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
16
Reviews
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Reel Life Great Lakes Sportfishing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(15 reviews)
Angler's choice
Chesterfield
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $485

Reel Life Great Lakes Sportfishing

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 16 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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MARK M.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fish ON!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) โ€“ Walleye on June 22, 2024
Capt. Earl was awesome! The fishing was great for us and was a hard fruitless day for most others on the water. They all wanted...
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Craig L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Walleye Whisperer

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) โ€“ Walleye on July 5, 2024
Captain Earl was the Best! He was very patient with a Rookie Crew and we slayed the Walleyes. Every one caught at least 2 Keepers....
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Alicia 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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What a great experience!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) โ€“ Walleye on June 8, 2024
Amazing trip! Captain Earl went above and beyond to make sure that everyone was safe and caught plenty of fish! 10 out of 10...
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Michael C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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The captain was very knowledgeable and allowed us to be engaged in a way that other charters havenโ€™t. Learned a lot and had a wonderful time. Will do it again

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) โ€“ Walleye on July 4, 2024
This is the best charter Iโ€™ve had. If you want to learn, catch fish and have a great time this is the charter
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Steve 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 and Mate

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) โ€“ Walleye on May 26, 2024
Even though we had some rough weather, Captain Earl and his mate were very understanding and accommodating. Would definitely...
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