On Deck Guide Service - Lake St. Clair 

4.9
(41 reviews)
 East 9 Mile Road, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080, United States

On Deck Guide Service - Lake St. Clair 

St. Clair Shores, MI, United States
21 ft
2
4.9
(41 reviews)

Plan your next fishing excursion with On Deck Guide Service and discover the unique fishing wonders of Smallmouth Capitol Lake St. Clair. We target Smallmouth Bass exclusively with occasional catches of Largemouth Bass.  Walleye trips are based on availability. With luck on your side, you will experience the thrill of a screaming reel.

Kids are welcome, be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise, you should bring your own. Additionally, it's always a good idea to pack snacks to keep everyone energized throughout the adventure.

Your adventure will kick off aboard a 21' Phoenix bass boat. This vessel is armed with all the essential fishing equipment and newest electronics for a day on the water. You can expect to learn new techniques that have proven successful in these waters. Captain Jeff shall equip you with the finest rods, reels, and arsenal of lures to make your day on the water successful. 

Please ensure that you obtain the required fishing license. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain.

Don't forget to bring bottled water, sunblock (non-spray), hat, sunglasses and appropriate weather gear. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is not allowed in Canadian waters.

If you have any questions about fishing with On Deck Guide Service, feel free to send Capt. Jeff a message down below.

Plan your next fishing excursion with On Deck Guide Service and discover the unique fishing wonders of Smallmouth Capitol Lake St. Clair. We target Smallmouth Bass exclusively with occasional catches of Largemouth Bass.  Walleye trips are based on availability. With luck on your side, you will experience the thrill of a screaming reel.

Kids are welcome, be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise, you should bring your own. Additionally, it's always a good idea to pack snacks to keep everyone energized throughout the adventure.

Your adventure will kick off aboard a 21' Phoenix bass boat. This vessel is armed with all the essential fishing equipment and newest electronics for a day on the water. You can expect to learn new techniques that have proven successful in these waters. Captain Jeff shall equip you with the finest rods, reels, and arsenal of lures to make your day on the water successful. 

Please ensure that you obtain the required fishing license. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain.

Don't forget to bring bottled water, sunblock (non-spray), hat, sunglasses and appropriate weather gear. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is not allowed in Canadian waters.

If you have any questions about fishing with On Deck Guide Service, feel free to send Capt. Jeff a message down below.

Jeff Hamilton
Captain
Jeff Hamilton
10 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

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Trip availability and prices

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5 Hour Trip – Walleye Jigging
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 20 - Oct 20
Walleye
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
5 Hour Trip – Smallmouth Bass
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 15 - Nov 30
Bass (Largemouth)
Bass (Smallmouth)
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
5 hour afternoon trip - Smallmouth
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Mar 15 - Nov 30 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
8 Hour Trip – Smallmouth Bass
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 15 - Nov 30
Bass (Largemouth)
Bass (Smallmouth)
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.9
41 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (34)

What anglers say

98%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

All reviews (41)

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Aaron Ramos
Aaron Ramos
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
best guide ever
5 Hour Trip – Smallmouth Bass on August 15, 20262 adults

jeff was awesome. he really cared about getting us a PB. i had my brother in law up from Florida and you could tell jeff knew the importance of this trip.

Reported catch:
Smallmouth Bass
Curt Lang
Curt Lang
Repeat angler
us
Chicago, IL, US
Member since 2021
17 trips
5.0
Verified
Worked hard
5 hour afternoon trip - Smallmouth on July 31, 20262 adults

caught some nice smallies, just not a many as Jeff would have liked

Reported catch:
Smallmouth Bass
Nick Bender
Nick Bender
Repeat angler
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2024
3 trips
5.0
Verified
July fishing trip
8 Hour Trip – Smallmouth Bass on July 16, 20262 adults

Reported catch:
Smallmouth Bass
Larry Lassetter
Larry Lassetter
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Jeff
8 Hour Trip – Smallmouth Bass on November 2, 20251 adult

