a lifetime of experience
Captain Paul Schlafley – Riverside Charters/Manistee, MI
Docked just minutes from the Manistee Harbor mouth mean fast to open water so there is more time to spend catching fish!
Remember to Bring
- Michigan Fishing License
- Camera
- Sweater or jacket
- Cooler for fish
Captain Paul Schlafley is a native to the Manistee area. Having been raised right on the Manistee River channel, his parents owned Riverside Motel & Marina and then Paul bought it from his folks and ran it for 10 years.
Paul has a lifetime of fishing experience. 
As a boy, he was a fishing fanatic, you would always find him fishing the piers at Manistee or traversing the shores of the Manistee River.
At 18, which is the age you are able to obtain a U.S.C.G. captain’s license, Paul got is license and established Riverside Charters. Presently charter fishing the Big Manistee River & Lake Michigan.
There are many guides to choose from, and you will probably find that the most successful captains have a background with many years of experience.
You’ll find Paul a very patient captain and one who will help you land fish when needed … from the seasoned fisherman to families with children, all levels of experience anglers are welcomed.
Captain Paul will definitely guide you to a great day of fishing!
Riverside Charters is booking for fishing on Lake Michigan with our 38′ Tiara sportfishing boat.
Riverside Charters – Manistee Charter in June, a mix of king salmon and rainbow trout (steelhead)