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Lake Michigan Salmon Species: What We Catch and How to Tell Them Apart

West Michigan Charter Fishing Posted on August 4, 2025 by Eric SchippaJuly 4, 2025

When it comes to freshwater salmon fishing, Lake Michigan is one of the best destinations in the country. Anglers from across the Midwest and beyond come here to experience the thrill of landing powerful, beautiful salmon and trout in the … Continue reading →

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Why South Haven is Perfect for Your Fishing Charter

West Michigan Charter Fishing Posted on July 29, 2025 by Eric SchippaJuly 4, 2025

When it comes to planning a fishing charter on Lake Michigan, South Haven stands out as the perfect launch point. Nestled along Michigan’s southwest coast, South Haven offers far more than just excellent fishing. With its unique blend of small-town … Continue reading →

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Trolling 101: How We Catch Big Salmon on Lake Michigan

West Michigan Charter Fishing Posted on July 14, 2025 by Eric SchippaJuly 4, 2025

If you’ve ever booked a salmon charter with Captain Eric Schippa out of the Saugatuck or South Haven port, you’ve probably heard the word “trolling” tossed around a lot. But what exactly does trolling for salmon on Lake Michigan mean, … Continue reading →

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Taking a Sunset Cruise on Lake Michigan from South Haven: A Summer Experience You’ll Never Forget

West Michigan Charter Fishing Posted on July 4, 2025 by Eric SchippaJuly 4, 2025

There are moments in life that seem to pause time—the golden rays of the setting sun skimming across the surface of a great lake, the hush of the waves gently rolling beneath the hull of a boat, the laughter of … Continue reading →

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June 24th is done fishing with limits by 8am!

West Michigan Charter Fishing Posted on June 24, 2025 by Eric SchippaJuly 4, 2025

Fishing remains great from the port of South Haven. Today the fish were on our side and we were able to get these guys their limit by 8 this morning. The fish are near shore and now is the time!

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How to Make the Most of a Salmon Fishing Charter

West Michigan Charter Fishing Posted on June 24, 2025 by Eric SchippaJuly 4, 2025

When the sun rises over Lake Michigan and the waves glisten in the golden light, there’s nothing quite like the thrill of heading out on the water for a day of salmon fishing. For families looking to create unforgettable summer … Continue reading →

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Wonderful afternoon run!

West Michigan Charter Fishing Posted on June 22, 2025 by Eric SchippaJuly 4, 2025

On this afternoon trip we were just a few salmon short of our limit when the storms ran us off the lake which turned out great because we were able to catch a couple songs from the band at South … Continue reading →

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June 9 is a great day for fishing out of South Haven

West Michigan Charter Fishing Posted on June 22, 2025 by Eric SchippaJuly 4, 2025

Fishing remains solid near the shore of South Haven.

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It blows we goes!

West Michigan Charter Fishing Posted on June 4, 2025 by Eric SchippaJuly 4, 2025

With the wave forecast not looking great we chose to fish nearshore and it paid off.  Today we fished 50 to 80 feet of water and came home with a nice batch of fish.

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Headed out for a gorgeous day of fishing.

West Michigan Charter Fishing Posted on June 1, 2025 by Eric SchippaJune 4, 2025

It can’t get much better than headed back out for a second trip to fish in the afternoon from South Haven. The morning was good fishing, the afternoon turned out to be good fishing. Don’t you wish you were here? … Continue reading →

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