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Saint Joseph, Michigan is the place to catch fish on Lake Michigan in the summer. We could not have been more satisfied.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Saint Joseph, Michigan is the place to catch fish on Lake Michigan in the summer. We could not have been more satisfied.
Silver Beach Fishing Co
Silver Beach Fishing Co
Prepare for your arms to be tired. You might hit some slow patches but when you get a bite get ready for another one. Fish could be 1 lb or 30lbs you never know.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Prepare for your arms to be tired. You might hit some slow patches but when you get a bite get ready for another one. Fish could be 1 lb or 30lbs you never know.
MJ's Sportfishing Charters โ€“ Lake Michigan
MJ's Sportfishing Charters โ€“ Lake Michigan
Unbelievable fishery! Been fishing it for 30+ years decided to hire a guide best decision ever!!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Unbelievable fishery! Been fishing it for 30+ years decided to hire a guide best decision ever!!!
RBM FISHING CHARTERS LLC
RBM FISHING CHARTERS LLC
Be on time to the dock because that timing makes a difference on the amount of fish you potentially can catch.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be on time to the dock because that timing makes a difference on the amount of fish you potentially can catch.
Massive Confusion Charters
Massive Confusion Charters
As any fishing is concerned itโ€™s hit or miss but we had fun and made memories
Excellent
5.0 / 5
As any fishing is concerned itโ€™s hit or miss but we had fun and made memories
MJ's Sportfishing Charters โ€“ Lake Michigan
MJ's Sportfishing Charters โ€“ Lake Michigan
Leave it to Tim over on the Finnquest that man will bring you to the fish and the fish like what heโ€™s got.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Leave it to Tim over on the Finnquest that man will bring you to the fish and the fish like what heโ€™s got.
Finquest Sportfishing
Finquest Sportfishing
Get ready for some big king salmon! The best time to fish is after 8:30pm and before 6:30am.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Get ready for some big king salmon! The best time to fish is after 8:30pm and before 6:30am.
Fishful Thinking Charters LLC โ€“ St. Joseph
Fishful Thinking Charters LLC โ€“ St. Joseph
If the weather is calling for rain make sure that you bring some rain gear!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If the weather is calling for rain make sure that you bring some rain gear!
Musky & Pike Dreamers โ€“ย Lake Geneva
Musky & Pike Dreamers โ€“ย Lake Geneva
Long pants might not be a bad idea as there may be some annoying flies landing on you if there is no wind and you are close to shore.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Long pants might not be a bad idea as there may be some annoying flies landing on you if there is no wind and you are close to shore.
Jawz-on Charter Services 36 foot
Jawz-on Charter Services 36 foot
You will catch more on an earlier charter but the sunset in the evening was gorgeous!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
You will catch more on an earlier charter but the sunset in the evening was gorgeous!
In The Box Fishing Charters
In The Box Fishing Charters
Absolutely! The ride through the river, the lighthouse, and Lake Michigan is beautiful.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Absolutely! The ride through the river, the lighthouse, and Lake Michigan is beautiful.
Our Leg-A-Sea Charters
Our Leg-A-Sea Charters
Book a charter with Captain Joshua and Blue Harbor Charters and have an experience of a lifetime, in a comfortable, friendly, safe environment.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book a charter with Captain Joshua and Blue Harbor Charters and have an experience of a lifetime, in a comfortable, friendly, safe environment.
Blue Harbor Charters
Blue Harbor Charters
Go with a quality charter. Fishing can get tough in mid June as the water temperature starts to increase.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Go with a quality charter. Fishing can get tough in mid June as the water temperature starts to increase.
Top Dog Charters
Top Dog Charters
If youโ€™re fishing this area, plan for morning or evening if you want the best bite. Afternoon is always less predictable.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If youโ€™re fishing this area, plan for morning or evening if you want the best bite. Afternoon is always less predictable.
Jawz-on Charter Services 36 foot
Jawz-on Charter Services 36 foot
Our first trip which we started at 10am. Now that we know what to expect, our next booking will be an early morning time slot.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Our first trip which we started at 10am. Now that we know what to expect, our next booking will be an early morning time slot.
Xtasea IV Charters
Xtasea IV Charters
maybe book a little earlier or an AM per the Capt suggestion...fishing is a bit better in the morning BUT that said, we did catch a full limit and were back early.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
maybe book a little earlier or an AM per the Capt suggestion...fishing is a bit better in the morning BUT that said, we did catch a full limit and were back early.
MJ's Sportfishing Charters โ€“ Lake Michigan
MJ's Sportfishing Charters โ€“ Lake Michigan
Make sure you put bug spray, sunscreen before you get in the boat! We learned that the smell of it can deter fish as they are very sensitive to scents Who knew! Also highly recommend a jacket or sweater, while the sun was out not too bad but the breeze was chilly!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Make sure you put bug spray, sunscreen before you get in the boat! We learned that the smell of it can deter fish as they are very sensitive to scents Who knew! Also highly recommend a jacket or sweater, while the sun was out not too bad but the breeze was chilly!
Top Dog Charters
Top Dog Charters
Get to fishing grounds as early as possible. No hits during final 2 hours of 6 hour charter that departed at 5:00 am
Very good
3.7 / 5
Get to fishing grounds as early as possible. No hits during final 2 hours of 6 hour charter that departed at 5:00 am
Finquest Sportfishing
Finquest Sportfishing
Go with the best. It is so worth having an experienced Captain,great equipment, and good weather don't hurt either.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Go with the best. It is so worth having an experienced Captain,great equipment, and good weather don't hurt either.
Jawz-on Charter Services 36 foot
Jawz-on Charter Services 36 foot
Morning trip is great, highly recommend using Jawzon Fishing Charter while in Waukegan.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Morning trip is great, highly recommend using Jawzon Fishing Charter while in Waukegan.
Jawz-on Charter Services 36 foot
Jawz-on Charter Services 36 foot