Fish Whisperer Charters 

5.0/5 (26 reviews)
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 Stanley Street, Port Stanley, ON N5L, Canada

Fish Whisperer Charters 

Port Stanley, ON, Canada
25 ft
6
5.0/5 (26 reviews)

Fish Whisperer Charters is based out of Big Otter Marina and Campground in Port Burwell, ON. With over 4 decades of experience, Capt. Ben has perfected the fine art of lake trolling and invites you to join him for a fun, relaxing day on the water.

You'll learn new techniques, catch some delicious fish, and have your catch cleaned and filleted so it's ready for the grill once you get home! Your boat for the day is a spacious 25' Parker pilothouse, equipped with top-of-the-line electronics and fish finding capabilities.

She also comes with outriggers, downriggers, planer boards, a fighting chair, wireless trolling motor, and an array of state-of-the-art rods and reels. You'll have a flybridge so you can enjoy the beautiful view, an enclosed porta-potty, and a spacious deck that accommodates up to 6 guests at a time. Capt.

Ben offers seasonal weekend, half, and full day trips, from June 1 to Thanksgiving. In July and August, it becomes THE place to be for Pickerel enthusiasts. You'll target them by trolling the eastern basin of the lake. On Capt. Ben's trips, you can expect an interactive experience with a knowledgeable, friendly, and patient guide.

He loves teaching beginners the basics and seeing them catch their very first fish. He believes there is no greater feeling of accomplishment than getting his customers hooked and making them smile. Everything you need is included, such as rods, reels, lures, and more.

Just be sure to purchase your fishing license before the trip and arrive 20 minutes prior to departure. Bring a cooler for your drinks and snacks, pack up some extra layers of clothing, and get ready for a fun day of fishing on Lake Erie!

Book your next trip with Fish Whisperer Charters and let Capt. Ben put you on the fish!

Fish Whisperer Charters is based out of Big Otter Marina and Campground in Port Burwell, ON. With over 4 decades of experience, Capt. Ben has perfected the fine art of lake trolling and invites you to join him for a fun, relaxing day on the water.

You'll learn new techniques, catch some delicious fish, and have your catch cleaned and filleted so it's ready for the grill once you get home! Your boat for the day is a spacious 25' Parker pilothouse, equipped with top-of-the-line electronics and fish finding capabilities.

She also comes with outriggers, downriggers, planer boards, a fighting chair, wireless trolling motor, and an array of state-of-the-art rods and reels. You'll have a flybridge so you can enjoy the beautiful view, an enclosed porta-potty, and a spacious deck that accommodates up to 6 guests at a time. Capt.

Ben offers seasonal weekend, half, and full day trips, from June 1 to Thanksgiving. In July and August, it becomes THE place to be for Pickerel enthusiasts. You'll target them by trolling the eastern basin of the lake. On Capt. Ben's trips, you can expect an interactive experience with a knowledgeable, friendly, and patient guide.

He loves teaching beginners the basics and seeing them catch their very first fish. He believes there is no greater feeling of accomplishment than getting his customers hooked and making them smile. Everything you need is included, such as rods, reels, lures, and more.

Just be sure to purchase your fishing license before the trip and arrive 20 minutes prior to departure. Bring a cooler for your drinks and snacks, pack up some extra layers of clothing, and get ready for a fun day of fishing on Lake Erie!

Book your next trip with Fish Whisperer Charters and let Capt. Ben put you on the fish!

Ben Patkus
Captain
Ben Patkus
16 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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Half day small group
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 3:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Oct 1
Walleye
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
US $710
Shared tour: 2 people
Walleye Charter 1/2 day
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 3:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Oct 1
Walleye
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
US $568
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Walleye Charter Full Day
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Oct 1
Walleye
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
US $994
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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5.0
26 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Gary Renaud
Gary Renaud
ca
Oro, ON, Canada
Member since 2026
5.0
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Captain Ben is class act & is amster at his craft of fishing....limited out!!
Special 5 hours trip for GARY Renaud on July 9, 20262 adults

Captain Ben is class act & is master at his craft of fishing....limited out!!

