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
100%
Caught fish
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Catherine S.
Maple Heights, OH
Excellent
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Half Day trip with Capt. Shane.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Walleye (AM) on July 12, 2019
Fish werenโ€™t biting a lot, but Capt. Shane still made sure we had a good trip.ย  It was a very relaxing day on the boat.ย ...
Catherine S. recommends Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters โ€“ 28โ€™
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Thomas M.
Royal Oak, Michigan
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Shane

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Walleye (PM) on September 15, 2021
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Edward D.
Saginaw, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Walleye Fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Walleye (AM) on June 22, 2019
Wow! what a great time we had and the fact that we caught alot of fish was just a bonus. Captain Shane and his first mate Chuck...
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Steven C.
Clarkston, MI
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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Great fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Walleye (AM) on June 7, 2019
Captain Shane really knows his business, and he is a great guy! I would highly recommend to people of any level of experience.
Steven C. recommends Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters โ€“ 28โ€™
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Tom Z.
Marshall, MI
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Shane

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Walleye (AM) on June 11, 2022
I am not so sure Saginaw bay is the best fishing site. I will try lake Erie next time for comparison. I thought the captain...
Tom Z. does not recommend Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters โ€“ 28โ€™
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