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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My Charter Listing

True Blue Charters

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(62 reviews)
Williamsburg
 Last booking: 8 hours ago
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Trips from US $600

Fishing Reports

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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Another great morning!
Another great morning!
Jun 18, 2024 Williamsburg
A bit windy this morning, but the fishing was great. Lots of nice lake trout and went 1 for 2 on salmon.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 62 reviews
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Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
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Wacken em and stacken em
Wacken em and stacken em
Wacken em and stacken em
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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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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Michelle F.
United States
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Mid Day) on July 21, 2021
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Laura W.
Livonia, MI
Excellent
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Fishing with Brian

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Mid Day) on July 14, 2021
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Kathleen W.
Gaylord, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent Day!

VERIFIED   Half day trip (PM) on July 7, 2020
We had a great time fishing with Captain Brian.ย  Captain Brian was outstanding and very knowledge and organized.ย  I highly...
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Brenda W.
West Olive, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day with Captain Luke

VERIFIED   Half day trip (AM) on August 3, 2019
I would definitely book again with True Blue Charters.ย  My kids have not charter fished before, so I wanted them to experience...
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Jill G.
Lake Orion, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day morning trip with True Blue Charters

VERIFIED   Half day trip (AM) on July 23, 2019
What a great way to wake up early. Out in the bay with beautiful weather, catching beautiful fish. Captain Luke and Logan were...
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