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Shane Dietrich
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Shane Dietrich

Bay City, United States
Angler's choice
100+ reviews
I grew up fishing the Saginaw Bay and its tributaries. I remember my dad taking me fishing for Perch, Walleye, Salmon, and many other species that Michigan has to offer on inland lakes, rivers, and the Great Lakes. I lived in very close proximity to the Tittabawassee River as a kid and remember my mom dropping me off on her way to work so I could fish. The Walleye runs were good back then but not near how great they are these days. I was passionate about fishing then and as I grew older, my passion turned into an obsession. Now the Walleye fishing is world class and as a grown man, I am still obsessed with catching and eating these tasty fish. I look forward to every trip I have on the Saginaw Bay. From the sunrises to the sunsets and all the great people I get to meet and fish with, I am truly blessed to have been introduced to fishing by my father at a young age.

Charter

Rating

5.0
153 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

99%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (153)

Showing 1 – 5 of 153 reviews
  • Amanda Long
    Amanda Long
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    9th birthday trip for our son!

    5 Hour Trip – Shared Walleye (PM) • 3 adults • 1 child

    We had a fabulous experience with Captain Shane! We would absolutely recommend this to families with kids! Captain and his first mate were amazing to our son. We have very little experience fishing and they made this so much fun for all of us. To top it off Captain Shane recommended an amazing restaurant right down the street that would cook the fish we just caught! It was incredible.

    Reported catch:
    Walleye
    Response from Captain

    Thank You!!!! we had a great time watching him haul them fish in the boat!!! Cannot wait to see his excitement and joy behind that fishing rod again. Happy Birthday Young man see you next year!!

  • Sean Nagy
    Sean Nagy
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Shane was great!

    Half Day Trip – Walleye (AM) • 4 adults

    Great trip. Captain put us on the fish. Boat was exceptionally clean and spacious. Reports of little to no fish from other fishermen this particular day, yet Captain Shane worked hard and we were able to come back with a cooler full of Walleye. Great time highly recommend

    Reported catch:
    Walleye
    Response from Captain

    Thanks Sean great fishing with you today enjoy your fish fry!

  • Chad Darr
    Chad Darr
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    capt Shane made my sons 13th birthday memorable

    5 Hour Trip – Shared Walleye (AM) • 2 adults • 1 child

    captain Shane was a super nice and knowledgable angler. we had a slow start but the captain picked up and moved us on to the fish. my son got his pb and i couldnt have imagined a better experience. would do it again in a heartbeat!

    Reported catch:
    Yellow Perch
    Walleye
  • Niki Gulick
    Niki Gulick
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    We ‘Limited’ Easy !

    Half Day Trip – Walleye (AM) • 2 adults

    Captain Shane was awesome ! We hit our limit with time to spare & had a great time ! Icing on the cake was taking our walleye filets down the road to Castaways for ‘Catch & Cook’ ! Highly recommend and want to bring the family back to do it again !

    Reported catch:
    Walleye
    Response from Captain

    Thank You Niki, was great to spend the Morning with you!! I look forward to fishing with you again.

  • Ruth Culhane
    Ruth Culhane
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    excellent

    Half Day Trip - Walleye (PM) • 2 adults

    What an excellent trip! water was rough, and Captain Shane worked relentlessly to get fish in the boat!!! Will definitely book again and recommend . Thank you

    Response from Captain

    Thank you Ruth. I had a great time fishing with you guys. cant wait to do it again!

