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Dakota the owner of fancy fish charters is wearing a camouflage beanie, a tan quilted jacket, and waterproof pants is sitting in a boat holding a large fish with both hands. The boat is on water, with trees and a rocky shoreline in the background.

YOUR GUIDE

Dakota Obrzut

Born and raised on the Michigan waters, I've spent my whole life exploring every channel, flat, and bay around Harsens Island. Fancy Fish Charters is built on one thing — putting you on fish and making sure you have the time of your life.

At Fancy Fish Charters we strive to showcase the best walleye, perch, and bass fishing this area has to offer! The St. Clair River delta is such a unique area with constant waves of new fishing coming and going between Lake Erie and Lake Huron. The possibilities are endless, trust us to put you on your next BITE!!

15+

Yrs on the Water

100%

Licensed & Insured

HARSENS ISLAND, MI

FANCY FISH CHARTERS

- LAKE ST. CLAIR · ST. CLAIR RIVER · THE FLATS -

Guided fishing charters where the river meets the lake.

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HARSENS ISLAND

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Map of Harsens Island in Michigan showing roads and surrounding land with textual information including geographic coordinates 42°34'52"N 82°37'06"W. Fancy fish charters.

Accessible only by ferry, Harsens Island sits in the heart of the St. Clair River delta — one of the most productive fisheries in the Great Lakes region. Where the St. Clair River braids into the Flats and opens into Lake St. Clair, world-class walleye, perch, bass, muskie, and sturgeon stack up year-round.

The island's back channels, weed flats, and river current breaks create a fishery unlike anything else in Michigan. We know every inch of it.

LOCATION

St. Clair County, MI

ADJACENT

Lake St. Clair

WATERWAY

St. Clair River Delta

TARGET SPECIES

Walleye . Perch

CHOOSE

What We Offer

YOUR TRIP

RIVER WALLEYE

Perfect for anglers looking to put fish in the cooler. We target proven river systems with consistent action and great eating fish.

  • Half day trip

  • 1–3 anglers (4th +$75)

  • All rods, tackle & bait included

  • Great for beginners or groups

$450

MULTI-SPECIES

Experience the best of the St. Clair Flats. We chase what’s biting—walleye, bass, and perch—keeping rods bent all trip long.

  • Half day trip

  • 1–3 anglers (4th +$75)

  • Target multiple species

  • Seasonal patterns dialed in

$500

LSC WALLEYE

Target bigger fish on open water with FFS. If your just getting started bring your questions. Learn settings, boat control, and how to search for fish.

  • Half day trip

  • 2 anglers max

  • All rods, tackle & bait included

  • Great learning trip for FFS

$550

LSC PERCH

When the perch are stacked, it’s nonstop action. We chase big schools across Lake St. Clair—timing is everything.

  • Half day trip

  • 1–3 anglers

  • Jumbo perch opportunities

  • Limited seasonal windows

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All charters include bait, tackle and fish cleaning! (we clean up to 50 perch)

Full day trips available upon request.

ON THE WATER

RECENT CATCHES

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Questions or Bookings

DROP US A LINE

Questions about a trip, conditions on the water, or ready to lock in dates? Send a note and Captain Dakota will get back to you within 24 hours.

PROUD PARTNERS

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WHAT ANGLERS SAY

“Booking a trip with Fancy Fish Charters is a must for this spring! From great fishing to great people it’s an out right blast. You can target multiple different species and explore the beautiful Saint Clair River along with Lake Saint Clair! Don’t miss out on great fishing this spring, Book with the best.”

— Austin Crum

“Went out with Captain Kody a couple times he is professional and very experienced for his age. He got us on a lot of walleye in May in the ST. Clair river. I Highly recommended him. He knows where the fish are all year long. He is an avid fisherman that lives on Harsens island on a canal and fishes every day and stays on top of the fish.”

— Brian Treppa

“Captain Dakota will get you in the fish. Have fished with him a few times and been more than happy with him!”

— Jaime Christopher

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Every charter includes rods, reels, bait, tackle, fish cleaning at the end of the day, and a licensed Captain (Captain Dakota Obrzut) running the boat. You bring snacks, drinks, sunscreen, layers, and a Michigan fishing license. Tipping the captain (15–20%) is customary if you had a great trip.

  • Half-day River Walleye and Multi-Species charters start at $450. Lake St. Clair Walleye trips are $500. LSC Perch and full-day charters are quoted on request. All trips include rods, reels, bait, tackle, and fish cleaning. Add $75 for a 4th angler.

  • Spring and early summer are prime for walleye on the St. Clair River. Post-spawn fish stage in the river system from late April through June, holding behind current breaks, wing dam eddies, and weed-edge transitions. By mid-summer the program shifts to Lake St. Clair, where we troll open water for bigger fish.

  • Lake St. Clair and the St. Clair River delta hold walleye, yellow perch, smallmouth and largemouth bass, muskellunge, and sturgeon. Walleye and perch are our most consistent targets. Spring is hot for river walleye; summer brings stacked Lake St. Clair perch schools and open-water walleye action.

  • Yes — anyone 17 or older needs a current Michigan fishing license to fish on the St. Clair River, Lake St. Clair, or any state waters. Pick one up online in a few minutes at michigan.gov/dnr before your trip. Licenses aren't included in the charter price.

  • You can book a fishing charter on Harsens Island with Fancy Fish Charters. We're based at 1246 Gore Dr., Harsens Island, MI 48028 and run guided trips on the St. Clair River, Lake St. Clair, and the surrounding flats. Call or text 810-278-3389 or use the contact form to book.

  • Three ways: call or text 810-278-3389, email dakota@fancyfishcharters.com, or use the contact form on this page. We'll lock in your date, trip type, and meeting time once you book.

  • Each charter is set up for 1–3 anglers, with the option to add a 4th for an additional $75. The boat handles small groups well — perfect for buddies, family, or a solo trip with the captain.

  • Most trips are half-day charters — about 5 hours on the water. Walleye runs typically launch at sunrise; perch trips run later morning when the schools stack up. Full-day and multi-species options are available on request.

  • Absolutely. The St. Clair River delta is one of the best places in Michigan to take kids fishing — fast action, lots of variety, and calm water on most days. Captain Dakota teaches the basics on the boat and works with anglers of every experience level. Note: anyone 17 or older still needs a Michigan fishing license.rd. We're here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving.

  • Snacks, drinks (no glass), sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, a hat, layered clothing, and your Michigan fishing license. Closed-toe shoes are a smart move — decks get slippery. We provide all rods, reels, bait, and tackle.

  • Safety first, always. If conditions aren't safe to fish (high winds, lightning, or dangerous water on Lake St. Clair), we'll reschedule your charter for the next available date that works for you. No cancellation penalty for weather calls.

  • River walleye trips work the St. Clair River with heavier jigs and minnows in current breaks, eddies, and channel structure — high-percentage action with consistent eater-size fish. Lake St. Clair walleye trips run on bigger open water using trolled crankbaits and bottom bouncers; expect fewer but typically larger fish, and a real chance at trophy-class walleye.

  • Two to six weeks is a safe window for spring and summer weekends — those fill up first. Weekday dates are usually more flexible. Peak holidays (Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day) typically book one to two months out.

  • Nope. All rods, reels, terminal tackle, and live or fresh bait are provided on every trip — included in the charter price. Just show up ready to fish.