Area Links and Information
Local Weather and Fishing Information:
Michigan DNR Fishing License – Link to Online Fishing License Purchases and/or Location of Retailers to Obtain a Fishing License.
Saugatuck 7-Day Weather Forecast – 7-Day detailed weather forecast provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
South Haven to Holland Lake Michigan Forecast – This forecast covers the area that we regularly fish. The near shore forecast will give you a good idea of local wave conditions.
Holland Lake Michigan Buoy – This buoy reports wave action, depth temps, and other climate data from just outside the pier at Holland, Michigan (just 6 miles north of the Saugatuck pier head). Has a Live Camera too.
South Haven Lake Michigan Buoy – This buoy reports wave action, depth temps, and other climate data from just outside the pier at South Haven, Michigan (25 miles South of the Saugatuck pier head). Has a Live Camera too.
Michigan Great Lakes Salmon and Trout Fishing Regulations – Click Here to view the current regulations for fishing on Michigan waters in the Great Lakes for Salmon and Trout.
Local Webcams:
Saugatuck-Douglas Harbor – A camera that shows the local harbor picture.
Spyglass Hill Camera – A camera that looks out from the Holland pier heads (7 miles north of the Saugatuck pier head). Great camera to look at lake conditions.
St. Joseph Beach Camera – A camera shot of the live wave action in St. Joseph – 45 miles South of Saugatuck.
Grand Haven Pier Camera – A camera shot of the live wave action in Grand Haven – 30 miles North of Saugatuck.
Other Fishing Related Links:
Lake Michigan Chart – A “zoomable” nautical chart of
Lake Michigan for you to explore.
Michigan Charter Boat Association MCBA – Great organization that helps us maintain our USCG drug program that includes random screenings of our Captains and Crew. This organization helps us lobby for our fishery at the State and Federal level. As a devoted Captain to our fishery we suggest using only charter companies that are members of the MCBA.
Click Here to Request a Charter Trip or Call Capt Mike at
616 836-0439