St. Joseph Fishing Charters & Guides

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Charters & Guides in St. Joseph

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22 charters and guides in St. Joseph

State records from the water off St. Joseph

Michigan's all-tackle list records one species taken on Lake Michigan, which the boats here fish.

Heaviest on the list

Rainbow Trout

26.5 lb

1975

Why this one is here

The record was taken on Lake Michigan, which is the water the boats on this page fish — not St. Joseph itself. A record is what came over the rail once; it is not what to expect on a trip.

See the record

From Michigan's own records page, linked on each row. Records are certified by the state and can be broken at any time.

Fishing trips in St. Joseph by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

3 list full-day trips. Trip lengths vary by boat, so ask the captain exactly how many hours are on the water.

Family fishing charters in St. Joseph

14 charters mention kids or families on their websites. Ask the captain about life jackets in children's sizes and how long the trip runs.

Planning a trip to St. Joseph

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • SBNSouth Bend International 28 miles away
  • AZOKalamazoo/Battle Creek International 49 miles away

Local public airports

  • BEHSouthwest Michigan Regional 4 miles away
  • C20Andrews University Airpark 12 miles away
  • 40CWatervliet Municipal 14 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of St. Joseph.

Airports: FAA airport registry for public-use airports and their locations, FAA CY2024 passenger boardings for which have airline service, town centre from the Census 2024 gazetteer, St. Joseph city.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in St. Joseph

Do I need to bring rods and tackle to St. Joseph?

No. Rods, reels, bait and tackle come with the boat on every St. Joseph charter that says so on its own site — fly anglers are the exception, and usually bring their own. As Fish Stalker Charters puts it: “All tackle is included – all you need to bring is your license.”

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in St. Joseph?

14 charters in St. Joseph mention kids or families on their websites. Ask the captain about children's life jackets, trip length and whether there's a restroom on board.

How do I book a charter or guide in St. Joseph?

Call the captain or use their website. CharterFishingBoat doesn't take bookings or payments, and there's no fee to use the directory.

What should I ask the captain?

Ask what the trip includes, how long it lasts, how many people can come, what you're likely to catch that time of year, and the cancellation policy if the weather turns.

What airports are closest to St. Joseph?

The closest airports with airline service are South Bend International (SBN), 28 miles away and Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO), 49 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Southwest Michigan Regional (BEH), 4 miles away, Andrews University Airpark (C20), 12 miles away and Watervliet Municipal (40C), 14 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

How many fishing charters and guides are in St. Joseph?

This page lists 22 fishing charters and guides in St. Joseph, Michigan, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

Fish you can catch out of St. Joseph

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website — the number is how many St. Joseph captains name that fish.

Salmon18Lake Trout13Steelhead12Chinook Salmon11Coho Salmon8Walleye6Brown Trout5Catfish3Sheepshead2Smallmouth Bass2Perch1Northern Pike1Snapper1Grouper1Mahi-Mahi1Wahoo1Tuna1

Charters & Guides near St. Joseph

Benton Harbor23Stevensville14Berrien Springs14Cassopolis11South Haven25South Haven Township25

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