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

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(37 reviews)
Harrison Charter Township
Trips from US $750
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(27 reviews)
Detroit
Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 64 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (73)
Good Trip
September fishing trip
September fishing trip
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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   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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Malcolm A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Walleye (AM) on September 27, 2025
Great Captain he goes above and beyond for his guests.
Malcolm A. recommends Bushwacker Charters Walleye Fishing
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Robert H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

First Musky

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Musky (AM) on September 13, 2025
We all were able to witness Carter catching his first musky, a beauty! 36 inches 17 pounds. This is a memory that will last...
Robert H. recommends Bushwacker Charters Muskie Fishing
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Glenn G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Walleye jigging and more.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Walleye (AM) on September 13, 2025
The trip was as promised.ย  Walleye and 5 other species to include a really nice Musky.ย  Very nice Caprain and Steve was very...
Glenn G. recommends Bushwacker Charters Walleye Fishing
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Victoria S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Musky trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Musky (PM) on August 1, 2025
The best fishing charter Iโ€™ve ever been on the crew was super knowledgeable, friendly and professional. We caught into a...
Victoria S. recommends Bushwacker Charters Muskie Fishing
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