Light Tackle Fishing Guides In Lorain

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 and Perch this all times of year! On your trip with Captain Bob, you'll have full access to this rich fishery, and you'll have a blast on either the half-day or the full-day trip option. Here, that means slow-trolling for Walleye, which like to hit lures moving quickly near the bottom, as well as light tackle cast-and-retrieve techniques for Perch. Walleye and Perch are both excellent eating fish, and Captain Bob can have your fish picked up and cleaned for you at the dock. Just bring a cooler so you can take your keepers home. You'll be fishing aboard his 30' SportCraft sportfisher. She's a beauty, and is perfect for the kinds of fishing you'll be doing. She sports a 380-HP inboard engine, so you'll be out there fishing in the blink of an eye, and has a comfortable cabin area with seating to keep you having fun all day. Captain Bob will come prepared with everything you need for an awesome trip! Just make sure to bring proper clothing, your lunch, Ohio fishing licenses, and a smile. Read More

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 Ken, you'll target afternoon Walleye. During all the summer months Walleye can be found around Catawba and all of the islands of lake, Erie. We will target trolling for walleye in the afternoon. Captain Ken's 37' Tiara sportfisher is a beauty. She has comfortable seating for up to six, a full cabin to keep you out of the sun, and sports twin Caterpillar diesels with a combined 840 horsepower! This boat also has all the equipment you need to come home with a full cooler and great memories. Captain Ken will provide all the rods, reels, and tackle, so all you need to bring is your Ohio fishing license, proper clothing for the weather, and sun protection! What are you waiting for?! Read More

If you've been searching for the Walleye trip of a lifetime, look no further. Captain Chris is an expert when it comes to fishing Lake Erie for these gamefish, and he'll make sure that you and yours have a blast and go home with a trophy, a full cooler, or both! In order to maximize the chances of success, Captain Chris follows the fish as they migrate around the lake. In the spring, you'll fish the western basin, then move east as the water begins to warm up. In the fall, the fish head back west and eat like crazy as they prepare for the long winter. If you're looking to catch a trophy, spring and fall are the times to do it! On this trip, you'll be using a variety of lures to draw bites. Depending on the time of year, there are a several different techniques to choose from. In the spring, you'll employ diving crank baits that can find Walleye down in the deep, cold water. Towards the middle of the summer, you'll focus on trolling. As the season progresses, you may switch to spoons or other lures depending on what's getting the bite. Captain Chris will make sure to get you set up with the best tackle, no matter the season! You'll be fishing out there aboard his 20' Fishmaster built in 2017. She's a fast boat that's ideal for trolling, with twin 225-HP Mercury outboards so you'll be out there in the blink of an eye! You'll be provided with everything you need for a blue-ribbon fishing trip; all you need to bring is proper clothing for the weather, your Ohio fishing license, and a good attitude! Read More

Climb aboard with Captain Greg and spend a day whacking Walleye on Lake Erie! Over the course of a half or full day, Captain Greg will take you to his favorite fishing holes to target Walleye and Perch. These freshwater fish make for a tasty meal and can be caught using a variety of techniques. They’re super fun to cast for! Great Lakes fishing is an incredible opportunity to bag a delicious dinner! Captain Greg’s 30’ Sportcraft can comfortably fit up to 6 guests, plus the captain himself. She is powered by a 360hp Mercruiser engine. There is a restroom on board for your comfort, and an ice box to store your catch. Hopefully you fill it up! Captain Greg will masterfully navigate the vessel and try his best to put you on some fish. Everything you need for an amazing trip will be provided by Captain Greg. He’ll bring all the equipment including rods, reels, tackle, and bait. The gear is state of the art, so you should have no trouble using it even if you are just learning to fish. Captain Greg also provides some snacks and water, but feel free to bring your own. All you need is sun protection and appropriate clothing. Check the weather reports a couple days before your trip so you come prepared! Read More

