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
(150 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 150 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (179)
June 1 2025 Walleye Trip
40 fish in 4 hours
40 fish in 4 hours
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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
89%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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Alvin K.
Richlands, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Mike

VERIFIED   Half Day โ€“Walleye Trolling (AM) on June 26, 2023
Truly a Captain that knows his business. Limited out with no problems because he worked for his customers. A on hand fishing...
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Vincent M.
Sherrodsville, OH
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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Half day trip with Captain Mike

VERIFIED   Half Day โ€“Walleye Trolling (AM) on June 18, 2023
Captain Mike was very nice and very helpful with the kids we had with us. He was very knowledgeable. Definitely will be booking...
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Troy O.
Marshalltown, IA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

7 hrs trip all of us hit limit

VERIFIED   Full Day โ€“ Walleye Trolling on June 15, 2023
The captain and his boat were excellent he let us be as involved with everything as much as we wanted. I would definitely recommend...
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Tim R.
Lititz, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very Satisfied, Would Recommend

VERIFIED   Half Day โ€“Walleye Trolling (AM) on June 26, 2022
Mike was very easy to get along with, knowledgeable and helpful. My dad, brother and I had a good time. There had just been...
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Karen K.
Ankeny, IA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great introduction to walleye and Lake Erie

VERIFIED   Full Day โ€“ Walleye Trolling on April 22, 2022
Amazing day with Captain Mike.ย  We booked a 7 hour trip.ย  Captain Mike set us up with 14 plus outriggers - twice - as we...
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