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Fishmasters Marina.

Dunnville marina on the Grand River near Lake Erie with slips, marine service, and live bait.

Fishmasters Marina
01 — About

The brief.

Fishmasters Marina sits on the Grand River at 776 Main St E in Dunnville, Ontario, roughly 4 km upriver from Lake Erie in 12-foot-deep, calm water. Founded by Steve Hardcastle, who cites 35 years on the water, it offers more than 40 protected wet slips for boats from 12 to 35 feet, a boat launch with annual membership or daily passes, and a full marine service shop handling engine tune-ups, repairs, detailing, electronics, winterization, shrink-wrapping, and seasonal storage. Anglers can grab 24/7 self-serve live bait, minnows, shiners, and dew worms. A waterfront rental property next to the docks rounds out the operation. The site lists no guided fishing charters.

02 — Programs

6. ways in.

  1. 01

    Seasonal & Daily Wet Slips

    For: Boaters with vessels 12-35 ft

    Over 40 protected wet slips on the Grand River about 4 km upriver from Lake Erie, in roughly 12 ft of water with calm conditions. Accommodates boats from 12 to 35 feet, with daily and full-season rental options.

    Seasonal from $1,500 + HST; daily $2.50/ft (no hydro) or $2.75/ft (with hydro)

  2. 02

    Boat Launch & Membership

    For: Trailer boaters

    Boat launch access with an annual membership granting unlimited 24/7 use January through December, or a per-vehicle daily launch fee for occasional visitors.

    Annual membership $150 + HST; daily launch $20 per vehicle

  3. 03

    Marine Service & Repairs

    For: Boat owners

    Marine shop offering outboard and inboard engine tune-ups, repairs, detailing, marine electronics installation, oil changes, and pressure washing for recreational vessels.

    Labour $120/hour + parts

  4. 04

    Winterization, Shrink-Wrap & Storage

    For: Boat owners

    Off-season services including engine winterization, shrink-wrapping with mobile service available, and seasonal outdoor storage for boats over a six-month term.

    Shrink-wrap $17/ft (12-30 ft); winterization from $130; 6-month outdoor storage $300

  5. 05

    Self-Serve Live Bait

    For: Anglers

    Self-serve live bait available 24/7 at the marina, stocking minnows, shiners, and dew worms for anglers fishing the Grand River and nearby Lake Erie.

    Minnows/shiners $5 per scoop; dew worms $5 per dozen

  6. 06

    Waterfront Rental Property

    For: Visitors

    A waterfront rental accommodation beside the docks, described as a maintained on-the-water stay with easy dock access and river views. The site lists no rates, capacity, or booking details.

03 — Notable

Worth knowing.

  1. 01Marina has over 40 protected slips for boats 12-35 ft, about 4 km upriver from Lake Erie in roughly 12 ft of water.Source ↗
  2. 02Marine service labour is billed at $120/hour plus parts.Source ↗
  3. 03Founded by Steve Hardcastle, who cites 35 years of experience on the water.Source ↗
Today

Outside the door.

Air Quality
6
aqhi · moderate
UV Index
5.0
scale 0–11
Humidity
27%
relative
Wind
21 km/h
Southwest
Temp
+23°
H 24° · L 9°
Sun
05:41 / 20:51
15h 10m daylight
A
GOOD DAY TO BE OUTSIDE

23° with 21 km/h wind. Go enjoy it.

04 — Visit

Get in
touch.

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Address
776 Main St E, Dunnville, ON N1A 2W6
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AER’s guide to Fishmasters Marina · Compiled from fishmastersmarina.comLast verified 2026-06-02