Fishful Thinking Charters LLC – St. Joseph 

5.0/5 (27 reviews)
 285 Anchors Court, St. Joseph, MI 49085, United States

Fishful Thinking Charters LLC – St. Joseph 

5.0/5 (27 reviews)
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285 Anchors Court
St. Joseph, MI, United States
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St. Joseph has a fish with your name on it, so let Fishful Thinking Charters help you catch it!

Depending on the season, you might hook into Salmon, Lake Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), and anything else that bites.

On these trips, you can expect to troll using heavy tackle.

Trips with Fishful Thinking Charters are child-friendly, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Feel free to bring your own snacks!

You'll be fishing aboard a 31' Sea Ray Amberjack sportfishing vessel with room for 6 passengers. It has downriggers, and all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. 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 might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.

You can't go wrong when you bring sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

How often would you rather be fishing? Go on and turn that day dream into a reality, with Fishful Thinking Charters.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 27 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (34)

great time!
great time!
great time!
+31

Angler rating

27
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

92%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 27 reviews
Showing: 5 of 27 reviews
Teresa L.
Teresa L.
5.0/5

Jul 15, 2025

Half Day Trip – Salmon/Trout (PM)

Knowledgeable and accomodating

VERIFIED

My husband and I did the "Lake Trout Charter Half Day $700" on Capt Bryce Watson's Fishful Thinking in St. Joseph, MI. We are locals to St. Joseph and this was the perfect end to our "staycation." The boat was easy to find as it was one of the first slips in Brian's Marina and had a big sign. We brought with us a cooler with ice, some snacks, and our $10/day fishing licenses. Capt Bryce provided everything else including tackle and equipment! Capt Bryce was clear before we left that, for the evening tour, it was going to be "boring" for the first few hours until the sun starts to set and the fish come up to eat. We left around 4:30pm, but we reeled in our first king salmon around 6:30pm. We had two on and lost them in the next hour, then ended up finishing 6 for 8 by 9:30pm with 5 king Salmon & 1 coho. Capt Bryce would have stayed out on the water all night to help us get our 5 per person limit, but he accommodated us by returning when we asked (even though the fish finder was LIT UP at 9:45pm!) We were impressed with his knowledge and experience to find the "4 year old screamers" and were glad for the occasional small coho to give my weak arms a break from reeling in the big Kings! I've done sockeye salmon fishing in Alaska, and this was more private, fun, and challenging without the travel! Both Capt Bryce & first mate Bill were very professional and helpful. They cleaned the fish for us and we took it home on ice in ziplock bags. We returned home just after 11pm. If I were to do it again, I would probably choose the morning tour & have four people.

My husband and I did the "Lake Trout Charter Half Day $700" on Capt Bryce Watson's Fishful Thinking in St. Joseph, MI. We are...  

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 Teresa L. recommends Fishful Thinking Charters LLC – St. Joseph
 Teresa L. recommends Fishful Thinking Charters LLC – St. Joseph

Chris H.
Chris H.
5.0/5

Jul 10, 2025

Half Day Trip – Salmon/Trout (AM)

Passionate about fishing

VERIFIED

Captain Bryce and his first mate are passionate about fishing. They know their stuff and have patience with rookie anglers. Off the bat we caught 3 king salmon and had a huge one on the hook. Unfortunately he got away after fighting me for 3 minutes. In hindsight, I’m confident if I had handed the rod over to them, they would have reeled it in, but they worked with me and wanted me to have the fun. The moment they heard the reals they jumped on it with us. Captain Bryce’s equipment is excellent, and the boat was immaculately clean. Would definitely recommend this charter.

Captain Bryce and his first mate are passionate about fishing. They know their stuff and have patience with rookie anglers. ...  

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 Chris H. recommends Fishful Thinking Charters LLC – St. Joseph
 Chris H. recommends Fishful Thinking Charters LLC – St. Joseph

Yuki I.
Yuki I.
5.0/5

Aug 30, 2025

Full Day Trip – Salmon/Trout

Bachelor full day Salmon and trout!

