Fishunter Charters 

5.0
(1 review)
 Woodrow Avenue 1/2, Dunkirk, NY 14048, United States–

Fishunter Charters 

Dunkirk, NY, United States
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26 ft
4
5.0
(1 review)

There's a fish with your name on it in Dunkirk and Fishunter Charters will help you catch it! With Captain James at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.

At this time of year, you will hook into Walleye, and plenty more. You can expect to do some trolling, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.
Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are welcome! Just make sure to call and let us know ahead of the trip so we have the proper size life jackets on board for smaller children. If they are 12 years old or younger they have to wear a life jacket at all times while onboard the vessel. You can bring your own child's vest as long as it is Coast Guard-approved. Snacks or sandwiches are never a bad idea!

You'll be trolling lines from a 26' Sea Swirl Walkaround with room for 4 passengers. It has downriggers and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a portapotty onboard for your convenience.

Your captain will provide Diawa North Coast rods and Saltist reels, along with some specialized Eagle Claw rods, and all the lures and bait. Ask questions you may have. We are always willing to explain what we do!

Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. A 10–20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.

You will need to get a local fishing license before the trip. Please make sure you have your picture ID with you, we will be in waters that border with Canada, and PA This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be out of season or protected, so the captain and mate will make sure you know what to expect.

Bring a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, sunscreen, also a cooler to take your catch home!

Alcohol is not allowed. There is a pub at the marina with air conditioning! Good place to sit back while we clean your catch!

You could keep reading this, but wouldn't you rather be fishing with Fishhunter Charters!?

There's a fish with your name on it in Dunkirk and Fishunter Charters will help you catch it! With Captain James at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.

At this time of year, you will hook into Walleye, and plenty more. You can expect to do some trolling, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.
Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are welcome! Just make sure to call and let us know ahead of the trip so we have the proper size life jackets on board for smaller children. If they are 12 years old or younger they have to wear a life jacket at all times while onboard the vessel. You can bring your own child's vest as long as it is Coast Guard-approved. Snacks or sandwiches are never a bad idea!

You'll be trolling lines from a 26' Sea Swirl Walkaround with room for 4 passengers. It has downriggers and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a portapotty onboard for your convenience.

Your captain will provide Diawa North Coast rods and Saltist reels, along with some specialized Eagle Claw rods, and all the lures and bait. Ask questions you may have. We are always willing to explain what we do!

Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. A 10–20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.

You will need to get a local fishing license before the trip. Please make sure you have your picture ID with you, we will be in waters that border with Canada, and PA This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be out of season or protected, so the captain and mate will make sure you know what to expect.

Bring a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, sunscreen, also a cooler to take your catch home!

Alcohol is not allowed. There is a pub at the marina with air conditioning! Good place to sit back while we clean your catch!

You could keep reading this, but wouldn't you rather be fishing with Fishhunter Charters!?

James Plinzke
Captain
James Plinzke
23 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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5 Hour Trip – Walleye
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Sep 30
Walleye
US $575
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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  • Mark Ricigliano
    Mark Ricigliano
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    New York, US
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    Member since 2023
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    2 trips
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    Great captain and first mate worked really hard to make sure we had fish in the boat

    Half-day trip walleye fishing on June 17, 2025 • 2 adults

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Mark Ricigliano
Mark Ricigliano
Repeat angler
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New York, US
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Member since 2023
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2 trips
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Great captain and first mate worked really hard to make sure we had fish in the boat
Half-day trip walleye fishing on June 17, 2025 • 2 adults

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James Plinzke
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FAQs about Fishunter Charters

Fishunter Charters offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $575 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Walleye (5 hours)
When you book a trip with Fishunter Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Portable potty in cabin.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with Fishunter Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (All bait and equipment are included!)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning is included!)
  • First mate (Yes, I have a 1st mate for my trips)
Fishunter Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake fishing (Lake Erie)
  • Nearshore fishing (New York waters in Lake Erie)
  • Offshore fishing (We will be fishing New York state waters in Lake Erie. Our trips may have to travel up to about 20 miles. This is very rare that happens though! Most of our trips take place in as little as a1/4 mile to about 10 miles out of port!)
Fishunter Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Fishunter Charters include:
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Catfish
  • Lake Trout
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon
  • Walleye

Your captain

James Plinzke
James Plinzke

Dunkirk, New York, United States

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
1 Customer review
Typical response within 5 hours
Member since May 2025

Been fishing since he was 3 years old. Became a Charter Captain in 2003, and booking trips ever since for summer season walleye on Lake Erie, and trout and salmon on Lake Ontario in the spring!

Our Team
Jeff B.

Jeff B.

First mate

Chris K.

Chris K.

First mate

James P.

James P.

Captain

James Plinzke
James Plinzke
Fully verified
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reports
1
reviews
2025
member since
~5h
response
Been fishing since he was 3 years old. Became a Charter Captain in 2003, and booking trips ever since for summer season walleye on Lake Erie, and trout and salmon on Lake Ontario in the spring!
The crew
Jeff B.
Jeff B.
First mate
Chris K.
Chris K.
First mate
James P.
James P.
Captain

The fish you can target

Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Catfish
Catfish
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon
Salmon
Walleye
Walleye
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Catfish
Catfish
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

Real catches by this captain

  • Great captain and first mate   worked really hard to make sure we had fish in the boat
    Mark R.
    Mark R.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2005
Boat manufacturer
Sea Swirl
Boat type
Walkaround
Engine model
Volvo
Powered by
1 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
38 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Bottom Fishing
Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Portable potty in cabin.
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
All bait and equipment are included!
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaning is included!
First mate
Yes, I have a 1st mate for my trips

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 agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child friendly
Children 12 years of age and younger will have to wear a PFD1 life jacket on board as per the requirements of the USCG requirements. Please call us so we can supply the proper size, sizes for your children.
No smoking
No alcohol
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

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

 Checks

What’s biting in Dunkirk right now

Bass (Smallmouth)Bass (Smallmouth)
Lake TroutLake Trout
Perch (Yellow)Perch (Yellow)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
WalleyeWalleye

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