Captain
David Ellis

Member since December 2015 Ludington, United States
Background
Captain Dave has nearly 40 years of experience. With extensive knowledge of the waters from Pentwater and Ludington to Manistee, he offers informative and enjoyable fishing trips.
Techniques
We use trolling gear to cover as much water as possible and get our lures in front of as many fish as possible. We will run up to 16 rods at a time.

Hey, I'm Captain David Ellis

Ludington, United States
Background
Captain Dave has nearly 40 years of experience. With extensive knowledge of the waters from Pentwater and Ludington to Manistee, he offers informative and enjoyable fishing trips.
Techniques
We use trolling gear to cover as much water as possible and get our lures in front of as many fish as possible. We will run up to 16 rods at a time.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(65 reviews)
Ludington
Trips from US $800

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 65 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (81)
Outstanding Experience with Captain Dave and the Salmon Slayer Crew
Outstanding Experience with Captain Dave and the Salmon Slayer Crew
Outstanding Experience with Captain Dave and the Salmon Slayer Crew
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
94%
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Tim E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Outstanding Experience with Captain Dave and the Salmon Slayer Crew

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on September 21, 2025
I booked a charter with Salmon Slayer based on the excellent reviews I had read beforehandโ€”and I can confidently say they...
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Ted W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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The Salmon Slayer!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on September 14, 2025
This was our second trip with Dave and we highly recommend him. With his amount of experience on the lake, he knows the right...
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John R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip (PM) on June 26, 2026
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Jason W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Big fish on

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 26, 2025
A few buddies and I went out and had some outstanding memories made with Captain Dave and Carl. Very good at what they do to...
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Laurie M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Fishing

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on September 13, 2025
Captain Dave had us catching Salmon as soon as the sun came up. This is our 2nd year in a row going out with Captain Dave and...
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