Captain
Robert Dunning

Member since June 2021 Manistee, United States
Background
I've been fishing my whole life! I grew up working on commercial fishing boats as a kid and I'm turning 66 this year - as you can see, there are several decades of fishing experience. I'll gladly share my knowledge and skills with you
Techniques
Trolling for walleyes and Salmon.

Hey, I'm Captain Robert Dunning

Manistee, United States
Background
I've been fishing my whole life! I grew up working on commercial fishing boats as a kid and I'm turning 66 this year - as you can see, there are several decades of fishing experience. I'll gladly share my knowledge and skills with you
Techniques
Trolling for walleyes and Salmon.
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Reviews
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Big Bobber Charters โ€“ Manistee

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Excellent
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 53 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (94)
Perfect Birthday!
Perfect Birthday!
Perfect Birthday!
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Angler rating
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Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
98%
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Mark C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Perfect Birthday!

VERIFIED   5 and a Half Hour Trip Winter on September 21, 2025
Captain Bob and First Mate Bret were professional and friendly. They made sure we had a great trip and caught lots of walleye....
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Michael H.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing trip July 27

VERIFIED   5 and a Half Hour Trip Summer on July 27, 2025
Bob and Brett were very good at taking care of us . Had to cut the trip short because Bobs wife was having some health problems...
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Jeffrey K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day!

VERIFIED   5 and a Half Hour Trip Summer on May 3, 2025
Captain Big Bobber Charters did a great job putting us on some fish. The weather wasnโ€™t playing nice. Bob and Nick was very...
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Dale O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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This was a great fishing trip. and were very friendly and knowledgeable about where the fish were at

VERIFIED   5 and a Half Hour Trip Summer on July 7, 2025
The captain and 1st mate were very friendly and knowledgeable about where the fish were at. We left with our limit of fish...
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Joel P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Robert

VERIFIED   5 and a Half Hour Trip Summer on July 1, 2025
Captain Bob and Terry were very patient with my grandchildren, had we had such a fun memorable trip. And we limited!
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