Coldwater Charters
Independent · St. Joseph, Michigan
Coldwater Charters is an independent fishing guide based in St. Joseph, Michigan, running nearshore trips for salmon, trout, and steelhead on Lake Michigan. You book directly with the guide, and Driftline takes no commission.
Captain Mike Boyd has run Lake Michigan trips out of St. Joseph since 1997, trolling for salmon, trout, and steelhead aboard a 31 foot boat that holds up to six anglers.
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What waters does Coldwater Charters fish?
Coldwater Charters guides Lake Michigan, out of St. Joseph, Michigan. Trips are matched to water conditions and the season, so the exact stretch depends on when you fish.
What fish can you catch with Coldwater Charters?
On Coldwater Charters's trips you're targeting salmon, trout, and steelhead. 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 Coldwater Charters run?
Coldwater 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 Michigan?
Yes: everyone fishing Michigan waters needs a valid Michigan fishing license. You buy your own; get it from Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Coldwater Charters can point you to the right one for your trip.
How do I book a trip with Coldwater Charters?
You book directly with Coldwater Charters: through their website at coldwatercharters.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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