Lake Michigan Salmon Fishing Charters, Michigan Charter Fishing

Lake Michigan Salmon Fishing Charter Calendar

& How We Fish

August

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Adult King Salmon Migrate to the St. Joseph Michigan Harbor Area to Stage for the October Spawning Run!!

The Michigan DNR & Private Sport Clubs plant over 300,000 King Salmon in the St Joseph River System each year. When these fish mature at 4yrs old, they return to their “River of Origin” to Spawn & Die. Michigan DNR estimate 14% of all planted Kings are harvested by Fishermen.

This means as the Summer Days become shorter, and the October Run approaches the Adult King Salmon's Biological Clock compels them to migrate to the St. Joseph Harbor/River Area. Thousands of these Exciting Sport Fish will be within Fishing Proximity throughout August.

Large schools of Skamania Steelhead mill about, and Lake Trout are frequently taken.

We caught this fine Catch of 4yr old Adult King Salmon at the St. Joesph, Michigan Pier Head. Conditions were just right.

Trevor with his Big King Salmon“A Fishing Trip He’ll Never Forget”

Captain's Pledge to My Charter Fishing Clients

I Truly Appreciate the Commitment & Trust My
Clients place in me when they hire me as their Charter Boat Captain. I will do my Very Best to Treat you in a Safe, Professional, Patient, and Polite Manner, always keeping in mind that my Goal is for you to have the “experience you desire, and to be successful.” Whether it’s bonding with a Potential Client, Spend - Quality Time with Family or Friends, or Targeting the Big Trophy Salmon you’ve always wanted to catch, I will do my very best to help you have that Day. My Goal is to leave you with the opinion “That was Great” “That was an Awesome Day!!” “That was Better Than I’d Ever Hoped For!!”, “I Can’t Wait To Go Again!!” This is my Promise to you and the “Scale to Which I Hold Myself Accountable.

Capt. Russ Jarvis “Nailer”

Nice Mixed Bag of King Salmon, Skamania Steelhead, and Lake Trout

The “Deep Break” Trout and Salmon Charter Fishing Program

Lake Michigan Charter Fishing is absolutely reliable. The Deep Break Thermocline is fully developed. That environment is in Full Swing, the “Lake Michigan Charter Fishing Full Program” has been adjusted & tweaked to exploit it’s full potential. Charter Fishing day after day in the same 95 to 125’ water, we’ve learned WHAT THEY WANT & HOW THEY WANT IT. Our Guests “Reap the Rewards” with Big Catches of King Salmon, Skamania Steelhead, and Lake Trout. FISH ON !!!

Pete Skrobot arranged for a Lake Michigan Fishing Charter for his Clients. They really had a Good Time, and had a Nice Catch of King Salmon, Coho Salmon, and Lake Trout!

One of Pete’s Clients Caught this Nice Hen “Skamania” Steelhead

Alysia Hyde took her Husband Troy
on an Afternoon Lake Michigan Fishing Charter for a “Surprise Birthday Gift” Bless Her Heart. The had a Limit Catch of King Salmon and Lake Trout. Troy Caught that Beautiful Adult Female King Salmon. Great Wife huh Guys!!

Ricardo Saenz took his 2 Sons Fishing before sending them off to College. This was there 1st time
on Lake Michigan. They took their Limit and had a Great Time.
FISH ON!!!

Lavon Swartz owner of KC’S Auto in Kalamazoo, MI takes his employees Lake Michigan Charter Fishing at least once a year. They must have the “Good Karma” they always do well, but on this Day “Boated over 30 King Salmon, Coho Salmon, Skamania Steelhead and Lake Trout on 45+ Bites.
FISH ON!!!

Stan Whitaker with a Nice 4yr Old Adult King Salmon

Testimonial Letter

“Fishing with Capt. Russ is better than other Charters because: His boat is in Tip Top Shape. It’s Clean, Large, Very Comfortable, and has all the latest High Tech Gizmos. He uses only the Best Tackle which everyone that Fishes with him gets to use. He simply has the Best Collection of Lures and Equipment on the Lake.

He gets everyone involved. You don’t just sit around and wait. You’re part of the Fishing, whether Setting out the Rods, Driving the boat, or Raiding his Cookie Jar. It doesn’t matter who or how old you are, you’re involved in the Day’s Fishing.

No-One works harder. He wants his Clients to Catch Fish and have Fun doing it. It’s his Passion. I’m an OLD ANGLER myself, and he is Simply the Best.”

Stan Whitaker
Fisherman & Owner of Overhead Door
Kalamazoo, Mi

Nice Mixed Bag Catch of King Salmon
Skamania Steelhead, and Lake Trout!!

Chad Wiegand, his Dad, and 2 Buddies went Fishing for One of Chad’s Bachelor Parties. These Guys were Tons of Fun!! Charter Fishing was good. Each Angler is holding a nice Adult King Salmon.

This “Skamania” Steelhead Hit so Hard it snapped the 8’3” Ugly Stick. It was this young man’s turn so in a snap I grabbed a 13/16 Wrench and some Blue Electrical Tape, and patched that Rod well enough for this Young Angler to catch his Fish.

Lavon and the Guys caught a few 4 yr old King Salmon, several nice 3yr old King Salmon, nice Lake Trout and also this Beautiful “Skamania Steelhead”.Lake Michigan Salmon Fishing Charters are a Great Outing for Employers and their Employees or Clients. You just don’t get the same satisfaction from a Good Putt that you get from Catching Trout and Salmon Like These. Or laughing about the One That Got Away. The friendship you build and the memories Last all Through the Year.

August on Lake Michigan Fishing Charters generally have Calm Seas, Reliable Trout and Salmon Fishing, Warm Water

August is a Great Time to Charter Fish on Lake Michigan. I tell everyone, “August is the Best Time to Go if you want Calm Seas, Warm Water, and Good Reliable Trout and Salmon Fishing.” You’ve heard of the “Dog Days of Summer” well that's August. Very seldom does the Wind Blow Hard. Lake Michigan is Fishable about 95% of the time.

The Water has warmed to 75-80degrees on the surface. Silver Beach at St. Joseph, Michigan is packed with Families enjoying a day at the Beach. The City of St. Joseph, Michigan features many Craft Shows, and Outdoor Concerts in the Park. There are 2 Outdoor Band Shells. One on the Bluff overlooking the Lake, and one near the Pier Head along side the St. Joseph River. It really is a Great Place for a Summer “Mini Vacation.”

Lake Michigan Trout and Salmon Charter Fishing is Absolutely Reliable. The Environment on the Deep Break in 85-135’ of water is fully developed. Huge schools of Alewives live there all the time now, and the King Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, and Lake Trout “Which Don’t Stray Far From the Dinner Table” are nearby. I’m Charter Fishing there Every Day and quit often twice morning and afternoon. I know “Where Their At” and “What They Want.”

As a Bonus, the Adult 4yr Old Adult King Salmon are beginning to Stage near the St. Joseph, Michigan Pier Head for their Fall Spawning Run up the St. Joseph River. At some point from the 15th through the 31st of August these Kings will Stage at the Pier Head by the Thousands. If you’re lucky enough to be here “Salmon Charter Fishing is Absolutely Amazing!”

If conditions are right once they show up, they’ll be at the Pier Head through September. As long as the River stays warm. 65 degrees or higher the Adult King Salmon don’t want to Run Up the St. Joseph River. They’ll stay in the Stained River Water that sets up around the St. Joseph Pier Head in Lake Michigan. We Troll in and around this Stained Water and just Beat Them Up!! FISH ON!!!