VERIFIED

I brought my future son-in-law and his 4 grooms men for a bachelor weekend. We had a great time fishing the full day with Captain Bryce! He is very knowledgeable about the fish activity there . The fact that he not only captained the boat but also did everything a deck hand would do. It was a great experience on Lake Michiga. and would definitely look to book with him in the future!

I brought my future son-in-law and his 4 grooms men for a bachelor weekend. We had a great time fishing the full day with Captain...  

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 Yuki I. recommends Fishful Thinking Charters LLC – St. Joseph
 Yuki I. recommends Fishful Thinking Charters LLC – St. Joseph

Craig S.
Craig S.
5.0/5

Jul 4, 2025

Half Day Trip – Salmon/Trout (AM)

Great Trip

VERIFIED

I highly recommend Captain Bryce. We caught a ton of King Salmon, Steel Heads and a trout. While other charters caught 3 or 4 fish we caught 15. Captain Bryce and his crew were great with kids - they were very patient and answered all their questions. Afterwards they dressed the fish and we were able to take a ton home. If you want a great trip book with Captain Bryce.

I highly recommend Captain Bryce. We caught a ton of King Salmon, Steel Heads and a trout. While other charters caught 3 or 4...  

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 Craig S. recommends Fishful Thinking Charters LLC – St. Joseph
1 person finds this review helpful

Llobani V.
Llobani V.
5.0/5

Sep 23, 2025

Half Day Trip – Salmon/Trout (AM)

Great Experience

VERIFIED
NEW

It was a great experience had a lot of fun caught a good amount of fish definitely looking forward to coming out again next season thanks Captain Bryce for the experience and great time

It was a great experience had a lot of fun caught a good amount of fish definitely looking forward to coming out again next season...  

 Llobani V. recommends Fishful Thinking Charters LLC – St. Joseph
 Llobani V. recommends Fishful Thinking Charters LLC – St. Joseph

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US $500 
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Half Day Trip – Salmon/Trout (AM)
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US $700 
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Half Day Trip – Salmon/Trout (PM)
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5 Hour Trip, starts at 4:30 PM
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US $700 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip – Troll & Perch Combo
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8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
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US $1,000 
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Full Day Trip – Salmon/Trout
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 27 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (34)

great time!
great time!
great time!
+31

Angler rating

27
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

92%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 27 reviews
Showing: 5 of 27 reviews
Teresa L.
Teresa L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Knowledgeable and accomodating

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip – Salmon/Trout (PM) on July 15, 2025

My husband and I did the "Lake Trout Charter Half Day $700" on Capt Bryce Watson's Fishful Thinking in St. Joseph, MI. We are locals to St. Joseph and this was the perfect end to our "staycation." The boat was easy to find as it was one of the first slips in Brian's Marina and had a big sign. We brought with us a cooler with ice, some snacks, and our $10/day fishing licenses. Capt Bryce provided everything else including tackle and equipment! Capt Bryce was clear before we left that, for the evening tour, it was going to be "boring" for the first few hours until the sun starts to set and the fish come up to eat. We left around 4:30pm, but we reeled in our first king salmon around 6:30pm. We had two on and lost them in the next hour, then ended up finishing 6 for 8 by 9:30pm with 5 king Salmon & 1 coho. Capt Bryce would have stayed out on the water all night to help us get our 5 per person limit, but he accommodated us by returning when we asked (even though the fish finder was LIT UP at 9:45pm!) We were impressed with his knowledge and experience to find the "4 year old screamers" and were glad for the occasional small coho to give my weak arms a break from reeling in the big Kings! I've done sockeye salmon fishing in Alaska, and this was more private, fun, and challenging without the travel! Both Capt Bryce & first mate Bill were very professional and helpful. They cleaned the fish for us and we took it home on ice in ziplock bags. We returned home just after 11pm. If I were to do it again, I would probably choose the morning tour & have four people.

