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Port Clinton, Ohio

Port Clinton Fishing Charters

15 charter captains and guides fishing from Port Clinton, Catawba, Marblehead and Put-in-Bay, listed A to Z with their boats, trip types and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.

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Port Clinton fishing charters and guides, A to Z

Trip types, species and prices are shown as each operator publishes them. Ask the captain what fits your group, and confirm prices before you book.

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Port Clinton

Capt. Mike WojtowiczUp to 6 guests

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Lake

Targets: Walleye, Yellow perch, Smallmouth bass

Walleye, 5 people or less $750Walleye, max of 6 people $875Yellow perch trip $700+1 more on their site
(216) 650-1571Website

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Anchors Away Marina, 5925 E Saylor St, Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440, Dock #101

Capt. Bill

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Lake

Targets: Walleye, Yellow perch, Smallmouth bass

(419) 280-2277Website

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Fishermans Wharf

83 N Madison St., Port Clinton, OH 43452

Waterfox 42 ft, Miss Cindy 50 ft, Irish Drifter 42 ftUp to 35 guests

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LakeParty boat

Targets: Walleye, Yellow perch, Smallmouth bass

Daily walk-on head boat (per person, bait included) $80Private charter special, 15 people or less, Waterfox or Irish Drifter (Mon-Thu) $825Waterfox party & private charter (Mon-Thu) $925+5 more on their site
(419) 734-9002Website

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Fishin' Edition Charters

Meinke's West Marina, Dock E-104, 10955 Corduroy Rd, Curtice, OH 43412

30 ft Island HopperUp to 7 guests

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Lake

Targets: Walleye, Yellow perch, Smallmouth bass

(419) 297-2356Website

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JignPig Guide Service

2350 Danbury Station Rd, Port Clinton, OH 43452

Capt. Jeff TippleUp to 6 guests

BayLake

Targets: Channel catfish, Largemouth bass, Bluegill

Guided catfish trip 4-hour (+$10 parking per vehicle) $420Guided catfish trip 6-hour (+$10 parking per vehicle) $530Guided bass or bluegill trip 4-hour $290+1 more on their site
(740) 215-3484Website

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Trip types

Deep sea, inshore or party boat in Port Clinton?

How the 15 operators listed here split by the trips they run. Not sure which fits? Read inshore vs offshore fishing.

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Inshore and bay guides

Inshore trips fish calm bays, flats, marsh and the passes close to land. Short runs, smaller boats and steady action make them the usual pick for kids and first-timers.

Usually after: Channel catfish, Largemouth bass, Bluegill.

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Party boats

Party boats (head boats) sell spots per person, bait and tackle included. They are the cheapest way onto the water, and the crew helps beginners.

Usually after: Walleye, Yellow perch, Smallmouth bass.

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Seasons and what is biting: Port Clinton fishing report.

Seasons

What is biting in Port Clinton, month by month

The main months for each fish, so you can match your dates to what you want to catch.

SpeciesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Walleye
Yellow perch
Smallmouth bass

Shaded months are the main season or open season for each fish, from the state wildlife agency or local captains’ own published calendars. Seasons and limits change – check current rules before you go. Sources: ohiodnr.gov, luredinfishingcharters.com, wecatchfish.com, fish-on-charters.com.

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Fishing in Port Clinton: local notes

Ohio's Lake Erie walleye limit is 6 per day with a 15-inch minimum (May 1, 2026-April 30, 2027); a 'Fish Ohio' walleye is 28 inches or longer.

Source: ohiodnr.gov

Port Clinton, Catawba and Marblehead are in Ohio's West yellow perch zone (about Toledo to Huron), where the daily perch limit is 30 – triple the Central zone's 10.

Source: ohiodnr.gov

ODNR reports above-average walleye hatches in eight of the past 11 years and record-high angler harvest rates in 2025; the big 2015 year-class is producing trophy fish.

Source: ohiodnr.gov

Walk-on head boats for walleye and perch leave Port Clinton daily from March to October at about $80 per person with bait included.

Source: wecatchfish.com

In spring, Western Basin walleye spawn on shallow reefs and are fished in 6-20 ft of water; as water warms they move deeper and boats switch methods.

Source: lakeeriefishing.com

Questions

Port Clinton fishing charter questions

How many fishing charters are in Port Clinton?

We list 15 charter captains and guides fishing from Port Clinton, Catawba, Marblehead and Put-in-Bay, A to Z – not ranked.

How much is a fishing charter in Port Clinton?

5 of the 15 operators listed here publish prices – you will see them on each listing. Prices depend on trip length, the boat and how far offshore you go, so confirm with the captain.

What fish can you catch in Port Clinton?

The species Port Clinton captains list most often are Walleye, Yellow perch, Smallmouth bass, Channel catfish, Largemouth bass and Bluegill. In October, the season calendar above shows Walleye, Yellow perch in season.

Do I need a fishing license on a charter in Ohio?

Ask the captain when you book: in many coastal states a licensed charter boat covers its paying passengers, but not in every state or on every trip. A Ohio resident annual license is $25 and a nonresident annual license $76.96. Ohio fishing license prices and rules.

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No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep 100% of the trip price.

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