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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Robin 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 Fathers Day gift!

VERIFIED   Half Day โ€“ Walleye Trolling - 12:30 PM on June 28, 2025
Had a great time and caught 27 walleye, 3 shy of our limit. Not bad for some first time Lake Erie fishing for most on our charter....
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Rob H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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First time walleye fishing on Lake Erie!

VERIFIED   Half Day โ€“ Walleye Trolling on July 15, 2025
Captain Dean showed us how itโ€™s done! We caught a bunch of walleye, had a beautiful morning on the water and want to back...
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Josh B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Had a great time

VERIFIED   Half Day โ€“ Walleye Trolling - 12:30 PM on August 16, 2025
It was a hot day but we all had a great time and caught and fish.ย  Would 100% recommend Mike.
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Danny K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Family Fishing Day!

VERIFIED   Half Day โ€“ Walleye Trolling - 12:30 PM on July 28, 2025
Captain Mike was awesome!! Our whole family had a blast reeling in walleye!!
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Michael M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time and great fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day โ€“ Walleye Trolling 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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