Steve VanAssche
Captain

Steve VanAssche

Harrison Charter Township, United States
50+ reviews
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!

Charters

Rating

4.8
66 reviews
4.7
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

96%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (66)

Showing 1 – 5 of 66 reviews
  • David DeRosa
    David DeRosa
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    great captain and first mate

    Full Day Trip – Musky • 5 adults

    great tripbon a very hot day. jst short of a 50 inch fish.

    Reported catch:
    Muskellunge (Musky)
    Walleye
  • John Kilmer
    John Kilmer
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Late fall fishing with great results

    Half Day Trip – Musky • 2 adults • 1 child

    Great with kids very good charter.

    Reported catch:
    Walleye
  • Crystal M Hall
    Crystal M Hall
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Hard working guys

    Half Day Trip – Musky • 5 adults • 1 child

    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 but our crew kept at it. They never slowed down or gave up. We ended up hooking my youngest, who wrestled in a 39 inch tiger musky. Now she can't wait to go fishing again.

    Reported catch:
    Muskellunge (Musky)
  • James Pratt
    James Pratt
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain was great

    Half Day Trip – Walleye (AM) • 4 adults

    Although fishing can be trying at times Captain Steve did all he could to make sure that we had an enjoyable outing, although the weather did not cooperate and it rained most of the morning we enjoyed our time on the the lake fishing, again fishing can be a tricky thing and this outing was no exception, the fish just didn't want to bite but of all the boats in the area we were able to catch the most, I think the captain felt guilty and kept us out a little longer than he should have but again he wanted to make sure that we got what we paid for. Captain Steve arrived on time, was knowledgeable on where we needed to be to catch the species of fish that we wanted, Upon returning to shore he promptly cleaned the fish even in the rain and had us on our way within a half hour. I would definitely recommend him on any outing that you are planning to take, Communications were great prior to the trip and he didn't require full payment until we returned to the docks.

  • Robert Hutchins
    Robert Hutchins
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    First Musky

    Half Day Trip – Musky • 5 adults • 1 child

    We all were able to witness Carter catching his first musky, a beauty! 36 inches 17 pounds. This is a memory that will last lifetime for all of his family. Thanks again...

    Reported catch:
    Muskellunge (Musky)

Real catches shared by our community

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    great captain and first mate
    David D.
    David D.
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    Bushwacker Charters Walleye FishingDetroit, MI
    Good Trip
    Malcolm A.
    Malcolm A.
  • Bushwacker Charters Muskie Fishing
    Bushwacker Charters Muskie FishingHarrison Charter Township, MI
    September fishing trip
    William M.
    William M.
  • Bushwacker Charters Walleye Fishing
    Bushwacker Charters Walleye FishingDetroit, MI
    Walleye jigging and more.
    Glenn G.
    Glenn G.
  • Bushwacker Charters Muskie Fishing
    Bushwacker Charters Muskie FishingHarrison Charter Township, MI
    50” Muskie
    Travis H.
    Travis H.
  • Bushwacker Charters Muskie Fishing
    Bushwacker Charters Muskie FishingHarrison Charter Township, MI
    Father - son musky fishing trip
    Dave D.
    Dave D.
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    Bushwacker Charters Muskie FishingHarrison Charter Township, MI
    Full Day Muskie Trip
    Jim R.
    Jim R.
  • Bushwacker Charters Muskie Fishing
    Bushwacker Charters Muskie FishingHarrison Charter Township, MI
    July fishing trip
    Tom T.
    Tom T.
  • Bushwacker Charters Muskie Fishing
    Bushwacker Charters Muskie FishingHarrison Charter Township, MI
    Fishing with Steve
    Zsolt T.
    Zsolt T.
  • Bushwacker Charters Walleye Fishing
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