Rampage Sports Fishing Charters, run out of the Lighthouse Marina at
Lighthouse Cove. This quaint little marina town is surrounded by
canals feeding into Lake St. Clair and feels like a vacation spot hidden
on the outskirts of the big city. The VanDeWauers have been running
guide boats since 1978 and began Rampage in 2005.
They encourage starting with a charter because it takes years of
knowledge and time to become skilled at angling. "We teach
techniques and make sure everyone enjoys the day out on the lake,"
says VanDeWauer. "The best part is the customer’s excitement of
hooking a muskie. The smile on their face makes my day. It's priceless.
We want everyone to come out and enjoy an awesome day."
VanDerWauer encourages first timers to not be hesitant. The
Rampage team is a wealth of knowledge to learn from while enjoying
a day out on the lake.
Another option to become an expert is to join a local fishing
chapter to learn from professionals.
Moynahan is a member of the Belle River chapter of Muskies
Canada where the membership is $50 per year and includes free
seminars for trolling and casting every year, and discussion sessions
in the off-season led by professionals. The Belle River chapter has a
public Facebook page, as well as a private group for members where
they talk about biting locations, techniques and other secret tips.
If you’re not interestd in joining the club, the casual fisherperson
can also just get a licence, some gear and find a spot along the 1600
square kilometers of watershed feeding into Lake St. Clair, Lake Erie
and the Detroit River. There are many opportunities to just pack up a
picnic, grab a rod and some minnows and enjoy a relaxing day.
There are many hot spots where fish are abundant but can be kept
close to the vest among anglers. Join a group or get out and begin
exploring yourself; you can catch the next world record fish, some
dinner or at the very least have a wonderful day along one of the many
shorelines Windsor-Essex County has to offer.
Above: Ken posing with a record setting giant
muskie caught in 2005 from Lake St. Clair
(photo credit Ken Moynahan)
Below: Deb VanDeWauwer owner/operator of
Rampage Sports Fishing Charters
Fish Finder
Lake Erie Western Basin
Walleye, small mouth bass, largemouth bass, white bass
yellow perch, carp, salmon, trout, pickerel
St. Clair River
muskie, walleye, small mouth bass, largemouth bass, yellow perch, northern pike, sturgeon
Lake St.Clair
muskie, walleye, small mouth bass, largemouth bass,
yellow perch, northern pike, crappie, pickerel
Detroit River
muskie, walleye, white bass, yellow perch, pickerel