Dave’s Fishing Charters
Dave’s Fishing Charters
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As a full-time charter captain based in Montague, I take pride in offering something no one else in the area can — we are the only full-time charter service in Montague and the highest-reviewed charter in Muskegon County. With over 30 years of experience on the water, I’ve dedicated my career to understanding these fisheries inside and out.
Fishing isn’t just something I do — it’s what I do every day. That matters. When you book a trip, you deserve a captain who is constantly dialed in to current conditions, patterns, and fish behavior. Your time and money are valuable, and choosing a full-time captain gives you the best chance at a successful, memorable day on the water.
Whether we’re fishing inland lakes for perch, bluegill, walleye, and pike, or heading out onto Lake Michigan targeting king salmon, coho salmon, steelhead, and lake trout, I bring the same level of effort, knowledge, and commitment to every trip.
My goal is simple: to give you the best possible experience — not just a fishing trip, but a day you’ll remember long after the lines are out of the water.
As a full-time charter captain based in Montague, I take pride in offering something no one else in the area can — we are the only full-time charter service in Montague and the highest-reviewed charter in Muskegon County. With over 30 years of experience on the water, I’ve dedicated my career to understanding these fisheries inside and out.
Fishing isn’t just something I do — it’s what I do every day. That matters. When you book a trip, you deserve a captain who is constantly dialed in to current conditions, patterns, and fish behavior. Your time and money are valuable, and choosing a full-time captain gives you the best chance at a successful, memorable day on the water.
Whether we’re fishing inland lakes for perch, bluegill, walleye, and pike, or heading out onto Lake Michigan targeting king salmon, coho salmon, steelhead, and lake trout, I bring the same level of effort, knowledge, and commitment to every trip.
My goal is simple: to give you the best possible experience — not just a fishing trip, but a day you’ll remember long after the lines are out of the water.
Trip availability and prices
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Customer reviews
Rating
Anglers' gallery (37)
What anglers say
All reviews (30)
Caught 2 trout... 2 coho and a king. Great time and great conversation
Put us on the fish even though the conditions were terrible. Adjusted our time for the weather. Worked hard to make sure it was fun. If I get the chance to Go back he will be my first call.
Even though weather was not great (for catching fish), Dave put us on fish and made it a great family experience. We caught several big fish and a good quantity of fish; keeping the kids entertained and happy. Truly a great captain and experience.
Captain Dave was great! Very patient with us as we were new to lake fishing, explained what was going on and how to handle fighting the fish. He was very professional and got us on fish right away and kept us ok on fish.
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FAQs about Dave’s Fishing Charters
What are the trip rates for Dave’s Fishing Charters?
- US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inland Fishing (4 hours)
- US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inland Fishing - 3:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $400 per group - Trophy Walleye Fishing Charter (5 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Salmon Fishing (5 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Salmon Fishing - 5:00 AM (5 hours)
- US $600 per group - Ultimate Trophy Walleye Charter (8 hours)
- US $750 per group - Ultimate Salmon Fishing Adventure (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Dave’s Fishing Charters?
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
What's included in the trip price with Dave’s Fishing Charters?
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (All live bait will be supplied, we will have it ready to go before you arrive at the boat )
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (We do not charge to clean and package fish )
What types of fishing does Dave’s Fishing Charters offer?
- Lake fishing (White Lake, Muskegon Lake, Mona Lake, Spring Lake)
- Nearshore fishing (Various Lake Michigan Ports )
What fishing techniques does Dave’s Fishing Charters offer?
- Light tackle
- Trolling
- Jigging
Which fish species can I catch with Dave’s Fishing Charters?
- Brown Trout
- Perch (Yellow)
- Pike (Northern)
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Salmon (Coho)
- Salmon (Pink)
- Walleye
Your captain
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Dave Maynard, a West Michigan native, has been fishing for over 30 years and has 25 years of experience in salmon fishing on Lake Michigan.
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Dave Maynard, a West Michigan native, has been fishing for over 30 years and has 25 years of experience in salmon fishing on Lake Michigan.
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What's included in the trip price
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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.
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