Damn Good Nearshore Fishing Charters In Cleveland

The best nearshore fishing charters in Cleveland are:

• Lake Erie Charter Service LLC
• Strikemaster Charters
• Captain Ken's Wild Wings
• Angry Floater Fishing
• Just hookin

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 2 nearshore trip in Cleveland: Trophy Walleye Night Bite (Oct-Dec) guided by .

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly nearshore guides / fishing lessons in Cleveland? Check out our beginner and family friendly nearshore guides in Cleveland.

The most commonly sought after species for nearshore fishing are: 1. walleye, 2. steelhead, 3. flathead catfish, and 4. sheepshead.

The most common fishing techniques in Cleveland are trolling, artificial lure fishing, and light tackle fishing but drift fishing and jigging are popular as well.

Prices for nearshore fishing in Cleveland can range anywhere from about $500 to $1,600, but the average price for a half day trip for nearshore fishing in Cleveland is $778. The average price for a full day trip for nearshore fishing in Cleveland is $1,158.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for nearshore fishing in Cleveland is summer, and most anglers book their trips 78 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Cleveland, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Cleveland. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Cleveland.