St Joe Angler 

5.0/5 (5 reviews)
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Veteran Owned
 Jasper Dairy Road, Fair Plain, MI 49103, United States

St Joe Angler 

Fair Plain, MI, United States
16 ft
2
5.0/5 (5 reviews)

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Make an adventure out of your next trip in St. Joseph and go fishing with St Joe Angler. Captain Jon will be your guide, which allows you to benefit from their angling experience.

Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Carp, Freshwater Drum, Northern Pike, Sunfish, Salmon, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), and more can be found in these waters, depending on the time of year.

Trips can be conventional or fly but the captain does specialize in fly fishing, specifically introducing new anglers to the sport. Ask about customizable classes to cover everything you need to know to come as a beginner and leave with confidence to get on the water!

Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks to maintain your energy throughout the trip!

Your boat for the day is a 16' ClackaCraft drift boat with capacity for 2 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures.

You will need to buy 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.

A few items to bring include sunscreen (non-spray), a hat, and sunglasses. Water will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be food and some light snacks included on board.

You could keep reading this, but wouldn't you rather be fishing with St Joe Angler?

Make an adventure out of your next trip in St. Joseph and go fishing with St Joe Angler. Captain Jon will be your guide, which allows you to benefit from their angling experience.

Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Carp, Freshwater Drum, Northern Pike, Sunfish, Salmon, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), and more can be found in these waters, depending on the time of year.

Trips can be conventional or fly but the captain does specialize in fly fishing, specifically introducing new anglers to the sport. Ask about customizable classes to cover everything you need to know to come as a beginner and leave with confidence to get on the water!

Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks to maintain your energy throughout the trip!

Your boat for the day is a 16' ClackaCraft drift boat with capacity for 2 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures.

You will need to buy 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.

A few items to bring include sunscreen (non-spray), a hat, and sunglasses. Water will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be food and some light snacks included on board.

You could keep reading this, but wouldn't you rather be fishing with St Joe Angler?

Jon Chizmadia
Captain
Jon Chizmadia
6 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip – Local
In high demand Last booked: 4 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM)
Salmon
Bass (Largemouth)
Pike (Northern)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
+2
US $225
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip – Local
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
(Fri, Sat, Sun)
Bass (Largemouth)
Pike (Northern)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Bass (Smallmouth)
+2
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
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Boat & equipment
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Shannon Barratt
Shannon Barratt
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Indianapolis, IN, US
Member since 2026
5.0
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great trip
Half Day Trip – Local - 4:00 PM on June 20, 20262 adults

We had a great experience fishing with Jon from Saint Joe Angler. Jon is incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to teach us about different lures, fishing techniques, and why certain approaches work in different conditions. We learned so much during our trip. He is personable, easy to talk to, and made the entire experience enjoyable from start to finish. As visitors from out of town, one of the highlights was that Jon showed us areas we never would have found on our own, giving us a unique perspective of the area. His communication before and during the trip was excellent, making everything easy and stress-free. Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn or an experienced angler wanting to improve your skills, I highly recommend booking a trip with Jon at Saint Joe Angler

Jon Chizmadia
Response from Captain

thanks Shannon enjoyed spending the eving with you and Duane. Happy Anniversary!

Brian Vogel
Brian Vogel
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great family outing
Half Day Trip – Local on June 2, 20262 adults

Great to be out on the water fishing with my son. He was so excited when he landed his fish. Great captain knowledgeable of the aea and matched our skill level.

Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Jon Chizmadia
Response from Captain

thanks Brian I really enjoyed our time on the water hope to fish again soon.

Martin Yake
Martin Yake
Repeat angler
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2023
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Great day on the water
Half Day Trip – Local on November 22, 20251 adult1 child

Jon was grest at teaching my 10 year old fly fishing techniques. We had a great time with him and learned some new water to fish.

Christopher Kurpeikis
Christopher Kurpeikis
Repeat angler
us
Chicago, IL, US
Member since 2019
7 trips
5.0
Verified
January fishing trip
Half Day Trip – Local - 10:00 AM on January 12, 20261 adult

Jon Chizmadia
Response from Captain

Thanks for the review Chris

Christina Roby
Christina Roby
Repeat angler
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2025
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Jon
Half Day Trip – Northern MI on September 1, 20252 adults

Reported catch:
Brook Trout
Brown Trout
Jon Chizmadia
Response from Captain

Thanks Christina can't wait to fish with you on the St Joe!

FAQs about St Joe Angler

St Joe Angler offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $225 per group - Half Day Trip – Local (4 hours)
  • US $225 per group - Half Day Trip – Local - 10:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $225 per group - Half Day Trip – Local - 3:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $225 per group - Half Day Trip – Local - 4:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $225 per group - Half Day Trip – Local - 6:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Full Day Trip – Local (8 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Full Day Trip – Local - 1:00 PM (8 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Full Day Trip – Local - 12:00 PM (8 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Full Day Trip – Local - 6:00 AM (8 hours)
When you book a trip with St Joe Angler, you can expect the following amenity onboard:
  • GPS
Trips booked with St Joe Angler include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Please discuss needs prior to booking)
  • Lures
  • Snacks (If requested )
  • Drinks (Water Provided )
  • Lunch (Full day only if requested (additional fee))
  • Fly fishing equipment (Please discuss needs prior to booking)
St Joe Angler offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (St Joe and surrounding tributaries )
  • Lake fishing
  • Inshore fishing
  • Backcountry fishing (Customizable Backcountry trips available)
St Joe Angler offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with St Joe Angler include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Brook Trout
  • Brown Trout
  • Carp
  • Freshwater Drum
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon
  • Sunfish

Your captain

Jon Chizmadia
Jon Chizmadia
Jon Chizmadia

Fair Plain, Michigan, United States

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
5 Customer reviews
Typical response within 6 hours
Member since August 2025

Capt. Jon is experienced in navigating the waters of Fair Plain, Michigan and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. The crew will demonstrate techniques such as spinning, fly fishing, or something unique to the area. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
5 Customer reviews
Typical response within 6 hours
Member since August 2025

Capt. Jon is experienced in navigating the waters of Fair Plain, Michigan and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. The crew will demonstrate techniques such as spinning, fly fishing, or something unique to the area. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Brook Trout
Brook Trout
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Carp
Carp
Freshwater Drum
Freshwater Drum
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon
Salmon
Sunfish
Sunfish
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Brook Trout
Brook Trout
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Carp
Carp

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Unpowered boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
16 ft
Year built
2007
Boat manufacturer
ClackaCraft
Boat type
Drift boat
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 6HP
Max cruising speed
5 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
St Joe and surrounding tributaries
Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Backcountry Fishing
Customizable Backcountry trips available

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Please discuss needs prior to booking
Lures
Snacks
If requested
Drinks
Water Provided
Lunch
Full day only if requested (additional fee)
Fly fishing equipment
Please discuss needs prior to booking

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child friendly
With participating guardian
You keep catch
Species/location specific
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

 Checks

 Bank transfer

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