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
out of 5 stars from 138 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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Maynard C.
Midland, MI
Excellent
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Great day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Walleye (AM) on July 23, 2021
We had a great time for our half day of fishing.ย  We caught many walleye and one 8 pound catfish (to the surprise of Captain...
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Dillon B.
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Great experience!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Shared Walleye (PM) on August 3, 2024
Captain Shane was a great guide that got us on plenty of fish!
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JENNIFER C.
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Wonderful Time

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Shared Walleye (PM) on September 22, 2023
We knew it was late in the season so we werenโ€™t expecting to catch a lot of walleye. It was a beautiful day and we really...
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Brendan C.
Lafayette, CO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Went a shared trip, AWESOME!!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Shared Walleye (AM) on June 16, 2022
Shane did all the work for us novices, we got all the fish.ย  He worked hard to get us a great experience,ย  cleaned and...
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Scott S.
Pattison, TX
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Half Day with Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Walleye (AM) on July 28, 2023
Great trip with an awesome Capt From his friendly nature, patience with us and fishing professionalism, all the way...
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