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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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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Valorie H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Perfect Day

VERIFIED   Half Day โ€“Walleye Trolling (AM) on September 28, 2025
We had a wonderful time. Captain Mike was awesome. We all almost caught our limit.ย  Captain Mike was very helpful and knowledgeable.ย ...
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NICHOLAS P.
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Had a great day on the water.

VERIFIED   Half Day โ€“Walleye Trolling (AM) on June 17, 2025
Had a great day on the water. We had 3 kids with us and Mike answered all their questions. The bite was slow starting out but...
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NICHOLE M.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent Captain

VERIFIED   Half Day โ€“Walleye Trolling (PM) on August 24, 2025
The captain was informative about the conditions as it was a bit rough the day we went out. It was very neat to see the set...
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Casey A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Wonderful time!

VERIFIED   Half Day โ€“Walleye Trolling (AM) on July 13, 2025
Our family went out Sunday morning with Mike and caught some awesome fish! This charter was exactly what we were looking for...
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Kimberly L.
Excellent
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Great Fishing Charter

VERIFIED   Full Day โ€“ Walleye Trolling on July 7, 2025
Had a great setup that I had never seen before. We had a great time and would definitely recommend and would book with Captain...
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