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Maykin Baykin Charters
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Maykin Baykin Charters

South Haven, United States
Angler's choice
100+ reviews
Captain Robert has been fishing Lake Michigan since 1980. He is a local of area who lived and worked as a commercial fisherman, running a shrimping boat out of Corpus Christi, Texas for 12 years. He started working on a charter boat in 1991 and bought his own boat 3 years after that. He is a frequent participant in many fishing tournaments hosted on Lake Michigan every year.
Kevin O.
Kevin O.
Captain

Charter

Rating

4.9
201 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

98%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (201)

Showing 1 – 5 of 201 reviews
  • Jessica Minor
    Jessica Minor
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Reeling in Memories

    Afternoon Trip • 3 adults • 1 child

    WOW! 🤩🤩 Captain Bob and 1st mate Kevin were amazing! This was our families first time being on a boat and to Lake Michigan. Our son who is 9 had the best time of his life. They really made this day memorable. We caught 10 out of 15 fish and to top it off we hit the GRAND SLAM! We caught all 5 species in our afternoon trip, bringing home lots of fish! If you’re looking for a charter I highly recommed this one. Captain Bob and 1st mate Kevin are very knowledgable and work very hard to get the fish. Thanks for the memories and looking forward to another trip with you soon!

    Reported catch:
    Chinook Salmon
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Lake Trout
    +1
  • Clayton Raifsnider
    Clayton Raifsnider
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    tuff start great ending

    Afternoon Trip • 3 adults • 1 child

    Trip started off slow and hard with 4 rods that went and we just couldn't get a hook to hold in a fish. A little time went by and we had another rod go and got a nice steelhead in the boat and that was the start to a great ending. we had slow and steady bites out to the end of the chater from there. we ended te evening with 1 lake trout, 3 steelhead, and 2 kings, one of which had to be close to 20lbs. Captain Kevin worked his butt off to put us on the fish. As he was packing up for the night we had a triple go and landed 2 of those fish. They did great as we had a 3 year old out with us. we will be back for anther trip in the future!

    Reported catch:
    Chinook Salmon
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Lake Trout
  • Wes Froman
    Wes Froman
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip! Great Capt & Crew

    Half Day Trip • 4 adults

    We went out with Capt Kevin and Steve and these two guys were AMAZING! They did anything and everything to get fish on the line! We were a group on non-smokers and it was great to have a Capt. & 1st mate not chain smoking which we’ve experienced before. I can’t say enough good things about the trip, we had 4 of us and we caught 9 fish! Some monster trout and a salmon too! They worked the waters figured out what worked for that day and made got fish on the line. They were great people and handle the boat and us crew well and with respect! My only suggestion would be to tip in person, we tipped electronically cause it prompted me to (which was fine) but the experience we had I really wish I would’ve handed them cash to really say thank you! Thanks Kevin & Steve WE WILL BE BACK!

    Reported catch:
    Lake Trout
    Chinook Salmon
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Brahim Gudah
    Brahim Gudah
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome trip, best charter I've had.

    Afternoon Trip • 6 adults

    Captain Kevin was awesome, he worked hard all day to get us some good catches. First mate Steve was a joy to be around and had some great stories to tell. We had 4 people and caught 5 big fish. The boat was clean and well equipped, the crew was able to answer all of our questions, and we had a ton of fun. 100% will use this charter again. Top tier people, top tier fishermen. If the crew is reading this Marine Bob says hi.

    Reported catch:
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Lake Trout
    Coho Salmon
    Chinook Salmon
  • Brant Martin
    Brant Martin
    Mexico
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing Trip out of South Haven!

    Half Day Trip • 5 adults

    We had an awesome time!!!! Capt. Kevin and Capt. Steve worked so hard to get us on some BIG lakers. When they weren’t biting, they persevered and finally found the correct depth/tackle combination to get the big ones fired up! Caught at least 6 fish over 10lbs along with some smaller ones - everyone in our got the chance to fight and land some fish and we went home with a full cooler! Couldn’t recommend them enough!

