Captain
Douglas Mcqueen

Member since December 2018 Linwood, United States
Background
Captain Douglas obtained his captain's license way back in 1980 and has been on the water ever since. A lover of the Great Lakes, he first worked on Lake Michigan but has been on the Saginaw Bay since 2012. He's a keen angler and loves being on the water with customers, showing them his favorite techniques and passing on his knowledge.

Hey, I'm Captain Douglas Mcqueen

Linwood, United States
Background
Captain Douglas obtained his captain's license way back in 1980 and has been on the water ever since. A lover of the Great Lakes, he first worked on Lake Michigan but has been on the Saginaw Bay since 2012. He's a keen angler and loves being on the water with customers, showing them his favorite techniques and passing on his knowledge.
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Fishing Reports

Saginaw Bay is hot walleye fishing now.
Saginaw Bay is hot walleye fishing now.
May 27, 2025 Linwood
Windrift charters back on the water today and man what a burner it was!!! We had a great group of 5 on the boat this morning and we put them to work right away. Capt Doug McQueen and I sat right on them took almost an hr to finally get all lines in water,and never stopped we got their 40 with an 1.5 left in trip they were worn out and we headed back to dock. Today we fished deeper 24ft, 7 minnows bright colors today,1.6-1.9 speed. Thank you to our group for choosing Windrift Charters Capt Doug and I had a blast with you guys. If your looking for some great walleye action give Capt Doug McQueen at Windrift charters a call at **hidden content** not many days left.
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May 6th great day on the Saginaw Bay
May 6th great day on the Saginaw Bay
May 7, 2025 Linwood
May 6th morning trip with Denis and his friend. Had a AM trip it was wet and cold. There was a two day blow out of the north.The fishing was slow to start but we found the fish a few miles from were they where. The fishing was fantastic. The fishing is really good now is only going to get better. Captain Doug
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Its time for fall and Winter walleye fis
Its time for fall and Winter walleye fis
Oct 28, 2024 Linwood
Get your booking on the books, so you dont miss out on some great fishing. The boat is a 20 foot Crestliner with enclosure and heat cold days.
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Fishing report
Fishing report
Jun 6, 2024 Linwood
I am giving a fishing report. May and the start of june the fishing out of Linwood Mi. Has been very good. Windrift Charterโ€™s has had extremely good fishing, and expect it to continue.
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Windrift Charterโ€™s is open for bookings
Windrift Charterโ€™s is open for bookings
Jan 2, 2023 Linwood
Windrift Charters is taking bookings now. We start running trips May 15th 2024. We run 7 day a week. To get your reservation book early. The booking starts now. We have a small boat as well 20 footer i can charter up to 3 people that run from Apirl though Dec. So we have my 30 footer and the 20 footer. Hope to talk to you for a summer adventure. Captain Doug
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 164 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August 8, 2025
Walleye fishing
The captain and his first mate were fantastic
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
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Christopher R.
Sanford, MI
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Great day on the Bay with a first class charter.

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on June 19, 2021
The Captain and first mate were excellent,ย  I highly recommend them.
Christopher R. recommends Windrift Sport Fishing
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Robert H.
Lake Orion, MI
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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AM Walleye Hunting

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on August 31, 2019
Enjoyed a Saturday morning fishing trip with my two boys on Lake Huron. It didnโ€™t take long for Capt. Doug to find the find....
Robert H. recommends Windrift Sport Fishing
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Angela W.
Clarkston, Michigan
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day Walleye Fishing Trip with Captain Doug & First Mate Bob

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 21, 2019
First rate fishing trip with Captain Doug on the Windrift Sport Fishing Charter.ย  Took us to a great fishing spot hot right...
Angela W. recommends Windrift Sport Fishing
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Lisa L.
Lapeer, Michigan
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Capt Mike and crew with Coast Guard girls and mom.

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on July 28, 2019
We had perfect weather; and Capt Doug got us out into the walleye right away.ย  First mate, Pat, was so fun and helpful!ย ...
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Michael S.
Grand Rapids, MI
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on August 31, 2021
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