Captain
Christopher Baird

Member since March 2023 St. Joseph, United States
Background
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."

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St. Joseph, United States
Background
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."
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Flagship Fishing Charters

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5.0 / 5
(66 reviews)
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St. Joseph
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The Salmon are still in St. Joe!
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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Limits of Lake Michigan Salmon!
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 4 Species catch!
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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Kings and Coho are in Saint Joe!
Kings and Coho are in Saint Joe!
Apr 30, 2024 St. Joseph
The lake was absolutely gorgeous today. Couldnโ€™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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Limits!
Limits!
May 21, 2023 St. Joseph
Blessed with another great day aboard โ€œReel Paradiseโ€. 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! Couldnโ€™t ask for better weather.
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Great day fishing!
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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Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 66 reviews
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Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
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Captains Chris and Jeff were amazing!
Great trip great catches!!!
Great trip great catches!!!
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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
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Ivan S.
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Great team and great time

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip PM on July 12, 2025
They did a great job and we caught alot of fish.ย  Kids had a blast!
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Craig M.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip PM on July 16, 2025
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Adam D.
Excellent
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip PM on July 14, 2025
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Lee G.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip PM on September 8, 2025
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Liz H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Unexpected August Salmon!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip PM on August 21, 2024
I am not an Angler but my nephews were visiting from upstate NYโ€ฆhaving never been to Michigan before and they requested to...
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