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Christopher Baird
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Christopher Baird

St. Joseph, United States
Angler's choice
50+ reviews
Captain Chris Baird was born and raised in Southwest Michigan and has been fishing the Port of St. Joseph for over 11 years. He's driven by his passion for fishing and sharing the thrill of the catch with his customers. Captain Chris gives his best every day to put you on the fish and make sure everyone onboard has the trip of a lifetime. His favorite customers are kids. He says, 'There is nothing like seeing the smile on a kid's face after they catch their first fish on Lake Michigan.'

Charter

Rating

5.0
91 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish

All reviews (91)

Showing 1 – 5 of 91 reviews
  • Donald Canfield
    Donald Canfield
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time, great crew!

    5 Hour Trip PM • 6 adults • 2 children

    Day started out kind of iffy, weather was looking grim. But Chris kept an eye on the weather, and after a slightly delayed start, skies cleared, and it was a beautiful day. Chris and Jeff are wonderful hosts, very knowledgable, and great company. Their presence alone made for a great time. We caught our fill of Lakers, Coho and Kings. We went home a little early because we caught enough and didn't want to kill any more fish. After we got back to our place, we cooked up a great lake trout dinner based on a recipe from Chris and Jeff. Wonderful day all around. And we left some fish for the rest of you!

    Reported catch:
    Lake Trout
    Coho Salmon
  • Stephanie Kinney
    Stephanie Kinney
    Repeat angler
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2018
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Captain, boat and fishing trip!

    7 Hour Trip AM • 4 adults

    We booked the 7-hour morning charter and had a great time! The bite started off a little slow, but Captain Chris never stopped working to keep us on fish. His knowledge and persistence paid off—we ended up limiting out! The boat was clean, organized, and very well maintained, From start to finish, everything was professional and well run. Zero complaints. If you’re looking for a captain who works hard and knows how to find fish, I highly recommend booking with Captain Chris. We’ll definitely be back! 🎣

    Reported catch:
    Lake Trout
    Coho Salmon
  • Spencer Noah
    Spencer Noah
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Father’s Day Gift

    5 Hour Trip PM • 4 adults

    My brothers and I reserved this charter to take our dad for Father’s Day weekend. We went in the afternoon where they said it was common to only carch about 7 fish. Chris and his partner plopped us right in a honey hole where we all caught our 5 fish limit with over half an hour left in our trip. We left with 20 fish in our boat that yieled over 50 pounds of fillets. We already reserved for next year for Father’s day weekend again. 100% recommend and wouldn’t go with anyone else.

    Reported catch:
    Lake Trout
    Chinook Salmon
    Coho Salmon
    Response from Captain

    Thank you for the kind words! It is hard to beat a fathers day like that. Fishing was on fire! It was a lot of fun fishing with you all and I look forward to our next trip!

  • Rob Nemeth
    Rob Nemeth
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    We were catching, not fishing!

    7 Hour Trip AM • 5 adults • 1 child

    Captain Christoper was fantastic. He was friendly, incrediby knowledgable and service oriented. He knew where the fish were, especially when other captains came up to him after we limited out in less than 3 hours. We were a family trip and Christopher was great with the kids and excited to them have a great time. We can’t wait for our next Michigan adventure and we will definitely call Flagship Fishing Charters the next time we are there!

    Reported catch:
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Chinook Salmon
    Brown Trout
    +1
  • Luther Moreno
    Luther Moreno
    Repeat angler
    us
    Washington State, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Wonderful Experience!

    5 Hour Trip PM • 5 adults

    I want to thank Chris and Jeff for giving our group a wonderful experience for fishing before the end of the season. We were able to catch more than enough fish for everyone! I would 10/10 recommend going again on a trip with these guys. They were very friendly, made us comfortable on the boat and teached us a lot of pointers on fishing. Thank you again for the wonderful trip! Hope to see you guys again!

