Headhunter Sportfishing Charters

Independent · Berrien Springs, Michigan

Headhunter Sportfishing Charters is an independent fishing guide based in Berrien Springs, Michigan, running jet boat and nearshore trips for salmon, steelhead, walleye, catfish, bass, and northern pike on St. Joseph River, Pere Marquette River, and Lake Michigan. Season runs year round. You book directly with the guide, and Driftline takes no commission.

Captain Tim Shaffer runs Headhunter Sportfishing from Berrien Springs, fishing the St. Joseph and Pere Marquette rivers plus Lake Michigan for salmon, steelhead, walleye, catfish, and northern pike.

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What waters does Headhunter Sportfishing Charters fish?

Headhunter Sportfishing Charters guides St. Joseph River, Pere Marquette River, and Lake Michigan, out of Berrien Springs, 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 Headhunter Sportfishing Charters?

On Headhunter Sportfishing Charters's trips you're targeting salmon, steelhead, walleye, catfish, bass, and northern pike. 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 Headhunter Sportfishing Charters run?

Headhunter Sportfishing Charters runs jet boat and nearshore trips on St. Joseph River, Pere Marquette River, and Lake Michigan. Reach out for exact trip lengths, group sizes, and what's included. The guide sets those directly.

When is the fishing season with Headhunter Sportfishing Charters?

Headhunter Sportfishing Charters's guided season runs year round. Prime dates book up first, so it's worth reaching out early for the months you want.

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. Headhunter Sportfishing Charters can point you to the right one for your trip.

How do I book a trip with Headhunter Sportfishing Charters?

You book directly with Headhunter Sportfishing Charters: through their website at headhuntersportfishing.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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