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

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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
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(33 reviews)
Wyandotte
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 33 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (37)
We caught fish!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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HANS M.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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We caught fish!

VERIFIED   NEW  Afternoon Trip on April 15, 2024
Captain stayed out on the water longer then necessary, to help ensure we brought back our limit!
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David T.
Detroit, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   Morning Trip on April 25, 2023
Great charter to catch walleye all day im tired.
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Frank A.
Brownstown Charter Townsh, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day

VERIFIED   Morning Trip on June 3, 2023
We had a great fishing experience
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Paul M.
Kalamazoo, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Morning trip with captain Joe of Pappys Charter Service

VERIFIED   Morning Trip on April 25, 2022
First time on Detroit River. Captain Joe was great with a group of novices. Very friendly and helpful. Knowledgeable with a...
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Justin C.
East Lansing, Michigan
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day in May

VERIFIED   Afternoon Trip on May 3, 2021
We had an awesome afternoon with Captain Joe.ย  We had two ten year olds fishing in our group and Joe was very patient while...
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