Mainstream Fishing Charters Lake St Clair 

4.7
(28 reviews)
 19150 Harbour Drive, Tilbury, ON N0P 2L0, Canada–

Mainstream Fishing Charters Lake St Clair 

Tilbury, ON, Canada
–
26 ft
6
4.7
(28 reviews)

Always wanted to come face-to-gills with that feisty freshwater beast, the Musky? Or maybe you want to take your family out on an adventure to catch some tasty table fare? Come aboard Mainstream Fishing Charters, where you'll get the chance to experience the world-famous fisheries of Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie, as well as Southwest Ontario's local creeks, marshes, and canals that are just full to the brim with incredible species!

Captain David Weil is at the helm of this charter, and he's the perfect companion when it comes exploring these fantastic fishing grounds – he's been fishing the Great Lakes since his early childhood, after all. He uses his years of local knowledge to provide top-notch freshwater adventures for anglers of all ages and abilities. Whether you want fast-paced, hardcore angling action, or a fun family day out on the lake, he's got you covered.

You'll be traveling on your captain's 26' Penn Yan flybridge vessel, built to transport up to 6 guests out to the hot spots – plenty of room for the whole family, or bring along your best angling buddies for the fishing competition of a lifetime! She's decked out with a private toilet, GPS and fishfinder, life jackets in a variety of sizes, and a flybridge. There's plenty of room on board for your favorite snacks and drinks, too, so bring them along.

Capt. David targets some of the best freshwater fisheries around, so you'll be spoiled for choice when it comes to the species on offer. Want plenty of hands-on action? Get ready to chase Musky and test your skills against this freshwater favorite. Want to reel in something tasty to take home for supper? Head to Lake Erie, often called 'the Walleye capital of the world!' Capt. David will fillet your catch for you for a small cost. Other species on offer include Perch, Steelhead, and Large and Smallmouth Bass.

Your trip includes rods, reels, tackle, and lures. Grab a fishing license and get ready to make some memories with Mainstream Fishing Charters!

Always wanted to come face-to-gills with that feisty freshwater beast, the Musky? Or maybe you want to take your family out on an adventure to catch some tasty table fare? Come aboard Mainstream Fishing Charters, where you'll get the chance to experience the world-famous fisheries of Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie, as well as Southwest Ontario's local creeks, marshes, and canals that are just full to the brim with incredible species!

Captain David Weil is at the helm of this charter, and he's the perfect companion when it comes exploring these fantastic fishing grounds – he's been fishing the Great Lakes since his early childhood, after all. He uses his years of local knowledge to provide top-notch freshwater adventures for anglers of all ages and abilities. Whether you want fast-paced, hardcore angling action, or a fun family day out on the lake, he's got you covered.

You'll be traveling on your captain's 26' Penn Yan flybridge vessel, built to transport up to 6 guests out to the hot spots – plenty of room for the whole family, or bring along your best angling buddies for the fishing competition of a lifetime! She's decked out with a private toilet, GPS and fishfinder, life jackets in a variety of sizes, and a flybridge. There's plenty of room on board for your favorite snacks and drinks, too, so bring them along.

Capt. David targets some of the best freshwater fisheries around, so you'll be spoiled for choice when it comes to the species on offer. Want plenty of hands-on action? Get ready to chase Musky and test your skills against this freshwater favorite. Want to reel in something tasty to take home for supper? Head to Lake Erie, often called 'the Walleye capital of the world!' Capt. David will fillet your catch for you for a small cost. Other species on offer include Perch, Steelhead, and Large and Smallmouth Bass.

Your trip includes rods, reels, tackle, and lures. Grab a fishing license and get ready to make some memories with Mainstream Fishing Charters!

David Weil
Captain
David Weil
12 years of experience
responds within an hour

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Lake St Clair Musky weekday
Non-refundable
5 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 6 - Dec 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
US $596
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Lake St. Clair Musky – Weekend
Non-refundable
6 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 6 - Dec 1 (Sat, Sun)
US $666
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.7
28 reviews
4.5
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (45)

Reviews (28)

  • Anthony Hall
    Anthony Hall
    Repeat angler
    gb
    United Kingdom
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Once in a lifetime catch

    Lake St Clair Musky weekday on August 21, 2026 • 2 adults

    We had an amazing experience, the captain was incredibly knowledgeable and his water craft was second to none. The boat is well equipped and within 30 minutes we had our first take on the trolled lures. The Musky fight hard and even though the fishing gear is perfectly balanced you will be given a run for your money! The captain worked hard re-adjusting the rigs due to weeds but somehow he managed to get us in the middle of the baitfish everytime. The final result was four fish at 48, 46.5, 42 & 41 inches. I can’t recommend this trip enough and it will take some beating. Thank you.

