Sea Hawk Fishing Charters
Experience Lake Michigan and the St. Joseph River with Captain Russ Clark. More than 40 years of charter experience, private trips, serious fishing, and a boat built for big-water adventure.
Two Waters.
One Sea Hawk.
Chase salmon and trout on Lake Michigan or experience hands-on steelhead and salmon fishing on the St. Joseph River.
Lake Michigan Charters
Step aboard the 36-foot Sea Hawk and target seasonal salmon, steelhead, lake trout, Coho and more.
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St. Joseph River
Fish from a fully enclosed and heated riverboat for steelhead, salmon and seasonal river action.
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Close to St. Joseph.
Closer to the Fish.
Sea Hawk serves anglers, families and vacationers throughout the St. Joseph and Benton Harbor area from Pier 1000 Marina. Your charter starts just minutes from downtown St. Joseph and the Lake Michigan shoreline.
- ✓ Private Lake Michigan trips for up to six guests
- ✓ Morning and afternoon charter options
- ✓ Beginner-friendly trips and experienced anglers welcome
- ✓ Bait, tackle, fishing equipment and fish cleaning included
Experience Matters
On Big Water.
From the boat and equipment to the decisions made throughout the trip, Sea Hawk combines decades of local knowledge with a setup built around fishing Lake Michigan.
40+ Years
Captain Russ Clark brings more than four decades of charter fishing experience to every season.
36' Tiara
A wide 14-foot beam provides room, stability and comfort for Lake Michigan fishing.
Ready to Fish
Bait, tackle and fishing equipment are waiting for you when your group arrives.
Catch Cleaning
Lake charter fish cleaning is included so your catch is ready for the cooler after the trip.
Pick Your Time.
We’ll Handle the Fishing.
Private Lake Michigan trips include bait, tackle, equipment and fish cleaning.
- Private charter
- Maximum of 6 guests
- Guests 5 and 6 are $100 each
- $300 deposit required
- Bait, tackle and fish cleaning included
- Private charter
- Maximum of 6 guests
- Guests 5 and 6 are $100 each
- $300 deposit required
- Bait, tackle and fish cleaning included
Different Months.
Different Opportunities.
Lake Michigan changes throughout the season. Captain Russ plans each charter around current water conditions, fish movement and the strongest opportunities available that day.
The Fish Tell Part
of the Story.
The rest comes from the people who have spent a day on the water with Sea Hawk.
“Captain Russ and deckhand Steve are top notch! Look no further, it doesn’t get any better than these professionals.”
“Russ and Steve were incredible. Took a group of six of us out on Lake Michigan and we caught plenty of fish.”
“The captain knew what he was doing and kept us on the fish. The boat was perfect, and everything ran smooth.”
A Lifetime Built
Around Fishing.
Captain Russ Clark grew up fishing for salmon and trout along Lake Michigan and the St. Joseph River. More than 40 years later, Sea Hawk Charters is still built around the same thing: putting people on the water and creating trips they remember.
Ready to Fish
Lake Michigan?
Choose your charter, get your group together and spend a day on the water with Sea Hawk Fishing Charters near St. Joseph, Michigan.






















