Captain
Mike Dean

Member since August 2017 Lakeside Marblehead, United States
Background
Captain Mike started fishing the Lake Erie Islands with his Dad at the age of five and has fished all his life. He says this is pretty much all he has done and all he has wanted to do. Mike decided early on to get his captain's license, and has spent the last 30 years fishing and guiding professionally. He is a relaxed person who likes to make charters fun. Mike's guests all say that his charters are very laid back and no pressure, which is what makes Mike a great choice. He loves taking people fishing for Walleye.
Techniques
We specialize in trolling for walleyes using big boards and all the latest fishing equipment. Full day trips are 7 hours or half day 4 hours dock to dock or until the customers legal limit of walleye. My trips are hands on, you can help rig the big boards, setting the depth of the lines to netting the fish, it's up to you how much you want to get involved. Check us out on Facebook @ Tail Chaser Fishing Charters. Customers responsible for fish cleaning, there is a fish cleaning station in the marina for your use or Bays Edge Fish Cleaners is 10 minutes from the marina.

Hey, I'm Captain Mike Dean

Lakeside Marblehead, United States
Background
Captain Mike started fishing the Lake Erie Islands with his Dad at the age of five and has fished all his life. He says this is pretty much all he has done and all he has wanted to do. Mike decided early on to get his captain's license, and has spent the last 30 years fishing and guiding professionally. He is a relaxed person who likes to make charters fun. Mike's guests all say that his charters are very laid back and no pressure, which is what makes Mike a great choice. He loves taking people fishing for Walleye.
Techniques
We specialize in trolling for walleyes using big boards and all the latest fishing equipment. Full day trips are 7 hours or half day 4 hours dock to dock or until the customers legal limit of walleye. My trips are hands on, you can help rig the big boards, setting the depth of the lines to netting the fish, it's up to you how much you want to get involved. Check us out on Facebook @ Tail Chaser Fishing Charters. Customers responsible for fish cleaning, there is a fish cleaning station in the marina for your use or Bays Edge Fish Cleaners is 10 minutes from the marina.
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(178 reviews)
Angler's choice
Lakeside Marblehead
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Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 178 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (228)
We will be back. Would recommend.
Caught the limit
Fishing with Mike
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
98%
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Jonathan M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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40 fish in 4 hours

VERIFIED   Half Day โ€“Walleye Trolling (PM) on May 19, 2025
Booked the 4 hour afternoon trip to kill an afternoon. Fishing started a bit slow but was filled with great conversation with...
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John V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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We will be back. Would recommend.

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day โ€“Walleye Trolling (AM) on October 25, 2025
Captain Mike Dean is experienced and professional. He has a great setup, a nice safe boat with a bathroom, and we had a fun...
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Justin J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Productive Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day โ€“Walleye Trolling (AM) on June 28, 2025
We fished with Mike Dean and Tail Chaser Charters on Saturday June 28th in the AM for a 4 hour trip.ย  Mike is a great captain,...
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Crystal D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Great Experience

VERIFIED   Half Day โ€“Walleye Trolling (PM) on August 2, 2025
Captain Mike was very patient, knowledgeable and fun.ย  He took his time teaching how to troll and read the tracking monitor.ย ...
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Nicole B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Caught the limit

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day โ€“ Walleye Trolling on October 17, 2025
The water was a little rough but the captain got us where we needed to go to catch fish. Caught our limit of walleye. Our boys...
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