Cleveland, OH is home to some of the best freshwater fishing that the world has to offer – after all, it is located on the shores of Lake Erie! Come aboard Midtown Fishing Charters and join Captain Dan Mcdonnell for an exciting and productive day out on the lake that’ll see you reeling in a seriously impressive freshwater trio – Perch, Walleye, and Steelhead.

Capt. Dan grew up fishing the waters of Lake Erie, so it’s safe to say that he knows them as well as the back of his own hand. He knows exactly where the fish will be, and when they’ll be there – so if you’re after one species in particular, just let him know, and he’ll help you arrange your adventure when the fishing grounds are full to the brim!

You’ll be heading out with your captain on board a 21’ 2014 Parker 2120 SC offshore sport fishing vessel, equipped with a Yamaha outboard. Perfectly built to cruise the waters of Lake Erie, she’s decked out with the latest electronics to help you find and stay on fish. Your vessel also carries all necessary safety equipment to ensure a safe and fun trip for all guests. There’s also a full toilet on board, and life jackets for a variety of ages.

Capt. Dan will have you trying out a variety of techniques. Want to reel in Walleye? You’ll be trolling to your heart’s content in the spring, late summer, and fall. In early summer, get ready to cast instead. Steelhead more your thing? Troll for them close to shore in the summer and fall, and try out your captain’s exciting “casting spoons” method. Finally, if you’re pursuing Perch, you’ll be jigging the bottom of the lake throughout every season.

Your captain will provide top-quality rods and reels, lures, live bait, and refreshments for you – fishing is thirsty work, after all. All you need to do is purchase a valid fishing license. Come aboard Midtown Fishing Charters and get ready for the freshwater adventure of a lifetime!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 2 - Dec 1
    US $550
    Join Capt. Dan for this 4-hour trip that'll see you going after some freshwater favorites. Depending on the time of year, you'll be heading between 3-15 miles out onto Lake Erie to target Walleye, Perch, or Steelhead. Spring, late summer, and fall are the perfect times to visit if you want to troll for Walleye. Want to cast for them instead? Visit in early summer. Troll for Steelhead in summer, and jig the bottom of the lake for Perch in spring, summer, and fall. Your captain provides rods and reels.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 2 - Dec 1
    US $550
    Join your captain for this afternoon trip that'll see you heading between 3 and 15 miles out onto glorious Lake Erie. Depending on when you visit, you'll have the chance to troll for Steelhead (summer), troll for Walleye (spring, late summer, and fall), cast for Walleye (early summer), and jig the bottom of the lake for Perch (spring, summer, and fall). Capt. Dan will provide you with top-quality rods and reels, lures, live bait, snacks, and drinks. All you need is a valid fishing license.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 2 - Dec 1
    US $650
    Spend more time exploring Lake Erie for the catch of your dreams! Depending on when you choose to visit, Capt. Dan will have you trolling and casting for Walleye, trolling for Steelhead near the shoreline, and jigging the bottom of the lake for plenty of Perch. If there's a species you want to target, talk to him to see when the hot bite will be on! He'll provide you with top-quality rod and reels, snacks, and drinks. Anglers of all ages are welcome – just bring a valid fishing license along.

FAQs about Midtown Fishing Charters

Midtown Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Midtown Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet a head
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder Simrad
  • Ice Box Coolers
  • Radar

Trips booked with Midtown Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • First Mate

Midtown Fishing Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing

Midtown Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Midtown Fishing Charters include:
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Walleye

Meet the Captain

Daniel Mcdonnell
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
6 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
50 Customer reviews
Response time 10 hours
Member since October 2018
Capt. Dan Mcdonnell has been fishing for 25 years. He grew up fishing Lake Erie for Walleye, Perch, and Steelhead, as well as farm ponds. Then while continuing to fish our Great Lake he began fly fishing the Lake Erie tributaries and targeting other species like Smallmouth Bass, Pike, and Muskie. He can't wait to introduce you to the hottest fishing grounds around – helping you have fun while you reel in your dream catch is the best part of the job!

About this listing

Targeted species

Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Walleye Walleye

Boat specs

Parker (Sportfishing) originally built in 2015. Powered by 2 225HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
a head
GPS
Fishfinder
Simrad
Ice Box
Coolers
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
First Mate

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
3 years old and up
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
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
American Express
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 49 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (41)
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Fishing with Daniel
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
90%
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Larry G.
West Union, WV
Excellent
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VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 25, 2020
Booked a day trip on thursday june 25 th 2020 beautiful day. 4 guys from wv ages from 60 ‘s 50’s 4’s and one young man...
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Richard B.
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Half day trip with Captain Dan and Tom

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 11, 2021
Unfortunately foul weather prevailed but Dan and Tom both made the morning as enjoyable as possible. We also enjoyed the bounty...
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Scott B.
Akron, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Morning half day trip with Midtown Fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 30, 2020
Captain Danny and 1st mate Sarah were awesome!  Quick 6 mile jaunt out to “the spot”  dropped in the lines and put us...
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Angela E.
Westerville, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3/4 Day with Captain Danny and Midtown Fishing Charters

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 5, 2021
Absolutely perfect way to end our vacation in Cleveland! Captain Danny knew all the best spots for walleye; ended up leaving...
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William P.
Lebanon, PA
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip, Full Day of Action

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 31, 2019
We did an evening 1/2 day trip, and when we got to the water it was much too choppy to go past the breaker walls. But Danny...
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