Eastside Fishing Charters Llc 

5.0
(87 reviews)
 28955 William P Rosso Highway, New Baltimore, MI 48047, United States–

Eastside Fishing Charters Llc 

New Baltimore, MI, United States
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21 ft
5
5.0
(87 reviews)

Get ready for a freshwater fishing adventure that'll see you cruising the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair for the catch of a lifetime! Come aboard Eastside Fishing Charters, located in Detroit, and let Captain Rick Jaehn show you just what this fantastic fishery has to offer.

Capt. Rick's fishing obsession started at a very young age. He started off fishing the banks of Lake St. Clair during summer vacation, and moved on to exploring the Detroit River with his older brother, who taught him the art of hand-lining for Walleye. He still loves reeling in this freshwater superstar, along with plenty of Perch and Musky! After 40 years of chasing many fish throughout Michigan, he decided to earn his Master Captain's license, and is now proudly USCG-certified.

Capt. Rick specializes in offering Walleye trips on the Detroit River, and trolling trips for trophy Musky, as well as Perch, on Lake St. Clair. Each adventure takes place on his 21' Lund aluminum vessel, perfectly built to cruise these freshwater fishing grounds. She can accommodate up to 4 anglers. On board, you'll find navigational gear to get you on fish efficiently, as well as safety equipment to ensure a comfortable ride.

Depending on the trip you choose, you'll be trolling or jigging for your dream catch. Capt. Rick will be on hand to help you refine your technique, as well as providing you with top-of-the-line Pflueger and St Croix rods and reels. He says it best himself: 'My equipment, lures, and background make for a exceptional charter fishing experience!'

If you're reeling in Walleye, your captain will clean, fillet, and pack your catch for you. Everything you need for a productive day on the water is included in your trip – all you need to bring along are your favorite snacks and drinks, and a valid fishing license. Come aboard Eastside Fishing Charters and get ready for a fantastic freshwater adventure!

Get ready for a freshwater fishing adventure that'll see you cruising the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair for the catch of a lifetime! Come aboard Eastside Fishing Charters, located in Detroit, and let Captain Rick Jaehn show you just what this fantastic fishery has to offer.

Capt. Rick's fishing obsession started at a very young age. He started off fishing the banks of Lake St. Clair during summer vacation, and moved on to exploring the Detroit River with his older brother, who taught him the art of hand-lining for Walleye. He still loves reeling in this freshwater superstar, along with plenty of Perch and Musky! After 40 years of chasing many fish throughout Michigan, he decided to earn his Master Captain's license, and is now proudly USCG-certified.

Capt. Rick specializes in offering Walleye trips on the Detroit River, and trolling trips for trophy Musky, as well as Perch, on Lake St. Clair. Each adventure takes place on his 21' Lund aluminum vessel, perfectly built to cruise these freshwater fishing grounds. She can accommodate up to 4 anglers. On board, you'll find navigational gear to get you on fish efficiently, as well as safety equipment to ensure a comfortable ride.

Depending on the trip you choose, you'll be trolling or jigging for your dream catch. Capt. Rick will be on hand to help you refine your technique, as well as providing you with top-of-the-line Pflueger and St Croix rods and reels. He says it best himself: 'My equipment, lures, and background make for a exceptional charter fishing experience!'

If you're reeling in Walleye, your captain will clean, fillet, and pack your catch for you. Everything you need for a productive day on the water is included in your trip – all you need to bring along are your favorite snacks and drinks, and a valid fishing license. Come aboard Eastside Fishing Charters and get ready for a fantastic freshwater adventure!

