Captain

Jerry Link

St. Joseph, United States

Veteran owned

25+ reviews

Captain Jerry Link is local to the area and a U.S. Navy Veteran. Jerry enjoys putting clients of all ages on fish, sharing his local knowledge and experience to provide his clients with the trip of a lifetime. When he's not fishing Lake Michigan, you'll find Capt. Jerry guiding river trips for Steelhead, Salmon, and the area's 'Skamania Steelhead' from a fully enclosed heated river boat on the Saint Joseph River. Captain Jerry has over 30 years of experience Sportfishing in Lake Michigan and a Great Lakes 100-ton Master License.

Owen L.

First mate

Charters

Originator Fishing Charters – 36’
St. Joseph
Instant Confirmation
Trips from
US $800
Originator Fishing Charters – Originator 2
St. Joseph
Instant Confirmation
Trips from
US $400

Rating

4.9

47 reviews

5.0

Boat & Equipment

5.0

Captain & Crew

4.9

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (82)

What anglers say

97%

Good experience

97%

Friendly captain

98%

Recommend this charter

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Satisfied with the boat

98%

Caught fish

All reviews (47)

Showing 1 – 5 of 47 reviews

Tim Baker
Repeat angler
Ohio, US
Member since 2024
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Originator Overall Review
7 Hour Trip – Saint Joe River on June 30, 2026 • 2 adults
Originally booked Originator 2 on the river for my 14 year old son and myself, it was a little cheaper, and we have other charters planned for later in the summer and fall. Received a phone call the afternoon before and was told the river fishing was bad, it was too hot, and wouldn’t be worth our time. Tentatively i decided to upgrade to the lake fishing and i couldn’t have been more happy with the decision. The 3:30 wake up call wasn’t amazing but the fishing was great. We had 2 fish in the boat before sunrise. The captain knew where to find the fish, and we didn’t have to spend a hour driving far out into the lake to find them. The first mate was very helpful, and kept good conversation with my son. Both of them worked hard to stay on the fish and land them. We were on fish most of the morning, only caught 6 but we had 15 on. The boat was great; large (which helped with the waves), bathroom was clean, the back was large enough for all 4 of us to work at the same time. The dock was easy to find and also clean. If we come back to these parts i will 100% be booking here again. We grilled some of the catch at home for dinner, and will be taking the rest back to Ohio for the 4th of July celebration.
Bryan Andrews
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Outstanding Experience
7 Hour Trip – Saint Joe River on August 11, 2026 • 2 adults
Jerry was a great Captain, he made sure our group waited out a storm to ensure we were safe to go, and once the storm passed he took us out and put us on tons of fish. We were able to hook into over 20 fish, all different Salmon/Trout species. Equipment on the boat was top notch and very organized and taken care of. Jerry keeps his charter trip to your group only and makes sure you have an enjoyable experience. I would reccomend this Charter to anyone.
Jason Johnson
California, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
NEW
This was a great trip
6 Hour Trip on October 25, 2026 • 3 adults
This trip was all about my nephew and Caption Jerry make it very sepcial for us! We will be back!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
November 5, 2026
Thank you for your review. look forward to fishing with you again soon.
Logan Wimsatt
Repeat angler
Kentucky, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
NEW
great lake day!!
7 Hour Trip – Saint Joe River on October 24, 2026 • 2 adults
put us in fish and was extremely positive and obviously passionate about his career
Reported catch:
Natalie Nesbitt
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Wonderful trip!
6 Hour Trip on August 8, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 children
Lots of catches. 11 catches in 2 hours and boy were they big! Bring lots of strong muscles to reel those babies in. Great fun! Captain Jerry is one of the best.

Real catches shared by our community

Originator Fishing Charters – 36’St. Joseph, MI
+1
Coho Salmon
Jason J.18 days ago
This trip was all about my nephew and Caption Jerry make it very sepcial for us! We will be back!
Originator Fishing Charters – Originator 2St. Joseph, MI
Lake Trout
Toby O.1 month ago
So Captain called yesterday to say salmon weren't biting to upgrade to a bigger boat which cost an extra $500! between 5 people we caught 2 salmon 7 trout very disappointing then at end of trip he called me to the front of boat to ask if we had a good time then proceeds to says r your guy's each going to tip me? which we did wouldn't recommend if u wanna fish!
Originator Fishing Charters – 36’St. Joseph, MI
Lake Trout
Keith C.1 month ago
Originator Fishing Charters – 36’St. Joseph, MI
Chinook Salmon
Amanda B.2 months ago
we had a great time catching alot of fish in poor weather comditions. kids were able to get in on the action too.
Originator Fishing Charters – Originator 2St. Joseph, MI
Lake Trout
Bryan A.3 months ago
Jerry was a great Captain, he made sure our group waited out a storm to ensure we were safe to go, and once the storm passed he took us out and put us on tons of fish. We were able to hook into over 20 fish, all different Salmon/Trout species. Equipment on the boat was top notch and very organized and taken care of. Jerry keeps his charter trip to your group only and makes sure you have an enjoyable experience. I would reccomend this Charter to anyone.
Originator Fishing Charters – 36’St. Joseph, MI
Chinook Salmon
Natalie N.3 months ago
Lots of catches. 11 catches in 2 hours and boy were they big! Bring lots of strong muscles to reel those babies in. Great fun! Captain Jerry is one of the best.
Originator Fishing Charters – 36’St. Joseph, MI
Lake Trout
Donald S.3 months ago
We had a great time caught lots of fish captain Jerry is very knowledgeable and put us right on the fish highly recommend !!
Originator Fishing Charters – Originator 2St. Joseph, MI
Coho Salmon
Tim B.5 months ago
Originally booked Originator 2 on the river for my 14 year old son and myself, it was a little cheaper, and we have other charters planned for later in the summer and fall. Received a phone call the afternoon before and was told the river fishing was bad, it was too hot, and wouldn’t be worth our time. Tentatively i decided to upgrade to the lake fishing and i couldn’t have been more happy with the decision. The 3:30 wake up call wasn’t amazing but the fishing was great. We had 2 fish in the boat before sunrise. The captain knew where to find the fish, and we didn’t have to spend a hour driving far out into the lake to find them. The first mate was very helpful, and kept good conversation with my son. Both of them worked hard to stay on the fish and land them. We were on fish most of the morning, only caught 6 but we had 15 on. The boat was great; large (which helped with the waves), bathroom was clean, the back was large enough for all 4 of us to work at the same time. The dock was easy to find and also clean. If we come back to these parts i will 100% be booking here again. We grilled some of the catch at home for dinner, and will be taking the rest back to Ohio for the 4th of July celebration.
Originator Fishing Charters – 36’St. Joseph, MI
Coho Salmon
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Originator Fishing Charters – 36’St. Joseph, MI
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
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Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with Originator Fishing Charters – 36’ in St. Joseph

The weather is growing colder, with an average temperature of 40°F. But don't let that stop you! There's still great fishing to be had in the river for Walleye, Steelhead, and Brown Trout.