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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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How Weather and Waves Affect Fishing on Lake Michigan

West Michigan Charter Fishing Posted on May 28, 2025 by Eric SchippaJuly 4, 2025

If you’re planning a salmon fishing charter on Lake Michigan, especially out of South Haven with Captain Eric Schippa, understanding how weather and waves influence your fishing experience is key to both success and safety. Lake Michigan is one of … Continue reading →

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Gotta love the shot from above!

West Michigan Charter Fishing Posted on May 21, 2025 by Eric SchippaJune 4, 2025

Thanks to Greg from Blood Run Fishing for the awesome drone shot of the boat running from above today. Best part is he even was able to get the drone back to his boat without getting it wet. Solid drone … Continue reading →

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Mid-may fishing is cold, but good.

West Michigan Charter Fishing Posted on May 12, 2025 by Eric SchippaJune 4, 2025

Money fishing going on right now. Just back from the St. Joseph tournament, we fished in around 150 FOW and kept the action going. The run out in the morning scenery was hard to beat!

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Why Tipping Matters on a Charter Fishing Trip

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

Charter captains and their mates put in far more time and energy than the hours you spend onboard. Long before the boat leaves the dock, they’re prepping gear, checking weather and lake conditions, monitoring fish patterns, fueling the boat, and … Continue reading →

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From Hook to Filet: How We Clean and Prep Your Salmon at the Dock

West Michigan Charter Fishing Posted on April 30, 2025 by Eric SchippaJuly 4, 2025

Fishing on Lake Michigan is an unforgettable experience — especially when you’re chasing some of the finest salmon in the Great Lakes. Whether it’s a Chinook, Coho, Steelhead, or Lake Trout, the thrill of the catch is just the beginning. … Continue reading →

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Some times you just go fishing for yourself.

West Michigan Charter Fishing Posted on April 29, 2025 by Eric SchippaApril 29, 2025

There are times when you need to take your boss fishing. I couldn’t resist a chance to take out my three queens last night for a little family fishing trip! The catches continue to be good and we had a … Continue reading →

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Beautiful weather for a tournament

West Michigan Charter Fishing Posted on April 27, 2025 by Eric SchippaApril 29, 2025

With 1-2 foot seas and some overcast skies for the weekend, the weather couldn’t be much better for a tournament in the end of April in Lake Michigan. We were able to stay near shore and put a good catch … Continue reading →

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Introducing Kids to Lake Michigan Fish

West Michigan Charter Fishing Posted on April 22, 2025 by Eric SchippaApril 29, 2025

A quick trip out with some kids from Ohio was a great opportunity to take some 7th and 8th grade boys out on Lake Michigan and let them see what Lake Michigan fishing was all about! While the water was … Continue reading →

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