My husband and I did the "Lake Trout Charter Half Day $700" on Capt Bryce Watson's Fishful Thinking in St. Joseph, MI. We are locals to St. Joseph and this was the perfect end to our "staycation." The boat was easy to find as it was one of the first slips in Brian's Marina and had a big sign. We brought with us a cooler with ice, some snacks, and our $10/day fishing licenses. Capt Bryce provided everything else including tackle and equipment! Capt Bryce was clear before we left that, for...  

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 Teresa L. recommends Fishful Thinking Charters LLC – St. Joseph

Chris H.
Chris H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Passionate about fishing

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip – Salmon/Trout (AM) on July 10, 2025

Captain Bryce and his first mate are passionate about fishing. They know their stuff and have patience with rookie anglers. Off the bat we caught 3 king salmon and had a huge one on the hook. Unfortunately he got away after fighting me for 3 minutes. In hindsight, I’m confident if I had handed the rod over to them, they would have reeled it in, but they worked with me and wanted me to have the fun. The moment they heard the reals they jumped on it with us. Captain Bryce’s equipment is excellent, and the boat was immaculately clean. Would definitely recommend this charter.

Captain Bryce and his first mate are passionate about fishing. They know their stuff and have patience with rookie anglers. Off the bat we caught 3 king salmon and had a huge one on the hook. Unfortunately he got away after fighting me for 3 minutes. In hindsight, I’m confident if I had handed the rod over to them, they would have reeled it in, but they worked with me and wanted me to have the fun. The moment they heard the reals they jumped on it with us. Captain Bryce’s equipment is excellent,...  

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 Chris H. recommends Fishful Thinking Charters LLC – St. Joseph

Yuki I.
Yuki I.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Bachelor full day Salmon and trout!

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip – Salmon/Trout on August 30, 2025

I brought my future son-in-law and his 4 grooms men for a bachelor weekend. We had a great time fishing the full day with Captain Bryce! He is very knowledgeable about the fish activity there . The fact that he not only captained the boat but also did everything a deck hand would do. It was a great experience on Lake Michiga. and would definitely look to book with him in the future!

I brought my future son-in-law and his 4 grooms men for a bachelor weekend. We had a great time fishing the full day with Captain Bryce! He is very knowledgeable about the fish activity there . The fact that he not only captained the boat but also did everything a deck hand would do. It was a great experience on Lake Michiga. and would definitely look to book with him in the future!  

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 Yuki I. recommends Fishful Thinking Charters LLC – St. Joseph

Craig S.
Craig S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Trip

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip – Salmon/Trout (AM) on July 4, 2025

I highly recommend Captain Bryce. We caught a ton of King Salmon, Steel Heads and a trout. While other charters caught 3 or 4 fish we caught 15. Captain Bryce and his crew were great with kids - they were very patient and answered all their questions. Afterwards they dressed the fish and we were able to take a ton home. If you want a great trip book with Captain Bryce.

I highly recommend Captain Bryce. We caught a ton of King Salmon, Steel Heads and a trout. While other charters caught 3 or 4 fish we caught 15. Captain Bryce and his crew were great with kids - they were very patient and answered all their questions. Afterwards they dressed the fish and we were able to take a ton home. If you want a great trip book with Captain Bryce.  

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 Craig S. recommends Fishful Thinking Charters LLC – St. Joseph
1 person finds this review helpful

Llobani V.
Llobani V.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Experience

VERIFIED
NEW

Half Day Trip – Salmon/Trout (AM) on September 23, 2025

It was a great experience had a lot of fun caught a good amount of fish definitely looking forward to coming out again next season thanks Captain Bryce for the experience and great time

It was a great experience had a lot of fun caught a good amount of fish definitely looking forward to coming out again next season thanks Captain Bryce for the experience and great time  

 Llobani V. recommends Fishful Thinking Charters LLC – St. Joseph

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Boat category
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Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
31 ft
Year built
1987
Boat manufacturer
Sea Ray
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Mercruiser
Powered by
2 x 175HP
Max cruising speed
36 knots
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