Tall Tales Fishing Charters 

4.6
(30 reviews)
 1805 West Lakeshore Drive, Port Clinton, OH 43452, United States

Tall Tales Fishing Charters 

Port Clinton, OH, United States
29 ft
6
4.6
(30 reviews)

Head over to Lake Erie and create some great memories with Tall Tales Fishing Charters. Captain Jim has been fishing his whole life. His father taught him to fish when he was a kid, and it's a passion of his that has never diminished. He loves sharing this love of fishing with his customers.

Up to 6 anglers can fish on his 29' offshore fishing boat. This gives customers the best chance of hooking fish and more opportunities to reel 'em in. There's plenty of space on the deck so your group won't bump elbows. There's also some protection against the wind and sunshine.

Between April and October, you'll be targeting Yellow Perch and Walleye. You'll be able to fish for the full 8 hours or until limits are met. July and August are peak months to fish, so make sure you book your trip in advance.

Children over 10 are welcome on board, but you'll need to bring along your own life vests for them. You should also bring your own food and drink in a cooler. The fish caught during the trip will go into the captain's cooler. After the trip, the captain can tell you where to have your catch cleaned and filleted. This will be an additional cost.

You're welcome to bring beer along, as long as it isn't in glass bottles. Hard liquors are not allowed on board. You should wear white-soled shoes and dress in light layers, so you're ready for warm as well as chilly weather throughout the day.

Please buy a fishing license before the day. In case the trip has to be rescheduled, only sign the license on the day of the trip.

Book a trip with Tall Tales Fishing Charters today and have a great story to tell all your friends!

Head over to Lake Erie and create some great memories with Tall Tales Fishing Charters. Captain Jim has been fishing his whole life. His father taught him to fish when he was a kid, and it's a passion of his that has never diminished. He loves sharing this love of fishing with his customers.

Up to 6 anglers can fish on his 29' offshore fishing boat. This gives customers the best chance of hooking fish and more opportunities to reel 'em in. There's plenty of space on the deck so your group won't bump elbows. There's also some protection against the wind and sunshine.

Between April and October, you'll be targeting Yellow Perch and Walleye. You'll be able to fish for the full 8 hours or until limits are met. July and August are peak months to fish, so make sure you book your trip in advance.

Children over 10 are welcome on board, but you'll need to bring along your own life vests for them. You should also bring your own food and drink in a cooler. The fish caught during the trip will go into the captain's cooler. After the trip, the captain can tell you where to have your catch cleaned and filleted. This will be an additional cost.

You're welcome to bring beer along, as long as it isn't in glass bottles. Hard liquors are not allowed on board. You should wear white-soled shoes and dress in light layers, so you're ready for warm as well as chilly weather throughout the day.

Please buy a fishing license before the day. In case the trip has to be rescheduled, only sign the license on the day of the trip.

Book a trip with Tall Tales Fishing Charters today and have a great story to tell all your friends!

James Miller
Captain
James Miller
26 years of experience
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Full Day Trip – Perch
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 15 - Oct 15
US $600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip – Walleye
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 15 - Jul 31
US $650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.6
30 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.5
Captain & crew
4.4
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (16)

What anglers say

90%
Recommended

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Greg Thrapp
Greg Thrapp
Repeat angler
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Captain!
Full Day Trip – Perch on August 1, 20265 adults

The Captain came prepared and put us on fish! 140 Perch this early in August was great!

Kim Szymczyk
Kim Szymczyk
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Full day perch
Full Day Trip – Perch on September 22, 20235 adults

Had a full 8 hour perch trip with captain Jim. He was well prepared and we couldn't ask for more. The boat was clean and everything we needed was supplied. He put us on the fish right away. When the bite slowed he was willing and able to find us more fish. 110 fish for four of us. He shared great stories, great time and a great boat. Will definitely use in the future. Highly recommend the knowledgeable captain Jim. Thanks again for a great trip

Reported catch:
Yellow Perch
Jason Knoderer
Jason Knoderer
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2021
5.0
Verified
September fishing trip
Full Day Trip – Walleye on September 25, 20213 adults

Captain Jim and Tom are the best! Both of them were very knowledgeable about bait presentation, proper techniques, etc. We almost hit our limit of perch for the day. We would have, but a front moved through and the fish came off the bite. If you are looking for a great day on Lake Erie and want a great experience, call Captain Jim. I'm planning on going up in the Spring for some walleye fishing. Tall Tails Fishing will be the only Charter Company that I will be calling!

Reported catch:
Yellow Perch
Cory McNamara
Cory McNamara
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Retirement Fishing Trip
Full Day Trip – Perch on August 14, 20236 adults

The group had a great time with Captain Jim. 170 perch caught by our group of 6. Everyone want to go back next summer.

Reported catch:
Yellow Perch
Andy Shank
Andy Shank
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
Perch day with Captain Jim
Full Day Trip – Perch on August 20, 20224 adults

We had an awesome time with Jim. Boat is great, equipment is great, and he certainly knows what he’s talking about. He fished with us and we all had a great time.

Reported catch:
Yellow Perch

FAQs about Tall Tales Fishing Charters

Tall Tales Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group - Full Day Trip – Perch (8 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Full Day Trip – Walleye (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Tall Tales Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet enclosed
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Tall Tales Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Gear by Pflueger)
  • Live bait
  • Lures
Tall Tales Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Flats fishing
Tall Tales Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Tall Tales Fishing Charters include:
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Walleye

Your captain

James Miller
James Miller

Port Clinton, Ohio, United States

ID & license verified
30 Customer reviews
Typical response within 9 hours
Member since March 2019

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James Miller
James Miller
Fully verified
30
reviews
2019
member since
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response
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The fish you can target

Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Walleye
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Walleye
Walleye

Real catches by this captain

  • Full day with Captain Jim
    Bob B.
    Bob B.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
29 ft
Year built
2003
Boat manufacturer
Baha
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
MerCruiser
Powered by
1 x 500HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
enclosed
GPS
Fishfinder
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Gear by Pflueger
Live bait
Lures

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
Min age is 10 years
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

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 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

 Checks

What’s biting in Port Clinton right now

Perch (Yellow)Perch (Yellow)
WalleyeWalleye

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