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.NOTE:  For information on UNGUIDED FISHING TRIPS on Lake Michigan or the St. Joseph River in Michigan, whether from shore or using  your own boat, see our 'Cottage Rental' page.

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MUSKY

You'll fish for this "fish of 10,000 casts" in north-central Indiana with guide Troy Harshman.  He's located about 45 minutes northwest of Fort Wayne, an hour southeast of South Bend, and around 2 hours from Chicago and Indianapolis (a little more than that from Indy).

Troy can put you where you're more likely to take a trophy or to where you're more likely to catch some fish.  Let us know if you're looking for size or quantity and we'll put you on the right water.  You'll also need to let us know if you're right or left-handed and whether or not you can use a bait caster.

The best time to fish is in spring after the thaw thru mid-May and then again from late-August into November.  

Bear in mind that musky fishing is not like bluegill fishing.  You may cast for hours before getting a musky hit.  That's just the nature of the fish.  And when you do lay into one, an adults may have to help the youngsters land their musky.

Lodging for this trip is available in Webster and Warsaw, Indiana.  Bring your camera, Indiana fishing license, and dress for the weather.  The maximum party size is two (2).  If a larger party needs to be accommodated, we can take out multiple boats.  There are no age restrictions, but all persons in the boat must be well-behaved, patient fishermen.

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STEELHEAD & SALMON

Fish the St. Joseph River and other Lake Michigan tributaries for steelhead, skamania, and salmon.  Your party of up to three (3) fishermen will join Chris McDonald for a river charter on his boat (no closed season) or shoreline fish the smaller streams (when seasons are open).  Steelhead can be taken almost all winter.

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WALLEYE & SMALLMOUTH BASS

Veteran tourney fisherman Chris McDonald will take your party of up to three (3) anglers on Indiana's stretch of the St. Joseph River for exciting walleye and smallmouth bass fishing.  You'll cast live bait or lures as Chris takes you to some of his favorite fishing holes.  Not only are these fish fun to catch, but they're among the best-tasting.

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