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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

Prepare for a next-level fishing experience with Captain Don on Lake Erie, where trophy Walleye are always the goal! If you're not into quick limits and heading back to the dock, this trip is for you. Designed specifically to target big Walleye, Captain Don’s Trophy Trip is a 6-8 hour adventure focused on landing the fish of a lifetime. With years of tournament experience and an unrelenting drive to chase monster Walleye, Captain Don will stop at nothing to put you on the bite. From November through June, the chance at a true trophy is real.

On this trip, you’ll fish using trolling techniques with top-of-the-line equipment, but you can choose how hands-on you want to be. Captain Don can teach you the ins and outs of setting rods and running trolling spreads, or you can sit back, relax, and let him handle it all until it’s time to reel. For anglers visiting in April, jigging is the name of the game, and in June and July, casting trips are a great option to switch up the action. Whatever the season, Captain Don can adapt to what’s working best to help you get the most out of your trip.

You’ll fish aboard a 21’ Warrior, a high-performance vessel built for serious anglers. Outfitted with cutting-edge electronics, premium rods, reels, tackle, lures, and live bait, this boat offers everything needed for a top-tier fishing experience. With room for up to 4 passengers, it’s perfect for a solo mission, a trip with friends, or a family outing. Planning to bring kids along? They’re more than welcome! Just let Captain Don know in advance if you need child-sized life vests, or feel free to bring your own.

For those looking for a shorter outing, Captain Don also offers 4-hour charters where you’ll target Walleye and typically limit out within the allotted time.

If you're ready to chase trophy Walleye and learn from one of the hardest-working captains on the lake, this is the trip for you. Book now and let Captain Don show you why Lake Erie is legendary for its fishing!

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 kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 14 days before the trip.

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

	4 Hours	6 Hours
1 Person	$400.00	$500.00
2 People	$400.00	$500.00
3 People	$500.00	$650.00
4 People	$600.00	$800.00
5 People (Second Boat)	$1,000.00	$1,300.00
6 People (Second Boat)	$1,000.00	$1,300.00
7 People (Second Boat)	$1,200.00	$1,600.00
8 People (Second Boat)	$1,200.00	$1,600.00

Pay $150 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Don L.

Independent Guide

Veteran

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Quality

Comfortable

Expert Oriented

About Your Guide

Don L.

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.

Lorain, Ohio

Areas Fished

Lake Erie
Lake Ontario

About Your Boat

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

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Warrior
Year Built: 2019
Boat Length: 21'
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 250
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: Live well ,bait well ,cooler, air wave pedestal seats, bean bag chairs ,latest electronic technology , top of the line fishing equipment.

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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 kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 14 days before the trip.

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

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You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Drift Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Trolling

Everything Else to Know

Before your trip, be sure to grab a local fishing license and bring along snacks, drinks, sunscreen, and a cooler for your catch. Captain Don will handle the rest

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 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 14 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.

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We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

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!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, bait, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.