Captain
Dieter Melhorn

Member since January 2021 Belmont, United States
Background
Captain Dieter has been fishing his whole life and has been a boat owner for around 20 years. Four years ago he expanded his fishing adventure with a Youtube channel, Dieter Melhorn Fishing, where he has over 500 instructional videos. Requests from fans and viewers led him to expand his charter fishing trips and offer them to a wider range of people.
Techniques
Captain Dieter's freshwater fishing consists of chasing trophy Catfish, Striped Bass, and Crappie. Techniques vary depending on the season and they include live bait fishing under the boat, trolling and drifting cut and live bait, and trolling artificial lure spreads.

Hey, I'm Captain Dieter Melhorn

Belmont, United States
Background
Captain Dieter has been fishing his whole life and has been a boat owner for around 20 years. Four years ago he expanded his fishing adventure with a Youtube channel, Dieter Melhorn Fishing, where he has over 500 instructional videos. Requests from fans and viewers led him to expand his charter fishing trips and offer them to a wider range of people.
Techniques
Captain Dieter's freshwater fishing consists of chasing trophy Catfish, Striped Bass, and Crappie. Techniques vary depending on the season and they include live bait fishing under the boat, trolling and drifting cut and live bait, and trolling artificial lure spreads.
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My Charter Listings

Dieter Melhorn Fishing โ€“ Lake Wylie

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(32 reviews)
Belmont
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Trips from US $300

Dieter Melhorn Fishing โ€“ Winnsboro

Winnsboro
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Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 32 reviews
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Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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What a Blast!!!
What a Blast!!!
What a Blast!!!
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Amazing Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   2 Hour Lunch Break Fishing Trip on July 7, 2025
Captain Dieter from the start was outstanding with communication. He ensured our Dream Recipient was taken care of aboard his...
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James P.
Excellent
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Awesome trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Recommended on June 20, 2025
Caught over 20 fish in less then ideal conditions in June.ย  Couldnโ€™t have asked for a better trip.ย  Dieter pulled out all...
James P. recommends Dieter Melhorn Fishing โ€“ Lake Wylie
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Deborah R.
Excellent
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Excellent experience!!!!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Recommended on April 17, 2025
Captain Melhorn is accommodating, experienced, knowledgeable, just amazing!!!ย  We caught nice, big catfishโ€”-released the...
Deborah R. recommends Dieter Melhorn Fishing โ€“ Lake Wylie
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Joe P.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Birthday trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Recommended on May 30, 2025
Fished lake Wylie for my birthday. Definitely a trip Iโ€™ll remember. Had a great time. Dieter is a super guy and very knowledgeable....
Joe P. recommends Dieter Melhorn Fishing โ€“ Lake Wylie
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Cullen B.
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on September 8, 2025
Great day! Had a blast we caught some good fish an had some good conversation could ask for a better birthday.
Cullen B. recommends Dieter Melhorn Fishing โ€“ Lake Wylie
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