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Seeing Red Charters 

5.0
(39 reviews)
 North Russell Road 6395, Oak Harbor, OH 43449, United States–
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Seeing Red Charters 

Oak Harbor, OH, United States
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30 ft
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5.0
(39 reviews)
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Are you looking to reel in some of Lake Erie's finest species while enjoying truly stunning scenery? Seeing Red Charters is based in Port Clinton, OH, and departs from various locations, including from Herl's Habor in summer and fall. This company specializes in creating fishing experiences for friends and families that will last a lifetime!

With licensed Captain Jeffrey 'JJ' Goehring at the helm, you'll have plenty of opportunity to explore the waters of this fine freshwater fishery, which is swimming with Walleye, Perch, and Smalleye Bass. Capt. JJ was raised in a fishing family—his Granddad and Dad taught him how to reel in some awesome catches at a young age, so he has plenty of knowledge and experience under his belt.

You'll be traveling to find Lake Erie's hottest bite on a 30' Sportcraft boat. She can comfortably accommodate up to 6 anglers, as well as your captain and his trusty first mate. She's decked out with all the necessary safety and navigational equipment, as well as a toilet, so you'll be traveling in comfort.

Whether you're an experienced angler who wants to troll for a personal best or are looking to make some long-lasting family memories, Capt. JJ can't wait to have you aboard. Children, of course, are welcome. You'll be provided with top-quality Saint Croix rods and reels, as well as live bait to tempt your targeted species. All you need to purchase is your fishing license!
                                                                                                                
Looking for somewhere to stay before or after you reel in your dream catch? Talk to Capt. JJ, as he has lodging available for his guests. Private, comfortable, and located only 2 miles away from his vessel, what more could you need?

Seeing Red Charters will take you on an adventure that is made up of a truly winning combination - star species, a top fishery, and jaw-dropping scenery. Come aboard and make some incredible memories!

Are you looking to reel in some of Lake Erie's finest species while enjoying truly stunning scenery? Seeing Red Charters is based in Port Clinton, OH, and departs from various locations, including from Herl's Habor in summer and fall. This company specializes in creating fishing experiences for friends and families that will last a lifetime!

With licensed Captain Jeffrey 'JJ' Goehring at the helm, you'll have plenty of opportunity to explore the waters of this fine freshwater fishery, which is swimming with Walleye, Perch, and Smalleye Bass. Capt. JJ was raised in a fishing family—his Granddad and Dad taught him how to reel in some awesome catches at a young age, so he has plenty of knowledge and experience under his belt.

You'll be traveling to find Lake Erie's hottest bite on a 30' Sportcraft boat. She can comfortably accommodate up to 6 anglers, as well as your captain and his trusty first mate. She's decked out with all the necessary safety and navigational equipment, as well as a toilet, so you'll be traveling in comfort.

Whether you're an experienced angler who wants to troll for a personal best or are looking to make some long-lasting family memories, Capt. JJ can't wait to have you aboard. Children, of course, are welcome. You'll be provided with top-quality Saint Croix rods and reels, as well as live bait to tempt your targeted species. All you need to purchase is your fishing license!
                                                                                                                
Looking for somewhere to stay before or after you reel in your dream catch? Talk to Capt. JJ, as he has lodging available for his guests. Private, comfortable, and located only 2 miles away from his vessel, what more could you need?

Seeing Red Charters will take you on an adventure that is made up of a truly winning combination - star species, a top fishery, and jaw-dropping scenery. Come aboard and make some incredible memories!

Jeffrey Goehring
Captain
Jeffrey Goehring
26 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
What this charter offers
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Toilet
What this charter offers
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Toilet

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
morning Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Nov 15
Walleye
Perch (Yellow)
Bass (Smallmouth)
US $780
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full day 7 Hour Trip – Afternoon
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Nov 15
Walleye
Perch (Yellow)
Bass (Smallmouth)
US $780
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full day Executive Trip morning
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Nov 15
Walleye
Perch (Yellow)
Bass (Smallmouth)
US $980
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full day Executive trip pm
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Nov 15
Walleye
Perch (Yellow)
Bass (Smallmouth)
US $980
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

5.0
39 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (48)

What anglers say

79%
Recommended

Reviews (39)

  • Max Graham
    Max Graham
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    see red charter

    morning Day Trip on October 5, 2025 • 5 adults

    had a great time fishing with captain Jeff, would definitely recommend

  • Brian Maloney
    Brian Maloney
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time

    morning Day Trip on August 23, 2025 • 2 adults

    The Captain put us on some nice walleye in tough conditions.

