Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’ 

5.0/5 (152 reviews)
 Shady Shore Road, Bay City, MI 48706, United States

Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’ 

Bay City, MI, United States
28 ft
6
5.0/5 (152 reviews)

If you've never fished Saginaw Bay before and you're ready to go on Walleye-Perch hunt, book a trip with Dietrich Sportfishing Charters. Captain Shane Dietrich works very hard to put you on the fish and fill your cooler with a delicious catch.

Your transport and fishing platform for the day is Gypsea – a sturdy and spacious 28' Cherokee that accommodates as many as 6 anglers. She's powered by twin 270 HP Crusader engines, which means you'll be on the fish within 30 minutes after leaving the shore. Another great perk of the vessel is that she has an 11' beam, that allows your group to fully enjoy casting their lines and wrestling their catch. The boat's got a toilet and fish finding electronics that will help you locate those spooky fish even faster.

Capt. Shane provides all bait and tackle for your fishing expedition, so you're covered in that aspect. He will also do fish cleaning and bagging at the dock when you return so you can take those tasty fish home to eat. If you're in the mood to eat, but not so much to cook, you can take your cleaned catch to a local restaurant and they will transform into something delicious.

The waters of Saginaw Bay are abundant in Walleye and Yellow Perch, and they will be your main suspect as you head out to the best fishing spots. Walleye fishing is at full swing since April, and Perch takes the spotlight starting August. The season is open until the end of October, so be sure to book a trip up until that point.

Capt. Shane loves having kids aboard, teaching them how to bait their hook and learn more about fish. Captain has an expression that on His boat is very much family friendly and he enjoys taking out parents with children out for a fun memorable outing.

Book a trip with Dietrich Sportfishing Charters and let the Walleye-Perch adventures begin!

If you've never fished Saginaw Bay before and you're ready to go on Walleye-Perch hunt, book a trip with Dietrich Sportfishing Charters. Captain Shane Dietrich works very hard to put you on the fish and fill your cooler with a delicious catch.

Your transport and fishing platform for the day is Gypsea – a sturdy and spacious 28' Cherokee that accommodates as many as 6 anglers. She's powered by twin 270 HP Crusader engines, which means you'll be on the fish within 30 minutes after leaving the shore. Another great perk of the vessel is that she has an 11' beam, that allows your group to fully enjoy casting their lines and wrestling their catch. The boat's got a toilet and fish finding electronics that will help you locate those spooky fish even faster.

Capt. Shane provides all bait and tackle for your fishing expedition, so you're covered in that aspect. He will also do fish cleaning and bagging at the dock when you return so you can take those tasty fish home to eat. If you're in the mood to eat, but not so much to cook, you can take your cleaned catch to a local restaurant and they will transform into something delicious.

The waters of Saginaw Bay are abundant in Walleye and Yellow Perch, and they will be your main suspect as you head out to the best fishing spots. Walleye fishing is at full swing since April, and Perch takes the spotlight starting August. The season is open until the end of October, so be sure to book a trip up until that point.

Capt. Shane loves having kids aboard, teaching them how to bait their hook and learn more about fish. Captain has an expression that on His boat is very much family friendly and he enjoys taking out parents with children out for a fun memorable outing.

Book a trip with Dietrich Sportfishing Charters and let the Walleye-Perch adventures begin!

Shane Dietrich
Captain
Shane Dietrich
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Trip availability and prices

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5 Hour Trip – Shared Walleye (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Sep 30
Walleye
Pike (Northern)
Catfish
Perch (Yellow)
+1
US $400
Shared tour: 2 people
Half Day Trip – Walleye (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Nov 1
Walleye
Pike (Northern)
Catfish
Perch (Yellow)
+1
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

5.0
152 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (193)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

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Amanda Long
Amanda Long
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
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9th birthday trip for our son!
5 Hour Trip – Shared Walleye (PM) on June 20, 20262 adults1 child

We had a fabulous experience with Captain Shane! We would absolutely recommend this to families with kids! Captain and his first mate were amazing to our son. We have very little experience fishing and they made this so much fun for all of us. To top it off Captain Shane recommended an amazing restaurant right down the street that would cook the fish we just caught! It was incredible.

Reported catch:
Walleye
Shane Dietrich
Response from Captain

Thank You!!!! we had a great time watching him haul them fish in the boat!!! Cannot wait to see his excitement and joy behind that fishing rod again. Happy Birthday Young man see you next year!!

