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
64
Reviews

My Charter Listings

Bushwacker Charters Muskie Fishing

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

Bushwacker Charters Walleye Fishing

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
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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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William V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Well handled & coordinated charter allowed us to catch plenty of fish.

VERIFIED   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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Malcolm A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good Trip

VERIFIED   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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William M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

September fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Musky (PM) on September 13, 2025
We had an amazing trip with Captain Steve and Mike.
William M. 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   Half Day Trip โ€“ Walleye (PM) on July 3, 2025
Jamey B. recommends Bushwacker Charters Walleye Fishing
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Kyle L.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Walleye (AM) on July 19, 2025
Kyle L. recommends Bushwacker Charters Walleye Fishing
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