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.

Hey, I'm Captain Earl Riske

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
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My Charter Listings

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(19 reviews)
Angler's choice
Chesterfield
 Last booking: 2 days ago
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Trips from US $485
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(1 review)
Angler's choice
Manistee
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 20 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (55)
June fishing trip
June fishing trip
GREAT CAPTAIN.
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Rebecca F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great family adventure

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) โ€“ Walleye on July 2, 2024
I went out there with a friend and my grandchildren ages 16 and 11, they had the best time, with catching fish after fish....
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Scott L.
Excellent
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Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) โ€“ Walleye on June 9, 2025
Captain Earl was fantastic!!!! He got us on the fish. My brothers and I had a blast and caught a lot of fish.
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Amber M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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The best Fatherโ€™s Day gift!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) โ€“ Walleye on June 15, 2024
We had a blast with Captain Earl for our fishing trip! My parents drove up from Georgia to visit for Fatherโ€™s Day weekend,...
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Stephen G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic trip, with a Captain who wanted to give us the best experience possible.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ King Salmon (PM) on August 24, 2024
Capt Earl was a fantastic steward to the Manistee Fishing community on giving our family a positive fishing experience, even...
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John M.
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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Capt Earl was a hit

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) โ€“ Walleye on July 1, 2024
with my grandkids.ย  Had a 5,6, and 9 year old on board and Captain Earl made them all feel welcome.ย  He showed great patience...
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