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Makin' Memories Fishing Charters in Conneaut, Ohio

Guided by Jim Holtzman

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About Your Guide

39 Years of Experience
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For Captain Jim, fishing Lake Erie is his job as well as his passion. It all began more than five decades ago, when he had the chance to share his passion for fishing Walleye with family and friends. Captain Jim and his team will teach you their fishing tricks, such as what bait works the best, or how deep you should target feeding fish. They will take you to the best spots and will make sure you have the very best experience! What people love the most about Jim's charters is his passion for fishing, and his the fact that he makes sure his clients have a wonderful time on the water.

Makin' Memories Fishing Charters Trips

Fishing in Conneaut
Fishing in Conneaut
Fishing in Conneaut
trip description for Lake Erie Walleye Drift in Conneaut

If you've been looking for a serious Walleye trip on the beautiful waters of Lake Erie, there's no better trip than one with Captain Jim! He's an expert guide who's great at putting his clients on "wallhanger" Walleye, and he'll show you a great time whether you're a total greenhorn or an experienced angler. On this trip, you'll be trolling and drifting for lunker Walleye, throwing a variety of baits and lures to draw bites. Walleye arent big fighters, but they're some of the best-eating freshwater fish out there, and they're super fun for every level of angler! In addition, they often hang out together, so getting multiple "tips down" at the same time isnt uncommon. Walleye love to hit lures right off the bottom, so you'll focus on slow-trolling to draw bites. You'll be using a variety of lures, most of which will imitate small baitfish. Captain Jim will make sure you're ready to go with the best terminal tackle; he's been fishing here for years, and he knows what to throw and where to throw it. Captain Jim runs his trips aboard his 30' Cherokee sportfisher, a beautiful vessel that's ideal for families or groups of up to six. She's fast, with twin Chevrolet Crusader engines, and comfortable, with seating and an enclosed cabin area. She also has a nice bathroom, plus all the electronics and gear you could want! Your captain will come prepared with everything you need for an awesome trip. Just bring your fishing licenses, proper clothing, and a cooler for your keepers! Read More

Lake Fishing Trip in Conneaut

Lake Erie Walleye Drift

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30 ft 1 - 6 People From $880
Fishing in Conneaut
Fishing in Conneaut
Fishing in Conneaut
trip description for Lake Erie Steelhead Special in Conneaut

If you've been looking for a top-tier sportfishing trip here on Lake Erie, you're in the right place! Many people don't know that the Great Lakes are home to some of the biggest, baddest freshwater sportfish in the USA, and there's no better way to hook some up than a trip with Captain Jim. On this trip, you'll chase big Steelhead on trolling gear. Steelhead are really a lake-run Rainbow Trout, but due to their diet of baitfish (rather than bugs), they get much larger and fiestier than their river-living cousins. You'll hunt these fish using a variety of baits and lures on trolling gear. Steelhead love whacking troll lines, and when one of these fish takes the hook, expect a big fight. With strong runs and big jumps, Steelhead are the hardest-fighting fish in the Great Lakes. Captain Jim runs his trips aboard his 30' Cherokee sportfisher, a beautiful vessel that's ideal for families or groups of up to six. She's fast, with twin Chevrolet Crusader engines, and comfortable, with seating and an enclosed cabin area. She also has a nice bathroom, plus all the electronics and gear you could want! Your captain will come prepared with everything you need for an awesome trip. Just bring your fishing licenses, proper clothing, and a cooler for your keepers! Read More

Lake Fishing Trip in Conneaut

Lake Erie Steelhead Special

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30 ft 1 - 6 People From $484
Fishing in Conneaut
Fishing in Conneaut
Fishing in Conneaut
trip description for Lake Erie Classic Walleye Trip in Conneaut

Although Lake Erie isn't the biggest or the deepest of the Great Lakes, it certainly has some of the best fishing, with strong native stocks of Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Perch, and more! On this trip with Captain Jim, you'll focus on hooking Walleye, which are a blast to catch as well as famously good table fare. Walleye love to hit lures right off the bottom, so you'll focus on slow-trolling to draw bites. You'll be using a variety of lures, most of which will imitate small baitfish. Captain Jim will make sure you're ready to go with the best terminal tackle; he's been fishing here for years, and he knows what to throw and where to throw it. Walleye aren't known as great fighting fish, but they're still extremely fun for anglers of all levels. In addition, they often hang out together, so getting multiple "tips down" at the same time isnt uncommon. Captain Jim runs his trips aboard his 30' Cherokee sportfisher, a beautiful vessel that's ideal for families or groups of up to six. She's fast, with twin Chevrolet Crusader engines, and comfortable, with seating and an enclosed cabin area. She also has a nice bathroom, plus all the electronics and gear you could want! Your captain will come prepared with everything you need for an awesome trip. Just bring your fishing licenses, proper clothing, and a cooler for your keepers! Read More

Lake Fishing Trip in Conneaut

Lake Erie Classic Walleye Trip

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30 ft 1 - 6 People From $880
Fishing in Conneaut
Fishing in Conneaut
Fishing in Conneaut
trip description for Lake Erie Classic Perch Trip in Conneaut

Although Lake Erie isn't the biggest or the deepest of the Great Lakes, it certainly has some of the best fishing, with strong native stocks of Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Perch, and more! On this trip with Captain Jim, you'll focus on catching up the Yellow Perch, a top-notch eating fish that are a blast to catch! Perch average just a couple of pounds, but they're surprisingly agile and will put up a good fight on light tackle. In addition, they often hang out in groups, so getting multiple fish on at one time isnt uncommon. You'll be chasing these pint-sized sportfish with classic light tackle fishing techniques. Perch will hit both bait and lures, so you can switch things up depending on the conditions. Captain Jim will make sure you're set up with the best tackle for the job! Captain Jim runs his trips aboard his 30' Cherokee sportfisher, a beautiful vessel that's ideal for families or groups of up to six. She's fast, with twin Chevrolet Crusader engines, and comfortable, with seating and an enclosed cabin area. She also has a nice bathroom, plus all the electronics and gear you could want! Your captain will come prepared with everything you need for an awesome trip. Just bring your fishing licenses, proper clothing, and a cooler for your keepers! Read More

Lake Fishing Trip in Conneaut

Lake Erie Classic Perch Trip

NEW
30 ft 1 - 6 People From $880

Species

Perch, Steelhead, Walleye

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing, Bottom Fishing, Drift Fishing, Light Tackle Fishing, Live Bait Fishing, Trolling

Types of Fishing

Lake

Start Location

Mariana Drive, Conneaut, OH 44030, United States | Bodies of water fished: Lake Erie

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