Danny Boy Fishing Charters 

4.6/5 (50 reviews)
 Shady Shore Road 3315, Bay City, MI 48706, United States

Danny Boy Fishing Charters 

Bay City, MI, United States
34 ft
6
4.6/5 (50 reviews)

Spend a day fishing with Danny Boy Fishing Charters! Captain Duane has made it a priority to teach fishing to kids and adults alike to introduce them to the fun and exciting sport of fishing. Through a network of like-minded fishermen, Duane is always up to date on the locations and the tactics to put fish in the boat.

Your journey starts on a 34' Baha boat. This catamaran welcomes up to 6 guests who can fish at the same time. The boat is powered by twin 450 HP Mercruiser engines, which can take you fast to any fishing spot you need. Comfort is a huge advantage of this boat, as she features a private bathroom, a galley, a lounge area, and a flybridge.

When it comes to fishing in Saginaw Bay, it all comes down to one main trophy - Walleye! The best way to catch this fish is by trolling, so the boat is equipped with several outriggers and downriggers. The captain prefers to use artificial lures but, at occasions, he'll also use worms and prepare them before the trip starts.

You'll be provided with Shakespeare and Okuma fishing gear, which is included in the price. Capt. Duane will prepare bottled water and some snacks but feel free to bring some of your choice. Since you get to keep the catch, it's recommended to bring cooler for your catch.

Danny Boy Fishing Charters' mission is to provide a fun-filled fishing experience for adults and kids alike. Become a part of this mission and enjoy it!

Spend a day fishing with Danny Boy Fishing Charters! Captain Duane has made it a priority to teach fishing to kids and adults alike to introduce them to the fun and exciting sport of fishing. Through a network of like-minded fishermen, Duane is always up to date on the locations and the tactics to put fish in the boat.

Your journey starts on a 34' Baha boat. This catamaran welcomes up to 6 guests who can fish at the same time. The boat is powered by twin 450 HP Mercruiser engines, which can take you fast to any fishing spot you need. Comfort is a huge advantage of this boat, as she features a private bathroom, a galley, a lounge area, and a flybridge.

When it comes to fishing in Saginaw Bay, it all comes down to one main trophy - Walleye! The best way to catch this fish is by trolling, so the boat is equipped with several outriggers and downriggers. The captain prefers to use artificial lures but, at occasions, he'll also use worms and prepare them before the trip starts.

You'll be provided with Shakespeare and Okuma fishing gear, which is included in the price. Capt. Duane will prepare bottled water and some snacks but feel free to bring some of your choice. Since you get to keep the catch, it's recommended to bring cooler for your catch.

Danny Boy Fishing Charters' mission is to provide a fun-filled fishing experience for adults and kids alike. Become a part of this mission and enjoy it!

Duane Crandall
Captain
Duane Crandall
9 years of experience

Trip availability and prices

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5 Hour Trip (AM)
In high demand Last booked: 6 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Nov 1
Sauger
Perch (Yellow)
US $700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Trip (PM)
In high demand Last booked: 5 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
Walleye
Pike (Northern)
Catfish
Perch (Yellow)
+3
US $700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.6
50 reviews
4.6
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (48)

What anglers say

84%
Great experience
97%
Friendly captain
92%
Recommended
68%
Caught fish

All reviews (50)

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Shawn Romska
Shawn Romska
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great experience for my grandsons.
5 Hour Trip (PM) on July 16, 20263 adults3 children

Captain Duane was awesome! He was great with my grandsons, worked tirelessly for all five hours, and always had a positive attitude. He made our day :)

Ty Hunt
Ty Hunt
Repeat angler
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2022
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Great day on the bay on Danny Boy
5 Hour Trip (PM) on August 2, 20253 adults

Capt Duane met us at the gate & showed us to the boat. Quickly cast off & we were on the bay setting outriggers. Tough day of fishing but the captain kept trying new setups & we managed to get on some walleye. My boys & I enjoyed our day & would go out on the Danny Boy with Captain Duane again.

Grant Quait
Grant Quait
us
New York, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great captain
5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 16, 20254 adults

Captain is great to have a conversation with and excellent at his craft. We caught plenty of fish and had a great time on his boat. He even gave us a great restaurant recommendation. 5 out of 5 stars

Wayne Osborn
Wayne Osborn
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
best captian ever
5 Hour Trip (AM) on June 10, 20265 adults

knows his stuff and is very pollite.

Adam Doughmane
Adam Doughmane
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Duane
5 Hour Trip (PM) on May 17, 20265 adults1 child

FAQs about Danny Boy Fishing Charters

Danny Boy Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)
When you book a trip with Danny Boy Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Radar
Trips booked with Danny Boy Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shakespeare, Okuma)
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Snacks (sausage, jerky, crackers)
  • Drinks (Water)
Danny Boy Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
Danny Boy Fishing Charters offers the following fishing technique:
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Danny Boy Fishing Charters include:
  • Walleye

Your captain

Duane Crandall
Duane Crandall
Duane Crandall

Bay City, Michigan, United States

1 Fishing Report
55 Customer reviews
Typical response within 2 hours
Member since December 2019

Captain Duane Crandall is a USCG approved 100 Ton Master with 30+ years experience fishing the Great Lakes and Detroit River. Growing up in a small town north of Flint Michigan, Duane has countless fishing trips to the Saginaw Bay area for Perch and Walleyes. As a young adult, Captain Duane spent many summer and fall days pursuing Lake trout and Salmon in Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. After college, Duane moved to South East Michigan and spent more time fishing the waters of the Detroit River, Lake Erie, and Lake Saint Clair. Primarily fishing for Walleye in Lake Erie and the Detroit River.

1 Fishing Report
55 Customer reviews
Typical response within 2 hours
Member since December 2019

Captain Duane Crandall is a USCG approved 100 Ton Master with 30+ years experience fishing the Great Lakes and Detroit River. Growing up in a small town north of Flint Michigan, Duane has countless fishing trips to the Saginaw Bay area for Perch and Walleyes. As a young adult, Captain Duane spent many summer and fall days pursuing Lake trout and Salmon in Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. After college, Duane moved to South East Michigan and spent more time fishing the waters of the Detroit River, Lake Erie, and Lake Saint Clair. Primarily fishing for Walleye in Lake Erie and the Detroit River.

The fish you can target

Walleye
Walleye
Walleye
Walleye

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Catamarans
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
34 ft
Year built
1999
Boat manufacturer
Baha
Boat type
Catamaran
Engine model
Mercruiser
Powered by
2 x 450HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live bait well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Outriggers
Radar

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Shakespeare, Okuma
Live bait
Lures
Snacks
sausage, jerky, crackers
Drinks
Water

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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 agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child friendly
At least 9 years old
You keep catch

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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 Checks

 Bank transfer

What’s biting in Bay City right now

WalleyeWalleye

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