Optimistic Fishing Charters
+52St. 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?
Captain
Jim Schiller
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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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Great Trip
5 Hour Trip – Multi Species on June 14, 2025
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!
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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Best fishing trip ever!
5 Hour Trip – Multi Species on July 8, 2025
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!
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!
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Optimist Fishing Charter captain Jim was great.
5 Hour Trip – Multi Species on June 30, 2025
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.
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.
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Fishing with Jim
5 Hour Trip – Multi Species on July 19, 2025
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Fishing with Jim
5 Hour Trip – Multi Species on August 3, 2025
Jim worked very hard to keep our lines in the water and to find the fish we caught
Jim worked very hard to keep our lines in the water and to find the fish we caught
FAQs about Optimistic Fishing Charters
What are the trip rates for Optimistic Fishing Charters?
Optimistic Fishing Charters offers the following trip to customers:
- US $600 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Multi Species (5 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Optimistic Fishing Charters?
When you book a trip with Optimistic Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet Enclosed bathroom with a toilet
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Live Bait Well
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with Optimistic Fishing Charters?
Trips booked with Optimistic Fishing Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait (We supply live bait when preach in bass fishing it’s included in the charter)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Except on perch trips)
What types of fishing does Optimistic Fishing Charters offer?
Optimistic Fishing Charters offers the following type of fishing:
- Lake Fishing
What fishing techniques does Optimistic Fishing Charters offer?
Optimistic Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Trolling
Which fish species can I catch with Optimistic Fishing Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Optimistic Fishing Charters include:
- Bass (Smallmouth)
- Muskellunge (Musky)
- Perch (Yellow)
- Pike (Northern)
- Walleye
Your captain
St. Clair Shores, Michigan, United States
I have been fishing since I was 4 with my dad. I caught my first Muskie on Lake St Clair when I was 7 and have been hooked since then.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Lake Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Trolling
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
Enclosed bathroom with a toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live Bait Well
Radar
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
We supply live bait when preach in bass fishing it’s included in the charter
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Except on perch trips
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Seven years and up included in the total number
No Smoking
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
How you can 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
PayPal
What’s biting in St. Clair Shores right now
Bass (Smallmouth)
Muskellunge (Musky)
Perch (Yellow)
Pike (Northern)
Walleye