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C&C Fishing Charters.

Family-run Southern Ontario walleye and trout charters trolling Lake Erie and jigging the Detroit and St. Clair rivers.

01 — About

The brief.

C&C Charters is a guided fishing operation run by captain Cody Stanford, who took over the business founded by his late father, Chris Stanford. Trips target walleye and rainbow trout across Southern Ontario: trolling Lake Erie with crank baits, downriggers, and dipsy divers from launches at Erieau, Wheatley, Leamington, and Colchester, plus vertical-jigging instruction on the Detroit River (LaSalle) and St. Clair River (Port Lambton). Cody holds PCOC, SVOP, SDV-BS, and ROC-M certifications along with First Aid/CPR, and is a member of the Ontario Sportfishing Guides Association. The 20ft Smokercraft Phantom carries up to four guests and is rigged with Garmin and Minn Kota electronics, including Livescope, and Okuma and 13 Fishing rods and reels.

02 — Programs

3. ways in.

  1. 01

    Lake Erie Trolling Charter

    For: Up to 4 guests; beginners to experienced anglersWhen: April–September

    Trolling charter for walleye and rainbow trout, launching from Erieau, Wheatley, Leamington, and Colchester. The captain runs crank baits, downriggers, and dipsy divers, and can tailor the day toward relaxed fishing or hands-on technique instruction.

    1/2 day (6 hrs) $650 / Full day (8 hrs) $850

  2. 02

    Detroit River Jigging Charter

    For: Up to 4 guests; beginners to experienced anglersWhen: April–May

    Spring vertical-jigging charter for walleye, launching from Gil Maure Park in LaSalle, Ontario. The captain teaches jigging technique and local tactics for the Detroit River fishery.

    1/2 day (6 hrs) $650 / Full day (8 hrs) $850

  3. 03

    St. Clair River Jigging Charter

    For: Up to 4 guests; beginners to experienced anglersWhen: April–May

    Spring vertical-jigging charter for walleye, launching from MacDonald Park in Port Lambton. The captain teaches jigging technique and local tactics for the St. Clair River fishery.

    1/2 day (6 hrs) $650 / Full day (8 hrs) $850

03 — Notable

Worth knowing.

  1. 01Charters run aboard a 20ft Smokercraft Phantom with a 115hp Yamaha outboard, carrying up to 4 guests.Source ↗
  2. 02Captain Cody Stanford holds PCOC, SVOP, SDV-BS, and ROC-M certifications, First Aid/CPR, and is a member of the Ontario Sportfishing Guides Association.Source ↗
  3. 03Rates are $650 for a 1/2 day (6 hours) and $850 for a full day (8 hours), dock to dock; a $100 deposit books the date.Source ↗
  4. 04Lake Erie trolling targets walleye and rainbow trout using crank baits, downriggers, and dipsy divers; trips run April–September.Source ↗
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AER’s guide to C&C Fishing Charters · Compiled from candcfishing.caLast verified 2026-06-02