Captain
David Maynard

Member since May 2024 Montague, United States
Background
Captain Dave Maynard, a West Michigan native, has been fishing for over 30 years and has 25 years of experience in salmon fishing on Lake Michigan.
Techniques
Trolling, jigging, casting

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Montague, United States
Background
Captain Dave Maynard, a West Michigan native, has been fishing for over 30 years and has 25 years of experience in salmon fishing on Lake Michigan.
Techniques
Trolling, jigging, casting
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listings

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(24 reviews)
Angler's choice
Montague
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Trips from US $400
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(3 reviews)
Angler's choice
Wyandotte
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Trips from US $500

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 27 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (34)
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Ashlee R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inland Fishing (AM) on July 7, 2025
We booked this trip specifically for our sonโ€™s 10th birthday & he loved it! Dave was so kind and patient with both of our...
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Callie M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Exactly what we wanted!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inland Fishing (AM) on June 28, 2025
We had the best time with Dave! He communicated so well prior to the day, met us promptly, and showed us a great time in the...
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Devin M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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VERIFIED   Detroit River Walleye Jigging AM on April 23, 2025
Fantastic charter. Constantly in a position to catch fish, clear communication, and great captain. We were approaching our...
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Jeff S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Dave

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip โ€“ Salmon Fishing (PM) on August 2, 2025
Captain Dave was great! Very patient with us as we were new to lake fishing, explained what was going on and how to handle...
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Scott F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good Guide Fun Fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inland Fishing (AM) on June 24, 2025
Dave is a good, communicative guide. We did an inshore trip with him and caught several varieties of fish. He explained what...
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