Charter Rates.
Pick Your Trip.
Compare Sea Hawk's current Lake Michigan fishing charter and St. Joseph River trip options near St. Joseph, Michigan. Choose the trip that fits your group, then get in touch with Captain Russ to check availability.
Lake Charter Rates.
Private Lake Michigan fishing trips aboard Sea Hawk's 36-foot Tiara. Morning and afternoon options are available for groups of up to six people.
Morning Trip
1–4 guests
- Private 7-hour Lake Michigan charter
- 1 to 4 people included for $900
- Guests 5 and 6 are $100 additional per person
- Maximum of 6 guests
- $300 deposit required
- Gratuities are not included
Afternoon Trip
1–4 guests
- Private 5-hour Lake Michigan charter
- 1 to 4 people included for $800
- Guests 5 and 6 are $100 additional per person
- Maximum of 6 guests
- $300 deposit required
- Gratuities are not included Need Help
Just Bring Your Group.
Sea Hawk handles the fishing setup so you can focus on your day on Lake Michigan. Feel free to bring food and drinks, plus a cooler to transport your fillets home.
Bait
Tackle
Fishing Equipment
Fish Cleaning
PM + AM
Weekday Special.
Turn your fishing trip into a two-day Lake Michigan experience. Fish a 5-hour afternoon charter, then come back the next morning for a 7-hour trip.
Available Monday through Thursday.
Fish cleaning included.
Gratuity not included.
Lake Michigan
Fish Calendar.
Fishing opportunities change throughout the season. Here is Sea Hawk's published Lake Michigan fish calendar.
Lake Charter
Deposits & Cancellations.
Please review Sea Hawk's Lake Michigan deposit and cancellation information before booking your trip.
$300 Deposit
A $300 deposit is required on the date you book your Lake Michigan charter trip.
Four-Week Notice
For cancellations made at least four weeks prior to the booked date, the deposit may be retained for a later trip. For cancellations made less than four weeks prior, the deposit is retained by Sea Hawk. Amounts paid above the required deposit may be forwarded to a later charter date for up to one year from the original booked date.
River Charter Rates.
Fish the St. Joseph River with Captain Russ for seasonal salmon and steelhead action. River trips run from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
- 7-hour morning river charter
- Fish from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- $150 deposit required
- Gratuities are not included
- Cleaning of perch is not included on river trips
St. Joseph River
Fish Calendar.
River fishing extends Sea Hawk's season well beyond the traditional Lake Michigan charter months.
River Deposits,
Weather & Cancellations.
$150 Deposit
A $150 deposit is required within seven days from the date you book your St. Joseph River charter trip.
Captain's Decision
If a river charter is canceled or cut short because of bad weather, the trip will be rescheduled or pro-rated as determined by the Captain.
Four-Week Notice
A four-week cancellation notice is required for a full deposit refund. The deposit may also be used to reschedule the trip during the same year.
River Trip Note
Cleaning of perch is not included with St. Joseph River charter trips.
Leisure &
Sunset Cruises.
Relax aboard Sea Hawk and enjoy Lake Michigan, the shoreline, and a Southwest Michigan sunset. Private leisure and sunset cruises are a great option for couples, families, celebrations, and groups looking for a different way to experience the water.
$150 / hour Three-hour minimumA Few Things to Know.
Get the basics handled before you arrive so your group can focus on fishing.
Michigan Fishing License
Anyone age 17 or older needs a valid Michigan fishing license. View Michigan DNR license information.
Bring What You Like
Feel free to bring food and drinks for your Lake Michigan trip, plus a cooler to take your cleaned fillets home.
Ask Captain Russ
Not sure which trip fits your group? Contact Sea Hawk and we can help you choose.
Pick a Trip.
Let's Go Fishing.
Fish Lake Michigan or the St. Joseph River with Captain Russ Clark and Sea Hawk Fishing Charters. Contact Sea Hawk today to ask about available charter dates near St. Joseph, Michigan.
