it will be necessary to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. 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 sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Optimistic Fishing Charters will make it easy for you to go fishing in St. Clair Shores. So, how about booking that trip?

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 8 reviews
Boat
4.6/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.6/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (18)

Four guys and a captain on the boat
August fishing trip
August fishing trip
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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%

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews
Showing: 5 of 8 reviews
Steevi Etherton
Steevi Etherton
5.0
Verified
Great Trip
5 Hour Trip – Multi Species on June 14, 20255 adults
We went out to celebrate my boyfriends birthday and some great memories were made! Jim was fantastic, super knowledgeable, laid back and helped up catch some hogs! We will definitely come back. Thanks for a great charter!
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Reported catch:
Smallmouth Bass
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Response from Captain
June 14, 2025
Thank you very much pleasure was all mine
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Michiko Miles
Michiko Miles
5.0
Verified
Best fishing trip ever!
5 Hour Trip – Multi Species on July 8, 20253 adults1 child
Such an amazing trip! We had so much fun and caught a bunch of fish. Captain Jim was so knowledgeable and helpful. Kindest man you will ever meet. Would love to do this trip again!
Reported catch:
Walleye
Smallmouth Bass
Response from Captain
July 8, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words
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Don Kalpin
Don Kalpin
5.0
Verified
Optimist Fishing Charter captain Jim was great.
5 Hour Trip – Multi Species on June 30, 20255 adults
The captain was great. The Fishing booker app is a ripoff. They took $60 for doing nothing. If you are going on a trip with Optimist book it directly with Captain Jim.
Response from Captain
July 1, 2025
Thanks Don for the great review. Appreciate your thoughts. I feel Fish Booker provides a wonderful service. I wouldn’t have as much business as I do without them.
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Dawson Morgan
Dawson Morgan
5.0
Verified
August fishing trip
5 Hour Trip – Multi Species on August 30, 20254 adults
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Response from Captain
September 1, 2025
Thank you for the positive response. Had a good time. We’ll have to get out again.
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Kris Kronbach
Kris Kronbach
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Jim
5 Hour Trip – Multi Species on July 19, 20252 adults
Response from Captain
July 20, 2025
Thank you very much. I appreciate it.
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Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
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Number of days
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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5 Hour Trip – Multi Species
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 1 (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Fall Perch Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Oct 28 (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 5 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 8 reviews
Boat
4.6/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.6/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (18)

Four guys and a captain on the boat
August fishing trip
August fishing trip
+15

Angler rating

5
3
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 8 reviews
Showing: 5 of 8 reviews
Steevi Etherton
Steevi Etherton
5.0
Verified
Great Trip
5 Hour Trip – Multi Species on June 14, 20255 adults
We went out to celebrate my boyfriends birthday and some great memories were made! Jim was fantastic, super knowledgeable, laid back and helped up catch some hogs! We will definitely come back. Thanks for a great charter!
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Reported catch:
Smallmouth Bass
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Response from Captain
June 14, 2025
Thank you very much pleasure was all mine
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Michiko Miles
Michiko Miles
5.0
Verified
Best fishing trip ever!
5 Hour Trip – Multi Species on July 8, 20253 adults1 child
Such an amazing trip! We had so much fun and caught a bunch of fish. Captain Jim was so knowledgeable and helpful. Kindest man you will ever meet. Would love to do this trip again!
Reported catch:
Walleye
Smallmouth Bass
Response from Captain
July 8, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words
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Don Kalpin
Don Kalpin
5.0
Verified
Optimist Fishing Charter captain Jim was great.
5 Hour Trip – Multi Species on June 30, 20255 adults
The captain was great. The Fishing booker app is a ripoff. They took $60 for doing nothing. If you are going on a trip with Optimist book it directly with Captain Jim.
Response from Captain
July 1, 2025
Thanks Don for the great review. Appreciate your thoughts. I feel Fish Booker provides a wonderful service. I wouldn’t have as much business as I do without them.
1
Dawson Morgan
Dawson Morgan
5.0
Verified
August fishing trip
5 Hour Trip – Multi Species on August 30, 20254 adults
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Response from Captain
September 1, 2025
Thank you for the positive response. Had a good time. We’ll have to get out again.
1
Kris Kronbach
Kris Kronbach
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Jim
5 Hour Trip – Multi Species on July 19, 20252 adults
Response from Captain
July 20, 2025
Thank you very much. I appreciate it.
0

FAQs about Optimistic Fishing Charters

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
27 ft
Year built
1988
Boat manufacturer
Tiara
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Crusader
Powered by
2 x 270HP
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