Dwindle's Dream Fishing Charters.
Captain-guided Lake Huron salmon and trout charters out of Kincardine Marina, owner-operated by Rick and Penny Dwinnell since 1998

The brief.
Dwindle's Dream Fishing Charters is an owner-operated Lake Huron charter run by Captain Rick and Penny Dwinnell out of Kincardine Marina (Dock E17) in Kincardine, Ontario, established in 1998. The vessel is a 1988 Silverton 40-foot Sport Fisherman with twin Crusader inboard engines, a 12-person capacity, and a fishing setup built around 4 Cannon Tournament Optimum downriggers, Simrad NSS EVO 3S electronics, and a Fish Hawk X4D temperature and speed system. Charters target Chinook and Coho salmon, plus Rainbow, Brown, and Lake trout, from half-day runs to 10-hour offshore trips reaching 15 to 25 miles out. Every charter runs with two crew — captain plus first mate — and operates seven days a week from the Kincardine Marina dock, weather permitting.
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Half Day (5 Hour) Charter
For: 1–6 guests (up to 12 with extra-person fee); children 16 and under fish freeWhen: Seven days a week, weather permitting; recommended early departure 5:00 a.m. in summerFive hours trolling Lake Huron out of Kincardine Marina aboard the 40-foot Silverton Sport Fisherman, targeting Chinook, Coho, Rainbow, Brown, and Lake trout/salmon with 4 Cannon Tournament Optimum downriggers and Fish Hawk X4D depth and temperature data. Captain plus first mate on every trip. All rods, reels, lures, and safety equipment included; dockside fish cleaning available for an optional gratuity.
$1,075.00 (1–6 persons); $120 each additional person; afternoon charters +$100; $100 deposit; taxes included
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Half Day (6 Hour) Charter
For: 1–6 guests (up to 12 with extra-person fee); children 16 and under fish freeWhen: Seven days a week, weather permittingA six-hour version of the half-day run — one extra hour of trolling Lake Huron from Kincardine Marina on the same 40-foot Silverton rig. Same crew model (captain plus first mate) and the same Cannon downrigger and Simrad electronics setup; useful when 5 hours isn't quite enough but a full day is more than you need.
$1,185.00 (1–6 persons); $120 each additional person; afternoon charters +$100; $100 deposit; taxes included
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Full Day (8 Hour) Charter
For: 1–6 guests (up to 12 with extra-person fee); children 16 and under fish freeWhen: Seven days a week, weather permittingFull day of Lake Huron salmon and trout trolling with the full vessel at your disposal — galley, microwave, stand-up head, fridge, and running water on board, plus 3 Simrad NSS EVO 3S GPS/fishfinders running on the bridge. Hot meals can be heated in the galley between drops. Dockside fish cleaning and filleting available for an optional gratuity at the end of the trip.
$1,435.00 (1–6 persons); $130 each additional person; afternoon charters +$100; $200 deposit; taxes included
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Full Day (10 Hour) Charter
For: 1–6 guests (up to 12 with extra-person fee); children 16 and under fish freeWhen: Seven days a week, weather permittingThe extended in-shore/near-shore option — ten hours on Lake Huron out of Kincardine Marina, two hours longer than the standard Full Day. Same Silverton vessel, same Cannon Tournament Optimum downrigger setup, same captain-plus-first-mate crew model; gives an extra two hours on the water for spreading out the trolling spread when conditions shift.
$1,665.00 (1–6 persons); $150 each additional person; $200 deposit; taxes included
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Full Day (8 Hour) Offshore Charter
For: 1–6 guests; children 16 and under fish freeWhen: Seven days a week, weather permittingAn eight-hour offshore Lake Huron run for deeper-water Chinook salmon and lake trout. The vessel is rigged with Simrad Halo 24 Radar, Simrad AP44 Auto Pilot, and a SOLAS 38-person life raft, plus an Ocean Signal rescueME EPIRB1 and two government-registered VHF DSC radios — safety gear that exceeds Canadian Coast Guard requirements for the longer offshore reach.
