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
 3 bookings in the past week.
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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
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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James W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   Afternoon walleye trip for 3 people on August 30, 2025
Had a great time caught r limit captain Dan was great
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Bill C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   Morning walleye trip for 2 people on August 15, 2025
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Karl K.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Great time

VERIFIED   Afternoon walleye trip for 3 people on August 9, 2025
Captain Dan knows his walleye, nice guy and a good boat.ย  We had a good day of fishing and everyone had a blast.
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Robert D.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent fishing trip

VERIFIED   Afternoon Walleye trip for 2 people on July 26, 2024
Really good communication from Captain Dan. Called the day we booked the trip and followed up a few days later to make sure...
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Mark S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Great Experience

VERIFIED   Morning walleye trip for 2 people on June 20, 2024
Very good trip overall.ย  We caught our limit.ย  Captain knew how to get us on the fish and didnโ€™t try and rush us back in...
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