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
5.0 / 5
(139 reviews)
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Bay City
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 139 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Marla B.
Excellent
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Fun Charter

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Walleye (PM) on September 22, 2024
We had a great day catching fish on the Bay.ย  My elderly father was excited to get back on the water after being sidelined...
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Matt W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great experience

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Walleye (AM) on August 23, 2025
Thanks for a fantastic day on the water not only did we catch fish but the whole experience was great! I would highly recommend...
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Jeremy R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Walleye (PM) on June 6, 2025
Captain Shane worked hard to get us in fish and done a great job! He is knowledgeable and willing to share information...
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Dale C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Memorial Day 2025 walleye charter

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Walleye (AM) on May 26, 2025
The captain was easy to deal and work with. Very knowledgeable treated the entire party extremely well. Every was pleased with...
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Bruce S.
Excellent
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Had a great time!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Walleye (AM) on August 4, 2025
Captain Shane is the best.This was our 2nd charter and we will be booking again in the spring. The boys had a blast!!!
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