Reel Life Great Lakes Sportfishing 

5.0/5 (32 reviews)
 28955 William P Rosso Highway, Chesterfield, MI 48047, United States

Reel Life Great Lakes Sportfishing 

Chesterfield, MI, United States
31 ft
6
5.0/5 (32 reviews)

Reel Life Great Lakes Sportfishing invites you to experience the stunning waters of Lake St. Clair. Having logged many hours on these waters, Captain Earl can tell you all about the local fishery.

Depending on the season, you might hook into Walleye, Musky, Smallmouth Bass and who knows what else! On the day of your trip you're likely to troll.

Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Also remember to bring snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty belly!

Capt. Earl runs a 27' Sportfish with a capacity for 6 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures. Live bait is included.

You may have the help of a First Mate to put you on fish. Mates often work for tips and it's customary to offer them a 10–20% tip.

Before coming aboard, you need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain.

A few items to bring include sunglasses, bottled water, a cooler for your catch and sunblock. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

And that's it! Your fishing trip with Reel Life Great Lakes Sportfishing is just a click away.

Reel Life Great Lakes Sportfishing invites you to experience the stunning waters of Lake St. Clair. Having logged many hours on these waters, Captain Earl can tell you all about the local fishery.

Depending on the season, you might hook into Walleye, Musky, Smallmouth Bass and who knows what else! On the day of your trip you're likely to troll.

Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Also remember to bring snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty belly!

Capt. Earl runs a 27' Sportfish with a capacity for 6 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures. Live bait is included.

You may have the help of a First Mate to put you on fish. Mates often work for tips and it's customary to offer them a 10–20% tip.

Before coming aboard, you need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain.

A few items to bring include sunglasses, bottled water, a cooler for your catch and sunblock. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

And that's it! Your fishing trip with Reel Life Great Lakes Sportfishing is just a click away.

Earl Riske
Captain
Earl Riske
6 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip (AM) – Walleye
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 13 - Jul 5
Walleye
Muskellunge (Musky)
Perch (Yellow)
Bass (Smallmouth)
US $525
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip (PM) – Walleye
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 13 - Jul 5
Walleye
Muskellunge (Musky)
Perch (Yellow)
Bass (Smallmouth)
US $525
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Rating

5.0
32 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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What anglers say

97%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish

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Patty Ahern
Patty Ahern
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
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Amazing!!
Half Day Trip (PM) – Walleye on June 20, 20265 adults

Captain Earl was friendly, knowledgeable and incredibly helpful throughout the entire trip. The boat was great, the fishing was incredible and we caught everything from perch to huge walleye and even musky. Every part of the experience exceeded our expectations. My dad and I hadn’t been fishing together like this in years and seeing how much fun he had made it worth every penny. Thank you, Captain Earl, for giving us an unforgettable day on the water. We can’t wait to come back!

Reported catch:
Walleye
Muskellunge (Musky)
Yellow Perch
Earl Riske
Response from Captain

It was big fish day!

Melissa Mendelsohn
Melissa Mendelsohn
us
Arizona, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great experience & delicious fish!
Half Day Trip (AM) – Walleye on June 23, 20262 adults2 children

Captain Earl & first mate Jake were so friendly and made this great experience unforgettable. Choppy waters at first made for solid Walleye fishing (dinner was so tasty!) Being first time fishers, they were knowledgeable and really took the time to teach us as we went. We highly recommend this venture!

Reported catch:
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Earl Riske
Response from Captain

Thank you. Have a great summer.

Joe Monteleone
Joe Monteleone
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
great day fishing
Half Day Trip (AM) – Walleye on June 10, 20262 adults1 child

I took two of my grandsons walleye fishing. We all caught the maximum limit allowed. Captain was great and very knowledgeable. We all felt much safer being in a larger ship rather than a smaller one other charters offer. All in all it was a great day fishing.

Reported catch:
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Earl Riske
Response from Captain

Thanks Joe.

Mary Martin
Mary Martin
us
Kentucky, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great experience!
Half Day Trip (AM) – Walleye on June 19, 20262 adults3 children

Captain Earl was great with our group! So patient and helpful with our three 12 year old boys who had lots of questions. They caught so many fish! It was a really wonderful trip!

Earl Riske
Response from Captain

Thank you ,Mary.

Matthew Palm
Matthew Palm
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Day Fishing
Half Day Trip (PM) – Walleye on June 14, 20266 adults

Caltain Earl is fantastic, looking forward to booking him again.

Reported catch:
Walleye
Earl Riske
Response from Captain

Good day in a tough conditions.

FAQs about Reel Life Great Lakes Sportfishing

Reel Life Great Lakes Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $525 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) – Walleye (5 hours)
  • US $525 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) – Walleye (5 hours)
When you book a trip with Reel Life Great Lakes Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Private bathroom in forward cabin.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Radar
Trips booked with Reel Life Great Lakes Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Bait is included and onboard at the start of the trip. )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning is included. )
  • First mate (Based on availability)
Reel Life Great Lakes Sportfishing offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
Reel Life Great Lakes Sportfishing offers the following fishing technique:
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Reel Life Great Lakes Sportfishing include:
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Muskellunge (Musky)
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Walleye

Your captain

Earl Riske
Earl Riske
Earl Riske

Chesterfield, Michigan, United States

ID & license verified
39 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since January 2024
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.

Captain Earl has been fishing the Great Lakes for over 40 years. After retiring from his regular job, he obtained his Captain's license so he could share his passion.

ID & license verified
39 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since January 2024
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.

Captain Earl has been fishing the Great Lakes for over 40 years. After retiring from his regular job, he obtained his Captain's license so he could share his passion.

The fish you can target

Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Muskellunge (Musky)
Muskellunge (Musky)
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Walleye
Walleye
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Muskellunge (Musky)
Muskellunge (Musky)
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Walleye
Walleye

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
31 ft
Year built
1999
Boat manufacturer
Tiara Yachts
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Crusader
Powered by
2 x 342HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Private bathroom in forward cabin.
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Bait is included and onboard at the start of the trip.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaning is included.
First mate
Based on availability

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

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

Child friendly
No limits, but customers should consult the Captain if they have questions.
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

 Visa

 Mastercard

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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