What would you recommend to anglers fishing in St. Joseph, Michigan for the first time?

With any fishing trip weather plays a big role especially in April. If you can get out during March or April that would be best. Run a spread of lines from top to bottom to produce best results for multi species.

Spend the whole day & take plenty of fish photos!!!! Don't be afraid to layer up with clothing - Weather can change in a blink!!!! Couldn't ask for a better first time experience!!!!!!

Do some research on the charter that you are considering and check out the reviews of what others have experienced with the charter, captain, boat, and equipment.

Find Captain Chris and his boat it was totally worth the 2 hour drive. The guys are fish whisperers .

If you’re looking for a big haul, go out early, but no matter what time you go you’ll have a great time on the water.

Captain was great! Awesome experience and very knowledgeable captain. Friendly and all around n great service. Definitely recommend.

Just remember it's Michigan! Weather can change anytime. Always be prepared for the weather to change and get too hot or too cold.

Give Capt. Kyle a try at Sliver Beach Fishing. He and his crew were great with me and my whole family.

You will catch more fish in the morning. Jarrod told us to come back and do a morning trip and we would catch more fish!

It's a crap shoot. Some days may be good, others not. Fish just weren't biting. They were there, just not hungry I guess.

The water temp had changed over night and got colder so the fish were not very attractive and the bit was slow .we plan to try again in September hoping for better luck

Look up Flagship fishing charters for the best experience in st Joseph Michigan

Be ready for any possible weather. Cold. Hot. Rain. Calm. High winds. Anything can happen.

Have to do it. Captain jarrod is a great captain with lots of knowledge and experience

Communicate with the captain to be prepared for conditions. Wind, weather & lake conditions.

Just enjoy what mother nature and the crew has to offer. You will not regret it.

It was great. We couldn't control the weather, lol..but the experience was excellent.