Captain
Earl Riske

Member since January 2024 Chesterfield, United States
Background
Captain Earl has been fishing the Great Lakes for over 40 years. After retiring from his regular job, he obtained his Captain's license so he could share his passion.

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Chesterfield, United States
Background
Captain Earl has been fishing the Great Lakes for over 40 years. After retiring from his regular job, he obtained his Captain's license so he could share his passion.
Anglers Choice
23
Reviews
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Reel Life Great Lakes Sportfishing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(22 reviews)
Angler's choice
Chesterfield
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Trips from US $485

Reel Life Great Lakes Sportfishing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(1 review)
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Manistee
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Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 23 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip
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Captain Earl gets you on the fish!
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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David J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best day grandpa could want.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) – Walleye on June 3, 2025
Took my three grandsons (11, 10, 7) fishing with Captain Earl and we had an outstanding time.  Captain Earl took every moment...
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Ed H.
Excellent
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Experience:
Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) – Walleye on June 30, 2025
Captain was awesome. Very personable and professional. Had a great time and caught a bunch of fish
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Ron R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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GREAT CAPTAIN.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) – Walleye on June 4, 2025
It’s really about the skill of the crew that runs the charter. In this case it is Captain Earl. What it boils...
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Alfredo D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Time

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) – Walleye on July 3, 2025
Great time!! Captain Earl was great.
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Jacquelyn H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic fishing 🎣

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) – Walleye on June 3, 2025
Captain Earl is very experienced at locating fish and we will be enjoying our walleye dinners for the next several months👍🏻Thank...
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