Rates
Rates for:
Detroit River Spring Walleye (Available in April)
Morning or Afternoon Trips (5 hours) for 1-3 people $525
-Add $100 for a 4th person
Lake St Clair / St Clair River / Detroit River (May 1st-Dec 23rd)
Available Species
Bass (Starting in May)
Walleye (Starting in May)
Whitebass
Full Day (8 hour trip) for 1-2 people start at $600
Half Day (5 hour trip) for 1-2 people start at $525
-Add $100 for 3rd, 4th person
Musky (June 1st-Dec 15th)
Full Day(at least 8 hours) for 1-2 people starts at $650
-Add $150 for 3rd, 4th person
-Add $100 to any trip for Multi-Species
*Musky combo trips- start with musky rate
Sturgeon (July 16th-Dec 23rd)
Full Day(8 hour trips) for 1-3 people start at $650
Half Day (5 hour trips) for 1-3 people start at $525
-Add $100 for a 4th person
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A $200 Deposit is required for all fishing trips
Method of payments accepted: cash or check
Cancellation Policy: All trips require a $200 deposit at time of booking. A 7 day notice is required for a refund. Trips cancelled after the 7 day grace period will result in a loss of the deposit. All weather cancellations are my decision. I do not cancel trips because of rain.
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Complimentary DVD, "How to Cast" when booking.
while supplies last
Doug Samsal and his son Garrett have 38 years of combined guiding experience and can show you where to fish the big ones.
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Professional Fishing Charter Guide

Lake St. Clair, MI
Smallmouth Bass, Musky, Sturgeon and Walleye in Lake St. Clair and Detroit River. read more

Manistee River, MI
Steelhead and Salmon in the Manistee River. read more
Things that are provided
What is included when you book your trip
- A fully licensed and inspected Skeeter 22' Center Console Bay Boat
- A fully licensed and inspected 21' Carolina Skiff built for your safety and comfort.
- Safety Gear.
- Rods, Reels, Lures, Baits and Instruction for the fish species of your choice.
- 25-plus years of guide experience.
Things to bring
A list of a few things to make your trip more enjoyable
- Michigan fishing licenses (Get it online at http://www.mdnr-elicense.com/)
- Layers of warm clothing
- Rain gear. (Poncho's not recommended.)
- Sunscreen
- Polarized Sun Glasses
- Camera is a definite must!
- Food and Drink.
- Cooler for your fish.