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
(151 reviews)
Lakeside Marblehead
 2 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 151 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (180)
Awesome Trip !!
June 1 2025 Walleye Trip
40 fish in 4 hours
+177
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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Heather H.
Stoutsville, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Walleye and Kelleys Island on June 21, 2022
It was a great day out on the water with Captain Mike and First Mate Hunter. They were very helpful since it was our first...
Heather H. recommends Tail Chaser Fishing Charters
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The captain canceled

VERIFIED   July 2, 2024
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Mike O.
Parma Heights, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip with Captain Mike

VERIFIED   Half Day โ€“Walleye Trolling (PM) on June 19, 2023
My teenage sons and I had a great time fishing with Captain Mike!ย  As novices, he let us know what to bring and coached us...
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Michael V.
Smithville, OH
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Mike

VERIFIED   Half Day โ€“Walleye Trolling (AM) on August 6, 2022
We had a wonderful experience with Captain Mike on a half day fishing trip. Mike clearly explained everything he wanted us...
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Ron R.
Toledo, Ohio
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Mike

VERIFIED   Half Day โ€“Walleye Trolling (AM) on August 1, 2022
This trip met exceeded expectations. Captain Mike took us to a spot that was hitting well. He was teaching as we fished and...
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