Captain
Dan Huska

Member since July 2018 Erie, United States
Background
I've been a fisherman all of my life. Starting with the Zebco bait casting reel as a toddler, I graduated to bigger and better tools and techniques as I grew older. Trout fishing was my main hobby growing up. But as a young man, I always had my eye on charter fishing and I always knew that someday I would be a charter captain on the Lake Erie. After fishing with my dad in his small boat for many years on the local lakes and rivers, I bought my first boat in 2008 and I started getting a taste of the Lake Erie experience. My second boat didn't come long after that. I fished the big pond every chance that I got. I've been fishing Lake Erie for over 18 years now. I got my credentials in order and I obtained my six-pack charter license in 2015. I'm in my 11th year as a charter captain and I can compete with the best of the longer tenured captains. They say that "10% of the fisherman catch 90% of all the fish". I put myself in that category. The proof is in the pudding.
Techniques
My fishing style is a typical Lake Erie walleye trolling technique. I use planer boards, dipsy divers, and downriggers. Baits used are stick baits, spoons, and worm harnesses, etc.

Hey, I'm Captain Dan Huska

Erie, United States
Background
I've been a fisherman all of my life. Starting with the Zebco bait casting reel as a toddler, I graduated to bigger and better tools and techniques as I grew older. Trout fishing was my main hobby growing up. But as a young man, I always had my eye on charter fishing and I always knew that someday I would be a charter captain on the Lake Erie. After fishing with my dad in his small boat for many years on the local lakes and rivers, I bought my first boat in 2008 and I started getting a taste of the Lake Erie experience. My second boat didn't come long after that. I fished the big pond every chance that I got. I've been fishing Lake Erie for over 18 years now. I got my credentials in order and I obtained my six-pack charter license in 2015. I'm in my 11th year as a charter captain and I can compete with the best of the longer tenured captains. They say that "10% of the fisherman catch 90% of all the fish". I put myself in that category. The proof is in the pudding.
Techniques
My fishing style is a typical Lake Erie walleye trolling technique. I use planer boards, dipsy divers, and downriggers. Baits used are stick baits, spoons, and worm harnesses, etc.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(91 reviews)
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Erie
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Trips from US $480

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 91 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Shala S.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Weโ€™re โ€œhookedโ€ on this charter!

VERIFIED   Morning walleye trip for 3 people on July 30, 2025
From start to finish, everything was top-notch. Booking was simple, and the communication leading up to the trip was excellent....
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Dennis H.
Excellent
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VERIFIED   NEW  Morning walleye trip for 3 people on September 21, 2025
We had a great time with Captain Dan Huska. He is a very knowledgeable fisherman and got us on fish right away. When we got...
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Kristin M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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If youโ€™re thinking about doing it, book it!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Morning walleye trip for 2 people on September 8, 2025
If youโ€™re in the area and are thinking about walleye fishing, book with captain dan. Him and his mate, Pete, seemed very...
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Richard L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day of fishing

VERIFIED   Afternoon Walleye trip for 2 people on June 20, 2025
Captain Dan and first mate Lucas showed my girlfriend and I a great time on Lake Erie we boxed our 2 man limit in no time left...
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Gina & Don Barnett
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Afternoon Walleye trip for 2 people on September 10, 2025
Fishing was great. Caught our limit. Crew was great. Would recommend charter.
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