Carole Bissonnette
Carole Bissonnette
ca
Simcoe, ON, Canada
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
Amazing day on the lake
6 Hour Trip – Weekend (AM) on August 20, 20224 adults

We decided to go on the lake fishing for our anniversary, we found the fish whisperer out of Port Burwell. Ben was great, his boat is large and perfect for fishing on the lake. Ben knows his stuff and has state of the art equipment. We highly recommend. We can't wait to do this again.

Jane Haggett
Jane Haggett
ca
Ontario, Canada
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
Our trip last Saturday
6 Hour Trip – Weekend (PM) on June 25, 20223 adults

Beautiful and relaxing day on the water. Great stress reliever! Ben was able to answer all of my questions and believe me I had quite a few. Captain was very knowledgeable and professional. I would recommend this charter to anyone Roger/Guelph

Sonny Eastman
Sonny Eastman
ca
Ontario, Canada
Member since 2020
5.0
Verified
Half day fishing trip with Captain Ben and Bill
4 Hour Trip – Weekday (morning) on August 31, 20202 adults

This was the first time my son and I had been on a fishing charter. I have to say Captain Ben and Bill were absolutely amazing. They took the time to explain everything to us in great detail. The boat & fishing gear was clean, and in great shape. Everything went as planned. We had a great morning, caught lots of fish and Captain Ben and Bill treated us like family. What more could you ask for. Looking forward to fishing with them again in the future.

Ben Patkus
Response from Captain

Thank you glad you had fun

Tom Sheidow
Tom Sheidow
ca
Ontario, Canada
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Ben
6 Hour Trip – Weekend (PM) on June 17, 20232 adults

Reported catch:
Walleye

FAQs about Fish Whisperer Charters

Fish Whisperer Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • CA $500 per person - Half day small group (6 hours)
  • CA $500 per person - Half day small group - 3:00 PM (6 hours)
  • CA $800 per group, additional CA $150 per person after 4 guests - Walleye Charter 1/2 day (5 hours)
  • CA $800 per group, additional CA $150 per person after 4 guests - Walleye Charter 1/2 day - 3:00 PM (5 hours)
  • CA $1,400 per group - Walleye Charter Full Day (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Fish Whisperer Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Outriggers
Trips booked with Fish Whisperer Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
Fish Whisperer Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
Fish Whisperer Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy tackle (Lead core, planer boards, dipsy divers, & more! )
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Fish Whisperer Charters include:
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Walleye

Your captain

Ben Patkus
Ben Patkus
Ben Patkus

Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada

5 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
26 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2019

Captain Ben Patkus grew up in Port Burwell, ON and spent most of his childhood fishing Lake Erie. He fell in love with the nature in his backyard and became fascinated with the diversity of wildlife that this area hosts. Over the decades, he's become an expert in targeting Perch, Trout, Pickerel, and many other freshwater species. He specializes in trolling and knows all the best feeding spots to have you on fish in no time! Capt. Ben puts safety above everything else. He's Transport Canada certified in MEDA3, SVOP, Marine First Aid, and CPR and his boat is fully equipped with all the necessary safety gear you'd need for a safe and stress-free trip.

5 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
26 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2019

Captain Ben Patkus grew up in Port Burwell, ON and spent most of his childhood fishing Lake Erie. He fell in love with the nature in his backyard and became fascinated with the diversity of wildlife that this area hosts. Over the decades, he's become an expert in targeting Perch, Trout, Pickerel, and many other freshwater species. He specializes in trolling and knows all the best feeding spots to have you on fish in no time! Capt. Ben puts safety above everything else. He's Transport Canada certified in MEDA3, SVOP, Marine First Aid, and CPR and his boat is fully equipped with all the necessary safety gear you'd need for a safe and stress-free trip.

The fish you can target

Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Walleye
Walleye
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Walleye
Walleye

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2004
Boat manufacturer
Parker
Boat type
Pilothouse
Engine model
Evinrude G2
Powered by
2 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Heavy Tackle
Lead core, planer boards, dipsy divers, & more!
Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Wireless trolling motor
Outriggers

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures

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
Age and weight of child for life jackets.
No alcohol
Or drugs
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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

 Bank transfer

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