If you've been searching for the fishing trip of a lifetime, look no further. Captain Mike ("Moke") is very experienced when it comes to fishing Lake Erie for both Trophy Walleye and Steelhead. On this trip, you'll be trolling for "wallhanger" Walleye, and thrashing Steelhead off shore. Depending on the time of year, there are a several different techniques to choose from. In the spring, you'll employ diving crank baits that can find Walleye down in the deep, cold water. Towards the middle of the summer, you'll focus on trolling for Walleye towards the middle of the water column. This is an exciting (and chaotic) way to fish when multiple rods start bending at once! You'll also be trolling for Steelhead, a type of fish that's essentially a Rainbow Trout on steroids. These fish hit hard, jump high, and are extremely fun to fight. They're also excellent eating, whether you choose to throw some fillets on the grill or sear them on the stove. You'll be fishing from the deck of Captain Moke's 21' Warrior High performance Muti Species boat 350-HP Suzuki engines, so you'll be absolutely flying off the dock and out to the hot fishing spots! Captain Moke will supply everything you need for a blue-ribbon day, including all rods, reels, bait and tackle! Just bring a cooler with some snacks and drinks, sunscreen, and proper clothing! Let’s go fishing! Read More

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 Charles, you'll focus on catching up the Yellow Perch, a top-notch eating fish that are a blast to catch! Perch weight in at 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 isn't 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 Charles will make sure you're set up with the best tackle for the job! You'll get out there aboard his 27' Sportcraft sportfisher, a beautiful boat with a big deck for fishing. She runs a 300-HP engine so you'll be out there in the blink of an eye, and has plenty of amenities to keep you comfortable. You'll be provided with everything you need for a blue-ribbon fishing trip; all you need to bring is proper clothing for the weather, your Ohio fishing licenses, and a good attitude! Read More

Get out there with Captain Lloyd and spend the day chasing Walleye year-round and Perch in the early fall months, on Lake Erie! Walleye are a consistent target on lake Erie, and can be targeted anytime the weather is warm enough to get out on the water (April 30 - Oct 31), Perch become a viable target to mix in come September when the water starts cool down a little bit. Lloyd has been fishing here for decades, and over the course of this full-day trip, he'll take you to all of the best spots to hook 'em up. Both Perch and Walleye are excellent eating and are fun for anglers of all levels. You'll be fishing with classic light tackle cast-and-retrieve techniques, using a variety of lures. Captain Lloyd's 30’ Baha can comfortably fit up to 6 guests, plus the captain himself. She runs a 400HP Volvo Penta engine, and features a toilet, ice boxes, and fishfinder to enhance your fishing. Everything you need for an amazing trip will be provided by Captain Lloyd. He’ll bring all the equipment including rods, reels, tackle, and bait. All you need is sun protection, appropriate clothing, and your fishing licenses! Check the weather reports a couple days before your trip so you can come prepared. Read More

This 10-hour trip is ideal for people who want to do it all on Lake Erie! You'll be able to go after wallhanger Walleye, get your limit of Yellow Perch, and even venture into Canadian waters (bring your passport!) if the bite is hot there. Captain Chad has been putting his clients on prizewinners for nearly two decades, and he'll make sure you and your family or friends have the trip of a lifetime. You'll be fishing from Captain Chad's 34' Baha Cruiser Catamaran. This beautiful sportfishing vessel is fast, comfortable, and built for the wide range of conditions on Lake Erie. She sports twin 320HP outboards, so you'll spend more time fishing and less time cruising! She also features a full cabin, bathroom, seating for up to six, and much more! Everything you need for a great trip will be provided. Just bring some snacks and drinks, proper clothing, and sun protection and you'll be all set! Read More

