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Wild Irish Rose Charters and Vacation Rental

Now is a great time to book a trip with Wild Irish Rose Charters. Captain Bob Finneran has been fishing these waters for over 4 decades and has so much to show you. You’ll fall in love with this area and fishing its bountiful waters.
Hop on board Capt. Bob’s 31’ Blackfin boat that was beautifully restored in 2018. This vessel has twin 370 HP Volvo Penta engines and full navigational equipment. Couple this with fishfinder and Capt. Bob’s extensive knowledge of the area and you are sure to be on top of the fish all day long.
No matter what the weather is doing, you’ll have a comfortable ride on this boat. There is also a comfortable cabin with a private head, kitchen, and fridge. Even when Lake Erie is rough, Sandusky Bay can usually be fished.

Depending on which trip you choose, you’ll target Walleye or Yellow Perch. The limit for Perch this season is 30 of any size and 6 of Walleye, of at least 15 inches in length. The captain will make sure you are keeping to the state limits on the day.
The fish will be caught by a variety of methods. Trolling is the main method used, but you can also request to try jigging, popping, and drift fishing if you wish.
Everyone is welcome on board – there is no minimum age, and life vests are provided. Kids on these trips will have some great stories to tell their friends back at school! The trips are unavailable during winter, but Capt. Bob is there for you every day May-Oct.
Food and drinks are not included, but you are welcome to bring your own cooler of refreshments along. The captain can also prepare that for you at an additional cost, just let him know beforehand. If you need accommodation for your fishing trip, Capt. Bob also operates a 3-bedroom boathouse available to stay in via the Stay and Play option.

The boat can fit a party of 4 adults, but also 4 adults and 2 kids.

You will need to purchase a valid Ohio fishing license and make sure you sign it, and you will need a cooler to take your haul home in.



FAQs about Wild Irish Rose Charters and Vacation Rental

Wild Irish Rose Charters and Vacation Rental offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group - Full Day Trip – Perch (7 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Half Day Trip – Walleye AM (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Half Day Trip – Walleye PM (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Full Day Trip – Walleye (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Wild Irish Rose Charters and Vacation Rental, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS Garman
  • Fishfinder Garman
  • Bed
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Wild Irish Rose Charters and Vacation Rental include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (provided soft craws extra)
  • Lures (Not included: soft craw lures and casting lures)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (avaialabe)
  • First Mate (For trolling, tips customer )
  • Fishing License (Purchase prior to trip , online or at store.)

Wild Irish Rose Charters and Vacation Rental offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing (Lake Erie and Islands)
  • Inshore Fishing (Sandusky Bay)

Wild Irish Rose Charters and Vacation Rental offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Wild Irish Rose Charters and Vacation Rental include:
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Walleye

Meet the Captain

Bob Finneran
Sandusky, Ohio, United States
55 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since August 2018
Captain Bob Finneran has over four decades of experience fishing Lake Erie and her surrounding islands. He is excited to share his love of lake fishing with you, and show you how great Walleye fishing can be. Captain Bob is located right in the middle of Sandusky Bay, so when you are in town to visit Cedar Point or visit the Lake Erie Islands, plan a day of fishing with him – you won't regret it!

About this listing

Targeted species

Perch (Yellow) Yellow Perch
Walleye Walleye

Boat specs

Blackfin (Sportfishing) originally built in 1996, and restored in 2018. Powered by 2 370HP Volvo Penta engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 32 knots.

Length
31 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Lake Erie and Islands
Inshore Fishing
Sandusky Bay

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling
Drift Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Garman
Fishfinder
Garman
Bed
Kitchen

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
provided soft craws extra
Lures
Not included: soft craw lures and casting lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
avaialabe
First Mate
For trolling, tips customer
Fishing License
Purchase prior to trip , online or at store.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
No min. age, life vests provided
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
PayPal
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 55 reviews
Equipment
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (63)
Fishing with Bob
Morning trip with Capt Bob
Morning trip with Capt Bob
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
88%
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Thomas K.
Cincinnati, OH
Excellent
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Morning trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Walleye AM on June 6, 2023
Very personal and efficient.  Nice guy.
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James D.
Richmond, KY
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Walleye PM on June 13, 2023
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John G.
Lincolnwood, IL
Excellent
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Morning trip with Capt Bob

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Perch on August 4, 2022
This was our first trip on Lake Erie. We were hoping for a perch trip, but water condition were not favorable. We decided to...
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Tara P.
Loveland, Ohio
Excellent
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Half day walleye with Captain Bob

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Perch PM on July 17, 2021
Great time! Bob and his first mate are the best! This was our second time going out on the wild Irish rose and one again we...
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Pat B.
Kent, OH
Excellent
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Full Day Walleye Bonanza with Captain Bob

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Walleye on May 22, 2021
I have chartered all over Lake Erie and Ontario and Captain Bob / Wild Irish Rose is a first class charter. He put us on fish...
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