  • Don Mobelini
    Don Mobelini
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    October fishing trip

    Lodging per night on October 23, 2023 • 4 adults

    Great captain and the equipment was first rate. He had the cleanest boat I have ever been on!

  • Chris Sizick
    Chris Sizick
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2019
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day trip, well worth it!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on June 30, 2019 • 2 adults

    We decided on an impromptu fishing charter after losing a baseball tournament at Cedar point..We were SO lucky that Captain JJ was available to take us out. He was great at finding the fish, helping us fish, and keeping the rods out in the water. What a hard worker! Definitely a nice way to spend our Sunday! My youngest son started getting sick towards the end, and still got back to shore and said he had a great time. Thanks for the awesome experience, we were excited to catch so many fish!

  • Wayne Fister
    Wayne Fister
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    Full 8 hours day

    morning Day Trip on July 22, 2020 • 6 adults

    Walleye fishing with a captain that tries his best to get everyone their limit. We will use JJ again next year but for more than 1 day! We all had a blast!

  • Rosanna Gearheart
    Rosanna Gearheart
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2019
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day trip with Captain JJ

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 13, 2019 • 4 adults

    I cannot speak highly enough of our morning trip with Captain JJ! We had so much fun! He was a great instructor, captain, and first mate all rolles into one! He knew where to put the boat, what the walleyes wanted to bite on, and get us a full limit to bring home! Thank you JJ!!!! We will DEFINITELY be back!

  • Shane Davis
    Shane Davis
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2018
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Jeffrey

    Half Day Trip (AM) on August 11, 2018 • 3 adults

    We had an awesome time. We went trolling for walleye because my two son's have never caught them before. The rest of the lake was probably jerking perch. Captain JJ put us on the fish. Although we didn't limit out, the boys each caught a Fish Ohio walleye. Captain JJ was very nice and you could tell he enjoyed what he did. We would definitely book a Seeing Red Fishing Charter again.

  • Joanna Elkins
    Joanna Elkins
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    Full Afternoon trip with Captain JJ

    7 Hour Trip PM on June 25, 2020 • 6 adults

    We highly recommend this captain to go with. We will be back again.

  • Matthew Aumiller
    Matthew Aumiller
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2019
    5.0
    Verified

    September fishing trip

    morning Day Trip on September 28, 2019 • 6 adults

    Overall great captain, and great time all day. Had two very bad tangle ups, but he stayed very calm and fixed it, and got us back in the water ASAP. Easy to talk to, and a great guy.

  • Logan Merillat
    Logan Merillat
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    Sons first trip fishing

    Half Day Trip (PM) on August 8, 2020 • 6 adults • 1 child

FAQs about Seeing Red Charters

Seeing Red Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $780 per group - morning Day Trip (7 hours)
  • US $780 per group - Full day 7 Hour Trip – Afternoon (7 hours)
  • US $980 per group - Full day Executive trip pm (7 hours)
  • US $980 per group - Full day Executive Trip morning (7 hours)
When you book a trip with Seeing Red Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet A toilet fully functional
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Seeing Red Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Yes all live bait is cost of the captain no expense for clients )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (only on executive charters)
  • Snacks (only on executive charters)
  • Drinks (only on executive charters)
  • Lunch (only on executive charters)
Seeing Red Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake fishing (lake erie port clinton ohio (walleye captiol of th)
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (That all depends on time of year could be 1/4 mile or 25 miles )
  • Reef fishing
Seeing Red Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Seeing Red Charters include:
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Walleye

