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.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(56 reviews)
Ludington
trips from US $200

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 56 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (68)
Half day (AM) trip with Captain Dave
Fishing with David
Fishing with David
+65
Angler rating
48
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2
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
93%
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Steve S.
Ludington, MI
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great evening on the water

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on June 24, 2023
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John P.
Wixom, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 hour tour

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 28, 2022
We had a great time! Capt. David and Carl were great! The are very knowledgeable and always checking conditions to give you...
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Brittany D.
Evansville, IN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Such a great time as a family!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 5, 2022
This was our first trip to Lake Michigan and the first time our teen boys did a private fishing charter! The fish were not...
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Renee V. W.
New York, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Perfect day!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 6, 2021
The 6 of us, from 31-65 went on the 5AM departure and we couldnโ€™t ask for better weather. As soon as we arrived it was easy...
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Andrew A.
Royal Oak, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Dave refuses to quit

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 14, 2020
We were able to hook into some lakers almost immediately. Once the sun came up the fishing shit down but Captain Dave refused...
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