$1,875.00 (1–6 persons); $150 each additional person; $200 deposit; taxes included
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Full Day (10 Hour) Offshore Charter
For: 1–6 guests; children 16 and under fish freeWhen: Seven days a week, weather permittingThe longest published offshore option — ten hours on Lake Huron running 15 to 25 miles offshore for deep-water Chinook salmon and lake trout. Full Simrad electronics suite (NSS EVO 3S, Halo 24 Radar, AP44 Auto Pilot, Fish Hawk X4D), SOLAS-rated life raft, Mustang Survival SOLAS lifevests, and SEARFIRE fire suppression on board.
$2,125.00 (1–6 persons); $150 each additional person; $200 deposit; taxes included
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Boat Tour
For: Up to 12 guests — non-fishing sightseeing groupsWhen: Seven days a week, weather permittingA non-fishing cruise on the 40-foot Silverton Sport Fisherman out of Kincardine Marina, up to 12 guests. Same captain-plus-first-mate crew model as the fishing charters. Useful for groups who want time on Lake Huron without the trolling spread — additional hours can be added on for $200 per hour.
$600.00 for the 2-hour tour; additional hours $200 each; taxes included
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Funeral At Sea
A celebration-of-life cruise on Lake Huron for up to 12 guests at $500, including a ceremonial circling of the vessel, bell ringing 8 times for "End of Watch," a coordinate certificate, and a flower-tossing ritual.
$500.00; taxes included
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Worth knowing.
- 01Owner-operated by Captain Rick & Penny Dwinnell; charter service established in 1998Source ↗
- 02Operating 7 days a week out of Kincardine Marina, Dock E17, on Lake HuronSource ↗
- 03Vessel: 1988 Silverton 40-ft Sport Fisherman with twin Crusader inboard engines, beam 14 ft, fiberglass hull, 12-person capacitySource ↗
- 04Electronics suite: 4 Cannon Tournament Optimum downriggers, 2 outriggers, 3 Simrad NSS EVO 3S GPS/fishfinders, Simrad Halo 24 Radar, Simrad AP44 Auto Pilot, Fish Hawk X4D Temperature & Speed SystemSource ↗
- 05Captain Rick Dwinnell holds SVOP, MED A3, ROC-M with DSC Endorsement, Canadian Coast Guard SAR Level 1, Canadian Power Squadron Piloting, OPP Marine, PCOC, and First Aid/CPR certificationsSource ↗
- 06Captain Rick has 36 years of Lake Huron fishing experience and 26+ years of charter operations; first hunted salmon in 1973 in Comox, B.C. with the Canadian Armed ForcesSource ↗
- 07Every charter runs with two crew — captain at helm plus first mate handling fishing equipmentSource ↗
- 08Published 10-year catch-success record: 98%–100% per season from 2015 through 2025Source ↗
- 09Target species on Lake Huron: Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Rainbow trout, Brown trout, and Lake trout (occasional Pink salmon, Walleye, Perch)Source ↗
- 10Children 16 and under fish free on all charter packagesSource ↗
- 11All charter rates include applicable taxes; deposits $100 (5–6 hour) or $200 (8–10 hour); 85% refund if cancelled by operator due to weatherSource ↗
- 12Safety equipment exceeds Canadian Coast Guard requirements — SOLAS 38-person life raft, Ocean Signal rescueME EPIRB1, two government-registered VHF DSC radios, Mustang Survival SOLAS lifevests, SEARFIRE fire suppressionSource ↗
- 13Member of the Ontario Sportfishing Guides' Association (OSGA), Lake Huron Fishing Club, and Great Lakes Sportfishing Council; TNT Fishing Lures pro staff partnerSource ↗
- 14Professional fish cleaning and filleting available at the dock (optional gratuity); all fishing and safety equipment included on every charterSource ↗
Get in
touch.
- Website
- dwindlesdream.com
- Phone
- 519-386-4405
- Phone (Kincardine local)
- 226-458-0484
- Phone (Kitchener local)
- 226-336-8385
- Phone (Toll-free)
- 1-855-595-8513
- Address
- Dock: 249 Station Beach Road, Kincardine, Ontario N2Z 2X9 (Kincardine Marina, Dock E17). Mailing: 1090 Huron Terrace, Kincardine, Ontario N2Z 1E5.
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