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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Reviews
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North Shore Charters

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(9 reviews)
Oakville
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Trips from US $498

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 11 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (42)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
83%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
73%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Jeff C.
Barrie, Ontario
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Trip

5 Hour Trip on August 12, 2023
Fantastic day on the water. Crew was knowledgeable and friendly
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Rob C.
Hamilton, Ontario
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Captain John

5 Hour Trip on August 12, 2023
We did a half day charter with John and North Shore charters. We had a good time and the boat was pretty nice. We ran into...
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Shelly G.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   July 26, 2025
The charter operator canceled 9 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing trip in August

5 Hour Trip on August 12, 2023
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Denis R.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   August 10, 2024
The charter operation canceled 1 days after the trip date.
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