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About Your Trip

Water Type

Nearshore, Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

We will strictly be targeting big trophy walleye. My tournament experience has been you need to fish just a little bit different when targeting the big girls. This is not a limit back to the dock trip. We will cull fish to keep fishing for the whole day. This trip is designed for the out of town guys that want to hit the water hard while you’re here. Trips are ran from March thru April. There’s no better place in the world to catch multiple 30 inch fish at in a day. It is fishing however the weather this time of year plays a big part in the success of a day. I can guarantee you one thing no one will work harder than me to get you that fish of a lifetime!!!

Amenities

Water Type

Nearshore, Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for an additional fee.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 3 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	8 hours
1 Person	$450.00
2 People	$450.00
3 People	$650.00
4 People	$800.00
5 People (two boats)	$1,300.00
6 People (two boats)	$1,300.00
7 People (two boats)	$1,600.00
8 People (two boats)	$1,600.00

Pay $100 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.

Don L.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.

Independent Guide

Veteran

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Quality

Comfortable

Beginner Oriented

About Your Guide

Don L.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide

My name is Don. I reside in North Lawrence,Ohio. I joined the Navy out of high school. In the Navy I was a hydraulics mechanic on F/A18 hornets. From there I ended up in a steel mill for the last 30 years. I’m retiring in March of 2025. My love for the outdoors has always been a big part of my life. I spent some years filming and bow hunting for a group here in Ohio. Hung up my bow for the addiction called Lake Erie walleye in 2005. It’s been a great run from tournament fishing to guiding in the last 8 years. I needed to keep working after I retire what better job in the world than taking people fishing for walleye at the walleye capital of the world. I’ve had a few different boats over the years but I settled on a Warrior2121 best decision for a smaller charter boat. It’s a 2019 equipped with all the latest lowrance electronics and powered by a 250 Suzuki outboard also a 9.9 kicker motor and a minnkota terrova. What can you expect on a charter with me??? The big thing I’ll tell you is we will have a great time catching fish and spending the day on the water. I’m not real big on rushing you from dock to limit back to dock. We can take our time enjoy the day. I travel my boat from port to port throughout the year following the walleye migration. The biggest areas we will fish are from Huron to Cleveland. I can travel anywhere you would like to go out of. I look forward to hearing from you and meeting you.

Fish on!!!!!!!!

Captain Don.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

13.5 lb walleye.

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Ribeyes

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

13.5 lb walleye.

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Ribeyes

What’s your favorite band?

Kid rock

What’s your favorite movie?

Top gun. That’s what got me to join the navy

What’s your favorite sports team?

Cleveland Browns. Painful I know.

What’s your drink of choice?

Diet mt. Dew

What was your last halloween costume?

Bob ross

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Meat slicer

How did you get started guiding?

I’ve always taken my friends and family fishing. It just kinda happened. I’ve always caught fish no matter where I’ve fished. Just naturally I guess

What makes you different from other guides?

No one out there will work harder to make sure we get our fish and have a good time. I don’t run you back to the dock in a hour if we have our limit. That to me is not what a fishing trip is.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

Catawba Island, Ohio

Areas Fished

Lake Erie

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Jet Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Warrior
Year Built: 2019
Boat Length: 21'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Jet Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Warrior
Year Built: 2019
Boat Length: 21'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 250
Number of Engines: 3
Additional Amenities: The boat has everything needed for a great day of walleye fishing. We only use the latest and greatest technology for our trips. Seating is in our special bean bag seats that are the best seats in the house very comfortable. We have a live well to keep your catch fresh for the day. You can also connect to the boats stereo system via Bluetooth. The warrior 2121 is one of the best big water boats for keeping you safe in all kinds of weather that Lake Erie can throw at you. Look forward to showing what Lake Erie has to offer. Thank you Capt Don

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Nearshore, Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for an additional fee.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 3 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Trolling

Everything Else to Know

Everything is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and anything else you might want on the trip.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 3 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 3 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

5.0

based on 1 review

Charles

Verified Review

September 6

Don was a great captain for our trip. His boat was well maintained and clean. Don was great at explaining how best to fish for our group who were new to walleye fishing.

Charles

Verified Review

September 6

Don was a great captain for our trip. His boat was well maintained and clean. Don was great at explaining how best to fish for our group who were new to walleye fishing.

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Trip: Big Walleye (troll Jig Or Cast)

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Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

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