Walleye are some of the most popular freshwater gamefish in America, and for good reason! Although these fish are not huge fighters, their flakey white meat is delicious and has a soft, buttery texture that anglers love. Lake Erie is a premier Walleye fishing destination, and there's no better way to bag a few for yourself than this trip with Captain Ken! Each year, Walleye migrate around the lake, moving from cold, deep water to warmer, shallower water and back. In order to maximize your chances of success, Captain Ken follows the fish as they move across the lake. In the spring, you'll fish the western basin, then move east as the water begins to warm up. In the fall, the fish head back west and eat like crazy as they prepare for the long winter. If you're looking to catch a trophy, spring and fall are the times to do it! On this trip, you'll be using a variety of lures to draw bites. Depending on the time of year, there are a several different techniques to choose from. In the spring, you'll employ diving crank baits that can find Walleye down in the deep, cold water. Towards the middle of the summer, you'll focus on trolling higher in the water column. As the season progresses, you may switch to spoons or other lures depending on what's getting the bite. Captain Ken will make sure to get you set up with the best tackle, no matter the season! Captain Ken's 37' Tiara Yacht is a beauty. She has comfortable seating for up to six, a full cabin to keep you out of the sun, and sports twin Caterpillar diesels with a combined 840 horsepower! This boat also has all the equipment you need to come home with a full cooler and great memories. A full service yacht with heat and AC, this boat is the king of Lake Erie! Captain Ken will provide all the rods, reels, and tackle, so all you need to bring is your Ohio fishing license, proper clothing for the weather, and sun protection! What are you waiting for? Read More

If you're looking to go after some of the Midwest's best eating fish on America's fourth-largest lale, look no further! This trip with Captain Chad is ideal for anglers who want to hit their limit of Yellow Perch and make some great memories on the water. Captain Chad is a pro when it comes to baggin Perch. He's been putting his clients on the fish for nearly two decades, and he'll make sure you fill your cooler on this trip. To hook 'em up, you'll use a variety of artificial lures on light tackle. This trip is a great chance to perfect your cast and your retrieve, and Captain Chad has lots of advice for anglers of all levels. Although Perch arent known for being big fighters, they're excellent eating and Captain Chad is happy to clean your fish for you back at the dock. Bring some Ziploc bags and a cooler for your keepers! You'll be fishing from Captain Chad's 34' Baha Cruiser Catamaran. This beautiful sportfishing vessel is fast, comfortable, and built for the wide range of conditions on Lake Erie. She sports twin 320HP outboards, so you'll spend more time fishing and less time cruising! She also features a full cabin, bathroom, seating for up to six, and much more! Everything you need for a great trip will be provided. Just bring some snacks and drinks, proper clothing, and sun protection and you'll be all set! Read More

Although Lake Erie is better known for its excellent Walleye and Perch fishing, the catfishing here is a true hidden gem! Captain Scott is an expert when it comes to hooking big cats here in Ohio, and he loves putting his clients on trophy fish! Captain Scott’s clients catch an average of 50 to 100 pounds of Catfish per person, without even venturing too far from the shore! These fat monsters can reach up to 30 pounds and fight hard enough to challenge even experienced anglers. To catch these lunkers, you'll be using a variety of baits, which Catfish love. Whether you've been catching cats for years or are still a beginner, Scott will make sure you have the right gear and bait to hook a big one. Both Blue Cats and Channel Cats make their home in the lake, and you'll have a great shot at catching both species on the same trip. You'll be fishing aboard Captain Scott's 24' Tracker pontoon boat, which is the perfect vessel to relax and fish all day. She has a covered top to keep you out of the sun, and comfy seating for up to six anglers. All the gear is provided, so all you need to do is show up! Please remember your Ohio fishing license and proper clothing. Read More

If you're an angler looking to catch one of the Midwest's best sportfish species, look no further! On this adventure with Captain Ron—a Lake Erie Walleye-fishing master—you'll be hunting down prizewinning Walleye on the clear waters of America's fourth-largest lake. Captain Ron has been fishing here since he was just a kid, and he's caught thousands of fish in the places you'll be fishing. He's a true expert, and he'll guide you right to his best spots for lunker Walleye. 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 isn't 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 Ron will make sure you're ready to go with the best terminal tackle; so, whether you're an experienced angler or a newbie, Captain Ron will make sure you have the right tackle and all the tools necessary to whack some big ones. You'll be fishing from the deck of Captain Ron's 23' Warrior tournament boat, an ideal vessel for fishing both close to shore and in deeper water. She's equipped with a 400-Hp Mercury engine, so you'll be on the fish in the blink of an eye. She also features a full suite of electronics, including GPS, fish finder, and a trolling motor. Captain Ron will bring everything you need for a legendary fishing trip. All you need to remember are you Ohio fishing licenses, weather-appropriate clothing, and sun protection. Get out there and hook 'em up! Read More