Best Fishing Charter South Bend Near Me

Geoff Steinke: Had a great day of fishing with Dustin. Looking forward to our next charter.

Tyler Hunter: Dustan provided outstanding service and was extremely patient during the trip. Within the first hour I had caught my first steelhead. I highly recommend this company.

Ernie Clark: My dad and I came out for a day fishing trip after meeting Dustin at the Schaumburg fishing convention. Having never fly fished, I was taught by my guide and caught a 26in steelhead. My dad caught a 27in only one hour into our trip! We had a great time on the water, Everytime we lost a hook or fly or I got caught in a tree our guide helped us get back to set up in a matter of minutes! We caught a 31in steelhead 5 hours into our trip and chased her through the water for a good 30 minutes! Everything went perfect to make sure we could catch a nice fish, and our guide helped us make sure we were making the right actions to achieve our goals. Had a wonderful day and great experience!

Shane Heilman: Ripple Guide Service out of South Bend, Indiana - Hands down one of the best services I've experienced to date from a "local" perspective! Dustin and his team are tenacious and absolutely in the game so you, the fisherman/woman, can have the ultimate experience. As an example, due to a nagging tree limb with 3 steelies sitting right below it, I hung up at least six flies (stop laughing, you've ALL done it at some point) and after 3 trips back to the boat for Dustin, I finally executed for a very nice buck - Thank you Dustin! I truly appreciate the commitment to excellence.Oh yeah, the barbequed chicken and mashed potatoes on a grill (in the boat) - tasted like a steak dinner on a cold winter's day with 38 degree water. It will be difficult to go back to the standard sandwich, chips and a cookie. The bar is now extremely high for all you other guides out there:))On a final note, I weigh in at a hefty 138 and the water was high and fast yesterday so to remedy the situation, I poked a hole in my waders and filled up the left side to keep me anchored to the bottom. Otherwise, I would not have been able to stand up - HA😉

Chip Stump: I've used Ripple many times over the years on waters in Indiana, Michigan and Montana. You won't find a better guide than Dustan. He will put you on fish and you will have a great time. Very professional and fun to spend a day with on the water. I've learned a lot from Dustan and have very much appreciated his patience with me, going back to the first time I fished steelhead with him many years ago.....landed the first 2 I hooked and literally went 0 for the next 20 that day. Still had a great time and learned a lot. Highly recommend RGS!

Tyler Kanczuzewski: Have been fishing with On Point for several years now, and I highly recommend booking a fishing trip! Whether you are wanting to catch trout, steelhead or carp, On Point has the expertise to ensure a quality fishing day!- Tyler K

Adam stewart: Great experience, I called the next day to book another trip.

David None: Some days the fish don't seem to bite and there's only one guy in the fish cleaning station with a bunch of fish at the end of the day. Might as well hire THAT guy for your fishing trip, right? Plus, he's a genuinely nice guy and you can tell right away.ps. he was more than happy to help us release a bunch of steelhead to be sought another day. ;)

Vinny G: Second catfishing trip in 2 weeks with Mike. He’s amazing and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!

Travis Thayer: We did a family outing with captain reed and had a blast!!! Everyone of us caught fish and captain reed was very patient and knowledgeable throughout our entire experience we will be going again soon. Thank you so much for a great day out on the water.

Brian Thompson: I highly recommend Fisherman’s Edge. Our trip today was not an easy one due to a front coming in. Captain Reed and First Mate Dino worked hard to get us on fish. Colors, depths and presentations were continually switched until we got fish biting. They far exceeded our expectations.

Navein G: We were a group of international students came out to fish at Lake Michigan for the first time. Had such an amazing day today with Captain Reed and his son. They were so patient taught us a lot of new things. They made the trip so comfortable for us to enjoy. We will definitely do this again with them soon !!

Josh Matthews: We had such a great time on this charter. The captain and first mate were very knowledgeable and fun. We caught a nice variety of salmon and trout. The boat was very spacious and comfortable also. Would definitely use this charter again and recommend to a friend!

Luke Neumann: The times I've been fishing with Captain Reed have always been memorable. Not only is just he a great guy to share a conversation with, he's an impressively knowledgeable fisherman, too. He has a knack for patience, as he's always done am awesome job showing me the ropes and helping me get the hang of things as I'm learning. Definitely one of my all-time favorite people to fish with.

Kayla Garcia: We went fishing with captain Reed in August! Had a great time and caught lots of fish! Highly recommend this charter!

Daniel Kirby: I've been out twice with captain Reed and it's always been an awesome trip out. He makes the trip very enjoyable and he definitely knows what he is doing out on the water

A Lo: We has been with several different charter companies in the area but Fisherman's Edge Charters has been the best. We have been out with Captain Reed, twice on the river and once on the lake. Each trip was so much fun. It was so much fun to catch the fish. Captain Reed even cleaned some for us to take home and eat. Delicious. The Captain is relaxed and friendly and we will definitely be back for another trip soon!

robert weed: Love capt reed and first mate...my buddies and i always have a great time and catch alot of fish...i reccomend fishermans edge for anyone interested in catching big fish and good times.

Conie Frank: Great captain, amazing first mate ,and an amazing experience.

Carrie Ford: Captain Mike with Dialed In Charters is the best HANDS DOWN! He has such a passion for fishing and it shows with his knowledge, enthusiasm and fun fishing action on each charter. He uses the best of the best rods, reels, and tackle and his boat is immaculate. If you’re looking for a fun time and to catch the biggest fish of your life— look no further. He gets bonus points for being ridiculously handsome.

Steve Paulson: Best Lake Michigan charter ever. Capt Mile WILL put you on fish. Big fish. I won’t fish with any one else.

Geoff Steinke: Great fishing, great captain, fair pricing, kid friendly. I cannot recommend this charter service enough. They even have a heated boat for winter fishing on the river!

Stacia Stafford: We highly recommend Dialed-in Charters for a great fishing trip. Michael knows what he is doing! We caught some great fish! He is very personable, professional and clean. We will definitely hire him again!

Larry Holcombe: Went fishing with mike. Took care of me and my family. Really put us on the fish! Had a great day.

The Fly Tier: Mike was a great guy to fish with. Caught a 10-15 pound steelhead today.

G Baughman: Great experience, awesome Capt that really knows his business

Ken Braniff: My wife and I totally recommend Captain Michael and his first mate Morgan for your charter. They make you feel like family. You will catch fish. Thank you Captain Mike for the special memory on my 68th birthday