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
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Angler rating
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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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William D.
Athens, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with captain Ken

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on August 23, 2021
We all had a great time and are planning another trip next year to the same captain and marina. Canโ€™t say enough positive...
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Michelle T.
Sunfield, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Dave was amazing

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 26, 2020
We came to catch King Salmon and thatโ€™s what we did. Hooked 8 king Salmon and landed 3. Including the master ranger award...
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Betty S.
Lansing, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Captain Dave

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on July 30, 2019
Captain Dave was businesslike, professional, safety-minded, and highly skilled. Our party caught a 25# King salmon, and though...
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Dakota P.
Jenison, Michigan
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on June 19, 2021
Great day. Nervous about the rain but he kept us out of it in between two storms. Went 5 for 8 in 400 fow. Great guy and great...
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Brandon A.
Detroit, Michigan
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

PM trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on June 7, 2021
Captain Dave was awesome, the bite was slow at the beginning of the trip. Captain Dave did not give up, changed lures, and...
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