Captain
Shane Dietrich

Member since July 2018 Bay City, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
I love trolling small spoons and crank baits at very fast speeds for walleye up to 4 mph. this allows me to cover lots of water in a short period of time while looking for active fish that are willing to bite.

Hey, I'm Captain Shane Dietrich

Bay City, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
I love trolling small spoons and crank baits at very fast speeds for walleye up to 4 mph. this allows me to cover lots of water in a short period of time while looking for active fish that are willing to bite.
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 109 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Saginaw River Walleye
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Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Dale G.
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What a great first fishing charter!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Shared Walleye (AM) on October 23, 2023
My wife and I went on our first chartered fishing trip on a chilly fall morning. Captain Sean was ready with a heater on board....
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Blair R.
Excellent
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Fishing with Shane

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Shared Walleye (PM) on June 10, 2023
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Dan B.
Midland, Michigan
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Saginaw Bay Adventure

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Walleye (PM) on September 14, 2023
We had a great day fishing Saginaw Bay with Captain Shane. We caught a variety of fish including walleye, yellow perch, catfish,...
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Cinzia S.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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What a Great Day!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Shared Walleye (AM) on July 3, 2023
My husband and I went on a 5 hour charter this morning and had a great time. Captain Shane loves what he does and he does it...
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Frank K.
Livonia, MI
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Great Day on the Bay

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Walleye (AM) on June 23, 2023
Captain Dietrich, is an experienced fisherman and can handle a lot of lines himself. We had three children under 10...
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