Captain
Bryce Watson

Member since June 2025 St. Joseph, United States
Background
I started fishing on the St.Joe River as soon as I could pick up a rod, my passion grew from there as I ventured out on the big lake. The first time i experienced screaming drag from a King Salmon I was hooked for life. My passion became an addiction and I am honored now to become a captain and share this addiction with the next angler.
Techniques
I enjoy a big rod spread trolling. 3 down riggers, 4 dipsys divers and 8 long lines. that many rods out you are bound to stay busy.

Hey, I'm Captain Bryce Watson

St. Joseph, United States
Background
I started fishing on the St.Joe River as soon as I could pick up a rod, my passion grew from there as I ventured out on the big lake. The first time i experienced screaming drag from a King Salmon I was hooked for life. My passion became an addiction and I am honored now to become a captain and share this addiction with the next angler.
Techniques
I enjoy a big rod spread trolling. 3 down riggers, 4 dipsys divers and 8 long lines. that many rods out you are bound to stay busy.
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Reviews
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Fishing Reports

My Charter Listings

Fishful Thinking Charters LLC โ€“ St. Joseph

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(27 reviews)
St. Joseph
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $500

Fishful Thinking Charters LLC โ€“ Port Clinton

Port Clinton
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Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 27 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Mike G.
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Day of the KING

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Salmon/Trout (AM) on August 22, 2025
Captain Bryce had the plan for KINGS and it could not have worked out any better.ย  Well maybe only 3 fish better. Put 12 in...
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Jeremy K.
Excellent
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Great Time!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Salmon/Trout (PM) on July 27, 2025
We had a great time! The captain and crew kept us on fish the whole time. They did a great job working each person knowing...
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Daniel F.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Great Fishing!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Salmon/Trout (AM) on August 16, 2025
We had a great trip!ย  We caught a ton of fish and enjoyed our Anniversary trip!ย  We missed the King Salmon, but will come...
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David J.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Wonderful memories

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Yellow Perch (AM) on July 25, 2025
First time fishing for perch and we had a great time. Lots of memories were made thanks to Captain Bryce. He even had some...
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Craig S.
Excellent
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Great Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ 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...
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