Top Rated Fishing Charters in Detroit, Michigan

Q: Who are the best rated guides in Detroit?

Some of the best rated guides in Detroit are: Dream Catchers Charters Loaded Rod Charters Angler One Charters Force Feed'n Charter Fishing Tail Annihilators Guide Service Windrift Sport Fishing Pursuit Sport Fishing Charters Reel Fish'n LLC Fishing Buddies Tank City

Q: What are the top fishing types in Detroit?

Some of the best trip types in Detroit are: Lakes/Reservoirs/Ponds Fishing River Fishing Inshore Fishing Offshore Fishing Bird hunting Hunting from Blinds Shore Fishing

Q: What are the top species I can catch in Detroit?

Some of the top fish species you can catch in Detroit are: American Yellow Perch Atlantic Sailfish Atlantic Salmon Black Bullhead Bluegill Bowfin Brown Bullhead Brown Trout Burbot Channel Catfish

Q: Do I need experience to go on a Fishing Charter?

Absolutely not! Most charter captains welcome anglers of all skill levels and specialize in teaching beginners. Many charters are family-friendly and will teach basic fishing techniques, help with equipment, and ensure everyone has a great time. Let your captain know your experience level when booking so they can tailor the trip accordingly.

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Detroit

4 Yrs experience • Technical Fishing • Good with New Anglers • Freshwater Fishing

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Praised for putting clients on trophy muskie and his passionate, knowledgeable guiding

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3-5 Guests

6-10 Hours

8 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$450

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Michigan

23 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Nature / Wildlife Views • Freshwater Fishing

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Customers rave about Jason's fish-finding expertise and consistent limit catches

(37)

4-5 Guests

5-6 Hours

7 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$450

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Lake Huron

25 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Freshwater Fishing

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Customers rave about Captain Doug's walleye expertise and consistent limit catches

(31)

4-6 Guests

5-7 Hours

4 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$450

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Muskegon River

5 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Technical Fishing • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families • I Tie My Own Flies • Bass Fishing • Fly Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Customers rave about Dan's local river knowledge and consistent fish catches

(22)

1-2 Guests

4-7 Hours

9 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$230

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Port Austin, MI

7 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Freshwater Fishing

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Guests praise Kyle's expertise and ability to consistently put clients on fish

(22)

1-6 Guests

6 Hours

5 Trips

Available in 4 Months

Starts from$700

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Wyandotte, MI

38 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Freshwater Fishing

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Customers praise Nick's expert fish-finding ability and consistent walleye limits

(21)

1-4 Guests

5 Hours

2 Trips

Available in 3 Months

Starts from$399

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Grand River, MI

2 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Technical Fishing • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Bass Fishing • Freshwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Guests praise Captain Jeremiah's expertise in locating fish and his passionate guidance

(13)

1-3 Guests

4-8 Hours

5 Trips

Available Next Month

Starts from$250

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Michigan

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Customers praise Nate's expertise and ability to find fish across multiple lake systems

(13)

1-8 Guests

4 Hours

2 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$500

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West Olive, MI

24 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families

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Customers praise Dan's expertise and incredible fishing success on Lake Michigan

(9)

1-5 Guests

6 Hours

5 Trips

Available in 6 Months

Starts from$400

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Lake Michigan

19 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Nature / Wildlife Views

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Customers praise Captain Adam's expertise and consistent Lake Trout catches with top-notch equipment

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1-6 Guests

4 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$650

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Great Lakes

15 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Freshwater Fishing

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Guests praise Mike's local knowledge and ability to find fish within minutes

(9)

1-6 Guests

6 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$500

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Detroit

13 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Freshwater Fishing

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Customers rave about Captain Chris's fish-finding ability and consistent limit catches

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1-6 Guests

5-7 Hours

2 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$750

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Ratings & Reviews Summary in Detroit

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Fishing in Detroit, Michigan offers diverse freshwater opportunities across Lake Erie, Lake St. Clair, Anchor Bay, and the Detroit River. Anglers target walleye, white bass, catfish, perch, pike, musky, and impressive sturgeon up to four feet long. Multi-species trips allow guests to land several different fish per outing, with many reporting catches within minutes of reaching productive spots. Families find Detroit fishing particularly welcoming, with guides demonstrating patience teaching children and beginners effective techniques. Local captains bring extensive knowledge of these waters, using quality equipment including fish finders and live bait to consistently locate fish even on challenging days. The combination of well-planned trips, professional service, and educational approach creates memorable experiences that keep guests returning for multiple charters throughout the season.

