What would you recommend to anglers fishing in St. Joseph, Michigan for the first time?

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David Rohm
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Went fishing with MJ's Sportfishing Charters – Lake Michigan on May 16, 2024
We normally fish Michigan City since it's closer, but going to St. Joseph is worth it if you want Salmon and Steelhead. The St Joseph river outlet really makes a difference on the fishing, plus we didn't have to run out for an hour to find the deep water like we do in MC and Portage harbors on the same lake. More time fishing. The town is quaint and the views are amazing

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Bill DeGroot
Cedar Springs, MI
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Went fishing with Legends Sport Fishing on April 15, 2023
With any fishing trip weather plays a big role especially in April. If you can get out during March or April that would be best. Run a spread of lines from top to bottom to produce best results for multi species.

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Randy Root
Granger, Indiana
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Went fishing with Fish Napper Charters, LLC on May 18, 2019
Spend the whole day & take plenty of fish photos!!!! Don't be afraid to layer up with clothing - Weather can change in a blink!!!! Couldn't ask for a better first time experience!!!!!!

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Ade Adesuyi
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Went fishing with Silver Beach Fishing Co on June 22, 2024
Bring a sun hat, shades, and plenty of water and snacks. If you get easily boat sick, get a scopolamine patch for motion sickness.

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Mark Childress
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Went fishing with Silver Beach Fishing Co on June 18, 2024
If you suffer from motion sickness get Dramamine in your system the night before. Have plenty of water with you it can get hot quick.

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Scot Willis
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Went fishing with Legends Sport Fishing on June 16, 2024
Bring Plenty of Ice, Drinking Water, Snacks, Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, long sleeve shirt, pants, boat shoes, and bug spray -just in case blackflies are out. Be ready to catch fish.

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Shane VanSteenburgh
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Went fishing with Flagship Fishing Charters on June 6, 2024
We caught more fish the last couple times we went out, but that's just how fishing goes sometimes. Over all we were very satisfied

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Douglas DeCamp
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Went fishing with Legends Sport Fishing on May 4, 2024
Bring warm clothes for the morning and sunscreen for the early afternoon. Also, don’t forget to pack a snack.

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Tony Durham
South Vienna, OH
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Went fishing with Fish Napper Charters, LLC on August 27, 2023
Do some research on the charter that you are considering and check out the reviews of what others have experienced with the charter, captain, boat, and equipment.

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Larry Watson
Chicago, IL
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Went fishing with Flagship Fishing Charters on July 15, 2023
Find Captain Chris and his boat it was totally worth the 2 hour drive. The guys are fish whisperers .

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Patsy Johnson
College Station, TX
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Went fishing with In The Box Fishing Charters on June 30, 2023
If you’re looking for a big haul, go out early, but no matter what time you go you’ll have a great time on the water.

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Raul Contreras
Utica, Michigan
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Went fishing with Flagship Fishing Charters on May 21, 2023
Captain was great! Awesome experience and very knowledgeable captain. Friendly and all around n great service. Definitely recommend.

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Tammy Gordon
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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Went fishing with Blue Harbor Charters on May 14, 2023
Just remember it's Michigan! Weather can change anytime. Always be prepared for the weather to change and get too hot or too cold.

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Fredrick Ludwig
Fenton, MO
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Went fishing with Silver Beach Fishing Co on July 17, 2022
Give Capt. Kyle a try at Sliver Beach Fishing. He and his crew were great with me and my whole family.

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Kris Walker
McCordsville, IN
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Went fishing with In The Box Fishing Charters on July 24, 2021
You will catch more fish in the morning. Jarrod told us to come back and do a morning trip and we would catch more fish!

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Catharine Hill
Benton Harbor, MI
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Went fishing with Silver Beach Fishing Co on July 22, 2020
It's a crap shoot. Some days may be good, others not. Fish just weren't biting. They were there, just not hungry I guess.

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James Wines
United States
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Went fishing with Silver Beach Fishing Co on July 22, 2019
The water temp had changed over night and got colder so the fish were not very attractive and the bit was slow .we plan to try again in September hoping for better luck

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Liz Hayes
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Went fishing with Flagship Fishing Charters on August 21, 2024
Apparently the best time is early AM in May or June, but we were happy with our catch!

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Kristina Mullaney
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Went fishing with Silver Beach Fishing Co on August 7, 2024
We cannot control the weather which in fact controls the fish. It was a great time though

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Aaron Bey
Rossburg, OH
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Went fishing with Flagship Fishing Charters on September 2, 2023
Look up Flagship fishing charters for the best experience in st Joseph Michigan

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Amy Remisoski
Benton Harbor, MI
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Went fishing with Our Leg-A-Sea Charters on August 26, 2023
Be ready for any possible weather. Cold. Hot. Rain. Calm. High winds. Anything can happen.

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David Cobb
Bar Nunn, WY
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Went fishing with In The Box Fishing Charters on April 15, 2023
Have to do it. Captain jarrod is a great captain with lots of knowledge and experience

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Larry Freeman Jr
Stevensville, MI
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Went fishing with Brandywine Sport Fishing on June 13, 2021
Communicate with the captain to be prepared for conditions. Wind, weather & lake conditions.

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Mark & Beth Loveless
Grand Haven, Michigan
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Went fishing with Silver Beach Fishing Co on July 7, 2019
Just enjoy what mother nature and the crew has to offer. You will not regret it.

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April Brown
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Went fishing with Fish Stalker Charters on July 6, 2019
It was great. We couldn't control the weather, lol..but the experience was excellent.