Churchville Outfitters is a family-run operation, providing guided fishing expeditions out of Port Glasgow, Ontario. We operate 7 days a week from early June until mid-September.
As licensed captains and guides, we are fully insured and comply with all laws and regulations set by Transport Canada & the Ministry of Natural Resources.
Whether you are an experienced fisherman pursuing a record breaking lunker, or you are looking to experience that magical feeling of a fish biting for the first time, Churchville Outfitters has the experience and expertise to guarantee you leave with pictures, fresh fish, and a piece of your summer that will never be forgotten.
Captain & Guides
Ben Schnekenburger
Ben was born and raised in Churchville, Ontario, a rural farming area on the outskirts of the nearby town of Rodney. Growing up just a short distance away from Lake Erie had him fascinated by the water and the outdoors from a young age. At 19 years old, he purchased his first boat and has rarely missed a day on the water since.
When conditions are too rough to venture out onto Lake Erie, Ben can often be found on Rondeau Bay casting for largemouth, on Lake St Clair trolling for musky, or on the Detroit River jigging for walleye. Living only a short drive from these world-renowned fisheries, Ben has taken advantage of the opportunity to target and catch multiple species and has developed a repertoire of different techniques and presentations along the way.
After nearly 8 years of working as an environmentalist for the Ontario Clean Water Agency, he decided to change gears and turn his passion into a full-time profession, sharing his expertise of the local Lake Erie fishing scene, which boasts some of the best walleye and rainbow trout fishing in the world.
“There’s just something about gathering and providing clean healthy fish and preparing it for my friends and family to enjoy! “
Mick Schnekenburger
Mick’s passion for adventure and desire to fish new waters has taken him all over North America, earning him a very impressive backgound pursuing some of the most prestigious species the world has to offer. During his travels, he quickly developed a skill for fly-fishing and was invited to join the Backcountrypoolz fly-fishing team. He spent 3 years learning and strengthening his talents chasing bull trout and cutty throughout Alberta, British Columbia and Montana. Ultimately he couldn’t deny his love for big water fishing and went on to spend 2 years trolling the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans
Mick is well versed with more experience than most. He is focused on dedicating his time to sharing his techniques and tricks pioneered by combining various styles of fishing, creating which he believes are some of the best kept secrets on the water.