Captain
Jim Schiller

Member since May 2022 St. Clair Shores, United States
Background
I have been fishing since I was a little kid with my dad on smal inland, lakes, fishing for bluegill been hooked ever since now I take other people out so they can share in the same experience that I love so much
Techniques
trolling slow with light tackle very productive a lot of fun. You never know what you're going to catch and the actions usually pretty much nonstop.

Hey, I'm Captain Jim Schiller

St. Clair Shores, United States
Background
I have been fishing since I was a little kid with my dad on smal inland, lakes, fishing for bluegill been hooked ever since now I take other people out so they can share in the same experience that I love so much
Techniques
trolling slow with light tackle very productive a lot of fun. You never know what you're going to catch and the actions usually pretty much nonstop.
16
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My Charter Listing

Optimistic Fishing Charters

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(16 reviews)
St. Clair Shores
 Last booking: 2 days ago
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Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 16 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (23)
Great Experience!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
83%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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William O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A friend called Captain!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Multi Species on June 15, 2026
We had a fantastic day on the water with Captain Jim from Optimistic Fishing Charters. The fishing was outstanding—we caught...
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Gary B.
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!

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip – Multi Species on August 1, 2026
Our Captain Jim was very knowledgeable, with years of experience on Lake St. Clair. He was very accommodating and worked very...
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Michael M.
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!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip – Multi Species on July 14, 2026
Jim was friendly and knowledgeable. He made the trip a wonderful experience.
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Jesse M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip – Multi Species on July 25, 2026
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Jamie R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Was a Great Trip

VERIFIED   3-Hour After school special on July 6, 2026
Captain Jim was great.My boys are avid fisherman and Captain Jim had them reeling in Huge Small mouth and Walleye ..they were...
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