Danny Boy Fishing Charters – Saginaw River 

4.8/5 (5 reviews)
 Shady Shore Road 1, Bay City, MI 48706, United States

Danny Boy Fishing Charters – Saginaw River 

Bay City, MI, United States
24 ft
2
4.8/5 (5 reviews)

If you're ready to love fishing on Saginaw River, look no further than Danny Boy Fishing Charters. With Captain Duane at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

These waters are known for Catfish, White Bass, Flounder, Muskellunge (Musky), Freshwater Drum, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Carp, Dogfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, and more – with any luck, it won't be long before 'Fish on!' For these species, you're likely to troll using light tackle.

Families making a day of it 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. And, you can't go wrong with snacks to maintain your energy throughout the trip!

Your fishing machine for the day is a 24' Sylvan cuddy cabin with space for 2 passengers. It has downriggers, and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Capt. Duane will provide rods and reels for you, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

Before coming aboard, you will need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.

A few items to bring include a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now, come aboard with Danny Boy Fishing Charters and get hooked!

If you're ready to love fishing on Saginaw River, look no further than Danny Boy Fishing Charters. With Captain Duane at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

These waters are known for Catfish, White Bass, Flounder, Muskellunge (Musky), Freshwater Drum, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Carp, Dogfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, and more – with any luck, it won't be long before 'Fish on!' For these species, you're likely to troll using light tackle.

Families making a day of it 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. And, you can't go wrong with snacks to maintain your energy throughout the trip!

Your fishing machine for the day is a 24' Sylvan cuddy cabin with space for 2 passengers. It has downriggers, and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Capt. Duane will provide rods and reels for you, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

Before coming aboard, you will need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.

A few items to bring include a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now, come aboard with Danny Boy Fishing Charters and get hooked!

Duane Crandall
Captain
Duane Crandall
9 years of experience

Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour Trip – Lunch & Learn
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 11:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Nov 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Walleye
Catfish
Bass (White)
Freshwater Drum
US $250
Shared tour: 2 people
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Rating

4.8
5 reviews
4.6
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

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Brooke Jones
Brooke Jones
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Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
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They had a blast!
4 Hour Trip – Lunch & Learn on July 13, 20261 adult1 child

I purchased this as a birthday gift for my husband and son. They had a blast and came home to tell me how awesome the trip and captain was!

Shaka Zulu
Shaka Zulu
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2025
4.7
Verified
New
One of my best fishing trip in Michigan
4 Hour Trip – Lunch & Learn on July 6, 20261 adult

Well I enjoyed everything on the fishing trip nothing like a good time fishing out in a boat. The weather was nice out and the boat ride was fishing als

Reported catch:
Walleye
Freshwater Drum
Catfish
Duane Crandall
Response from Captain

Thank you.. good trip

Ralph Szydlowski
Ralph Szydlowski
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
August fishing trip
4 Hour Trip – Lunch & Learn on August 25, 20252 adults

Nathan Cook
Nathan Cook
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2025
4.7
Verified
Fishing with Duane
4 Hour Trip – Lunch & Learn on July 10, 20251 adult

Reported catch:
Walleye
Dawn Barrett
Dawn Barrett
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2025
4.7
Verified
Fishing with Duane
4 Hour Trip – Lunch & Learn on June 2, 20252 adults

FAQs about Danny Boy Fishing Charters – Saginaw River

Danny Boy Fishing Charters – Saginaw River offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $125 per person - 4 Hour Trip – Lunch & Learn (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Danny Boy Fishing Charters – Saginaw River, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
Trips booked with Danny Boy Fishing Charters – Saginaw River include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Jigs included)
  • Live bait ( Minnows)
  • Lures (Jigs)
Danny Boy Fishing Charters – Saginaw River offers the following type of fishing:
  • River fishing (Saginaw River)
Danny Boy Fishing Charters – Saginaw River offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle (Spinning reels)
  • Trolling (River trolling)
  • Jigging (Vertical )
Top targeted fish species with Danny Boy Fishing Charters – Saginaw River include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Bass (White)
  • Carp
  • Catfish
  • Dogfish
  • Flounder
  • Freshwater Drum
  • Muskellunge (Musky)
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Sturgeon
  • Walleye

Your captain

Duane Crandall
Duane Crandall
Duane Crandall

Bay City, Michigan, United States

1 Fishing Report
57 Customer reviews
Typical response within 10 hours
Member since December 2019

Captain Duane Crandall is a USCG approved 100 Ton Master with 30+ years experience fishing the Great Lakes and Detroit River. Growing up in a small town north of Flint Michigan, Duane has countless fishing trips to the Saginaw Bay area for Perch and Walleyes. As a young adult, Captain Duane spent many summer and fall days pursuing Lake trout and Salmon in Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. After college, Duane moved to South East Michigan and spent more time fishing the waters of the Detroit River, Lake Erie, and Lake Saint Clair. Primarily fishing for Walleye in Lake Erie and the Detroit River.

1 Fishing Report
57 Customer reviews
Typical response within 10 hours
Member since December 2019

Captain Duane Crandall is a USCG approved 100 Ton Master with 30+ years experience fishing the Great Lakes and Detroit River. Growing up in a small town north of Flint Michigan, Duane has countless fishing trips to the Saginaw Bay area for Perch and Walleyes. As a young adult, Captain Duane spent many summer and fall days pursuing Lake trout and Salmon in Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. After college, Duane moved to South East Michigan and spent more time fishing the waters of the Detroit River, Lake Erie, and Lake Saint Clair. Primarily fishing for Walleye in Lake Erie and the Detroit River.

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
White Bass
White Bass
Carp
Carp
Catfish
Catfish
Dogfish
Dogfish
Flounder
Flounder
Freshwater Drum
Freshwater Drum
Muskellunge (Musky)
Muskellunge (Musky)
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Sturgeon
Sturgeon
Walleye
Walleye
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
White Bass
White Bass
Carp
Carp
Catfish
Catfish

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2002
Boat manufacturer
Sylvan
Boat type
Cuddy cabin
Engine model
Mercruiser
Powered by
1 x 180HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Saginaw River

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning reels
Trolling
River trolling
Jigging
Vertical

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Jigs included
Live bait
Minnows
Lures
Jigs

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price

Transfer from hotels or jetties in Bay City to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Over 9

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

What’s biting in Bay City right now

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