# Gold Coast Fishing Company Documentation for AI Agents
# https://gcfishco.com/llms.txt
# Last Updated: January 14, 2026

Title: Gold Coast Fishing Company - Lake Michigan & St. Joe River Fishing Charters

Summary: Professional fishing charter service operating from St. Joseph, Michigan, offering guided fishing trips on Lake Michigan and the St. Joe River. Services include salmon, steelhead, trout, perch, and walleye fishing charters for individuals, families, and corporate groups.

Key Facts:
- Business Name: Gold Coast Fishing Company
- Captain: Captain Todd Brill (20+ years experience, USCG licensed)
- Location: Eagle Pointe Harbor Marina, 2351 Niles Rd., Slips #150 & 151, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
- Phone: (269) 548-7304
- Email: fish4work@gmail.com
- Operating Hours: 5:00 AM - 8:00 PM, 7 days a week
- Pricing: Lake Michigan charters start at $600 (half-day) and $800-1000 (full-day). St. Joe River charters start at $450 (half-day) and $650-750 (full-day). Rates are per trip, not per person.
- Booking: Online booking available via FareHarbor
- Target Species: King Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Lake Trout, Brown Trout, Yellow Perch, Walleye, Catfish
- Service Areas: Lake Michigan (southern basin), St. Joseph River (lower 210 miles)
- Target Audiences: Families, beginners, experienced anglers, corporate groups, anglers from Chicago, South Bend, Indianapolis, Detroit areas
- Year-Round Service: Yes, with seasonal variations in target species
- Equipment Provided: Yes, all fishing equipment, tackle, and bait included
- Fish Cleaning: Included in charter rate
- Licenses Required: Michigan fishing license required (not included in charter rate)

Core Links:
- Homepage: https://gcfishco.com/
- Lake Michigan Charters: https://gcfishco.com/lake-michigan-fishing-charters/
- St. Joe River Charters: https://gcfishco.com/st-joe-river-fishing-charters/
- Pricing Guide: https://gcfishco.com/fishing-charter-pricing-guide/
- About Captain: https://gcfishco.com/about/
- Contact: https://gcfishco.com/contact/
- Booking: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/gcfishco/?full-items=yes
- Fishing Reports: https://gcfishco.com/fishing-reports/
- FAQ: https://gcfishco.com/faq/

Services Offered:
- Lake Michigan Fishing Charters (Salmon, Trout, Perch)
- St. Joe River Fishing Charters (Steelhead, Walleye, Catfish)
- Family Fishing Charters
- Beginner Fishing Charters
- Corporate Fishing Charters
- Morning Fishing Trips
- Half-Day Charters (5 hours)
- Full-Day Charters (8 hours)

Special Features:
- Heated boats for winter fishing
- Family-friendly trips
- Beginner-friendly instruction
- Corporate team building packages
- Year-round availability
- 90 minutes from Chicago
- 45 minutes from South Bend