Mainstream Fishing Charters – 26'

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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Lake Erie Walleye Weekday
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Aug 31 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $599
    Join us for a weekday trip on Lake Erie and experience some amazing world class walleye fishing! Less boat traffic during the week often leads to better fishing!
  • Private trip
    Lake St Clair Musky weekday
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Dec 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $599
    Less pressure during the week by other boaters often leads to greater success! Some of our best musky days come during the week! Join us for a weekday big fish adventure!
  • Private trip
    Lake Erie Walleye weekend AM
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Aug 31 (Sat, Sun)
    US $635
    If catching walleye and I mean lots of walleye is on your agenda, look no further! Lake Erie is at an all time high and is loaded with walleye! Enjoy a memorable morning on the water and take home a pile of fillets you can sit back and reminisce over at the table with your family and friends!
  • Private trip
    Lake Erie Walleye Weekend PM
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Aug 31 (Sat, Sun)
    US $635
    If catching walleye and I mean lots of walleye is on your agenda, look no further! Lake Erie is at an all time high and is loaded with walleye! Enjoy a memorable evening on the water and take home a pile of fillets you can sit back and reminisce over at the table with your family and friends!
  • Private trip
    Lake St Clair Musky PM weekend
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Dec 15 (Sat, Sun)
    US $635
    Spend an evening on beautiful lake st Clair chasing trophy musky! St Clair offers world class musky fishing for both quality and quantity!
  • Private trip
    Lake St. Clair Musky – Weekend
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Dec 15 (Sat, Sun)
    US $635
    The early bird catches the worm – and the world-famous freshwater fish, too! Come experience a morning on Lake St. Clair, which your captain calls "the world's greatest Musky fishery," and get ready to tangle your lines with this freshwater beast. See how you match up on the reel with gigantic Musky, using light tackle and top techniques learned from Capt. David. You'll be provided with top-notch rods and reels, tackle, and artificial lures. All you need to bring is a fishing license.
  • Private trip
    Musky Marathon
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Dec 1
    US $835
    If you’re a musky nut and want to grind it out all day chasing a beast than this trip is for you and your crew! 10 hours on world renown lake st Clair! Bring a lunch and lots of beverages cause it’s gonna be a long fun day!
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FAQs about Mainstream Fishing Charters – 26'

Mainstream Fishing Charters – 26' offers the following trips to customers:
  • CA $675 per group, additional CA $75 per person after 4 guests - Lake Erie Walleye Weekday (6 hours)
  • CA $675 per group, additional CA $75 per person after 4 guests - Lake St Clair Musky weekday (6 hours)
  • CA $725 per group, additional CA $75 per person after 4 guests - Lake Erie Walleye weekend AM (6 hours)
  • CA $725 per group, additional CA $75 per person after 4 guests - Lake Erie Walleye Weekend PM (6 hours)
  • CA $725 per group, additional CA $75 per person after 4 guests - Lake St Clair Musky PM weekend (6 hours)
  • CA $725 per group, additional CA $75 per person after 4 guests - Lake St. Clair Musky – Weekend (6 hours)
  • CA $1,150 per group - Musky Marathon (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Mainstream Fishing Charters – 26', you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Enclosed, private
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Mainstream Fishing Charters – 26' include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Small additional fee)
  • First Mate

Mainstream Fishing Charters – 26' offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Lake Fishing

Mainstream Fishing Charters – 26' offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with Mainstream Fishing Charters – 26' include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Crappie
  • Muskellunge (Musky)
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Walleye

Meet the Captain

David Weil
Leamington, Ontario, Canada
17 Customer reviews
Response time 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!

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Largemouth) Largemouth Bass
Bass (Smallmouth) Smallmouth Bass
Crappie Crappie
Muskellunge (Musky) Muskellunge (Musky)

Boat specs

Penn Yan (Sportfishing) originally built in 1979. Powered by a 260HP Mercruiser engine.

Length
26 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Lake Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging

Amenities

Toilet
Enclosed, private
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Small additional fee
First Mate

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

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

Listing policies

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

Payment

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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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 14 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with captain Dave.
Awesome Lake Erie Walleye
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Appropriate for children
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Debbie L.
Windsor, ON
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Half day trip with captain Dave.

VERIFIED   Lake Erie Walleye weekend AM on August 13, 2023
Captain Dave was absolutely fantastic. From the moment we stepped foot on the boat till the time we got back he was working...
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Sarah M.
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Awesome Lake Erie Walleye

VERIFIED   Lake Erie Walleye Weekend PM on July 22, 2023
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...
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Matthew D.
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Great Fishing Trip!

VERIFIED   Lake St Clair Musky weekday on September 29, 2023
We decided to do this for my buddy’s bachelor party the day before he got married. We had an awesome experience with David!...
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BRADLEY R.
Hamilton, ON
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Walleye Weekday with Captain Dave of Mainstream Charters

VERIFIED   Lake Erie Walleye Weekday on July 5, 2023
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...
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Dave F.
Sarnia, Ontario
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Lake Erie Walleye Weekday AM on June 27, 2023
we had a great trip and we limited out on walleyes in about 2.5 hours, Capt Dave is a excellent Capt and l know we will be...
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