Schellfish Charters
Independent · Portage, Indiana
Schellfish Charters is an independent fishing guide based in Portage, Indiana, running nearshore trips for perch, walleye, king salmon, coho salmon, brown trout, steelhead, and lake trout on Lake Michigan. You book directly with the guide, and Driftline takes no commission.
Captain Bob Schell runs trolling charters out of Portage on the southern end of Lake Michigan, working for perch, walleye, king and coho salmon, plus steelhead, brown trout, and lake trout aboard a 27 foot sportfishing boat.
WatersLake Michigan
Tripsnearshore
RatesWalleye 5 hour trip $475 for 1 to 3 anglers, Perch 6 hour trip $525 for 1 to 3 anglers
Good to know
What waters does Schellfish Charters fish?
Schellfish Charters guides Lake Michigan, out of Portage, Indiana. Trips are matched to water conditions and the season, so the exact stretch depends on when you fish.
What fish can you catch with Schellfish Charters?
On Schellfish Charters's trips you're targeting perch, walleye, king salmon, coho salmon, brown trout, steelhead, and lake trout. What's biting shifts through the year, and the guide sets the day around what's fishing best on their home water.
What kind of trips does Schellfish Charters run?
Schellfish Charters runs nearshore trips on Lake Michigan. Reach out for exact trip lengths, group sizes, and what's included. The guide sets those directly.
Do I need a fishing license to fish in Indiana?
Yes: everyone fishing Indiana waters needs a valid Indiana fishing license. You buy your own; get it from Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife. Schellfish Charters can point you to the right one for your trip.
How do I book a trip with Schellfish Charters?
You book directly with Schellfish Charters: through their website at schellfishcharters.com or by phone. Driftline lists the guide but takes no commission and no booking fee, so the price you get is the guide's own.
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