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Riverside Charters Riverside Charters out of Manistee, MI is a charter boat who specializes in Lake Michigan and Maniste To find out what we're catching when, give us a call!

If you are in the Manistee, Michigan area and want to experience world class Manistee charter fishing, then Riverside Charters is your answer. With our experience and area expertise, we specialize in fishing Lake Michigan and the Big Manistee River for salmon and steelhead. Bring the family or a couple of friends for a fun day out on the water with Captain Paul Schlafley! If you choose to fish the

lake, you will be fishing on a 38' Tiara with enclosed seating and a bathroom. If you choose to fish the river, you will be fishing on a 22' jet boat, also with a partially enclosed area. This is Manistee lake and river fishing at its best, so call us today at 231-723-4901 to book your fishing trip! If you're looking for a professional taxidermist that has been in the business since the early 1990's, you've found the right guy! Captain Paul also specializes in mounting many kinds of fish and deer. Want to put your trophy on the wall? Give us a call today for prices!

This group was persistent to go. So today we made it happen. Had a great day. Yes it was cold. There is dates open in Ma...
19/02/2025

This group was persistent to go. So today we made it happen. Had a great day. Yes it was cold. There is dates open in March. Fishing was great this fall and should be good thru the spring. Hit me up if you are interested in a trip. Been a charter capt for 41 years . Call 231-723-4901 for more info.

Just a reminder for those that plan on or have a Trip scheduled with me the next few months. 🎣 DRESS WARM ( LIKE YOU WER...
17/02/2025

Just a reminder for those that plan on or have a Trip scheduled with me the next few months.
🎣 DRESS WARM ( LIKE YOU WERE GOING SKIING)
🎣 HAT /BOOTS/GLOVES/SNOW PANTS OR CARHARTTS
🎣 DRESS IN LAYERS

DO NOT SHOW UP WIH TENNIS SHOES AND SWEATPANTS, YOU WILL NOT BE COMFORTABLE

This may seem obvious to most of you, but you would not believe what I see.

This is a hands on experience, you can’t catch fish sitting around in the cabin.

There are times like today, when we have to cancel your trip. It’s not cause we just wanted a day off, or didn’t feel like fishing. If your told it’s to cold to go, it’s not gonna help calling daily and asking the same question repeatedly. There is lots of factors if we decide to cancel. The river could have shelf ice or chunk ice, or for that fact just be plugged right up, the rod tips ice up and the line jams up, as well as the reels no longer function. So if the Capt says he’s gonna cancel there is a reason. Hope this clears things up.
Today and tomorrow are one of those days.

Here is a couple pics from the last few trips. Our next opening for a trip is in March. If your interested the best way ...
07/02/2025

Here is a couple pics from the last few trips. Our next opening for a trip is in March. If your interested the best way to get a hold of me is via messenger right now. Don’t delay booking your Lake fishing trip. I know it’s early in the year, but the summer days are starting to fill up.

If you have a charter booked, why not stay right on premises! We still have dates open. Send a msg for more info.
07/02/2025

If you have a charter booked, why not stay right on premises! We still have dates open. Send a msg for more info.

This is where our river house sits now, we used the existing foundation to build our house. Kind of a cool old fun fact.
05/02/2025

This is where our river house sits now, we used the existing foundation to build our house. Kind of a cool old fun fact.

Sounds about right
04/02/2025

Sounds about right

04/02/2025
Carl, Mitch and Ray getting it done. Thanks for being a repeat customer. You guys did great!
04/02/2025

Carl, Mitch and Ray getting it done. Thanks for being a repeat customer. You guys did great!

Brian and Dana ( father/daughter) fished with me for the first time this week. We had a great time. This was Dana’s FIR...
02/02/2025

Brian and Dana ( father/daughter) fished with me for the first time this week. We had a great time. This was Dana’s FIRST FISH EVER! She did great. thank you!

31/01/2025

Thank you for all the birthday wishes! I had a great day. ❤️

The clients even let the Capt. And birthday boy reel,one in today.
30/01/2025

The clients even let the Capt. And birthday boy reel,one in today.

The day is not done yet! Steve and Roger are rocking it today! We have days open this weekend if you want to get in som...
30/01/2025

The day is not done yet! Steve and Roger are rocking it today! We have days open this weekend if you want to get in some action! Call 231-723-4901
Got tomorrow open , Saturday and Sunday. Then nothing till March.

If you happen to see this guy out today, wish him a Happy 60 th Birthday!
30/01/2025

If you happen to see this guy out today, wish him a Happy 60 th Birthday!

Another nice fish taken at Christmas time!
27/01/2025

Another nice fish taken at Christmas time!

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Brian Bryan your the lucky winner
Brian Bryan your the lucky winner

Here is the results of the fish head give away! Congratulations

@Thomas Steele your name was chosen for the Christmas give away hoodie. Please msg me with size and address to ship to. Congratulations and Merry Christmas.

Guy Houtz your the winner of the free shirt. Please send me a pm of size and address.
Guy Houtz your the winner of the free shirt. Please send me a pm of size and address.

They are also available for purchase. Either in hoodies or t shirts. Congratulations to Guy Houtz your the winner. Pm me with size and address.

Little Manistee weir yesterday

Free swag drawing!
Free swag drawing!

Congratulations to Rochelle Willim today’s t shirt winner. Lmk what size shirt you would like!

Here we go! Congratulations to Randy Lindeman . Your the lucky winner for today. Send a pm of your size. Thank you all for participating! Have a great rest of the weekend!

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At a young age, Paul Schlafley found a fishing pole and instantly fell in love. He spend countless hours in a boat and on the pier doing what he loved. When he was only 18 years old, Paul obtained his charter license and began chartering on Lake Michigan and the Big Manistee River. Since then, he has never looked back and continues to provide an awesome experience for all. If you are in the Manistee area and want to experience world class charter fishing, Riverside Charters is your answer. With Paul’s experience and area expertise, he specializes in fishing Lake Michigan and the Big Manistee River for salmon, steelhead, and trout. Bring the family or a couple of friends for a fun day out on the water with Captain Paul Schlafley! If you choose to fish the lake, you will be fishing on a 38' Tiara with enclosed seating and a bathroom. If you choose to fish the river, you will be fishing on a 22' jet boat with a partially enclosed area and heater. To find out what we're catching, when and our available dates, give us a call! This is Manistee lake and river fishing at its best, so call us today at 231-723-4901 to book your fishing trip! If you're looking for a professional taxidermist that has been in the business since the early 1990's, you've found the right guy! Captain Paul also specializes in mounting many species of fish and deer. Want to put your trophy on the wall? Give us a call today for prices!