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Lake Fishing in St. Clair Shores

6 Hour Perch Charter

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31 ft 1 - 5 People From $650
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Lake Fishing in St. Clair Shores

6 Hr Smallmouth Bass Trip

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31 ft 1 - 5 People From $650
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Lake Fishing in Port Clinton

Full Day 7 Hour Trip

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30 ft 1 - 6 People From $780
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Lake Fishing in Lakeside Marblehead

Morning Walleye Charter

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30 ft 1 - 12 People From $720
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Lake Fishing in Lakeside Marblehead

2-Day Charter+Lodging Package 6 Ppl

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28 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,650
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Walleye Or Perch On 27' SPORTCRAFT

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27 ft 1 - 12 People From $750

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Lake Fishing in Oak Harbor

Short Day Trip Perch Or Walleye

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28 ft 1 - 12 People From $550
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Afternoon Trip Walleye Or Perch

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28 ft 1 - 12 People From $600
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Lake Erie Walleye And Perch

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32 ft 1 - 12 People From $700
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Lake Erie Yellow Perch Charter

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28 ft 1 - 12 People From $625
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Lake Fishing in Lakeside Marblehead

Walleye Or Perch On 22' Ranger

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22 ft 1 - 6 People From $450
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Lake Erie Trophy Walleye Trip

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Everything to Know About Booking a fishing trip in St. Clair Shores

Why should I book a live bait fishing trip in St. Clair Shores with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 20 live bait fishing trips in St. Clair Shores, and the most popular trips in the area are 6 Hour Perch Charter guided by Kurt, 6 Hr Smallmouth Bass Trip guided by Kurt, and Full Day 7 Hour Trip guided by Jeffrey.

Our guides in St. Clair Shores are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 5945 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly live bait fishing guides / fishing lessons in St. Clair Shores? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in St. Clair Shores.

What types of live bait fishing trips are common in St. Clair Shores?

Lake fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in St. Clair Shores as well as river fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in St. Clair Shores are: 1. perch, 2. smallmouth bass, 3. walleye, 4. atlantic salmon, and 5. coho salmon.

How much does a St. Clair Shores live bait fishing fishing trip cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in St. Clair Shores can range anywhere from about $610 to $1,685, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in St. Clair Shores is $924. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in St. Clair Shores is $1,354.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for on a live bait fishing trip in St. Clair Shores?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing trip in St. Clair Shores is spring, and most anglers book their trips 42 days in advance.

Do I need a St. Clair Shores fishing license and what are the bag limits in St. Clair Shores?

See here for more information on fishing licenses in St. Clair Shores, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in St. Clair Shores. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in St. Clair Shores.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Dustin is a hands on guy great Captain and does everything he can to put you on fish we didn’t get the fish we wanted nothing on the captain just a bad day the boat and captain trust me is a easy all day trip no problem will definitely fish with him again

    Hubert S. | September 14, 2025

    Trip: Lake Erie Trophy Walleye Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Bob went above and beyond trying to put us on some fish. Eventually we were able to pull some in. Not the mother load but a great time just the same! My 9 year old is now hooked (yes pun intended) on walleye fishing. Thanks, BJ, Beth, and Gus

    B J. | August 14, 2025

    Trip: Prime Time Lake Erie Walleye

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent trip

    Kyle W. | June 19, 2024

    Trip: Prime Time Lake Erie Walleye

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