Captain
John Fensel

Member since April 2021 Oakville, Canada
Background
Captain John's father was a certified Captain and he taught him at a very young age of 12 years old to start to fish and operate a vessel. It can be said it was a family pastime in the beginning, but the captain's love and passion for fishing eventually evolved into a career for him.
Techniques
Captain John fishes on a 36' Sea Ray Sportfish Sedan. He implements techniques such as downrigging, flat lines, and dipsy divers.

Hey, I'm Captain John Fensel

Oakville, Canada
Background
Captain John's father was a certified Captain and he taught him at a very young age of 12 years old to start to fish and operate a vessel. It can be said it was a family pastime in the beginning, but the captain's love and passion for fishing eventually evolved into a career for him.
Techniques
Captain John fishes on a 36' Sea Ray Sportfish Sedan. He implements techniques such as downrigging, flat lines, and dipsy divers.
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North Shore Charters

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(14 reviews)
Oakville
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 14 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (48)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
86%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
71%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Daniel M. O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best Experience So Far!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on June 21, 2026
On Father’s Day, treat for my dad he caught rainbow, and me and my bro caught 3 fishes. Amazing experience with Captain John...
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Mike T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Geeat Customer Event

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip on July 22, 2026
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Douglas V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Captain and Crew who put us into lots of fish

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on June 15, 2024
Excellent Captain and Crew, very experienced Great fishing equipment with a vast array of tackle Consistantly put...
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Steve N.
Oakville, Ontario
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with North Shore Charters

5 Hour Trip on June 3, 2023
It was an amazing experience with Captain John and Captain Steve. They were great hosts that explained the techniques and styles...
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Barbara J. H.
Burlington, ON
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fishing day with Captain John

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on August 19, 2023
So fun. Had a great day. John was so helpful and very experienced. I would recommend this charter to anyone. I hope to do it...
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