    Reported catch:
    Lake Trout
    Chinook Salmon

Real catches shared by our community

  • Flagship Fishing Charters
    Flagship Fishing ChartersSt. Joseph, MI
    A young angler proudly displaying two fish, including a large King Salmon, while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Nicholas B.
    Nicholas B.
    Chris and Jeff were awesome. If you're wanting to have a good time they are the crew for you. We caught Salmon Lake Trout. I had an 11 yr old with me and they were really patient and helpful with him. I will be coming back.
  • Flagship Fishing Charters
    Flagship Fishing ChartersSt. Joseph, MI
    A group of four anglers proudly posing with their catch of Lake Michigan trout displayed on a catch board at Flagship Fishing Charters.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Angie J.
    Angie J.
    great time
  • Flagship Fishing Charters
    Flagship Fishing ChartersSt. Joseph, MI
    A display of freshly caught fish, likely Lake Michigan salmon, arranged on a board at Flagship Fishing Charters in Saint Joseph, Michigan.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Lewis H.
    Lewis H.
    A big thumbs up and thank you to Captain Chris and crew of Flagship Fishing Charters! We got off to a bit of a slow start but Captain Chris’s patience and expertise paid off in the end with a great catch for the 5 hour PM trip.
  • Flagship Fishing Charters
    Flagship Fishing ChartersSt. Joseph, MI
    A group of four anglers proudly posing in front of a catch board displaying several fish after a successful fishing trip with Flagship Fishing Charters.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Luther M.
    Luther M.
    I want to thank Chris and Jeff for giving our group a wonderful experience for fishing before the end of the season. We were able to catch more than enough fish for everyone! I would 10/10 recommend going again on a trip with these guys. They were very friendly, made us comfortable on the boat and teached us a lot of pointers on fishing. Thank you again for the wonderful trip! Hope to see you guys again!
  • Flagship Fishing Charters
    Flagship Fishing ChartersSt. Joseph, MI
    Teen angler holding a large lake trout aboard a fishing boat on open water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Lake Trout
    Anne M.
    Anne M.
    Chris cleary knows what he’s doing and it shows! We booked a 5:30 am charter and we already had fish in the darkness before sunrise. He was moving nonstop and on top of everthing. Didn’t take long to catch our limit. We caught steelhead, king salmon and lake trout and have more meat than I handle! Don’t hesitate and book a charter with Chris. You won’t regret it!
  • Flagship Fishing Charters
    Flagship Fishing ChartersSt. Joseph, MI
    A proud angler holding a large Lake Trout while fishing with family on a charter boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Lake Trout
    Rob N.
    Rob N.
    Captain Christoper was fantastic. He was friendly, incrediby knowledgable and service oriented. He knew where the fish were, especially when other captains came up to him after we limited out in less than 3 hours. We were a family trip and Christopher was great with the kids and excited to them have a great time. We can’t wait for our next Michigan adventure and we will definitely call Flagship Fishing Charters the next time we are there!
  • Flagship Fishing Charters
    Flagship Fishing ChartersSt. Joseph, MI
    Large display of freshly caught lake trout arranged on a fish board at Fisherman's Way Marina in Saint Joseph, Michigan, beneath a Flagship Fishing Charters sign.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Lake Trout
    Adam D.
    Adam D.
    Great fishing trip! Chris is a pro, we caught a ton of fish and had a great time.
  • Flagship Fishing Charters
    Flagship Fishing ChartersSt. Joseph, MI
    Family group displaying two large lake trout aboard a fishing boat at sunset, with a young angler visible beside the catch.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Lynn F.
    Lynn F.
    rain held us off for a couple of hours but chris took us out after it passed. he is kid friendly too. he is very nice and helpful. will definitely go out again.
  • Flagship Fishing Charters
    Flagship Fishing ChartersSt. Joseph, MI
    A group of four anglers proudly posing in front of a catch board displaying several freshly caught fish after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Greg J.
    Greg J.
    Captain Chris was super friendly and got us on fish fairly quickly. Boat was clean. He shared all his recipes for the fish we caught and were excited to try!
  • Flagship Fishing Charters
    Flagship Fishing ChartersSt. Joseph, MI
    Large group display of speckled trout arranged on a wooden catch board beneath a Flagship Fishing Charters sign.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Dustin S.
    Dustin S.
    Not a single complaint! The crew was outstanding! Captain Chris and Jeff were knowledgeable and made the correct adjustments when necessary, so we were catching fish from start to finish. They did great working with our kids (ages 10-15) and teaching them about the whole process as we went. Can’t speak highly enough of them and of our experience!

What's biting with Flagship Fishing Charters 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.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Group of anglers posing beside a catch board displaying multiple striped bass at Flagship Fishing Charters.

The Salmon are still in St. Joe!

Jul 3, 2024 • St. Joseph
The fish are biting on Lake Michigan out of St. Joseph! The Salmon action was fast and these ladies killed it. The fish are tough, but they were tougher! Today was a great 4 species catch. They went home with a full cooler on fresh fillets.
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Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of the day, featuring multiple Salmon, at Fisherman's Marina in St. Joseph, MI.

Limits of Lake Michigan Salmon!

May 16, 2024 • St. Joseph
Another great day on the water with a limit of Coho Salmon and a couple King Salmon! These guys were experts on the rods and did a great job all day. Fishing is definitely hot in St. Joe.
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A large collection of filleted fish laid out on a cleaning table, showcasing the day's catch after a successful fishing trip.

A 4 Species catch!

May 15, 2024 • St. Joseph
The bite was hot today! We caught Coho Salmon, King Salmon, Steelhead, and Lake Trout. The weather was awesome and couldnt have asked for a better day.
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Group of anglers proudly posing in front of a catch board displaying multiple fish at Fisherman's Marina in St. Joseph, MI.

Kings and Coho are in Saint Joe!

Apr 30, 2024 • St. Joseph
The lake was absolutely gorgeous today. Couldn’t ask for better weather! Fishing was also good and we landed 13 nice silvers, fought many more. Kings and Coho are in Saint Joe! I enjoyed getting this client on his first Lake Michigan King Salmon. Overall a great day.
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Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of the day, featuring several trout arranged on a board at Fisherman's Marina in St. Joseph, MI.

Limits!

May 21, 2023 • St. Joseph
Blessed with another great day aboard “Reel Paradise”. These anglers were so much fun to have onboard and did an incredible job reeling in these fish. Another day of limits and back early! Couldn’t ask for better weather.
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Three anglers proudly displaying their catch of the day, featuring multiple fish arranged on a board at Fisherman's Marina in St. Joseph, MI.

Great day fishing!

May 7, 2023 • St. Joseph
This crew had a blast and took home a great box of fish!
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