Damn Good Mentor Fishing Guides

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 10 trips in Mentor, and the most popular trips in the area are Lake Erie Premium Walley - Mentor guided by Mark, Fairport Harbor Walleye Trip guided by Joseph, and Walleye & Steelhead Trolling guided by Nick.

Our guides in Mentor are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 5945 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

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 guides / fishing lessons in Mentor? Check out our beginner and family friendly guides in Mentor.

Lake fishing is the most popular type of fishing in Mentor as well as river fishing and nearshore fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in Mentor are: 1. walleye, 2. steelhead, 3. rainbow trout, 4. brown trout, and 5. flathead catfish.

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

Prices in Mentor can range anywhere from about $450 to $995, but the average price for a half day trip in Mentor is $475. The average price for a full day trip in Mentor is $797.

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 fishing in Mentor is summer, and most anglers book their trips 41 days in advance.

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