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

Hey, I'm Captain David Maynard

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
(20 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 $350

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 23 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Anglers claimed
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   NEW  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
Crew
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
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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...
Devin M. recommends 2026 Detroit River Walleye Jigging!
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Adam G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun, friendly, and knowledgeable!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inland Fishing (PM) on August 11, 2024
I had originally booked a salmon charter with another company, it was canceled the day before due to weather. I found Daveโ€™s...
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LauraFamil S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best fishing trip ever!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Family Weeknight on August 20, 2024
This was the best fishing trip our family has taken.ย  Dave was fun, helpful, a great teacher, and patient with the beginners...
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