Rick Jaehn
Captain
Rick Jaehn
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5 Hour – Detroit River/Walleye (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Nov 30
Muskellunge (Musky)
Perch (Yellow)
Bass (Smallmouth)
US $475
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 Hour – Lake St. Clair/Perch (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Aug 1 - Nov 30
Walleye
Bass (Smallmouth)
US $475
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 Hour – Detroit River/Walleye (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Jun 30
US $475
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 Hour – Lake St. Clair/Perch (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Aug 1 - Dec 1
Walleye
Bass (Smallmouth)
US $475
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Walleye/ Multi-species Lake StClair
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Dec 30
Walleye
Muskellunge (Musky)
Perch (Yellow)
Bass (Smallmouth)
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Walleye/ Multi-species Lake StClair
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Dec 30
Walleye
Muskellunge (Musky)
Perch (Yellow)
Bass (Smallmouth)
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour – Lake St Clair/Musky (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Dec 30
US $650
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour – Lake St Clair/Musky (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Nov 30
US $650
Entire boat: up to 3 people

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Rating

5.0
87 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (110)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

Reviews (87)

  • John Cochill
    John Cochill
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    captain Rick

    5 Hour – Detroit River/Walleye (AM) on July 2, 2026 • 5 adults

    he's definitely experienced & very accommodating. it was 100° we brought in more fish than I would have expected on such a hot day. 5 person trip 23 walleye some of the biggest perch I've ever seen in the lake. Broke of at least a 4' musky. It was a tough loss but that's why they call it fishing not catching. Pass up captain Rick and its your loss.Thanks for the hard work captain!

  • Brian Patrias
    Brian Patrias
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Time!

    5 Hour – Detroit River/Walleye (AM) on May 1, 2026 • 4 adults

    Rick was a great captain. We had a great time with him. he got us on some great fish, was fun and patient. we had a few teens with us for their first walleye trip. Rick made it a freat experience and we killed it!

  • Alex Germany
    Alex Germany
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    This was a family event

    5 Hour – Detroit River/Walleye (PM) on May 18, 2026 • 3 adults

    The Captain of the Boat, Capt Rick was a great service provider, he man the boat and service was great from beginning to end!!!

  • Andrew Kirkegaard
    Andrew Kirkegaard
    us
    Iowa, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Perfect day fishing on Lake St Clair

    5 Hour – Detroit River/Walleye (AM) on June 19, 2024 • 3 adults

    My brother came to town for a visit and wanted to go fishing, so we booked Captain Rick for a half day morning charter for walleye fishing. Fortunately we had perfect weather and the fish were biting. Not only that but we kept him very busy running 6 lines and he took care of literally everything but reeling them in. He was constantly doing about 10 things at once keeping the lines set and making sure we were having a good time. He also filleted and packaged our catch up for us. Rick is very knowledgeable about the lake and taught me a ton about fishing here. I live here but haven't been out fishing before so it was very cool that he shared a lot of his knowledge with me. I would definitely recommend booking with him.

  • Tony Davis
    Tony Davis
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    A Charters Captain "Captain"

    5 Hour – Detroit River/Walleye (PM) on May 6, 2024 • 2 adults

    First of all, I am an avid fisherman from south Georgia. My dad worked in Detroit for Ford Motor company prior to moving to Georgia to marry my mom. It wasn't the job that he spoke the most about from his time in Detroit, It was the Walleye fish that he would catch that he was the most fond of. I could almost see him drool when he spoke of the white flaky meat that had better taste than any of the fresh water fish here in the south. Fast forward 50yrs. My dad has passed on and I have retired. Bucket List #1. Catch and eat Walleye from the Detroit River. Not knowing anything about how to catch Walleye, I decided I would charter a boat. I searched the W.W.W. to find a Fishing Charter. Eastside Fishing Charter had very positive reviews so, I decided to go with them. I am usually somewhat skeptical about reviews because they are rarely a true reflection of a product or service. Lots of reviews are made by friends and family or even discounted product for a 5 star rating. However, If you are interested in chartering a boat out of the Detroit River/Lake Erie for Walleye, read this review and take it as the law of the land. I have been on several chartered fishing trip throughout the USA. Of them all, my experience with Captain Rick on Monday, May 6, 2024 was the most awesome chartered trip i have ever taken part of. Believe me when I say; Captain Rick is a "Charters Captain, Captain". The man has the personality of someone who has never met a stranger. His characteristics were sunny, entertaining and engaging. His knowledge of water and water safety, his knowledge of the species we pursued and his overall professionalism are unsurpassed. The man seemed to enjoy being out on the water as much as I did and remember, this was a bucket list fishing trip. My cousin Kenny had not been fishing in 45yrs, basically it was the first time he ever truly fished. Captain Rick was patient and informative with him and made both of our time on the water "An Adventure to Be Remembered". Cant give but 5 stars. In this case, I would like to give ten.

