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You're in good hands

Book your trip with confidence — We only work with the best local guides that know where to put you on fish.

About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

Head out onto Lake Erie with Captain Michael for a private fishing trip built around the species, conditions, and seasonal patterns producing best out of Dunkirk!

Choose between a 4-hour or 8-hour trip and spend your time working the inshore, nearshore, and offshore waters of Lake Erie. Depending on the season, Captain Michael may have you targeting Walleye, Yellow Perch, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout and Steelhead, along with other fish moving through the area.

Trolling is a major part of the program, especially when covering water for Walleye and Trout, while bottom fishing and light-tackle techniques can come into play depending on the target and conditions. Michael brings more than a decade of experience fishing the Great Lakes along with rivers and streams, and he'll adjust the game plan around what's happening on the water that day.

You'll fish aboard a 24' Hewescraft 240 Ocean Pro, a spacious pilothouse boat built to handle Great Lakes conditions while giving your group plenty of room to fish. The boat is equipped with modern electronics including GPS, fishfinder, radar, and a wireless trolling motor, along with downriggers and other fishing equipment needed to work different parts of the water column.

Rods, reels, tackle, lures, and live bait are provided, and your catch can be cleaned and filleted after the trip. There's also a portable toilet with a privacy curtain onboard for added comfort during longer days.

Trips can accommodate up to 4 guests, making this a great option for families, small groups, experienced anglers, or anyone looking to experience the Lake Erie fishery with a captain who knows how to adapt to changing Great Lakes conditions.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 hours	8 hours
1 Person	$425.00	$575.00
2 People	$425.00	$575.00
3 People	$425.00	$575.00
4 People	$525.00	$675.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Michael L.

Independent Guide

Captain Michael is a USCG Master Captain with more than a decade of experience fishing the Great Lakes along with rivers and streams. He's built his time on the water around understanding changing conditions, seasonal fish movements, and the techniques needed to consistently target a variety of freshwater species.

Whether he's chasing Lake Erie Walleye after dark or working offshore water for Trout and other seasonal species, Michael enjoys sharing what he's learned with anglers...

About Your Guide

Michael L.

Independent Guide

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Dunkirk, New York

Areas Fished

Lake Erie

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Lake Erie Multi-Species Fishing

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Boat Type: Pilothouse
Boat Manufacturer: Hewescraft
Year Built: 2022
Boat Length: 24'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Pilothouse
Boat Manufacturer: Hewescraft
Year Built: 2022
Boat Length: 24'
Boat Restroom: Yes
Engine Manufacturer: Honda
Total Horsepower: 500
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Snorkeling equipment, Multimedia system, Wireless trolling motor, Ice box, Radar

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Everything Else to Know

Everything is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and anything else you might want on the trip.

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 7 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 7 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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Captain Experiences is home to thousands of quality, vetted fishing, hunting, and other outdoor sports guides across the US and beyond. Our mission is to Unlock the Outdoors by making it quick and easy to book the trip of a lifetime every time with our Damn Good Guides.

We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.