Top Shelf Fishing

Top Shelf Fishing Lake michigan salmon fishing at its finest out of the port of Grand Haven, MI Top Shelf Charters is a fulltime guide service.

The boat Black Label is operated by Captain Kirk Heilman who has many years of fishing experience for King (Chinook) Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Brown Trout and Lake Trout on Lake Michigan. Captain Kirk uses his countless hours of research, latest electronics and ample tackle to put you on the fish and help you land that trophy fish of a lifetime. Captain Kirk starts fishing in May and fishes

until mid October. You'll fish for Chinook (King) Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Lake Trout and Brown Trout out of Grand Haven, Michigan well known in the Great Lakes region for outstanding big game fishing. Come on out and enjoy a day on the water with Captain Kirk! BOOK NOW - as prime dates are filling up fast.

05/10/2026

Happy mothers day to all the moms out there...... and happy mothers day to the dudes woth cats as well.

04/18/2026

St Clair Walleye Bash at Hook One Bait and Tackle Captains meeting

There’s something about fishing at sunset that just hits different. The rush of the day fades, the water calms, and ever...
04/10/2026

There’s something about fishing at sunset that just hits different. The rush of the day fades, the water calms, and everything slows down in a way that makes you appreciate why you came out in the first place. The sky starts putting on a show—layers of orange, pink, and gold stretching across the horizon—while the water reflects it like a living painting. It’s the kind of moment you can’t rush, and honestly, you wouldn’t want to.

Fishing during this time feels more intentional. Every cast carries a little more meaning. You’re not just chasing fish—you’re soaking in the experience. The air cools off, the noise dies down, and it’s just you, the rod in your hand, and the steady rhythm of the water. Sometimes the bite picks up right as the sun dips low, like the fish know it’s their last chance to feed before dark. Other times, it’s quiet—and that’s just as perfect.

There’s a balance in those moments between patience and excitement. You’re watching your line, but you’re also watching the sun disappear, knowing this exact scene won’t happen the same way again. It’s a reminder that fishing isn’t always about what you catch. It’s about where you are, what you’re feeling, and who you’re sharing it with—if anyone at all.

As the last sliver of sunlight drops below the horizon, you realize the real reward was being there. The fish are just a bonus.

04/08/2026

Who else gets sick of hearing senseless talk about sports you dont play?

They said the Earth was flat… then Michigan showed up from orbit looking like it’s literally built different. 🌎❄️Even fr...
04/08/2026

They said the Earth was flat… then Michigan showed up from orbit looking like it’s literally built different. 🌎❄️
Even from space, you can see it — two peninsulas, surrounded by massive bodies of water that look more like oceans than lakes. The Great Lakes wrapping around it like Michigan said, “yeah, I’ll just take all the coastline.”
One glance out the window and it’s obvious — this isn’t just land… it’s water, forest, and shoreline in every direction. Blue everywhere. Waves you wouldn’t expect in the middle of the country.
You’ve got Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, Lake Huron… all shaping everything below. Towns tucked between trees, miles of coastline, and that quiet stretch of nature that just keeps going. 🌲🌊
The planet is round…
but Michigan really said, “let me stand out real quick.”
Because from up here, you can tell —
this place isn’t just on the map…
it is the map.

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Grand Haven, MI

Opening Hours

Monday 5am - 10pm
Tuesday 5am - 10pm
Wednesday 5am - 10pm
Thursday 5am - 10pm
Friday 5am - 10pm
Saturday 5am - 10pm
Sunday 5am - 10pm

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(616) 318-0102

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