  • David Armstrong
    David Armstrong
    ca
    Ontario, Canada
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Experience

    Lake St. Clair Musky – Weekend on October 20, 2024 • 4 adults • 1 child

    My son and his friend mowed lawns all Summer so they could save up to go on a fishing trip. After extensive research, they chose Mainstream Fishing Charters and we were so happy they did. Our experience was excellent. The captain provided excellent communication about our trip in the week before and was on time and ready to go when we got there. He was keen to share his years of experience and expertise with us and the boys. In the end, both boys caught a big Muskie - exactly what we were hoping for. We would definitely book with Mainstream again. Thanks, Captain David!

  • Mandy Chan
    Mandy Chan
    Repeat angler
    ca
    Ontario, Canada
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great walleye fishing!!!

    Lake Erie Walleye weekend AM on May 26, 2024 • 2 adults

    My dad and I were itching to go fishing and decided to go with Captain David! His focus, speed, and determination is impressive. His knowledge is extensive, he had every answer to my curiosities. We went home with 11 Walleyes, he tried real hard to get the goal of 12, but my father needed to tap out. Otherwise, he would have stayed working for the last Walleye until the very last minute. We are going with Captain David again in June, you should book with Mainstream Fishing Charters!

  • Sarah Mcconnell
    Sarah Mcconnell
    Repeat angler
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Lake Erie Walleye

    Lake Erie Walleye Weekend PM on July 22, 2023 • 2 adults

    My dad and I had an amazing trip! We couldn’t keep the rods in the water. Limit out on Walleye and caught a nice Rainbow trout. The boat had a beautiful view up top for some extra seating. Mike was so kind and full of some great information for us newbies. Even filleted them up for us for a small fee. Couldn’t recommend this charter enough.

  • Brad Reimer
    Brad Reimer
    ca
    Ontario, Canada
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Walleye Weekday with Captain Dave of Mainstream Charters

    Lake Erie Walleye Weekday on July 5, 2023 • 5 adults

    Captain Dave is a fish finding machine, we went out at 7 am on a Wednesday morning and had our 5 man limit by 10. Extremely knowledgeable and capable fishing boat captain who knows his water and his tackle. We'll be back as soon as we can!

  • Jill Horton
    Jill Horton
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Day on the lake

    Lake St Clair Musky PM weekend on September 21, 2024 • 2 adults

    We had a great time! Loved the sunset on the lake!

  • Wayne Molzan
    Wayne Molzan
    ca
    Ontario, Canada
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Day Capt David

    Lake Erie Walleye Weekday on June 27, 2024 • 4 adults

    It was a great day and we caught our limit

  • Ryan Schwab
    Ryan Schwab
    Repeat angler
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Morning trip

    Lake Erie Walleye weekend AM on July 15, 2023 • 5 adults • 1 child

    Great morning with Captain David! The rods were busy all morning and the two eight year olds had a blast!

  • Davin Kendrick
    Davin Kendrick
    Repeat angler
    ca
    Ontario, Canada
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    4.3
    Verified

    July fishing trip

    Lake Erie Walleye weekend AM on July 6, 2024 • 5 adults
  • Lance Cline
    Lance Cline
    ca
    Ontario, Canada
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    Fall morning Muskie trip with Captain David and Jarred

    Lake St. Clair Musky – Weekend on October 10, 2020 • 3 adults

    Had a great morning out with the guys! 6 hits, landed 2, great experience for our first Muskie trip!!! Definitely won't be our last trip. The Captain was super knowledgeable of the area and what techniques were working this time of year. Guys were super friendly. All around great experience will definitely recommend and return.

FAQs about Mainstream Fishing Charters Lake St Clair

Mainstream Fishing Charters Lake St Clair offers the following trips to customers:
  • CA $850 per group, additional CA $125 per person after 4 guests - Lake St Clair Musky weekday (5 hours)
  • CA $950 per group, additional CA $125 per person after 4 guests - Lake St. Clair Musky – Weekend (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Mainstream Fishing Charters Lake St Clair, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Mainstream Fishing Charters Lake St Clair include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Small additional fee)
  • First mate
Mainstream Fishing Charters Lake St Clair offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Lake fishing
Mainstream Fishing Charters Lake St Clair offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with Mainstream Fishing Charters Lake St Clair include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Crappie
  • Muskellunge (Musky)
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Walleye

Your captain

David Weil
David Weil
Tilbury, Ontario, Canada
40 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since January 2019
It all started at Capt. David Weil's grandfather's farm pond...within minutes he caught his first fish, a Largemouth Bass, and he was hooked! Since the early age of 6, Capt. David has developed and grown an extreme passion for the sport of fishing. He's been fishing the Great Lakes since his early childhood, and has had the pleasure of fishing and guiding on the Great Lakes, as well as many lakes throughout NW Ontario. He also has many hours of tournament experience fishing local tournaments, like Musky's Canada Belle river chapter opener and closer events, Big Boys Derby, Lasalle Walleye Classic and a few others. Capt. David is driven to ensure success every time he sets sail on the water, and we ensure you that you are in good hands!
David Weil
David Weil
40
reviews
2019
member since
~1h
response
It all started at Capt. David Weil's grandfather's farm pond...within minutes he caught his first fish, a Largemouth Bass, and he was hooked! Since the early age of 6, Capt. David has developed and grown an extreme passion for the sport of fishing. He's been fishing the Great Lakes since his early childhood, and has had the pleasure of fishing and guiding on the Great Lakes, as well as many lakes throughout NW Ontario. He also has many hours of tournament experience fishing local tournaments, like Musky's Canada Belle river chapter opener and closer events, Big Boys Derby, Lasalle Walleye Classic and a few others. Capt. David is driven to ensure success every time he sets sail on the water, and we ensure you that you are in good hands!

