Grand Bend Fishing Charters.
Lake Huron salmon, trout, and walleye trolling charters from Grand Bend Marina aboard a 2024 Kingfisher with two certified captains
The brief.
Grand Bend Fishing Charters is a commercial Lake Huron fishing charter operating out of Grand Bend Marina at 59 River Road in Grand Bend, Ontario. Trips run May through September and target Chinook, Coho, Pink, and Atlantic salmon; Lake, Rainbow/Steelhead, and Brown trout; and walleye, using a 2024 Kingfisher 2825 Coastal Express — a 29-foot vessel with twin Yamaha 200HP outboards, Raymarine electronics, and an enclosed cabin. Charters carry up to six guests and are run by two certified captains with more than 60 years combined experience, including SVOP-certified Captain Ryan Sharpe. Rods, reels, downriggers, fuel, fish cleaning, and PFDs are included; bookings are handled through FareHarbor.
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Vacationer's Package
For: Up to 6 guests; suited to visitors with limited timeWhen: May–September; 8AM–12PM or 3PM–7PM departuresA 4-hour multi-species trolling trip on Lake Huron departing Grand Bend Marina, with two certified captains aboard. Targets salmon, trout, and walleye using Shimano rods, reels, and digital downriggers. Fuel, ice, fish cleaning and bagging, an insulated cooler bag, and Mustang self-inflating PFDs are included.
$900 per charter
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The Adventure Package
For: Up to 6 guests; recommended for all experience levelsWhen: May–September; 6:30AM–12:30PM departureA 6-hour Lake Huron trolling charter targeting salmon, trout, and walleye. The mid-length option in the operator's lineup, departing Grand Bend Marina at 59 River Road with two certified captains aboard. Includes Shimano rods, reels, digital downriggers, fuel, ice, fish cleaning and bagging, an insulated cooler bag, and Mustang self-inflating PFDs.
$1,075 per charter
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The Pro Package
For: Up to 6 guests; built for full-day anglersWhen: May–September; 6AM–2PM departureA full 8-hour Lake Huron trolling day targeting salmon, trout, and walleye, with two certified captains aboard. The longest charter in the lineup, departing Grand Bend Marina. Includes Shimano rods, reels, digital downriggers, fuel, ice, fish cleaning and bagging, an insulated cooler bag, and Mustang self-inflating PFDs.
$1,350 per charter
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Lake Huron Trolling Masterclass
For: Anglers wanting to improve trolling technique; mixed groups (per-person booking)When: Date-specific summer clinic — see operator site for current yearA 6-hour on-water trolling clinic covering multi-species tactics and electronics for Lake Huron. Per-person pricing in a mixed group, rather than a full-boat private charter.
$280 per person
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Chantry Chinook Classic Tournament
For: Up to 6 guests; tournament anglers (derby ticket required separately)When: July 26–31; 6:30AM–12:30PMA tournament-week charter targeting Chinook salmon during the Chantry Chinook Classic. Departs from Kincardine Marina rather than Grand Bend for the duration of the derby.
$1,400 per charter (derby ticket additional)
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Worth knowing.
- 01Two certified captains with 60+ years combined experienceSource ↗
- 02Captain Ryan Sharpe is SVOP-certified and Safe Food Handler certifiedSource ↗
- 03Vessel is a 2024 Kingfisher 2825 Coastal Express, 29 feet, with twin Yamaha 200HP outboards and a 25HP kickerSource ↗
- 04Equipped with Raymarine electronics, enclosed cabin, and marine head toiletSource ↗
- 05Targets Chinook, Coho, Pink, and Atlantic salmon; Lake, Rainbow/Steelhead, and Brown trout; and walleye on Lake HuronSource ↗
- 06Charters depart Grand Bend Marina at 59 River Road; maximum 6 people per charter; minimum recommended age 9Source ↗
- 07Cancellation policy: 7+ days notice = full refund minus 15% service charge or rebook; 24+ hours = 50% refund; within 24 hours / no-shows = non-refundable; captain weather cancellation = full refund or creditSource ↗
- 08Featured in CTV London News, CBC News, Great Lakes Scuttlebutt Magazine, and Freedom Fishing MagazineSource ↗
Get in
touch.
- Website
- grandbendfishingcharters.com
- Phone
- 1-519-852-3410
- Address
- Grand Bend Marina, 59 River Road, Grand Bend, Ontario