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Excellent Guide!!

Full Day Trip on November 23, 2024

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5.0 / 5

Excellent Guide!!

FishingBooker Member

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

I have done 2 guided trips with Destin, both great experiences. Highly knowledgeable about the waters, the fish patterns and habits. Destin has high end equipment and also teaches and talks about techniques that would be useful to any level angler.

I have done 2 guided trips with Destin, both great experiences. Highly knowledgeable about the waters, the fish patterns...

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Destin DeMarion (The Captain)

Replied on March 3, 2025

I really appreciate it. It’s always an enjoyable experience sharing the boat with you! Tightlines, and see you soon. -Captain Destin.

Destin DeMarion (The Captain)

Replied on March 3, 2025

I really appreciate it. It’s always an enjoyable experience sharing the boat with you! Tightlines, and see you soon. -Captain Destin.

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5.0 / 5

out of 5 stars from 22 reviews

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

Experience

5.0 / 5

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Anglers claimed

Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
	95%
Appropriate for children
	100%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	100%

Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Leo Y.

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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Unique experience

VERIFIED Special 8 hour trip for Leo Yao on April 28, 2026

Leo Y.

5.0 / 5

Apr 28, 2026

Special 8 hour trip for Leo Yao

Unique experience

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Despite the windy weather, captain tried hard to help us get the bite! Can’t believe we can still have such a big bag in the weather like this! Strongly recommend!

Despite the windy weather, captain tried hard to help us get the bite! Can’t believe we can still have such a big bag in...

Leo Y. recommends Big Fat Bass Guide Service – Erie

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Destin DeMarion (The Captain)

Replied on April 29, 2026

Thank you for bearing with the weather. It was awesome catching some big Erie smallies with you and Jasmine! -Tight lines!

Destin DeMarion (The Captain)

Replied on April 29, 2026

Thank you for bearing with the weather. It was awesome catching some big Erie smallies with you and Jasmine! -Tight lines!

Captain replied

Anna V.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

Overall

Windy day but still caught fish

VERIFIED Half Day Trip on August 26, 2025

Anna V.

5.0 / 5

Aug 26, 2025

Half Day Trip

Windy day but still caught fish

VERIFIED

Due to high winds we had to stay in the bay but Dustin was just looking out for the passengers to enjoy the trip. Started off slow, but ended up with a total of 5 fish, most of them were in the second half of the trip. We will try to come back in the spring/early summer for warmer weather.

Due to high winds we had to stay in the bay but Dustin was just looking out for the passengers to enjoy the trip. Started off...

Anna V. recommends Big Fat Bass Guide Service – Erie

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Destin DeMarion (The Captain)

Replied on August 27, 2025

Thank you for coming up! I wish we could’ve made it out on the lake, but I’m glad we played it safe with wind and waves. Have a great rest of the week.

Destin DeMarion (The Captain)

Replied on August 27, 2025

Thank you for coming up! I wish we could’ve made it out on the lake, but I’m glad we played it safe with wind and waves. Have a great rest of the week.

Captain replied

Rj S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Highly recommended!! great trip with great captain

VERIFIED Half Day Trip on August 3, 2025

Rj S.

5.0 / 5

Aug 3, 2025

Half Day Trip

Highly recommended!! great trip with great captain

VERIFIED

Great fishing trip! Lake conditions were challenging and Destin was on top of it and had me on fish all morning! He is very knowledgeable about the lake and how to fish it when conditions change. Destin is a top captain and highly recommend.

Great fishing trip! Lake conditions were challenging and Destin was on top of it and had me on fish all morning! He is very...

Rj S. recommends Big Fat Bass Guide Service – Erie

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Destin DeMarion (The Captain)

Replied on August 4, 2025

Hey, RJ. Thank you, and I’m really glad we got to hit the water together before your family reunion. I had a blast chatting and seeing you reel in some nice smallmouth. Have a great week! -Captain Destin

Destin DeMarion (The Captain)

Replied on August 4, 2025

Captain replied

Kim F.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fish With Captain Destin!!

VERIFIED Full Day Trip on August 13, 2025

Kim F.

5.0 / 5

Aug 13, 2025

Full Day Trip

Fish With Captain Destin!!

VERIFIED

We had a great time fishing all day! Captain Destin was fantastic. I have slight mobility issues and he was right there every time to be sure I was safe. AND he worked hard to get us on fish (in August no less)!

We had a great time fishing all day! Captain Destin was fantastic. I have slight mobility issues and he was right there every...

Kim F. recommends Big Fat Bass Guide Service – Erie

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Destin DeMarion (The Captain)

Replied on August 14, 2025

Kim, thank you again for coming to fish with us. You and Ray were a treat to fish with. I hope you enjoy the Buffalo/Niagara Falls leg of your trip! -Captain Destin

Destin DeMarion (The Captain)

Replied on August 14, 2025

Kim, thank you again for coming to fish with us. You and Ray were a treat to fish with. I hope you enjoy the Buffalo/Niagara Falls leg of your trip! -Captain Destin

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Michael R.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED Trip was supposed to happen on April 27, 2026

Michael R.

Apr 27, 2026

The captain canceled

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Highly recommended!! great trip with great captain

Highly recommended!! great trip with great captain

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Highly recommended!! great trip with great captain

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