Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’

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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    5 Hour Trip – Shared Walleye (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 29
    US $400
    This trip is designed at the customer's request to do a shared trip with other fishermen that do not have a full group.
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Pike (Northern)
    Northern Pike
    Catfish
    Catfish
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
    Freshwater Drum
    Freshwater Drum
  • Shared trip
    5 Hour Trip – Shared Walleye (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 29
    US $400
    This trip is designed at the customer's request to do a shared trip with other fishermen that do not have a group.
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Pike (Northern)
    Northern Pike
    Catfish
    Catfish
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
    Freshwater Drum
    Freshwater Drum
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Walleye (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 29
    US $600
    Trolling for Walleye as the sun is setting – it doesn't sound too shabby, does it? You get the whole afternoon on the waters of Saginaw Bay to wrestle with Walleye and earn your bragging rights.
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Pike (Northern)
    Northern Pike
    Catfish
    Catfish
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
    Freshwater Drum
    Freshwater Drum
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Walleye (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 29
    US $600
    Join Captain Shane for 5 hours of fishing for Walleye and spend your morning in the best way possible. Saginaw Bay is one of the best places in the country to go after this amazing game fish, so don't hold back.
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Pike (Northern)
    Northern Pike
    Catfish
    Catfish
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
    Freshwater Drum
    Freshwater Drum
There are 10 people looking at this charter.

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 $200 per person - 5 Hour Trip – Shared Walleye (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip - Walleye (PM) (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

Meet the Captain

Shane Dietrich
Bay City, Michigan, United States
3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
109 Customer reviews
Response time 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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Walleye Walleye

Boat specs

Cherokee (Sportfishing) originally built in 1987. Powered by 2 270HP Crusader engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 34 knots.

Length
28 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

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

Fishing techniques

Trolling

Amenities

Toilet
There is a private head available for your use!
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Radar

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

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

Payment

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

Bay City Fishing Calendar

Loading Fish Calendar!
Please Wait...

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 106 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (120)
What a great first fishing charter!
What a great first fishing charter!
What a great first fishing charter!
+117
Angler rating
100
4
0
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 106 reviews
Blair R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Shane

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Shared Walleye (PM) on June 10, 2023
Blair R. recommends Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Blair R. recommends Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Dan B.
Midland, Michigan
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Saginaw Bay Adventure

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Walleye (PM) on September 14, 2023
We had a great day fishing Saginaw Bay with Captain Shane. We caught a variety of fish including walleye, yellow perch, catfish,...
Dan B. recommends Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful
Dan B. recommends Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful

Dale G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

What a great first fishing charter!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Shared Walleye (AM) on October 23, 2023
My wife and I went on our first chartered fishing trip on a chilly fall morning. Captain Sean was ready with a heater on board....
Dale G. recommends Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Dale G. recommends Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Cinzia S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

What a Great Day!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Shared Walleye (AM) on July 3, 2023
My husband and I went on a 5 hour charter this morning and had a great time. Captain Shane loves what he does and he does it...
Cinzia S. recommends Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’
Mark review as helpful
2 persons find this review helpful
You and 2 people found this review helpful
Cinzia S. recommends Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’
Mark review as helpful
2 persons find this review helpful
You and 2 people found this review helpful

Frank K.
Livonia, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Day on the Bay

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Walleye (AM) on June 23, 2023
Captain Dietrich, is an experienced fisherman and can handle a lot of lines himself. We had three children under 10...
Frank K. recommends Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Frank K. recommends Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful