Captain
Joe Pappas

Member since February 2018 Wyandotte, United States
Background
Captain Joe Pappas grew up in Wyandotte, MI, and has spent most of his life fishing the Detroit River, Lake Erie, and Lake St. Clair. He began his fishing career right after getting a bachelors degree in HVAC Engineering Technology, fishing several local Walleye and Bass Tournaments. After winning a major tournament on Lake Erie in Buffalo, NY, he decided to completely devote himself to becoming a charter captain.
Techniques
Boat and Equipment.We will be fishing out of a 2020 Lund 2175 Pro V walleye boat, very stable and can handle any type of situation that arises. Safety is my number one priority! This boat is is rigged perfectly for jigging in the river or making those long runs out into the lake.In the Detroit river boat control is the single most important thing. That’s why I have a MotorGuide Xi5 105 pound thrust, 36 volt trolling motor, this enables me to maneuver the boat in high winds and be able to keep us on the fish all day long. Of course electronics plays a very important tool as well GPS/Fish finder. Detailed maps, contour lines, and fish finder are very important for locating fish, being able to stay on them and adjust to the fishing conditions.My rods/reels are very well maintained, so your not fighting with your equipment only the fish on the end of your line. " Lets Go Fishing" Capt. Joe Pappas

Hey, I'm Captain Joe Pappas

Wyandotte, United States
Background
Captain Joe Pappas grew up in Wyandotte, MI, and has spent most of his life fishing the Detroit River, Lake Erie, and Lake St. Clair. He began his fishing career right after getting a bachelors degree in HVAC Engineering Technology, fishing several local Walleye and Bass Tournaments. After winning a major tournament on Lake Erie in Buffalo, NY, he decided to completely devote himself to becoming a charter captain.
Techniques
Boat and Equipment.We will be fishing out of a 2020 Lund 2175 Pro V walleye boat, very stable and can handle any type of situation that arises. Safety is my number one priority! This boat is is rigged perfectly for jigging in the river or making those long runs out into the lake.In the Detroit river boat control is the single most important thing. That’s why I have a MotorGuide Xi5 105 pound thrust, 36 volt trolling motor, this enables me to maneuver the boat in high winds and be able to keep us on the fish all day long. Of course electronics plays a very important tool as well GPS/Fish finder. Detailed maps, contour lines, and fish finder are very important for locating fish, being able to stay on them and adjust to the fishing conditions.My rods/reels are very well maintained, so your not fighting with your equipment only the fish on the end of your line. " Lets Go Fishing" Capt. Joe Pappas
Verified

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(41 reviews)
Wyandotte
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 41 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (47)
June fishing trip
Best guide ever!
Best guide ever!
+44
Angler rating
38
0
0
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 41 reviews
Tyler M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best guide ever!

VERIFIED   Morning Trip on June 11, 2025
Iโ€™ve fished from Alaska to Costa Rica and everywhere in between. Hands down I can say that Joe is one of the best captains...
Tyler M. recommends Pappy's Charter Service
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Joe Pappas Captain replied

Sarah R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great walleye fishing!

VERIFIED   Morning Trip on June 2, 2025
Had an awesome morning catching walleye with Joe on the Detroit River. Caught our limit within 3 hours. He was super helpful...
Sarah R. recommends Pappy's Charter Service
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful
  Joe Pappas Captain replied

Jerry C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent trip

VERIFIED   Morning Trip on April 4, 2025
Joe is the best guide Iโ€™ve ever fished with. He always knows where and how to put you on fish. This trip was cold and rainy...
Jerry C. recommends Pappy's Charter Service
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Joe Pappas Captain replied

Chelsea L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Morning Trip on June 15, 2025
Highly recommend ! Booked fatherโ€™s day trip and had a great time. Thank you
Chelsea L. recommends Pappy's Charter Service
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Joe Pappas Captain replied

Michael R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Catching walleye on the Detroit River

VERIFIED   Morning Trip on March 22, 2025
Captain Joe was great fun day hooking some really nice fish. High recommend captain Joe for a charter.
Michael R. recommends Pappy's Charter Service
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Joe Pappas Captain replied