Captain
Jeff Panich

Member since January 2024 Harrisville, United States
Background
Captain Jeff is a seasoned professional with a rich and diverse background starting with an eight-year career in the U.S. Coast. Currently, he serves as a Conservation Officer with the Michigan DNR
Techniques
Trolling long lines offshore with various techniques is a tried and true method for catching multiple species in the Great Lakes.

Hey, I'm Captain Jeff Panich

Harrisville, United States
Background
Captain Jeff is a seasoned professional with a rich and diverse background starting with an eight-year career in the U.S. Coast. Currently, he serves as a Conservation Officer with the Michigan DNR
Techniques
Trolling long lines offshore with various techniques is a tried and true method for catching multiple species in the Great Lakes.
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Fishcop Charters

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(7 reviews)
Harrisville
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Fishing Reports

Making lemonade
Making lemonade
Aug 3, 2024 Harrisville
When life gives you lemons ? Yesterday afternoon my charter for today canceled on me ?♂️ I put out a quick open spot on Facebook and Chelsea snapped up the spot Chelsea brought her son Milo, her dad Doug ( my old boss - the sheriff of Alcona ret.) and her mom Linda ( my magistrate - current). Weatherman said this is the last nice day for a few, so we made the best out of it and hit the water. We didn't have three lines in when the rigger went off and milo brought in a true sea monster ? a 15.5# lake trout ? bang, bang the other two rods went off and a ten lber and a seven came aboard. No rods in the water. Couldn't get more than four rods in at any one time, we had multiple doubles, a triple and non stop action for three hours before we limited on giant fish ❤️❤️❤️ We caught 14 fish and lost one. Two over fifteen lbs, two at fourteen and the rest with the exception of two all weighing in around nine or ten lbs.... We had trouble getting the boat on plane coming in as there was so much weight on the back of the boat ?? Chelsea gave this trip as an early birthday present for Milo, a few more years and he's gonna be my mate on Felecia ? this was my best trip as far as catching giant fish and a cooler full as a charter captain ?❤️. I explained to Milo, this is the exception and not the norm for fishing, so set your expectations to lower ? but, enjoy the victory as this doesn't happen all the time... Thank you Chelsea for filling in my booking and turning a lost charter into a spectacular trip ❤️❤️
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Cops and Vets
Cops and Vets
May 26, 2024 Harrisville
You know how they say, take a kid fishing? Well my new montra is, take a trooper and a couple veterans fishing ? the fish feared us today ? We took State Police Trooper Jerry, his father Randy and brother in law Mark out of Harrisville this morning, both veterans ?? Oh my ? three lines weren't even in the water when the first fish was hooked ? then it was lights out ?, with Jerry catching big fish of the year on the Huron side weighing in at 16.2 lbs ? But then Randy and Mark both brought in two fifteen pounders hooked at the same time for the first of two triples today. We pulled the Lake Trout gear and increased speed trying to find Cohos or Atlantics in the area, nothing doing, but the Lake Trout apparently didn't mind smaller spoons and three and a half miles an hour ?i can't even with these fish this spring. We ended up catching seventeen fish this morning releasing a few once our limits were taken. Five man limit inside of four hours ? crazy. What a great day on the water ? my mate Andy worked his butt off today as he ran the entire deck ( my auto pilot quit in Pentwater last week ?♂️) I had to old school drive the boat today ? What a fantastic fishery we have here to watch these guys fight these sea monsters was great fun. Randy explained they fight way better than a bluegill and checked off one of his bucket list items. Thank you for fishing with us gentlemen and thank you for your service #fishcopcharters #micharterfishing #familyfriendly #oscoda #Harrisville #alpenamichigan #michiganoutdoors #finnspoons
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Mother's Day Limits ! ?
Mother's Day Limits ! ?
May 13, 2024 Harrisville
Brian wanted his wife Jill and daughter Caitilin to have a memorable Mother's Day for the whole family. He scheduled this trip two months earlier with full knowledge that spring weather is unpredictable ? The day before, rain, wind and big waves hit our area ? We got a five hour gift from nature today as the wind died, the sun came out and the water was beautiful ? it was a Mother's day miracle All three were brand new to fishing the big waters of Lake Huron and she showed them how awesome she could be by giving up thirteen beautiful Lake Trout ? Brian was such an awesome husband and father that he didn't want to show up his girls so he graciously lost five fish single handidly to make the women in his life look that much better ❤️ now that's love there ?? Light spirits and a great day with a little rib poking ( sorry Brian ?) made a fantastic trip that I'll remember for years and it gave the Allen family wonderful memories to look back upon with a smile ? Thanks for coming out today ?
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Excellent
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Michelle W.
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Crew was exceptional

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 26, 2026
We had a fantastic day on the water with Captain Jeff,  Mate Mark, and Matthew (who’s in training). They were well-prepared,...
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Heather P.
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Exceeded Expectations

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 2, 2026
This trip was a gift for my Dad from his four kids. As a former Great Lakes fisherman we thought he’d have fun reliving some...
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Jennifer J.
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Trout Heaven!!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on May 30, 2026
Wonderful trip! There was 5 of us on the boat and we caught limit.  Captain Jeff and his first mate Mark were awesome, helpful,...
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John W.
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We had a Blast!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 11, 2026
We caught plenty of fish some of our group hit their PB , educated captain & first mate. we would definitely come again!
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Brandon F.
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Had a blast!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 12, 2025
Went out for my wife’s birthday with Captain Jeff and First Mate Mark.  Caught plenty of lakers and a coho!  Had a blast! ...
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