  • Rob Isley
    Rob Isley
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Couldn’t have asked for better

    Walleye/ Multi-species Lake StClair on June 6, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 child

    We came up here for my son’s 10 year trip. He wanted to fish a lake the pros fish. We hit the lottery picking Captain Rick and East Side Fishing Charters. Captain Rick was great, extremely personable and knowledgeable. He found fish when others were struggling to find them. Most importantly my son walked away saying that was the best thing he could have asked for.

  • Ron Stockwell
    Ron Stockwell
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    WOW! An awesome trip!

    Walleye/ Multi-species Lake StClair on July 23, 2025 • 2 adults

    Capt Rick went out of his way to make this an outstanding trip for us and paying extra attention to our 8 & 11 year old grandsons. He worked hard to find the fish, was very productive and even told us how to prepare the catch. Awesome captain and top of the line trip - we will definitely book with Eastside Fishing Charters again.

  • Chris Misiak
    Chris Misiak
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent day on the water with Captain Rick!

    5 Hour – Detroit River/Walleye (PM) on June 14, 2025 • 4 adults

    We had an awesome day on Lake St. Clair catching walleye and perch with Capt. Rick. We did an afternoon charter for four of us and were on the fish in no time. I would highly recommend East Side Fishing Charters if you are in the area and looking for a great time fishing. Thanks, Capt. Rick!

  • Brian Hayward
    Brian Hayward
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Walleye heaven!

    6 Hour – Lake St Clair/Musky (AM) on June 7, 2025 • 3 adults

    We went out on an amazing day with a very capable captain, Rick. Almost soon as he threw the line in, we had our first catch. My son can't remember the last time we fished and after this grad experience, he wants to go again. We had enough for us, and to spare. Rich is very ecouraging and easy to get along with.

  • Austin Tesar
    Austin Tesar
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    WHAT an amazing 31st birthday trip .

    Walleye/ Multi-species Lake StClair on September 8, 2025 • 2 adults

    Rick is an absolute amazing human being and did nothing but care for us the whole time. Showed us new techniques and put us on about 60 fish . WE will be coming back .

Rating

5.0
87 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (110)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (87)

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John Cochill
John Cochill
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
captain Rick
5 Hour – Detroit River/Walleye (AM) on July 2, 2026 • 5 adults

he's definitely experienced & very accommodating. it was 100° we brought in more fish than I would have expected on such a hot day. 5 person trip 23 walleye some of the biggest perch I've ever seen in the lake. Broke of at least a 4' musky. It was a tough loss but that's why they call it fishing not catching. Pass up captain Rick and its your loss.Thanks for the hard work captain!

Rick Jaehn
Response from Captain

I appreciate the kind words. It was nice meeting you, your family and friends. Looking forward to the next trip. Thanks again!!

Ben Trombetta
Ben Trombetta
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Had a great trip in tough conditions
5 Hour – Detroit River/Walleye (AM) on April 18, 2026 • 4 adults

Went out with Capt Rick and 3 of my teens for Walleye on the Detroit River and despite miserable weather (near continuous rain) he made sure that we ended the day with filets for days! We would not hesitate to book another trip with Eastside Fishing Charters!

Rick Jaehn
Response from Captain

Thanks Ben

Brian Patrias
Brian Patrias
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Time!
5 Hour – Detroit River/Walleye (AM) on May 1, 2026 • 4 adults

Rick was a great captain. We had a great time with him. he got us on some great fish, was fun and patient. we had a few teens with us for their first walleye trip. Rick made it a freat experience and we killed it!

Rick Jaehn
Response from Captain

Thanks Brian! Looking for ward to our next trip.

Murtuza Rizvi
Murtuza Rizvi
Repeat angler
us
Washington State, US
Member since 2025
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Lots of Walleyes
Walleye/ Multi-species Lake StClair on July 10, 2026 • 2 adults

The experience was awesome we caught many quality sized walleye and a couple of nice perch. they tasted awesome and he filleted them for us after the trip. would recommend!

Rick Jaehn
Response from Captain

Hey Murtuza Thanks for the kind words. Looking forward to our next trip.