David Brodstein
David Brodstein
us
Utah, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Captain Shane is the best!
Half Day Trip – Walleye (AM) on May 5, 20263 adults

We booked this trip based on the number of 5 star reviews. Captain Shane EXCEEDED our expectations! We caught a bunch of fish and had a great time. Captain Shane is super nice and very willing to teach "old dogs new tricks". I guarantee you will have a great time when you book with Captain Shane.

Reported catch:
Walleye
Shane Dietrich
Response from Captain

Thank You! It was awesome meeting and fishing with you guys!!

Timothy Noble
Timothy Noble
Repeat angler
us
Washington State, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great captain and great trip!
Half Day Trip – Walleye (AM) on May 4, 20262 adults

my buddy and I went out with captain Shane. He is very nice and easy going. and more importantly he is really good at his job. the water was a bit rough today making it a bit harder to find fish. However we still got our limit on walleye plus a yellow perch! I highly recommend captain Shane!

Reported catch:
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Shane Dietrich
Response from Captain

Thanks For the kind words Tim, It was great fishing with you and Chris!

Robert Will
Robert Will
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Boys loved it
Half Day Trip – Walleye (AM) on July 10, 20265 adults1 child

We had 4 boys 12-14 and 2 adults on the trip. Captain Shane was great with the boys and they had a great time!

Reported catch:
Catfish
Walleye
Shane Dietrich
Response from Captain

Thank you! I had a great time fishing with you all!! and them boys did a fantastic job reeling, netting, and boating all them walleyes!!

Sean Nagy
Sean Nagy
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Captain Shane was great!
Half Day Trip – Walleye (AM) on June 3, 20264 adults

Great trip. Captain put us on the fish. Boat was exceptionally clean and spacious. Reports of little to no fish from other fishermen this particular day, yet Captain Shane worked hard and we were able to come back with a cooler full of Walleye. Great time highly recommend

Reported catch:
Walleye
Shane Dietrich
Response from Captain

Thanks Sean great fishing with you today enjoy your fish fry!

FAQs about Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’

Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’ offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $200 per person - 5 Hour Trip – Shared Walleye (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Walleye (AM) (5 hours)
When you book a trip with Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet There is a private head available for your use!
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Radar
Trips booked with Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’ include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (We do not use live bait)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning and bagging is available at no charge)
  • First mate (First Mate is available certain times of year. First Mate works for tips. 15 to 20 percent of trip cost is customary)
Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’ offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (We fish The Saginaw bay of Lake Huron.)
  • Lake fishing
Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’ offers the following fishing technique:
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’ include:
  • Walleye

Your captain

Shane Dietrich
Shane Dietrich
Shane Dietrich

Bay City, Michigan, United States

17 Fishing Reports
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152 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2018
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

I grew up fishing the Saginaw Bay and its tributaries. I remember my dad taking me fishing for Perch, Walleye, Salmon, and many other species that Michigan has to offer on inland lakes, rivers, and the Great Lakes. I lived in very close proximity to the Tittabawassee River as a kid and remember my mom dropping me off on her way to work so I could fish. The Walleye runs were good back then but not near how great they are these days. I was passionate about fishing then and as I grew older, my passion turned into an obsession. Now the Walleye fishing is world class and as a grown man, I am still obsessed with catching and eating these tasty fish. I look forward to every trip I have on the Saginaw Bay. From the sunrises to the sunsets and all the great people I get to meet and fish with, I am truly blessed to have been introduced to fishing by my father at a young age.

17 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
152 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2018
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

I grew up fishing the Saginaw Bay and its tributaries. I remember my dad taking me fishing for Perch, Walleye, Salmon, and many other species that Michigan has to offer on inland lakes, rivers, and the Great Lakes. I lived in very close proximity to the Tittabawassee River as a kid and remember my mom dropping me off on her way to work so I could fish. The Walleye runs were good back then but not near how great they are these days. I was passionate about fishing then and as I grew older, my passion turned into an obsession. Now the Walleye fishing is world class and as a grown man, I am still obsessed with catching and eating these tasty fish. I look forward to every trip I have on the Saginaw Bay. From the sunrises to the sunsets and all the great people I get to meet and fish with, I am truly blessed to have been introduced to fishing by my father at a young age.

The fish you can target

Walleye
Walleye
Walleye
Walleye

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
1987
Boat manufacturer
Cherokee
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Crusader
Powered by
2 x 270HP
Max cruising speed
34 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
We fish The Saginaw bay of Lake Huron.
Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
There is a private head available for your use!
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
We do not use live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaning and bagging is available at no charge
First mate
First Mate is available certain times of year. First Mate works for tips. 15 to 20 percent of trip cost is customary

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
Kids are welcome Adults are tolerated!
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Checks

What’s biting in Bay City right now

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