Great fishing trip with Captain Tom.  He was very patient and helpful with me (a rookie) and my two young sons.  Highly recommended.

My son and I have always wanted to catch the monster fish.  Being from Missouri, we have fished several area lakes and have gone fishing in Florida a few times as well but have yet to catch a monster fish.  Captain Tom took us out on the lake and we had a great time.  My son caught a big muskie (big by our standards, but apparently just a pup by natives of Lake St Claire!). We also caught smallmouth bass, a big walleye and a nice sized northern pike.  It most certainly was a memorable trip.

This was a great experience. Captain Tom is a seasoned fisherman who makes a point for you to enjoy the water and fishing. He packs tons of expertise. Very personable and kind. He has many stories to share, like seasoned Captains. We caught our max of Walleye and had fun for an extra hour catch and release. Access to Harsens is unique, but it is very different and must do if not done before. Highly recommended.

Strictly speaking, this turned out not to be a charter. Captain Tom Arlington explained that what we wanted to do would not work out because of weather considerations. Rain and cool water temps would not get us many walleye by trolling at the time. He said if we were willing to split our group and go in small boats, we’d catch fish. He also explained the boats were not licensed or inspected as charters and we would not be obligated to pay because of this. Our consensus? We wanted to catch fish. We were fine with the equipment and splitting up. Tom and Jarrod did not disappoint. We got our limit and I got a one-off of a smallmouth (not in season-went back after he got his portrait done). We are already talking about going again. Tom’s goal is customer service and getting you to the fish. That was our goal too.

Half day trip with Captain Tom.  He was very knowledgeable and very patient with our kids.  The only disappointment was the fish weren’t biting.  It seemed to be the latter part of the walleye/perch season and that’s what we were fishing for!  Still had a great time even though what we were able to keep was limited!  We will be back but next time earlier in the season!  Thanks Captain Tom for a great family day on the lake!