St. Joseph has a fish with your name on it, so let Fishful Thinking Charters help you catch it! Depending on the season, you might hook into Salmon, Lake Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), and anything else that bites.
"We left port at 6am at the lake by 6:15am, rods set by 6:30am and reeling our first fish by 6:50am." — Myra,
Fish Stalker Charters - think friendliness, professionalism, cleanliness and comfort. All this on the pristine waters of Lake Michigan! If you want a seasoned Captain with a firm grip, this is it.
"Highly recommend Captain Kevin! From the time we booked all the way up until we arrived at the dock, he was great with communication and very informative." — Bill,
Spend a day with MJ's Sportfishing Charters and get bit fishing the clear blue waters of Lake Michigan! Your guide for the day is Captain Mike Jones. Fishing out of St.
"We had a great time fishing with Capt—Mike Jones of MJ Sportfishing Charters." — Tom,
Book your next trip with Flagship Fishing Charters and find out what keeps anglers coming back to St. Joseph for more. Having logged many hours on these waters, Captain Chris knows how to put you on the fish.
"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." — Donald,
Fish Napper Charters invites you to enjoy a fun and productive day on the mighty Lake Michigan. Based in St. Joseph, the company specializes in connecting their clients and friends to the wonders that this Great Lake has to offer.
"Fishing started out, slow, but the captain worked and worked and worked with lures and spread in all the things that you expect the captain to do." — Jim,
Excited to go fishing in Berrien Springs? Originator Fishing Charters is your ticket! With Captain Jerry at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.
"Originally booked Originator 2 on the river for my 14 year old son and myself, it was a little cheaper, and we have other charters planned for later in the summer and fall." — Timothy,
Silver Beach Fishing Co invites you to team up with Captain Kyle Ender for an unforgettable fishing adventure out of St. Joseph, Michigan. Capt.
"We caught four salmon on our trip today. We had a few get off the line but the experience was great!" — Luke,
There's a fish with your name on it in St. Joseph and Penrod and Reel Guide Service will help you catch it! Having logged many hours on these waters, Captain Ted knows what it takes to have a great day on the water catching salmon and trout.
"Captian Ted was very knowledgeable and was great to work with." — Angie,
Excited to catch some fish in St. Joseph? Make it happen, with Blue Harbor Charters! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Joshua is prepared to put you on fish.
"This was our first fishing charter experience and we had a great time!" — Mindy,
Fair Plain puts you within easy reach of some of Southwest Michigan's most productive waters. Tucked between Benton Harbor and St. Joseph, this community sits minutes from Lake Michigan's open water and the storied St. Joseph River, giving anglers a choice between big-lake action and sheltered river fishing.
Book Fair Plain fishing charters to chase classic Great Lakes species just offshore. Seasonal trolling spreads target Chinook and Coho Salmon alongside Lake Trout and Brown Trout, with Steelhead roaming the nearshore and river mouths as temperatures shift. Clear summer mornings and crisp shoulder seasons can both light up the bite.
Prefer a change of pace? The St. Joseph River offers year-round opportunity close to town. Its runs of migratory Steelhead and Salmon are a regional highlight, while resident Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Catfish, and Panfish keep rods bending between peaks. Shoreline access, long piers at the river mouth, and protected marinas make it easy to fish when the big lake gets bumpy.
Fair Plain's central location means short drives to launch ramps, piers, and charter boats based in nearby St. Joseph. Local captains know when to pivot between lake and river, dial in productive depths and speeds, and time the seasonal movements that make this corner of Lake Michigan so consistent.
Whether you're after a family-friendly introduction or a focused Salmon and Steelhead mission, Fair Plain fishing charters connect you with diverse water, strong migratory runs, and convenient access—all in one compact destination on Michigan's sunset coast.
