Captain
Mitch Shipman

Member since April 2017 Geneva, United States
Background
Mitch Shipman is a USCG licensed captain, Lake Erie Licensed Guide, and a tournament-winning fisherman. He specializes in trolling for Walleye and Perch on Lake Erie. With over 20 years of experience, Capt. Mitch has an impressive wealth of knowledge and a glowing reputation. He'll always do his best to ensure you have a productive and successful day on the water!
Techniques
Open water trolling. Depending on the time of year we will use dipsy divers and/or planar boards with worm harnesses, spoons or crankbaits. We adapt with the conditions to consistently put limits of Walleye in the boat and do our best to select baits and areas that will give you the best chance at catching big fish.

Hey, I'm Captain Mitch Shipman

Geneva, United States
Background
Mitch Shipman is a USCG licensed captain, Lake Erie Licensed Guide, and a tournament-winning fisherman. He specializes in trolling for Walleye and Perch on Lake Erie. With over 20 years of experience, Capt. Mitch has an impressive wealth of knowledge and a glowing reputation. He'll always do his best to ensure you have a productive and successful day on the water!
Techniques
Open water trolling. Depending on the time of year we will use dipsy divers and/or planar boards with worm harnesses, spoons or crankbaits. We adapt with the conditions to consistently put limits of Walleye in the boat and do our best to select baits and areas that will give you the best chance at catching big fish.

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(23 reviews)
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Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 24 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (27)
Morning with Capt. Mitch
Morning with Capt. Mitch
September fishing trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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ANGELA W.
Leavittsburg, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Morning with Capt. Mitch

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 29, 2023
He had us in the fish in no time with his knowledge of the lures and the depth of the fish we were at our limit in no time....
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Jean S.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Mitch

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 6, 2023
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Don S.
Chardon, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 16, 2023
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Tom C.
Elyria, Ohio
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Afternoon Trip on July 3, 2022
Outstanding fishing trip with my nephew! CPT. Mitch knew the lake and where to fish. His attention to detail was evident.ย ...
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Mike M.
Aliquippa, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Walleye trip with Captain Mitch

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 19, 2022
Great day catching walleye with Captain Mitch.ย  We had a blast.ย  Mitch knew exactly where the fish were and we caught our...
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