St Clair River

St. Clair River Charters

The St. Clair River is renowned as having some of the best walleye fishing in the country, and Captain "Chubs" Jordan is here to prove it! We offer diverse trips targeting these superb-eating Great Lakes fish using the most effective seasonal techniques. We primarily focus on two specialized, highly productive methods: Jigging and Whipping.

Daytime Action: Walleye Jigging

During the day, we focus on Jigging—a high-engagement, rod-in-hand method. This is fast-paced, active fishing where you feel every bump and the intense strike that makes walleye fishing so addictive.

Style: Active, hands-on, great for teaching technique.
Experience: The thrill of a direct, aggressive strike.

Nighttime Feeding Frenzy: Walleye Whipping

As dusk settles and leads into the night, the walleye move shallow to feed, and we switch to Whipping. This unique technique, mastered by Captain Chubs, allows for a more relaxed approach while waiting for an explosive bite.

Style: Relaxed, anchored fishing (or Spot-Locked).
Experience: The intense strike is followed by "chaos" as you battle large, feeding walleye.

The Catch

Walleye are one of the most sought-after and best-eating fish in the Great Lakes. No matter the technique, our goal is the same: to send you home with coolers full of fresh walleye to share and enjoy with your friends and family.

Ready to experience the chaos of a night whip or the intensity of the day bite?

A happy angler holding a large walleye caught while vertical jigging on a Big Chubs Charter Co trip on the St. Clair River

Walleye Jigging

Experience the high-energy, hands-on thrill of vertical jigging in the deep, fast-moving currents of the St. Clair River. Captain Chubs will guide you through this active technique where you’ll feel every bump and aggressive strike as we target hungry walleye during the daylight hours.

Nighttime walleye caught whipping on the St. Clair River with a stickbait lure, a specialty of Big Chubs Charter Co.

Whipping for walleye

When the sun goes down, the big walleye move shallow, and we switch to the legendary St. Clair tradition of whipping. This unique nighttime method offers a more relaxed atmosphere on the boat until a massive 'eye' hits your stickbait and the chaos begins.