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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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Fishing time already! Catching time already!

West Michigan Charter Fishing Posted on March 28, 2025 by Eric SchippaApril 29, 2025

The snow went away early this year, so we put the boat in and started fishing. Want to come with? Fished yesterday down south of South Haven and picked up 21 fish in shallow water in a short time. It’s … Continue reading →

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Fall Fishing For Fun

West Michigan Charter Fishing Posted on September 28, 2023 by Eric SchippaSeptember 28, 2023

I couldn’t help but just get out today with my dear wife, who just happens to be pretty darn good at fishing also. With fish in the river right now, we didn’t have to go very far or take the … Continue reading →

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New Under Boat Lighting!

West Michigan Charter Fishing Posted on August 28, 2023 by Eric SchippaSeptember 28, 2023

I couldn’t help but put up a picture of the new under boat back lighting! Great for fishing into the evening and seeing the fish as they come up to the boat.

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Mid Summer Fishing Catch Up

West Michigan Charter Fishing Posted on July 31, 2023 by Eric SchippaSeptember 28, 2023

The summer fishing has been great, and I have been bad at putting up any postings to tell you all about it! That’s because the fishing has been great. I am sure you understand why fishing has been more of … Continue reading →

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Sometimes, Night Fishing Delivers Big Fish

West Michigan Charter Fishing Posted on May 26, 2022 by Eric SchippaMay 16, 2023

We couldn’t help but put up a quick post of this lunker of a fish! An evening bite turned this guy hungry and we were in the right spot to bring him into the boat. We love putting our customers … Continue reading →

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Steady Good Fishing Keeps Delivering

West Michigan Charter Fishing Posted on May 25, 2022 by Eric SchippaMay 16, 2023

A mix of fish in the area delivers a variety including Salmon, Coho, and Lake Trout to keep us busy on every trip! While the water is warming up and changes a bit each day, we have been working deeper, … Continue reading →

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May Temperatures Up and Down, Fishing Turning Up Also!

West Michigan Charter Fishing Posted on May 9, 2022 by Eric SchippaMay 16, 2023

Spring fishing always turns on fast, and after a rainy April, the fishing is turning up! Fishing in close to the first sandbar, we grabbed a great mess of Coho for everyone on the boat today. It was a great … Continue reading →

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