ST. JOSEPH, MI — An Indiana family watched as charter captain Todd Brill expertly cut up the catfish they caught, while out on the water in St. Joseph. It was their son’s first time reeling in a fish.

Stranded with only a handline, I set out to catch and cook fresh fish in a true test of island survival. From the thrill of the catch to the fire-cooked meal, this adventure shows the raw beauty and ...