About Us

Captn Doug Ward and The Walleye Xpress are proud to welcome you to our adventure-fillled paradise in Augres, Mi.

Are you a beginner? Not a problem.

Maybe you're an experienced fisher person? Bring it on!

We offer charters for all ages and skill levels. Jump aboard! Whether you're looking for an electronics and "how do we do it" teaching seminar charter, or a hands-on, rod setting, fish netting charter, or even maybe just a sit back and relax and reel em' in trip, The Walleye Xpress with Captn Doug is the charter you're looking for! Captn Doug is a retired Career and Tech Center Machining Instructor with 21 years of experience teaching hands-on style processes. Prior to that he was in Industry for 12 years chasing tools and programs for the automotive, medical, and consumer sectors. A Ferris State University grad, he's always looking for new innovative ways to push the envelope with electronics, baits, and tactics! 

​Both of our rigs are MiDNR inspected for all safety equipment and approved!

And yes, your Captain is USCG licensed and fully insured and is a member of the Michigan Charter Boat Association!