Fish Napper Charters, LLC 

4.9/5 (125 reviews)
 220 Anchors Way, St. Joseph, MI 49085, United States

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.

Nathan Ender

Captain

Nathan Ender

27 years of experience
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Half Day Trip - Salmon & Trout (AM)

 In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago

FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
US $700 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip - Salmon & Trout (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
US $700 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip - Salmon Fishing
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
US $825 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
There are 3 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 125 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (160)

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Angler rating

116
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

97%

Appropriate for children

96%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

98%

Caught fish

92%

Showing 1 - 5 of 125 reviews
Jim K.
Jim K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Nathan

VERIFIED

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!  

 Jim K. recommends Fish Napper Charters, LLC

Jack F.
Jack F.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Perfect day

VERIFIED

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.  

 Jack F. recommends Fish Napper Charters, LLC

Michael W.
Michael W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED

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  

 Michael W. recommends Fish Napper Charters, LLC

Edward M.
Edward M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Captain Nate

VERIFIED

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.  

 Edward M. recommends Fish Napper Charters, LLC

Darin R.
Darin R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip - Salmon Fishing on May 24, 2025

 

 Darin R. recommends Fish Napper Charters, LLC

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FAQs about Fish Napper Charters, LLC

What are the trip rates for Fish Napper Charters, LLC?

Fish Napper Charters, LLC offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip - Salmon & Trout (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip - Salmon & Trout (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $825 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip - Salmon Fishing (7 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Fish Napper Charters, LLC?

When you book a trip with Fish Napper Charters, LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Ice Box
  • Radio
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Fish Napper Charters, LLC?

Trips booked with Fish Napper Charters, LLC include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
What types of fishing does Fish Napper Charters, LLC offer?

Fish Napper Charters, LLC offers the following type of fishing:

  • Lake Fishing (Lake Michigan )
What fishing techniques does Fish Napper Charters, LLC offer?

Fish Napper Charters, LLC offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
Which fish species can I catch with Fish Napper Charters, LLC?

Top targeted fish species with Fish Napper Charters, LLC include:

  • Lake Trout
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Nathan Ender

St. Joseph, Michigan, United States

125 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2014

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.

The fish you can target

Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Other
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
38 ft
Year built
1987
Boat manufacturer
Trojan
Boat type
Other

Engine model
Crusader 496 8.1l
Powered by
2 x 425HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Lake Michigan

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

GPS

Fishfinder

Ice Box

Radio

Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in St. Joseph right now

Lake TroutLake Trout
Perch (Yellow)Perch (Yellow)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)
3 people are looking at this charter.