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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4.9 / 5
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Dale C.
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Memorial Day 2025 walleye charter

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – 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...
Dale C. recommends Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’
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Jeffery C.
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Fishing with Shane

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Walleye (AM) on June 18, 2025
Jeffery C. recommends Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’
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Kristal L.
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5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Walleye (PM) on August 23, 2024
Kristal L. recommends Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’
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Trista J.
Excellent
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Great way to celebrate a birthday!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Walleye (PM) on May 18, 2024
I have wanted to try a fishing charter for a long time.  So for my 40th I decided that’s what I wanted to do!  My wife...
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Craig A.
Excellent
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Grandson Graduation Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Walleye (PM) on May 13, 2024
Shane was great.  He made the trip really enjoyable and special.  During the trip, which started off with the sun shining,...
Craig A. recommends Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’
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