Captain
Nick Homayed

Member since May 2019 Wyandotte, United States
Background
Captain Nick is the longest active captain on the Detroit River. He's been operating since 1988. He loves working with kids and novice anglers. He's friendly and a patient teacher, so novices are welcome as well. He also runs trips on Lake Erie, where he puts his customers on the ultimate catch of the area – the mighty Walleye.
Techniques
Hands on. Rod in hand.

Hey, I'm Captain Nick Homayed

Wyandotte, United States
Background
Captain Nick is the longest active captain on the Detroit River. He's been operating since 1988. He loves working with kids and novice anglers. He's friendly and a patient teacher, so novices are welcome as well. He also runs trips on Lake Erie, where he puts his customers on the ultimate catch of the area – the mighty Walleye.
Techniques
Hands on. Rod in hand.
Our Team
Nick H.
First mate

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(201 reviews)
Wyandotte
 Last booking: 21 minutes ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $440
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(5 reviews)
Wyandotte
Trips from US $500
Fort Lauderdale
Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 206 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
99%
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Mary A.
Wyandotte, USA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Bette boat ride for 2 or 3 adults. Captain was friendly

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 28, 2026
Boat was a bit small for 4 full size passengers along with Mo and Nick. There was one seat for that 2 of us shared while my...
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Brittany S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

BEST FISHING TRIP EVER!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 18, 2026
Captain Nick and son NJ were so attentive and kind! I surprised my son with this trip for his 6th birthday and I am so blessed...
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Russ M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Multi-generation Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 1, 2026
Captain Nick and NJ were awesome. Took my son, dad, and father-in-law on a 5 hour trip. We probably caught 50 fish. Walleye,...
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Chase S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

An absolutely amazing experience

VERIFIED   Learn to fish the detroit river or on May 16, 2026
This was an absolutely amazing experience. Captain Nick and his son Nick JR were great. Brought our 5 year old son and they...
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Chris M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip lots of fun and fish

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on June 19, 2026
Captain Nick and his first mate Nick Jr. were great hosts. They put us right on the fish and we caught fish all day long. We...
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