Fish Napper Charters invites you to enjoy a fun and productive day on the mighty Lake Michigan. Based in St. Joseph, the company specializes in connecting their clients and friends to the wonders that this Great Lake has to offer.
On your day out, you will be fishing with Capt. Nate Ender – a local angler and a third generation charter captain. Michigan native, Nate grew up mastering the waters of the lake out of St. Joseph and knows them like the back of his hand. With Capt. Ender, fishing is better on your side of the lake!
Fish Napper operates the ‘Admiral Hook’, a 38’ custom-built Trojan Express boat. With a wide 14’ beam, the vessel gives you and your guests a very spacious fishing deck. The Admiral Hook comes powered by Crusader engines and is rigged with fishfinding and navigational electronics to build up a clear image of where the fish are hiding.
Bring your family with you and let the Admiral Hook take you trolling for the best species Lake Michigan has to offer. You will be able to get your hands on Lake Trout, Perch, Steelhead, and Chinook and Coho Salmon.
Fish Napper will provide you with rods, reels, tackle, bait, lures, and a complimentary fish cleaning service. You will need to purchase a valid Michigan fishing license for anyone older than 17 and bring your own snacks and drinks.
Captain
Nathan Ender
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In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
Rating summary
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Good experience
97%
Appropriate for children
96%
Friendly captain
99%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
92%
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Half Day Trip - Salmon & Trout (AM) on June 14, 2025
Great trip! Right on the fish right away! Can’t wait for our next trip!
Great trip! Right on the fish right away! Can’t wait for our next trip!
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Half Day Trip - Salmon & Trout (PM) on June 2, 2025
Everyone caught fish kids and adults alike. Lake was smooth as glass.
Everyone caught fish kids and adults alike. Lake was smooth as glass.
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Full Day Trip - Salmon Fishing on May 30, 2025
Great trip lots of big fish captain was awesome definitely going back out
Great trip lots of big fish captain was awesome definitely going back out
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Half Day Trip - Salmon & Trout (AM) on July 30, 2024
He was an outstanding captain and we thoroughly enjoyed our outing. He knows the waters up and down and knew how to find the fish. Using Nate again is a no brainer and look forward to our next trip.
He was an outstanding captain and we thoroughly enjoyed our outing. He knows the waters up and down and knew how to find the fish. Using Nate again is a no brainer and look forward to our next trip.
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Full Day Trip - Salmon Fishing on May 24, 2025
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St. Joseph, Michigan, United States
I am a third generation captain. Before I graduated St. Joseph, MI high school, I already held my 100-ton master's captain’s license along with numerous Lake Michigan Salmon and Trout tournament victories all over the lake. Now years later and fishing nearly every single day, I will make sure to use the knowledge I have running through my veins to ensure you the best trip anyone can give.
Lake Fishing
Lake Michigan
Light Tackle
Trolling
Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Ice Box
Radio
Radar
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
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
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.