Long Line Charters – Lake St Clair Trolling 

4.9/5 (13 reviews)
 24600 Jefferson Avenue, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080, United States

There’s hardly a better way to explore the waters of St. Claire Lake than to take a trip with Long Line Charters. The charter is operated by Captain Eric who’s been fishing the waters of Michigan his whole life. Cathing northern fish species is his specialty and he even won a Salmon tournament in 2017.

Let Capt. Eric take you on his 31’ Stamas offshore boat. This fishing machine has enough room for 6 guests to join. Since trolling is the main technique you’ll be using, you’ll fish in turns. The boat is powered by twin 290 HP Mercury engines and has an enclosed cabin with air-conditioning. You’ll also find a private toilet and a basic kitchen on board too.

The main target on each trip is Muskie but there are other fish you can catch here, such as Walleye, Northern Pike, and Smallmouth Bass. Even though trolling is the best way to go after them, you can also try spinning.

Kids are welcome to join as long as they can hold a rod. Capt. Eric hopes he can teach every guest how to fish and that includes the little ones too. It’s never too early to learn a new skill and express the adventurous side of them.

You’ll be provided with different brands of professional fishing equipment and the captain will also clean your catch. Make sure to purchase your fishing license and bring some snacks and drinks for the day.

Long Line Charters has a long line of happy customers, who keep coming back. See it for yourself and join Capt. Eric.

Eric Long

Captain

Eric Long

15 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Highlights

 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Air Conditioning
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Plan your trip

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Perch fishing
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Oct 31
Price for up to 6 people
US $600 
5 Hour mullti species Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $750 
8 hour Muskie Trolling Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 7 - Oct 31
Price for up to 6 people
US $950 

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 13 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (31)

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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

77%

Caught fish

100%

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Shane W.
Shane W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Excellent Fishing Trip

VERIFIED

5 Hour mullti species Trip on August 5, 2024

What a great trip for my 10 year old son and I. The guys knew where to take us to get the fish and my son caught 4 Walleye and 6 big small mouth bass. Great trip and we will be back. Thanks for the great trip guys!!!

What a great trip for my 10 year old son and I. The guys knew where to take us to get the fish and my son caught 4 Walleye and 6 big small mouth bass. Great trip and we will be back. Thanks for the great trip guys!!!  

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 Shane W. recommends Long Line Charters – Lake St Clair Trolling
Eric Long
Eric Long (The Captain)
Replied on August 23, 2024
Thanks

Greg B.
Greg B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Get the big boat if it's a windy day.

VERIFIED

5 Hour mullti species Trip on July 18, 2024

The boat and crew were very good. They advise getting a Canadian fishing license in addition to Michigan. A good idea was the fish move to the Canadian side after bad weather,

The boat and crew were very good. They advise getting a Canadian fishing license in addition to Michigan. A good idea was the fish move to the Canadian side after bad weather,  

 Greg B. recommends Long Line Charters – Lake St Clair Trolling
Eric Long
Eric Long (The Captain)
Replied on July 19, 2024
Thanks for coming

Karen W.
Karen W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

First time fishing

VERIFIED

5 Hour mullti species Trip on July 22, 2024

We had a great and productive day with Captain Eric and Paul.

We had a great and productive day with Captain Eric and Paul.  

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 Karen W. recommends Long Line Charters – Lake St Clair Trolling
Eric Long
Eric Long (The Captain)
Replied on July 22, 2024
Thanks for coming

Todd D.
Todd D.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED

5 Hour mullti species Trip on June 30, 2024

Very windy but capt still got us on fish. Excellent time for family.

Very windy but capt still got us on fish. Excellent time for family.  

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 Todd D. recommends Long Line Charters – Lake St Clair Trolling
Eric Long
Eric Long (The Captain)
Replied on July 1, 2024
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Tyler W.
Tyler W.

Trenton, Michigan

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Muskie Trip

VERIFIED

8 hour Muskie Trolling Trip on July 29, 2023

The guys were great and they got us into the fish. Had a blast and would definitely recommend. Hope to fish with them again in the future.

The guys were great and they got us into the fish. Had a blast and would definitely recommend. Hope to fish with them again in the future.  

 Tyler W. recommends Long Line Charters – Lake St Clair Trolling
Eric Long
Eric Long (The Captain)
Replied on August 1, 2023
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FAQs about Long Line Charters – Lake St Clair Trolling

What are the trip rates for Long Line Charters – Lake St Clair Trolling?

Long Line Charters – Lake St Clair Trolling offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $600 per group - Perch fishing (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 5 Hour mullti species Trip (5 hours)
  • US $950 per group - 8 hour Muskie Trolling Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Long Line Charters – Lake St Clair Trolling?

When you book a trip with Long Line Charters – Lake St Clair Trolling, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Long Line Charters – Lake St Clair Trolling?

Trips booked with Long Line Charters – Lake St Clair Trolling include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn, Shimano, Abu Garcia, Okuma)
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate (Tips are appreciated)
What types of fishing does Long Line Charters – Lake St Clair Trolling offer?

Long Line Charters – Lake St Clair Trolling offers the following types of fishing:

  • Lake Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
What fishing techniques does Long Line Charters – Lake St Clair Trolling offer?

Long Line Charters – Lake St Clair Trolling offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
Which fish species can I catch with Long Line Charters – Lake St Clair Trolling?

Top targeted fish species with Long Line Charters – Lake St Clair Trolling include:

  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Bass (White)
  • Freshwater Drum
  • Muskellunge (Musky)
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Walleye

Meet your captain

Eric Long

St. Clair Shores, Michigan, United States

ID & license verified
33 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2017

Capt. Eric Long has over 20 years of experience in the Great Lakes. He's very friendly and loves to see his guests having a great time. While fishing the Detroit River for Walleyes and Lake St. Clair for Muskies are his mainstays, Capt. Eric is no stranger to Saginaw Bay Walleye fishing in the middle of summer, or trolling Lake Michigan for Salmon in late summer. In 2017, he and his team won first place at the Scotty King of Kings tournament at Lake Ontario.

Fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
White Bass
White Bass
Freshwater Drum
Freshwater Drum
Muskellunge (Musky)
Muskellunge (Musky)
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Walleye
Walleye

Your boat

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
31 ft
Year built
1999
Boat manufacturer
Stamas
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
2 x 290HP

Where you can fish

Lake Fishing

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

How you can fish

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Trolling

Spinning

What's on board

Toilet

Air Conditioning

GPS

Fishfinder

Bed

Live Bait Well

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Multimedia System

Ice Box

Radar

Included in the price

Rods, reels & tackle

Penn, Shimano, Abu Garcia, Okuma

Live Bait

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

First Mate

Tips are appreciated

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

No min. age policy, as long as they can hold a rod

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Mandatory

Muskie

How to 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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 PayPal

What’s biting in St. Clair Shores right now

Bass (Largemouth)Bass (Largemouth)
Bass (Smallmouth)Bass (Smallmouth)
Bass (White)Bass (White)
Muskellunge (Musky)Muskellunge (Musky)
Perch (Yellow)Perch (Yellow)
Pike (Northern)Pike (Northern)
WalleyeWalleye