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
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My Charter Listings

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(15 reviews)
Angler's choice
Chesterfield
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
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 16 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (49)
The captain was very knowledgeable and allowed us to be engaged in a way that other charters haven\u2019t. Learned a lot and had a wonderful time. Will do it again
Great family adventure
Great family adventure
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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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
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5.0 / 5
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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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Joe N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A Great Family Day Outing!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) โ€“ Walleye on June 15, 2024
Thank you Capt. Earl for an amazing day of fishing with the family! Capt. was knowledgeable, hard working, and helped with...
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Jason V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Caught tons of fish dispite challenging wind and current conditions

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) โ€“ Walleye on June 8, 2024
My sons and I had a great charter with Captain Earl despite challenging wind and current. He put us on a bunch of walleye and...
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Nick R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Captain!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) โ€“ Walleye on July 1, 2024
Captain Earl is awesome! He knows where the fish are and how to catch them. He is great with kids and helped create memories...
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