Nate Garlock
Nate Garlock
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Jeff is the man
8 Hour Trip – Smallmouth Bass on May 30, 20252 adults

Jeff will put you on the fish if it can be done. He works his ass off to make sure you will get the best experience you can get. He’s a genuine good guy that will help learn and to catch. I highly recommend and I’d be happy to speak to you personally to recommend

FAQs about On Deck Guide Service - Lake St. Clair

On Deck Guide Service - Lake St. Clair offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Walleye Jigging (5 hours)
  • US $400 per group - 5 hour afternoon trip - Smallmouth (5 hours)
  • US $400 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Smallmouth Bass (5 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Smallmouth Bass (8 hours)
When you book a trip with On Deck Guide Service - Lake St. Clair, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
Trips booked with On Deck Guide Service - Lake St. Clair include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
On Deck Guide Service - Lake St. Clair offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Lake fishing
On Deck Guide Service - Lake St. Clair offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with On Deck Guide Service - Lake St. Clair include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Walleye

Your captain

Jeff Hamilton
Jeff Hamilton

St. Clair Shores, Michigan, United States

ID & license verified
41 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2023
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

From early beginnings in my grandfather's basement rummaging through his triple-decker Plano tackle box to fishing with him and my father anywhere I could, fishing has been in the blood. The school years were devoted to trolling the great lakes for Salmon and Trout and chasing Steelhead in the tributaries. Wintering in Arizona while a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers, I met Roosevelt Lake guide, Art Chamberlin. Art introduced me to tournament Bass fishing and changed the direction of my fishing pursuits. Since that first tournament in 1989, I have been Bass fishing local, regional, and national tournaments as much as time would allow. In 2016, I began another chapter in bass fishing as a USCG-licensed guide on Lake St. Clair and connecting waters. The drive to succeed in professional sports is the same drive I have when heading out for a day of fishing on the big pond. As was the case in that first tournament, (Art caught the only keeper and I never got bit), you always learn something new, and that's the beauty of fishing.

Jeff Hamilton
Jeff Hamilton
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
41
reviews
2023
member since
~1h
response
From early beginnings in my grandfather's basement rummaging through his triple-decker Plano tackle box to fishing with him and my father anywhere I could, fishing has been in the blood. The school years were devoted to trolling the great lakes for Salmon and Trout and chasing Steelhead in the tributaries. Wintering in Arizona while a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers, I met Roosevelt Lake guide, Art Chamberlin. Art introduced me to tournament Bass fishing and changed the direction of my fishing pursuits. Since that first tournament in 1989, I have been Bass fishing local, regional, and national tournaments as much as time would allow. In 2016, I began another chapter in bass fishing as a USCG-licensed guide on Lake St. Clair and connecting waters. The drive to succeed in professional sports is the same drive I have when heading out for a day of fishing on the big pond. As was the case in that first tournament, (Art caught the only keeper and I never got bit), you always learn something new, and that's the beauty of fishing.

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Walleye
Walleye
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Walleye
Walleye

Real catches by this captain

  • Worked hard
    Curt L.
    Curt L.
  • Great day!
    Bryan R.
    Bryan R.
  • Fishing and Jeff were great!
    Eric W.
    Eric W.
  • July fishing trip
    Dawn R.
    Dawn R.
  • If your not with Captain Jeff you are wasting your time
    Shawn M.
    Shawn M.
  • Jeff is the man
    Nate G.
    Nate G.
  • Great day on the water
    Robert P.
    Robert P.
  • Awesome trip
    James. (.
    James. (.
  • Jeff is a awesome Dude
    Mike D.
    Mike D.
  • Our Fishcastay
    Kimberly R.
    Kimberly R.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2017
Boat manufacturer
Phoenix
Boat type
Bass boat
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
68 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures

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.

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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

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

Child friendly
No alcohol
Catch and release mandatory
Walleye's can be kept

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 St. Clair Shores right now

Bass (Largemouth)Bass (Largemouth)
Bass (Smallmouth)Bass (Smallmouth)
WalleyeWalleye

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