Captain
Josh Metiva

Member since May 2022 Manistee, United States
Background
Looking for a charter can be difficult especially when there are so many to choose from. Look no further and book with Pro Fish 'n Sea Charters and spend a morning or afternoon on beautiful Lake Michigan with captain Josh Metiva. Josh has been fishing all over Lake Michigan for 2 decades. There is ample space for up to 6 anglers on board - beginners, experienced and kids. There is a spacious cabin for the ride out along with a refrigerator for your beverages and snacks you bring along. You might be wondering if you can bring alcohol -- yes you can, Josh just asks that you don't bring any glass containers. Things you should bring along for your trip: A cooler and ice for your catch (Captain Josh will clean and bag your catch once you get back from your fishing adventure), sweatshirt, rain jacket and non-marking shoes like 'fishing' boots or tennis shoes. No work boots please!! From May-September you can expect to catch King Salmon, Coho, Lake Trout and Steelhead. Use of all tackle, rods and reels are included in the price of the trip, all you need to do is buy a fishing license which can be done on the Michigan DNR website or purchased at any sporting goods store. The time to book is now, because peak season dates fill up fast, so don't wait long!! Captain Josh looks forward to meeting you and taking you on a trip of a lifetime!
Techniques
When targeting Kings, Lake Trout, Steelhead and Walleye, I troll using downriggers to get the baits low, dipsy divers to go to the sides and back of boat, and planer boats to spread the baits further to the sides of the boat. Use a combination of spoons, spin-n-glo's and body baits.

Hey, I'm Captain Josh Metiva

Manistee, United States
Background
Looking for a charter can be difficult especially when there are so many to choose from. Look no further and book with Pro Fish 'n Sea Charters and spend a morning or afternoon on beautiful Lake Michigan with captain Josh Metiva. Josh has been fishing all over Lake Michigan for 2 decades. There is ample space for up to 6 anglers on board - beginners, experienced and kids. There is a spacious cabin for the ride out along with a refrigerator for your beverages and snacks you bring along. You might be wondering if you can bring alcohol -- yes you can, Josh just asks that you don't bring any glass containers. Things you should bring along for your trip: A cooler and ice for your catch (Captain Josh will clean and bag your catch once you get back from your fishing adventure), sweatshirt, rain jacket and non-marking shoes like 'fishing' boots or tennis shoes. No work boots please!! From May-September you can expect to catch King Salmon, Coho, Lake Trout and Steelhead. Use of all tackle, rods and reels are included in the price of the trip, all you need to do is buy a fishing license which can be done on the Michigan DNR website or purchased at any sporting goods store. The time to book is now, because peak season dates fill up fast, so don't wait long!! Captain Josh looks forward to meeting you and taking you on a trip of a lifetime!
Techniques
When targeting Kings, Lake Trout, Steelhead and Walleye, I troll using downriggers to get the baits low, dipsy divers to go to the sides and back of boat, and planer boats to spread the baits further to the sides of the boat. Use a combination of spoons, spin-n-glo's and body baits.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(60 reviews)
Manistee
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $900

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 60 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (86)
Josh and Mike were great!
Josh and Mike were great!
Josh and Mike were great!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
98%
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Dylan H.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Josh and Mike were great!

VERIFIED   NEW  Morning charter on August 4, 2026
Highly recommend! Josh and Mike were great! We limited out both days in an hour and half! Needless to say, we now have lots...
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Dusty S.
Excellent
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Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Manistee Kings

VERIFIED   NEW  Afternoon charter on August 1, 2026
we had a great time reeling in some kings. captain Josh made a decission to check a spot out that prooved to be the ticket.
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Jim C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience with my family

VERIFIED   Morning charter on August 31, 2025
Wow! What a great experience, our Captain Josh has a life time of experience and it paid off with all the fish we caught.ย ...
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James G.
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Captain plans to quit after season

VERIFIED   NEW  Morning charter on August 8, 2026
the captain seemed to be more interested in not using fuel and stayed very near the manistee harbor channel even though the...
James G. does not recommend Pro Fish'n Sea Charters
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Tony L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Pro Fish N Sea was a fantastic time!

VERIFIED   Morning charter on July 10, 2025
Had a great time fishing with Captain Josh and First Mate Ben.ย  They were professional, answered a lot of questions, and very...
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