Lorain Fishing Guides

Channel Catfishing in the Sandusky Bay. Fisherman will experience light fishing tackle and a variety of fishing techniques including bottom fishing, drifting and trolling (option). Bring a camera to take some memorable photos and videos. This trip is Catch / Release or Catch / Keep 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 Smallmouth Bass and yellow Perch. On this trip with Captain Ken, you'll target either Smallmouth or Perch 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. Smallmouth Bass, or "Smallies" often get to lunker size in the rich waters of Lake Erie. These badass fish fight hard, and a big one is a prize for any freshwater pursuit fisherman You'll be chasing your target species with classic light tackle fishing techniques. Walleye, and Bass will hit both live and artificial bait and lures, so you can switch things up depending on the conditions. Captain Ken will make sure you're set up with the best tackle for the job! 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

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 looking for the perfect half-day Walleye trip on the beautiful waters of Lake Erie, there's no better trip than one with Captain Moke! 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 totally green or already an experienced angler. On this trip, you'll be trolling and drifting for lunker Walleye, throwing a variety of lures to draw bites. Walleye are some of the best-eating freshwater fish out there, and they're super fun for every level of angler! These fish migrate across Lake Erie every year, moving from colder, deeper waters to warmer areas and back. They can be caught reliably all year long. You'll be fishing from the deck of Captain Moke's 21' WarriorHigh Performance Muli 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

If you've been searching for the Walleye trip of a lifetime, look no further. Captain Charles is an expert when it comes to fishing Lake Erie for these famous gamefish, and he'll make sure that you and yours have a blast and catch 'em up. On this trip, you'll be casting out for "wallhanger" Walleye, throwing 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 for Walleye using custom inline planer boards that Captain Charles built himself! This is an exciting (and chaotic) way to fish when multiple rods start bending at once. As the season progresses, you'll move with the fish, sometimes “up the middle” towards the Canadian boarder, or east well in view of Cedar Point. At this point, you may switch to spoons or crawler harnesses depending on what's getting the bite. Walleye aren't known for being huge fighters, but they're some of the best-eating freshwater fish out there, and they're super fun for anglers of all levels. There's truly no better way to catch a monster specimen than this trip with Captain Charles! You'll get out there aboard his 27' Sportcraft sportfisher, a beautiful boat that's ideal for trolling. 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

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 chase Walleye and Perch—both fun gamefish that are also known their white, flaky filets. You'll be chasing these freshwater sportfish with classic light tackle fishing techniques as well as trolling. Walleye and 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

Go aboard with Captain Ryan and spend a day hooking Walleye on Lake Erie! Over the course of this trip, Captain Ryan will take you to his favorite fishing holes to target Walleye, the most popular gamefish species in Ohio and a top-notch eating fish! 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 use deep-diving crank baits to find Walleye hanging out in the lower levels of the water column. 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 Ryan will make sure to get you set up with the best tackle, no matter the season! His 20' Skeeter skiff can comfortably fit up to 3 guests, plus the captain himself. She's powered by a 250-HP Yamaha engine, so you'll be able to spend less time cruising and more time fishing. In addition, the skiff is equipped with a 9.9 Yamaha kicker motor and a MinnKota Terrova electric trolling motor for amazing maneuverability in shallow water! Everything you need for an amazing trip will be provided by Captain Ryan. He’ll bring all the equipment including rods, reels, tackle, and bait. All you need is sun protection, your Ohio fishing licenses, 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 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

If you've been looking for a unique Walleye trip on Lake Erie, this evening trip might just be for you. Captain Mike is an expert when it comes to fishing Lake Erie for trophy Walleye and Steelhead On this trip, we’ll be looking for trophy walleye in the dark and close to shore. This is when the fish are ou top of the water feeding getting ready for winter. This is one of the best fishing on Lake Erie. You'll be fishing at night, when these fish are out and active! You'll be fishing from the deck of Captain Mike's 21' Warrior high performance Multi Species boat 350-HP Suzuki engines, so you'll be absolutely flying off the dock and out to the hot fishing spots! Captain Mike 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

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

This is our standard walleye charter. All bait and tackle provided. Only things necessary to bring are a valid ohio fishing license, whatever you want to eat and drink for the day and a cooler to take fish home if you choose. Read More