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Crappie
Crappie
Muskellunge (Musky)
Muskellunge (Musky)
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Walleye
Walleye
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Crappie
Crappie
Muskellunge (Musky)
Muskellunge (Musky)
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch

Real catches by this captain

  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large Muskellunge on a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Muskellunge (Musky)
    Anthony H.
    Anthony H.
    We had an amazing experience, the captain was incredibly knowledgeable and his water craft was second to none. The boat is well equipped and within 30 minutes we had our first take on the trolled lures. The Musky fight hard and even though the fishing gear is perfectly balanced you will be given a run for your money! The captain worked hard re-adjusting the rigs due to weeds but somehow he managed to get us in the middle of the baitfish everytime. The final result was four fish at 48, 46.5, 42 & 41 inches. I can’t recommend this trip enough and it will take some beating. Thank you.
  • A family group proudly displaying their catch of multiple Walleye on the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Jack V.
    Jack V.
    Boat needs cleaning!!! Wouldn't take my wife knowing this.
  • Two young anglers proudly displaying a large fish while enjoying a day of fishing on the water.
    Fish 1
    Muskellunge (Musky)
    David A.
    David A.
    My son and his friend mowed lawns all Summer so they could save up to go on a fishing trip. After extensive research, they chose Mainstream Fishing Charters and we were so happy they did. Our experience was excellent. The captain provided excellent communication about our trip in the week before and was on time and ready to go when we got there. He was keen to share his years of experience and expertise with us and the boys. In the end, both boys caught a big Muskie - exactly what we were hoping for. We would definitely book with Mainstream again. Thanks, Captain David!
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large Northern Pike while fishing on a boat in clear waters.
    Fish 1
    Muskellunge (Musky)
    Jill H.
    Jill H.
    We had a great time! Loved the sunset on the lake!
  • A cheerful group of anglers posing on a boat with a bountiful catch of Walleye, showcasing their successful fishing trip.
    Joanne Q.
    Joanne Q.
    David is very pleasant. Works hard and very kind
  • A group of five anglers poses on a boat with a large catch of Speckled Trout displayed on the deck after a successful fishing trip.
    Davin K.
    Davin K.
  • An excited angler proudly displaying a Walleye caught while fishing on a boat, showcasing a typical day on the water.
    Wayne M.
    Wayne M.
    It was a great day and we caught our limit
  • A variety of Walleye and other fish laid out on a dock after a successful fishing trip, showcasing the day's catch.
    Fish 1
    White Bass
    Mandy C.
    Mandy C.
    My dad and I were itching to go fishing and decided to go with Captain David! His focus, speed, and determination is impressive. His knowledge is extensive, he had every answer to my curiosities. We went home with 11 Walleyes, he tried real hard to get the goal of 12, but my father needed to tap out. Otherwise, he would have stayed working for the last Walleye until the very last minute. We are going with Captain David again in June, you should book with Mainstream Fishing Charters!
  • Group of adult anglers posing aboard a fishing boat with a large mixed catch neatly displayed across the deck.
    Fish 1
    White Perch
    Debbie L.
    Debbie L.
    Captain Dave was absolutely fantastic. From the moment we stepped foot on the boat till the time we got back he was working his ass off. We caught our limit with 5hrs of dropping the first line. He couldn’t even set up all the lines before the fish started hitting and twice we had multiple fish on. He’s super knowledgeable and gave us pointers and tricks when fishing alone. Overall our experience was anmazing and would highly recommend using this charter. Thanks again Dave our catch was delicious!!!!
  • Angler proudly holding a large snook aboard a fishing boat at a marina.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Coho Salmon
    Sarah M.
    Sarah M.
    My dad and I had an amazing trip! We couldn’t keep the rods in the water. Limit out on Walleye and caught a nice Rainbow trout. The boat had a beautiful view up top for some extra seating. Mike was so kind and full of some great information for us newbies. Even filleted them up for us for a small fee. Couldn’t recommend this charter enough.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
1979
Boat manufacturer
Penn Yan
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Mercruiser
Powered by
1 x 260HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live bait well
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Small additional fee
First mate

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
No minimum age
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Catch and release mandatory
Musky

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
 PayPal
 Bank transfer

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