Captain
Steve VanAssche

Member since March 2017 Harrison Charter Township, United States
Background
Captain Steve VanAssche is a USCG licensed Master with towing endorsement. Steve has been featured in 18 different articles by The Detroit News & Free Press and Wood-N-Waters magazine, as well as on television programs like Michigan Out Of Doors and North American Fish & Game. Renowned outdoor writer Dave Richey voted Captain Steve as the number 1 Muskie Guide on Lake St. Clair. With such an outstanding reputation, passion, and involvement, Steve is your best choice for a Musky fishing experience!
Techniques
We specialize in jigging for walleye on the Detroit River Muskie trolling on lake st Clair

Hey, I'm Captain Steve VanAssche

Harrison Charter Township, United States
Background
Captain Steve VanAssche is a USCG licensed Master with towing endorsement. Steve has been featured in 18 different articles by The Detroit News & Free Press and Wood-N-Waters magazine, as well as on television programs like Michigan Out Of Doors and North American Fish & Game. Renowned outdoor writer Dave Richey voted Captain Steve as the number 1 Muskie Guide on Lake St. Clair. With such an outstanding reputation, passion, and involvement, Steve is your best choice for a Musky fishing experience!
Techniques
We specialize in jigging for walleye on the Detroit River Muskie trolling on lake st Clair
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Reviews

My Charter Listings

Bushwacker Charters Muskie Fishing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(34 reviews)
Harrison Charter Township
Trips from US $750

Bushwacker Charters Walleye Fishing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(25 reviews)
Detroit
Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 59 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 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
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
94%
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Crystal H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Hard working guys

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Musky (AM) on July 27, 2025
Muskies eat when they want and not any time sooner. It was a hot day where plenty of other boats were getting skunked all day...
Crystal H. recommends Bushwacker Charters Muskie Fishing
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Travis H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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50โ€ Muskie

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Musky (AM) on July 26, 2025
Boat and crew were awesome, very knowledgeable and friendly.ย  Captain knows the area and how to put you on the big ones.ย ...
Travis H. recommends Bushwacker Charters Muskie Fishing
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William V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Well handled & coordinated charter allowed us to catch plenty of fish.

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Walleye (AM) on July 5, 2025
Catch plenty of good eating fish (Walleye & Perch) with Bushwacker Charters, Lake St Claire. MI.
William V. recommends Bushwacker Charters Muskie Fishing
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Jamey B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Steve

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Walleye (PM) on July 3, 2025
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Kevin H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Flexible and friendly

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Walleye (AM) on August 5, 2024
We caught walleye and smallmouth. We wanted to do catch and release, and we didnโ€™t care if the fish were good for eating....
Kevin H. recommends Bushwacker Charters Walleye Fishing
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