ALEX Germany
ALEX Germany
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
This was a family event
5 Hour – Detroit River/Walleye (PM) on May 18, 2026 • 3 adults

The Captain of the Boat, Capt Rick was a great service provider, he man the boat and service was great from beginning to end!!!

Rick Jaehn
Response from Captain

Thanks for the kind words. Looking forward to our next trip. Fish on !!

FAQs about Eastside Fishing Charters Llc

Eastside Fishing Charters Llc offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $475 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour – Detroit River/Walleye (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $475 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour – Detroit River/Walleye (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $475 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour – Lake St. Clair/Perch (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $475 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour – Lake St. Clair/Perch (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - Walleye/ Multi-species Lake StClair (5 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - Walleye/ Multi-species Lake StClair (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour – Lake St Clair/Musky (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour – Lake St Clair/Musky (PM) (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Eastside Fishing Charters Llc, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with Eastside Fishing Charters Llc include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Live bait included)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning provided )
Eastside Fishing Charters Llc offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (Detroit River St Clair River)
  • Lake fishing (Lake St. Clair)
Eastside Fishing Charters Llc offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Eastside Fishing Charters Llc include:
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Muskellunge (Musky)
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Walleye

Your captain

Rick Jaehn
Rick Jaehn

New Baltimore, Michigan, United States

ID & license verified
87 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since October 2018

My name is Captain Rick Jaehn of Eastside Fishing Charters. I've been fishing for over 40 years. My fishing obsession started at a very young age, fishing the banks of Lake St. Clair everyday during summer vacation. I later was able to fish Detroit River at about 12 yrs old with an older brother that showed me the ropes of pulling wire (hand-lining) for Walleye. This inspired me to get my own boat and I honed my skills even more at catching Walleye with different methods. Soon there were different species of fish to catch and my obsession grew even more. After more than 40 years of chasing many species of fish throughout Michigan and surrounding states and countries, I decided to earn my Master Captains License so that that I would be able to share the fun, excitement, and experience of fishing with others. As part of my qualifications to run a successful fishing charter business, I received my CPR and First Aid Certification. I'm fully inspected by USCG and DNR, and I'm fully insured.

Rick Jaehn
Rick Jaehn
Fully verified
87
reviews
2018
member since
~1h
response
My name is Captain Rick Jaehn of Eastside Fishing Charters. I've been fishing for over 40 years. My fishing obsession started at a very young age, fishing the banks of Lake St. Clair everyday during summer vacation. I later was able to fish Detroit River at about 12 yrs old with an older brother that showed me the ropes of pulling wire (hand-lining) for Walleye. This inspired me to get my own boat and I honed my skills even more at catching Walleye with different methods. Soon there were different species of fish to catch and my obsession grew even more. After more than 40 years of chasing many species of fish throughout Michigan and surrounding states and countries, I decided to earn my Master Captains License so that that I would be able to share the fun, excitement, and experience of fishing with others. As part of my qualifications to run a successful fishing charter business, I received my CPR and First Aid Certification. I'm fully inspected by USCG and DNR, and I'm fully insured.

The fish you can target

Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Muskellunge (Musky)
Muskellunge (Musky)
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Walleye
Walleye
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Muskellunge (Musky)
Muskellunge (Musky)
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Walleye
Walleye

Real catches by this captain

  • Lots of Walleyes
    Murtuza R.
    Murtuza R.
  • Fishing with Rick
    Kimberly S.
    Kimberly S.
  • captain Rick
    John C.
    John C.
  • This was a family event
    Alex G.
    Alex G.
  • April fishing trip
    Larry S.
    Larry S.
  • Go Fish With Captain Rick!
    Seth M.
    Seth M.
  • WHAT an amazing 31st birthday trip .
    Austin T.
    Austin T.
  • Great time fishing
    James J.
    James J.
  • WOW! An awesome trip!
    Ron S.
    Ron S.
  • Excellent day on the water with Captain Rick!
    Chris M.
    Chris M.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2014
Boat manufacturer
Lund
Boat type
Aluminum fishing
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
32 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Live bait included
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaning provided

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
Children of all ages welcome.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 PayPal

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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