Mainstream Fishing Charters – 20'

When it comes to Ontario’s famous freshwater fishing grounds, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better combination than Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair. Mainstream Fishing Charters offer awesome, fully-guided trips exploring both of these lakes, depending on when you visit. Whether you’re looking for a fast-paced excursion chasing various Panfish, or want to tangle lines with the mighty Musky, join Captain David Weil for a first-class freshwater adventure!

Capt. David’s passion for angling started at the age of 6, when he caught his first Smallmouth Bass in his grandfather’s pond. From then on, he was hooked! He transferred this love for fishing into a career as a guide, and has explored many of the Great Lakes. Now, he specializes in running trips out of Southwest Ontario, targeting Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair, as well as local canals, creeks, and marshes.

You’ll be heading out on your captain’s 17’ Sprint bass boat, perfectly built to tackle freshwater fishing grounds. She can accommodate up to 3 guests, making her the perfect option for newbies and seasoned fishermen who want a truly hands-on, personal experience. She’s equipped with fishfinder and GPS, life jackets in a variety of sizes, and a wireless trolling motor to help you silently sneak up on your catch.

Where you fish depends on which trip you opt for. If you want to explore Lake Erie’s world-famous fishery, you’ll have the chance to reel in Walleye using light tackle. Want to chase some tasty table fare? Join Capt. David for his fast-paced Panfish adventure. If you’d like to come face-to-face with a freshwater beast, then you can spin and cast for Musky. New angler? Don’t worry – Capt. David will show you the ropes, and his Carp and Catfish trip is perfect for beginners with little ones!

All you need to bring with you is a fishing license – Capt. David will provide rods, reels, tackle, and lures. Come aboard Mainstream Fishing Charters for a first-class freshwater adventure!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Bass
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 22 - Sep 30
    US $332
    Spend a day on the water chasing largemouth and smallmouth bass! Don’t be surprised if you hook into a surprise pike or musky on these trips!
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
  • Private trip
    Musky Casting/Jigging
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Nov 30
    US $332
    Spend a day on the lake casting for the big one! There is nothing more exciting than setting the hook into a giant musky!
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Heavy Tackle
    Targeted fish
    Muskellunge (Musky)
    Muskellunge (Musky)
  • Private trip
    Panfish
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - May 31
    US $332
    Spend the day chasing a variety of panfish like Crappie, bluegill and perch! These trips are fun for all ages and provide great table fare!
    Targeted fish
    Crappie
    Crappie
    Sunfish
    Sunfish
  • Private trip
    Walleye
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Feb 19 - May 15
    US $332
    Springtime walleye on the world renown Detroit river! You can’t beat it!
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FAQs about Mainstream Fishing Charters – 20'

Mainstream Fishing Charters – 20' offers the following trips to customers:
  • CA $450 per group, additional CA $50 per person after 2 guests - Bass (6 hours)
  • CA $450 per group, additional CA $50 per person after 2 guests - Musky Casting/Jigging (6 hours)
  • CA $450 per group, additional CA $50 per person after 2 guests - Panfish (6 hours)
  • CA $450 per group, additional CA $50 per person after 2 guests - Walleye (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Mainstream Fishing Charters – 20', you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Mainstream Fishing Charters – 20' include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (For walleye trips )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Small additional charge)

Mainstream Fishing Charters – 20' offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Lake Fishing

Mainstream Fishing Charters – 20' offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with Mainstream Fishing Charters – 20' include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Crappie
  • Muskellunge (Musky)
  • Pike (Northern)
  • 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

Sprint (Bass boat) originally built in 2006. Powered by a 225HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 60 knots.

Length
20 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Lake Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
For walleye trips
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Small additional charge

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
No Alcohol
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

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
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 3 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Fishing with David
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
67%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Terris B.
Amhertsburg, Ontario
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip! Thanks, David.

VERIFIED   Lake Erie Walleye on August 8, 2023
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Brian W.
Tiverton, ON
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   Lake Erie Walleye on June 22, 2023
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Sydney L.
Brampton, Ontario
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day

VERIFIED   Largemouth Bass Rondeau Bay on July 20, 2022
We had a great day. The captain was very personable and worked around our need for calm waters by making sure we went to the...
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