    Reported catch:
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Chinook Salmon

Real catches shared by our community

  • Maykin Baykin Charters
    Maykin Baykin ChartersSouth Haven, MI
    A selection of freshly caught fish displayed on a board, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Phillip A.
    Phillip A.
  • Maykin Baykin Charters
    Maykin Baykin ChartersSouth Haven, MI
    A variety of salmon laid out on the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing a successful catch from a deep-sea fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Thomas D.
    Thomas D.
    Captain Kevin and First mate Steve Hightower were absolutely fantastic! We had managed to wrangle in 19 fish on a perfect weathered day! I can say, the four of us were tired and sore, but left very blessed for a great time! If you're looking for a charter, Look no Further!
  • Maykin Baykin Charters
    Maykin Baykin ChartersSouth Haven, MI
    A young angler proudly holding a large salmon on a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Jeffrey E.
    Jeffrey E.
    Took my son for his 10th birthday, and he reeled in a 20 lb king salmon!! He hit 3 of the big 4 (king salmon, coho salmon, and lake trout). Captains Kevin and Kerry were awesome!
  • Maykin Baykin Charters
    Maykin Baykin ChartersSouth Haven, MI
    A proud father and son duo display their catch of multiple salmon species on the deck of their boat, with a scenic lighthouse in the background.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Christopher P.
    Christopher P.
    Captain Kevin and Steve did a great job getting us to the fish. They kept my 9 year old son engaged and involved in the catches. We had a great time and caught a lot of big fish. We would definitely do it again.
  • Maykin Baykin Charters
    Maykin Baykin ChartersSouth Haven, MI
    A family proudly displays their catch of the day at the Port of South Haven, featuring a variety of fish arranged on a board.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Susan W.
    Susan W.
    had a wonderful time, the captain and his deck hand were terrific. so friendly and fun!! bonus is we caught fish! their knowledge of the lake and how to shift to find fish is amazing. thanks for the partnership of Captain Kevin and Steve.
  • Maykin Baykin Charters
    Maykin Baykin ChartersSouth Haven, MI
    A group of four anglers proudly displaying their catch, including several Salmon, on a fishing charter in a scenic coastal setting.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Coho Salmon
    Brett K.
    Brett K.
    We had the best time ever with the Makin’ Bacon fishing charter! We left right on time. Bob and Kevin kept us entertained the while time with jokes and stories and worked tirelessly to make sure all the rigs were optimally positioned. Was my first time in a private charter and it was a blast hauling in double digit nice fish. Want to make this an annual tradition with the family!
  • Maykin Baykin Charters
    Maykin Baykin ChartersSouth Haven, MI
    A mother and daughter proudly display their catch of a silver salmon while enjoying a day of fishing on the open water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Herrick M.
    Herrick M.
    I charter a lot and this was the first time with this boat and with my grandkids. Captain and first mate were great., We caught fish and just had a great family dinner with salmon and trout 😁
  • Maykin Baykin Charters
    Maykin Baykin ChartersSouth Haven, MI
    A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of Lake Michigan trout on the deck of a charter boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Mark W.
    Mark W.
  • Maykin Baykin Charters
    Maykin Baykin ChartersSouth Haven, MI
    Young angler proudly holds a large spotted freshwater fish in front of a catch board displaying multiple fish.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Lake Trout
    Dylan A.
    Dylan A.
    Captain Bob and Captain kevin are top notch. They put our family on fish right away.
  • Maykin Baykin Charters
    Maykin Baykin ChartersSouth Haven, MI
    Six lake trout arranged on a wooden catch board at the Port of South Haven.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Lake Trout
    Ryan P.
    Ryan P.
    Captain Kevin and first mate Steve both worked really hard and helped us catch 6 fish even though the bite wasnt the best that day. Thank you! Would recommend.