Your captain

Jeffrey Goehring
Jeffrey Goehring
Oak Harbor, Ohio, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
39 Customer reviews
Typical response within 4 hours
Member since July 2018
If you're itching for some of the best Walleye, Perch and Smallmouth Bass fishing experiences that Lake Erie has to offer, just head to Oak Harbor, Ohio and find Seeing Red Charters! Captain JJ specializes in putting his clients on top of the hottest bite. I welcome you on my 30' Sportcraft with plenty of fishing room, and a walk-around bow for added space. I supply the finest rods, reels, tackle and live bait. I have a 454 Chevy engine that will get us to that hot bite fast. You will only find top of the line electronics on board, and the boat has a restroom for your convenience. Seeing Red Charters will put you on fish. We use light tackle drifting and we also troll. If you bring the little ones I will help them catch their own fish. Life jackets for them will be provided and there is no age limit. You can keep the catch or release it back to the water, it's completely up to you. Just buy a valid fishing license before the trip. Let's go have some fun!
Jeffrey Goehring
Jeffrey Goehring
Fully verified
1
reports
39
reviews
2018
member since
~4h
response
If you're itching for some of the best Walleye, Perch and Smallmouth Bass fishing experiences that Lake Erie has to offer, just head to Oak Harbor, Ohio and find Seeing Red Charters! Captain JJ specializes in putting his clients on top of the hottest bite. I welcome you on my 30' Sportcraft with plenty of fishing room, and a walk-around bow for added space. I supply the finest rods, reels, tackle and live bait. I have a 454 Chevy engine that will get us to that hot bite fast. You will only find top of the line electronics on board, and the boat has a restroom for your convenience. Seeing Red Charters will put you on fish. We use light tackle drifting and we also troll. If you bring the little ones I will help them catch their own fish. Life jackets for them will be provided and there is no age limit. You can keep the catch or release it back to the water, it's completely up to you. Just buy a valid fishing license before the trip. Let's go have some fun!

The fish you can target

Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Walleye
Walleye
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Walleye
Walleye

Real catches by this captain

  • Two anglers working together on a boat, preparing to catch fish in open waters, showcasing teamwork in a fishing environment.
    Max G.
    Max G.
    had a great time fishing with captain Jeff, would definitely recommend
  • An angler proudly displaying a Walleye while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful catch in a serene water environment.
    Brian M.
    Brian M.
    The Captain put us on some nice walleye in tough conditions.
  • A blue bucket filled with freshly caught Yellow Perch, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Yellow Perch
    Catching yellow perch on lake Erie. You have the pole in your hand jigging for some nice yellow perch. I supply the bait and poles so you are all set to fish. This is a great time to fish for perch.
  • Solo angler displaying two small fish aboard a boat, with fishing rods and marine electronics visible on the open-water interior.
    Fish 1
    Yellow Perch
    Don M.
    Don M.
    Great captain and the equipment was first rate. He had the cleanest boat I have ever been on!
  • Young angler wearing a life jacket proudly holds a large fish aboard a boat, accompanied by an adult on calm open water.
    Logan M.
    Logan M.
  • Two adult anglers actively fishing from the stern of a boat in open coastal waters, with multiple rods positioned around the deck and no catch visible.
    Wayne F.
    Wayne F.
    Walleye fishing with a captain that tries his best to get everyone their limit. We will use JJ again next year but for more than 1 day! We all had a blast!
  • Two adult anglers display a large fish in a plastic bag at a marina beside a boat and harbor facilities.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Coho Salmon
    Joanna E.
    Joanna E.
    We highly recommend this captain to go with. We will be back again.
  • Large mixed catch of multiple fish packed with ice inside a boat cooler.
    Fish 1
    Burbot
    Matthew A.
    Matthew A.
    Overall great captain, and great time all day. Had two very bad tangle ups, but he stayed very calm and fixed it, and got us back in the water ASAP. Easy to talk to, and a great guy.
  • A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of Walleye at a marina in Port Clinton, Ohio, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    John B.
    John B.
    Had a very good day! Captain JJ worked hard to get us our fish. Will definitely use Captain JJ again!!
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Walleye at a charter location in Port Clinton, Ohio, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Brian C.
    Brian C.
    Had a great time with Capt JJ. Boat was clean and organized. He taught us all what to do and why to do it that way. Put us on a bunch of nice keeper walleye. Will definately be giving him a call next time we r in the area

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
2007
Restored in
2024
Boat manufacturer
Sportcraft
Boat type
Pilothouse
Engine model
yanmar
Powered by
1 x 351HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
A toilet fully functional
GPS
Fishfinder
Outriggers
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Yes all live bait is cost of the captain no expense for clients
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
only on executive charters
Snacks
only on executive charters
Drinks
only on executive charters
Lunch
only on executive charters

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Kids are always welcomed any age is allowed with parent or guardian. We love teaching kids to fish and have fun
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible

How you can pay

Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
 Cash
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Oak Harbor right now

Bass (Smallmouth)Bass (Smallmouth)
Perch (Yellow)Perch (Yellow)
WalleyeWalleye

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