Captain
David Ellis

Member since December 2015 Ludington, United States
Background
Captain Dave has nearly 30 years of experience. With extensive knowledge of the waters from Pentwater and Ludington to Manistee, he offers informative and enjoyable fishing trips.

Hey, I'm Captain David Ellis

Ludington, United States
Background
Captain Dave has nearly 30 years of experience. With extensive knowledge of the waters from Pentwater and Ludington to Manistee, he offers informative and enjoyable fishing trips.
63
Reviews

My Charter Listing

Salmon Slayer Sportfishing Charters

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(63 reviews)
Ludington
 Last booking: 1 day ago
Trips from US $200

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 63 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (75)
The Salmon Slayer!
The Salmon Slayer!
The Salmon Slayer!
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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
91%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
94%
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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   NEW  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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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   NEW  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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Jason W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Kevin D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with David

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 30, 2023
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Kwame J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with David

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 25, 2023
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