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 8 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 8 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.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(167 reviews)
Lakeside Marblehead
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 167 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (219)
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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
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Michael 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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Great time and great fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day โ€“Walleye Trolling (AM) on June 24, 2025
Captain Mike was fantastic.ย  He was great with my 11 year old and helped him out.ย  Captain Mike got us on the fish immediately...
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Daniel S.
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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Great Walleye Experience

VERIFIED   Full Day โ€“ Walleye Trolling on June 23, 2025
Captain Mike took my family out for a great day of Walleye fishing this week.ย  Mike is very personable, enjoyable and professional.ย ...
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Bryan N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June 1 2025 Walleye Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day โ€“ Walleye Trolling on June 1, 2025
Booked a trip for 5 buddies with Tail Chaser (Mike)! We all had an amazing time, showed up not know a thing, Mike took the...
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NICHOLAS P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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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Donald H.
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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Fishing with Mike

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip โ€“ Perch seasonal on July 2, 2025
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