Captain
Brian Springstead

Member since February 2017 Williamsburg, United States
Background
Captain Brian Springstead has over 35 years of experience fishing Lake Michigan and it is still his favorite place in the world to be. He loves welcoming new friends onto his boat, and takes pride in going the extra mile, working tirelessly to make sure his clients get exactly what they're after on every trip.

Hey, I'm Captain Brian Springstead

Williamsburg, United States
Background
Captain Brian Springstead has over 35 years of experience fishing Lake Michigan and it is still his favorite place in the world to be. He loves welcoming new friends onto his boat, and takes pride in going the extra mile, working tirelessly to make sure his clients get exactly what they're after on every trip.
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True Blue Charters

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(69 reviews)
Williamsburg
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Trips from US $550

Fishing Reports

Gorgeous trout!
Gorgeous trout!
Jun 5, 2025 Williamsburg
Lots of trout, a few smaller salmon showing up. If you have kids that want action, fishing will continue to be hot for the next month for sure.
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Another great day on the water
Another great day on the water
May 25, 2025 Williamsburg
Weather was excellent the last couple of days. Some of the best fishing Iโ€™ve seen going on right now. Shallow water laker fishing with some small spring salmon and some steelhead coming in this week.
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Fishing may be hot but bring a jacket
Fishing may be hot but bring a jacket
May 18, 2025 Williamsburg
Spring time lake trout is starting to heat up with some by catch up of steelhead, cisco, and younger salmon. Water temps are still in the low 40โ€™s so bundle up while youre on the water
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Fishing is picking up!
Fishing is picking up!
May 10, 2025 Williamsburg
This week the lake trout fishing was good with a few steelhead being hooked and landed. Every day that the water gets to warm up its going to het better and better. Looks like an excellent season ahead.
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Sunday morning
Sunday morning
Aug 18, 2024 Williamsburg
It was pretty bouncy out there this morning but the fish snapped pretty decent. Salmon action has been getting better daily it seens. Landed 15 kings on saturday. Stick to mornings and evening trips for the next couple weeks if you can
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This mornings bite was epic! Kings ar
This mornings bite was epic! Kings ar
Jul 24, 2024 Williamsburg
Our mate, Aaron, rests after a hectic morning. July 23rd. Plan on 5:30am deoartures fir the best action from now until mid septemeber. All if these fosh were caught between 5:30am and 7:30am.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Experience
Excellent
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Fishing with Brian
Fishing with Brian
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Appropriate for children
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Art M.
Wauseon, OH
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Fishing with Brian

VERIFIED   Half day trip (AM) on August 15, 2019
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Adam S.
Columbus, OH
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Fishing with Brian

VERIFIED   Half day trip (AM) on May 18, 2019
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Rimma C.
Detroit, Michigan
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Half a day trip with captain Brian

VERIFIED   Half day trip (AM) on August 9, 2017
Captains Brain and Luke were amazing. We had a great time on the boat. My son, who is 13 years old and not interested in fishing,...
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John S.
United States
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1/2 day with captain Luke

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Mid Day) on June 15, 2018
Great trip 4 hours, right in the bay and lot of lake trout of all sizes, he knew right where they were hitting
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Jay M.
Kendallville, Indiana
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Morning fishing East Bay

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Mid Day) on July 23, 2017
I have have been on many fishing charters, Captain Brianโ€™s was the best. Captain Brian is extremely knowledgeable and personable....
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