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FISHING
Centrally located along Lake
Erie’s southern shore, discover some of the best freshwater fishing in the
country. Whether heading to the lake’s western basin, Sandusky Bay or the
deeper waters of the central basin, anglers take home impressive catches. Tens of thousands of anglers
head to the Lake Erie Shores & Islands each year for exceptional fishing
opportunities. In fact, more fishing licenses are sold here than any other
place in Ohio! We are most known for walleye, perch and smallmouth bass, but
at many times of the year in certain waters you will also find steelhead
trout, white bass, rock bass, largemouth bass, catfish and other species.
When ice forms the fun becomes year-round; venture out on the ice with a
guide to experience ice fishing under the cover of fish shanties. Charter
captains and walk-on head boats make the fishing experience easily available
for all ages. Create your own fish story in the Lake Erie Shores & Islands. FISHING | FISHING LICENSES | FISHING REPORTS | FISHING CHARTERS
Smallmouth Bass Best catches are late Jun, Aug & Sept Concentration: Bass Islands, rocky mainland shorelines, Sandusky Bay, and reefs Bait: Tackle box bait or jigs Bag Limit: 5 fish/day (Jun 28, 2008-Apr 30, 2009) Size Limit: 14” Closed Season to Possession: May 1-Jun 27, 2008
Walleye Best catches are year-round; peak in Jun, Jul & Aug Concentration: Deep waters in summer and along the shoreline in late fall and early winter Bait: Crankbait, spoons, worms in summer, minnows or shiners in fall and winter Bag Limit: 6 fish/day (Mar & Apr - 4 fish/day) Size Limit: 15” Closed Season to Possession: None
Yellow Perch Best Catches are spring and fall Concentration: Throughout Western Basin, within 2 mi. of the Central Basin harbor and river mouth Aug-Oct Bait: Minnows or shiners Bag Limit: 30 fish/day Size Limit: None Closed Season to Possession: None
(required) Resident $19.00 (Persons age 16-65 who have resided in Ohio for the past six months) Annual non-resident $40.00 One-day resident or non-resident $11.00 Three-day non-resident $19.00 Resident senior $10.00 (Persons age 66 or older and born on or after Jan 1, 1938) No charge for persons born before Jan 1, 1938. Fishing licenses and the 2007-2008 Ohio Fishing Regulations Brochure (Pub. 84) are available from most bait shops and the Ohio Division of Wildlife. Licenses are renewable by March 1 of each year.
Lake Erie Fishing Hotline 888.HOOK.FISH (466.5347)
Lake Erie Shores & Islands Welcome Center 419.734.4386 or 800.441.1271
Ohio Division of Wildlife 305 E. Shoreline Dr., Sandusky 419.625.3187 or 800.WILDLIFE (945.3543) www.dnr.state.oh.us/wildlife/fishing
C-Cat Charters 832 Curran St., Sandusky 419.626.9342 or 419.239.1177 Walleye and perch charters aboard a 28’ Wellcraft with a maximum of six passengers. Easy to find location in Sandusky, five minutes from Cedar Point. Full day - 8 hours; half day - 4 hours. Late-May-late-Oct.
Fishin’ Ful & Myrmidon Charters 1124 Lee Ave., Port Clinton 419.734.9711 or 877.434.9711 Charter a great day of fishing on Lake Erie, specializing in light tackle sport fishing. Two boats to serve you and your party. Standard, executive, and Canadian trips available for walleye, bass and perch. Apr 1-Oct 31.
Geno’s Holiday Charter 839 Curran St., Sandusky 419.625.4366 or 419.271.4366 Fish for walleye - the king in Lake Erie - on a custom-made, 600 HP, twin engine, 30 ft boat…or maybe catch a cooler full of the area’s famous, delicious perch. Everything you need to make your fishing adventure successful is supplied. Sightseeing cruises for up to six passengers are also available, plus Captain Gene Patena is licensed to wed couples on his boat. Only five minutes from Cedar Point. “Come as guests and leave as friends.”
Huron Boat Basin, Huron Lakefront Marina, Port Clinton 800.576.4606 www.captaingreg.com Fish on a 35’ twin engine boat with on-board coolers, refrigerator and enclosed head. Bait and tackle included. Apr-Labor Day, depart from Port Clinton; Labor Day-Nov, depart from Huron.
Middle Bass Charter Company Middle Bass Island and the mainland near East Harbor State Park 614.443.3595 www.middlebass.com Walleye, perch and bass charters; cruising and tanning charters and waterfowl hunting available. Multiple boats available for large groups. Apr-Sept, daily.
Sassy Sal Charters 40 Jefferson St. (SR 163), Port Clinton 419.732.7755 www.sassysalcharters.com “Walk-on” and private charters available for groups of 1-49 passengers. Catch walleye, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Bait, tackle, fishing licenses, rod and reel rentals and pier fishing information available. Apr-Nov, 6am-8pm.
Shore-Nuf Charters Drawbridge Marina, 247 W. Lakeshore Dr. (SR 163), Port Clinton 419.734.9999 www.shore-nuf.com We can accommodate groups from 6 to 49. Bring your poles, tackle, lunch and friends for a good day on Lake Erie with us. We have trips leaving daily and offer a weekday discount for seniors and children under 16.
570 Bimini Dr., Sandusky 419.627.8340 or 800.735.1218 Join us for a family-friendly fishing trip and include Cedar Point in your vacation. We fish out of Sandusky, just one block from Cedar Point, and from Wild Wings Marina, eight miles west of Port Clinton.
Sportsman Charter Service East Harbor State Park Marina, Marblehead 419.798.4720 or 800.546.FISH (3474) Three 28 ft. twin engine boats provide perch, walleye and smallmouth bass trips. Private island cruises available. May-Oct.
Tibbels Charter Service 6965 East Harbor Rd. (SR 163), Marblehead 419.734.1143 www.tibbelsfishing.com Walk-on and group charter service for perch, walleye and smallmouth bass. Bait, tackle, ice, food and beverages available in on-site store. Late-Apr-Oct, daily.
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