Lake Erie Fishing Charter

Your guide to the best walleye fishing in Ohio

With locations in Port Clinton, Ashtabula, and Lorain, Special-Eyes Charters is Lake Erie's premier fishing charter service.

Come On Aboard

Special-Eyes Charters is a five-boat fishing fleet that operates out of several different locations on the Great Lakes.

We cater our Lake Erie Walleye Charters to all ages and skill-levels and work hard to put our customers on fish. We invite you to join us on an exclusive adventure and create lasting memories on a Lake Erie Charter! Whether you’re looking for a relaxing day on the water or an action-packed adventure, the Special-Eyes Team will take good care of you! Your next adventure awaits, so start planning your Lake Erie walleye fishing charter today!

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FISH COUNT 2024

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Walleye


Yellow Perch


20

Steelhead


140

Our Captains

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Captain Dale

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Captain Bob

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Captain John

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Captain Lyle

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Captain Alan

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Captain Scott

Our Locations

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Port Clinton

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PORT CLINTON WEATHER

Ashtabula

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ASHTABULA WEATHER

Lorain

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LORAIN WEATHER

Fishing Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • What do I need to bring?

    • Large Cooler To Bring Home Your Fish 
    • Camera
    • Valid Ohio Fishing License
    • Sunglasses And Sunscreen 
    • Rain Gear And Warm Coat (We Fish In The Rain)
    • Hat
    • Soft Soled Shoes 
    • Dramamine If Subject To Motion Sickness (Recommended To Take One The Night Before and Again In The Morning)
    • Lunch/ Snacks And Drinks 
    • Beer (Cans Only) - NO HARD LIQUOR AND NO GLASS
  • Do I need a fishing license?

    YES - Everybody Except For Those Under The Age Of 16 Is Required To Have A Fishing License To Fish Ohio Waters Of Lake Erie. Ohio Does Have Free Fish Days And That Information Can Be Found Here On The Ohio Fishing Regulations Tab.

  • What happens if there is bad weather?

    Safety is our number one priority, no exceptions. Weather is very unpredictable on the Great Lakes, from strong pop up lake effect storms, to strong winds (Erie is capable of producing waves in excess of 15' if the conditions are right). We start to see a picture of the weather forecast about a week in advance so we will reach out to discuss the possible weather conditions before you start your travel.   


    Weather cancelations are at the Captains discretion and they are final (sometimes a delay in our departure is all that is needed). Please understand that we want to take you fishing as much as you want to go, but if the conditions are unsafe they are just that and its out of our control.   


    If your trip does get canceled due to weather, you will be issued a refund or we will look to reschedule later in the year or the following year, this will be your choice to make.  


    Trips will not be canceled due to rain, the fish don't care if it is raining they are already wet so please pack rain gear just in case.

Ready to Set Sail?

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Contact Us

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