Captain Big Bobber Charters 

5.0/5 (55 reviews)
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 135 South Linwood Beach Road, Linwood, MI 48634, United States

Captain Big Bobber Charters 

Linwood, MI, United States
26 ft
5
5.0/5 (55 reviews)

Spend a beautiful day of fishing in Saginaw Bay and have a fun and enjoyable trip together with Captain Big Bobber Charters. You and Captain Robert Dunning will meet in Linwood, Michigan and head out to the bay to search for some prized fish to catch. The grounds are fish-rich and the nature is breathtaking, so come aboard and have a memorable fishing experience with Captain Big Bobber Charters!

Your trip starts on a 26’ Wellcraft Coastal cuddy cabin that can sit up to 5 guests. It runs on twin 200 HP Yamaha engines, is equipped with downriggers, spearfishing gear, a fighting chair, and a livewell, and also uses modern navigation technology for a safe and quick trip to the fish. The boat’s got a portable toilet and features a refrigerator.

You and Captain Robert will be searching Saginaw Bay for Walleye, Chinook Salmon, as well as Pink Salmon. To attract them, you’ll be trolling and ice fishing using both light and heavy tackle. You get to keep all the fish you catch and you’re free to bring kids with you aboard.

Captain Robert will cover you for all the rods, reels, tackle, and lures. He’ll also provide snacks and drinks and will clean and fillet your catch, at no extra charge. You should just bring your fishing licenses before you arrive at the dock.

Captain Robert Dunning is a Marine Corps veteran that has a passion for fishing, and he looks forward to sharing a fantastic fishing experience with you!

Spend a beautiful day of fishing in Saginaw Bay and have a fun and enjoyable trip together with Captain Big Bobber Charters. You and Captain Robert Dunning will meet in Linwood, Michigan and head out to the bay to search for some prized fish to catch. The grounds are fish-rich and the nature is breathtaking, so come aboard and have a memorable fishing experience with Captain Big Bobber Charters!

Your trip starts on a 26’ Wellcraft Coastal cuddy cabin that can sit up to 5 guests. It runs on twin 200 HP Yamaha engines, is equipped with downriggers, spearfishing gear, a fighting chair, and a livewell, and also uses modern navigation technology for a safe and quick trip to the fish. The boat’s got a portable toilet and features a refrigerator.

You and Captain Robert will be searching Saginaw Bay for Walleye, Chinook Salmon, as well as Pink Salmon. To attract them, you’ll be trolling and ice fishing using both light and heavy tackle. You get to keep all the fish you catch and you’re free to bring kids with you aboard.

Captain Robert will cover you for all the rods, reels, tackle, and lures. He’ll also provide snacks and drinks and will clean and fillet your catch, at no extra charge. You should just bring your fishing licenses before you arrive at the dock.

Captain Robert Dunning is a Marine Corps veteran that has a passion for fishing, and he looks forward to sharing a fantastic fishing experience with you!

Robert Dunning
Captain
Robert Dunning
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Trip availability and prices

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5 and a Half Hour Trip Summer
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Jul 30
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 and a Half Hour Trip Winter
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
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Sep 1 - Dec 30
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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5.0
55 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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What anglers say

100%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
95%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

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Michael Haag
Michael Haag
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
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Had a great time
5 and a Half Hour Trip Summer on June 5, 20262 adults

Captain Bob and 1st Mate Bret were great. They really knew what they were doing and worked hard to find just the right fishing spots to make sure we were able to catch our limit of fish, which we did in only about three and a half hours. Their skill at cleaning our catch was not only impressive but instructive. My wife now knows how to clean fish and they taught us a trick to make the meat whiter. We will definitely do this charter again.

Reported catch:
Walleye
Robert Dunning
Response from Captain

thank you guys. We appreciate it. 

Tara Nelson
Tara Nelson
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Robert
5 and a Half Hour Trip Summer on July 26, 20251 adult1 child

We took a mother-and-son trip and had the absolute best time walleye fishing! From the start, we were set up in a great spot and were catching fish right away. The crew was incredibly kind and patient—especially with my 5-year-old, who had a blast reeling in some big ones. Captain and first mate Bret were experienced and ready to ensure our success. My kiddo even got to take home a perch to have mounted, which was such a special moment for him. They cleaned all our fish and made everything so easy from start to finish. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a family friendly and memorable fishing experience!

Reported catch:
Walleye
Wes Asher
Wes Asher
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Had a blast, didn’t listen to the weatherman.
5 and a Half Hour Trip Summer on June 14, 20264 adults

Bob and Brett took very good care of the three of us. We caught a lot of fish and had a great time. Bob and Brett have been doing this a long it showed their experience on the water where to go and why to go to different spots. l

Reported catch:
Walleye
Robert Dunning
Response from Captain

thank you you guys appreciate you coming out 

Amy Bashore
Amy Bashore
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Amazing day out on the Bay
5 and a Half Hour Trip Summer on May 17, 20263 adults

captain Bob was absolutely amazing! very knowledgeable about the area and where the perfect spots are for fishing! im looking forward to our next trip out. i think we caught our limit within the first three ours out.

Reported catch:
Walleye
Robert Dunning
Response from Captain

thank you guys. It was my pleasure.

Mike Janisse
Mike Janisse
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
What a great experience, highly recommend them!
5 and a Half Hour Trip Summer on June 3, 20264 adults

Robert Dunning
Response from Captain

thank you guys for coming out. We appreciate it. 

FAQs about Captain Big Bobber Charters

Captain Big Bobber Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 5 and a Half Hour Trip Summer (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 5 and a Half Hour Trip Winter (5 hours)
When you book a trip with Captain Big Bobber Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Refrigerator
  • Spearfishing equipment
Trips booked with Captain Big Bobber Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
Captain Big Bobber Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
Captain Big Bobber Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
  • Ice fishing
Top targeted fish species with Captain Big Bobber Charters include:
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Pink)
  • Walleye

Your captain

Robert Dunning
Robert Dunning
Robert Dunning

Linwood, Michigan, United States

6 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
57 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2021

I've been fishing my whole life! I grew up working on commercial fishing boats as a kid and I'm turning 66 this year - as you can see, there are several decades of fishing experience. I'll gladly share my knowledge and skills with you

6 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
57 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2021

I've been fishing my whole life! I grew up working on commercial fishing boats as a kid and I'm turning 66 this year - as you can see, there are several decades of fishing experience. I'll gladly share my knowledge and skills with you

The fish you can target

Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Pink Salmon
Pink Salmon
Walleye
Walleye
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Pink Salmon
Pink Salmon
Walleye
Walleye

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
1993
Boat manufacturer
Wellcraft
Boat type
Cuddy cabin
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Ice Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Refrigerator
Spearfishing equipment

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks

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
You keep catch

How you can 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

 PayPal

 Checks

What’s biting in Linwood right now

Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Pink)Salmon (Pink)
WalleyeWalleye

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