Tall Tales Fishing Charters

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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    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
    On this trip, you and up to 5 buddies will be fishing for Yellow Perch for 8 hours or until limits are reached. Your group can all fish at the same time. You'll need to buy a fishing license to fish Lake Erie – remember to sign the license on the day of the trip, not before. Bring your own cooler with food and drink. If you're bringing kids, you must bring life vests for them too. Wear warm clothes in layers and white-soled shoes, and bring along sunscreen, a sun hat, and a camera.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Walleye
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Jul 31
    US $600
    On this trip, you and up to 5 buddies will be fishing for famous Lake Erie Walleye for 8 hours or until limits are reached. Your group can all fish at the same time. You'll need to buy a fishing license to fish Lake Erie – remember to sign the license on the day of the trip, not before. Bring your own cooler with food and drink. If you're bringing kids, you must bring life vests for them too. Wear warm clothes in layers and white-soled shoes, and bring along sunscreen, a sun hat, and a camera.
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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 $600 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

Meet the Captain

James Miller
Port Clinton, Ohio, United States
ID & license verified
28 Customer reviews
Response time 5 hours
Member since March 2019
"Have fished Lake Erie since I was a child. My father did work for the Pflueger rod and reel company, and taught me to fish." Jim has been a captain for over 18 years. He first started fishing part-time, but loved it so much that when he retired he kept on doing it! For him, being out in the open is the best part of the job, while enjoying the water and surrounding nature. Captain Jim wants people to leave all their problems behind at the dock and enjoy their time on his boat.

About this listing

Targeted species

Perch (Yellow) Yellow Perch
Walleye Walleye

Boat specs

Baha (Sportfishing) originally built in 2003. Powered by a 500HP MerCruiser engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
29 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

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

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
enclosed
GPS
Fishfinder
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Gear by Pflueger
Live Bait
Lures

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

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

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
Checks

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 28 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
92%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
76%
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Kim S.
Medina, OH
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Full day perch

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Perch on September 22, 2023
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...
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Cory M.
Highland Heights, OH
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Retirement Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Perch on August 14, 2023
The group had a great time with Captain Jim. 170 perch caught by our group of 6. Everyone want to go back next summer.
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Molly J.
Omaha, NE
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Walleye on July 26, 2023
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Jeremy H.
Malvern, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Walleye on June 5, 2023
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Jason K.
KINGS ISLAND, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Walleye on September 25, 2021
Captain Jim and Tom are the best! Both of them were very knowledgeable about bait presentation, proper techniques, etc. We...
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