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Detroit

4.9 / 5

Based on 421 reviews by Guidesly users

Kim Dali

September 13, 2025

1 Guest

Captain Jared was amazing. We charted the boat for our twins 11th birthday and we had an amazing time. Captain Jared was extremely patient and kind and made sure my boys caught a lot of fish. It will be a day we always remember. We can’t wait to charter a boat with Captain Jared again.

St. Clair Shores, MI

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Customers praise Captain Jared's expertise and trophy musky catches on Lake St. Clair

(5)

1-4 Guests

5-6 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$425

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Aaron U

June 19, 2025

1 Guest

We had a great time—everyone caught fish, and it was a fun experience from start to finish. They even helped us out with some rain gear when the weather turned. Highly recommend!

Detroit

5 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families • Freshwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Guests love Captain Jack's expertise and consistent Walleye catches on his high-tech boat

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1-4 Guests

4 Hours

1 Trip

Available This Week

Starts from$400

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Charles B

May 25, 2025

1 Guest

Shaun gave it his all to keep the lines in the water nonstop—such a great trip from start to finish!

Lake Erie

15 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families

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Guests love Captain Shaun's nonstop fishing action and professional service from start to finish

(5)

1-6 Guests

5 Hours

2 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$550

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Ashley J

August 24, 2024

1 Guest

If you’re looking for a fun and successful fishing trip, Captain Eric with Get Hooked Fishing Charters is the perfect guide! I took three 13-year-old boys on a trip, and they had an absolute blast. Captain Eric came prepared with live bait, high-quality rods, and a Fish Finder, teaching us effective techniques to get the fish biting—and it worked! The boys were busy reeling them in and loving every minute. He’s great with all ages, easy to talk to, and even helped us find extra gear at the marina for fishing back at our Airbnb. The 5 hours flew by, and before we knew it, he was expertly filleting our catch. We had such an amazing experience that I’d return to Lake St. Clair and Anchor Bay/New Baltimore just to fish with him again. While no one can guarantee results, Captain Eric’s hard work and dedication make it hard to imagine coming up empty. 10/10 recommend—can’t wait for the next trip

Detroit

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Praised for multi-species success, great with kids, and expert local knowledge

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1-5 Guests

4-5 Hours

14 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$425

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Jonathan Young

May 31, 2025

1 Guest

I’ll give them some credit, it’s a nice store with some decent product. Regardless, at the end of the days these are just scalpers who thought having a storefront in a failing mall was a good idea 😂 Prices tend to be at least 10% to 40% above market and during the time I was there nobody purchased anything after hearing the prices (they don’t post prices for majority of items). Worst part is the bald 60 year old guy from the Barnes & Nobles located in Troy was promoting them during the destined rivals release knowing they price gauge 🤦‍♂️ They truly are just glorified scalpers and if you shop there you are part of the problem.

Detroit

4 Yrs experience • Technical Fishing • Good with New Anglers • Freshwater Fishing

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Praised for putting clients on trophy muskie and his passionate, knowledgeable guiding

(48)

3-5 Guests

6-10 Hours

8 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$450

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Fishing Charters in Detroit, Michigan

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Top Species

American Yellow Perch

Atlantic Sailfish

Atlantic Salmon

Black Bullhead

Bluegill

Bowfin

Brown Bullhead

Brown Trout

Burbot

Channel Catfish

Chinook Salmon

Cisco

Coho Salmon

Common Carp

Crappie

Flathead Catfish

Freshwater Drum

Grass Carp

Lake Sturgeon

Lake Trout

Lake Whitefish

Largemouth Bass

Longnose Gar

Muskellunge

Northern Pike

Picked Dogfish

Pink Salmon

Rainbow Trout

Smallmouth Bass

Sockeye Salmon

Steelhead Trout

Striped Bass

Walleye

White Bass

White Catfish

White Perch

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