Real catches shared by our community

  • Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’
    Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’Bay City, MI
    A proud father and son duo display their catch of Walleye on a board at Saginaw Bay, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Chad D.
    Chad D.
    captain Shane was a super nice and knowledgable angler. we had a slow start but the captain picked up and moved us on to the fish. my son got his pb and i couldnt have imagined a better experience. would do it again in a heartbeat!
  • Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’
    Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’Bay City, MI
    Two young anglers proudly posing with a catch of Walleye displayed on a board at Bay City Yacht Club.
    Jay R.
    Jay R.
  • Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’
    Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’Bay City, MI
    Two anglers pose behind a large catch board displaying numerous walleye from a Saginaw Bay charter fishing trip, with a dockside marina setting and booking QR code.
    Clifford G.
    Clifford G.
    Ben on many charter boats across the country. Captain Shane is buy far the best. Hands down!!!
  • Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’
    Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’Bay City, MI
    A group of young anglers proudly displaying their catch of Walleye on a catch board at Saginaw Bay, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Robert W.
    Robert W.
    We had 4 boys 12-14 and 2 adults on the trip. Captain Shane was great with the boys and they had a great time!
  • Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’
    Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’Bay City, MI
    Young angler holding a large walleye aboard a fishing boat on open water under cloudy skies.
    Kirk N.
    Kirk N.
    Captain Shane knows what he is doing? Caught our limit! we will definitely book again. what a great day!!
  • Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’
    Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’Bay City, MI
    A young angler proudly displaying a Walleye caught during a fishing trip, with a scenic backdrop of open water.
    Amanda L.
    Amanda L.
    We had a fabulous experience with Captain Shane! We would absolutely recommend this to families with kids! Captain and his first mate were amazing to our son. We have very little experience fishing and they made this so much fun for all of us. To top it off Captain Shane recommended an amazing restaurant right down the street that would cook the fish we just caught! It was incredible.
  • Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’
    Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’Bay City, MI
    A young angler proudly displaying a catch of Walleye at a fishing charter dock in Bay City, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Black Drum
    Ruth C.
    Ruth C.
    What an excellent trip! water was rough, and Captain Shane worked relentlessly to get fish in the boat!!! Will definitely book again and recommend . Thank you
  • Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’
    Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’Bay City, MI
    A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of Walleye on a catch board at Saginaw Bay, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Right out of the gate the fish were snapping. The bite was fast then steady for the rest of the trip. Crankbaits and spoons were the food of choice for these toothy table fair. Fishings Continues to be HOT!!
  • Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’
    Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’Bay City, MI
    A display of freshly caught Walleye arranged on a board at a charter dock in Saginaw Bay, showcasing the successful fishing trip.
    Sean N.
    Sean N.
    Great trip. Captain put us on the fish. Boat was exceptionally clean and spacious. Reports of little to no fish from other fishermen this particular day, yet Captain Shane worked hard and we were able to come back with a cooler full of Walleye. Great time highly recommend
  • Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’
    Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’Bay City, MI
    A group of four anglers proudly displaying their catch of Walleye on a board at Saginaw Bay, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Had to work for them a bit. But we battled the flat calm seas and a mayfly hatch and put a nice box of walleye together. 20 walleye made the hooks with several others that got away and some throw backs mixed in.

What's biting with Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’ in Bay City

While you can still get good numbers of Walleye, Perch, and Trout, you'll need the weather to work in your favor, which won't always be the case in November. Make sure you bundle up and be extra careful if you decide to hit the water.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of Walleye on a catch board at Saginaw Bay, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Walleye Wednesday!!

Jun 18, 2026 • Bay City
Right out of the gate the fish were snapping. The bite was fast then steady for the rest of the trip. Crankbaits and spoons were the food of choice for these toothy table fair. Fishings Continues to be HOT!!
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A group of four anglers proudly displaying their catch of Walleye on a board at Saginaw Bay, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

June Fun!!

Jun 3, 2026 • Bay City
Had to work for them a bit. But we battled the flat calm seas and a mayfly hatch and put a nice box of walleye together. 20 walleye made the hooks with several others that got away and some throw backs mixed in.
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Two anglers proudly posing in front of a catch board displaying multiple Walleye after a successful fishing trip in Saginaw Bay.

WOW. What a difference a day makes.

May 26, 2026 • Bay City
Ohio came north and put an absolute clinic on! They were beating on these fish as soon as we started setting rods and didnt quit till they had there limit. And the captain even got 5. Way to put it to em! Flicker minnows on weighted steel behind inline planer boards filled the rack for this couple!!
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Two adult anglers pose with a neatly arranged catch of walleye on a charter fish board at Bay City Yacht Club on Saginaw Bay.

Memorial day walleye

May 25, 2026 • Bay City
Memorial day was a great day to fish. Weather was astounding. The bite was slow at times but steady. We caught a bunch of fish unfortunatly they were just under the legal size limit of 13 inches. But 9 of them tasty fish made the cut and are now goingvto make a great dinner! Flicker shads and flicker minnows trolled behind planer boards is how we had success.
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Three anglers proudly displaying a catch of Walleye arranged on a board after a successful fishing trip.

Spring walleye

May 5, 2026 • Bay City
Started off little choppy with N/E winds. And as the day went on. it got nicer out and we picked away at some good quality fish and put a really nice box together.
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Two anglers proudly displaying a catch of Walleye arranged on a board at a fishing dock.

Sping walleye in full Swing.

May 4, 2026 • Bay City
Walleye fishing is good right now and going to just keep getting better. Shallow water and flicker shads were putting em in the boat today.
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