Pork Chop Express Charters
Pork Chop Express Charters
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Pork Chop Express Charters is here to help you catch your personal best, trophy-size Walleye and Perch. This Great Lakes charter service provides fishing trips on Lake Erie in Ohio. Captain Sam Downing (Pork Chop) primarily covers water from Port Clinton to Lorain and we could launch anywhere in between those towns. Make certain to ask the captain where you should arrange your hotel accommodations. He loves teaching people how to fish, helping them create lifelong memories, and showing them the quality of fishing in this area.
The boat you’ll be fishing from is a 27’ or 30’ new aluminum boat accommodates up to 6 guests and there’s enough room for everybody to fish at the same time. She’s fully equipped with a Garmin Electronics package and top safety gear. As she’s powered by a strong 400 or 600 hp suzuki engines, rest assured you’ll reach your fishing spot quickly.
Capt. Sam trailers the boat so you can use docks between Oak Harbor and Lorain, depending on where the fish are located, the time of year, and the weather. You will know a day or two ahead of time what will be the meeting point for your trip.
You can troll, drift, cast, or jig (in the spring) – the choice is yours. You can also choose the time that suits you best – morning or second trip on one-hour notice.
The captain provides everything needed for fishing from rods and reels to bait. Catch cleaning and filleting are available at an additional price. Sometimes the captain can fillet the fish at some ramps for $2 per fish otherwise he will direct you to a local fish cleaner where you can have them cleaned. You’ll need to bring your fishing license, proper clothing, food and drinks, and a cooler for them. Don’t forget motion sickness medicine if you know you’ll need it.
From complete novices and the kids to experienced pros, you’ll have a great day fishing with Pork Chop Express in search of some Lake Erie gold.
Pork Chop Express Charters is here to help you catch your personal best, trophy-size Walleye and Perch. This Great Lakes charter service provides fishing trips on Lake Erie in Ohio. Captain Sam Downing (Pork Chop) primarily covers water from Port Clinton to Lorain and we could launch anywhere in between those towns. Make certain to ask the captain where you should arrange your hotel accommodations. He loves teaching people how to fish, helping them create lifelong memories, and showing them the quality of fishing in this area.
The boat you’ll be fishing from is a 27’ or 30’ new aluminum boat accommodates up to 6 guests and there’s enough room for everybody to fish at the same time. She’s fully equipped with a Garmin Electronics package and top safety gear. As she’s powered by a strong 400 or 600 hp suzuki engines, rest assured you’ll reach your fishing spot quickly.
Capt. Sam trailers the boat so you can use docks between Oak Harbor and Lorain, depending on where the fish are located, the time of year, and the weather. You will know a day or two ahead of time what will be the meeting point for your trip.
You can troll, drift, cast, or jig (in the spring) – the choice is yours. You can also choose the time that suits you best – morning or second trip on one-hour notice.
The captain provides everything needed for fishing from rods and reels to bait. Catch cleaning and filleting are available at an additional price. Sometimes the captain can fillet the fish at some ramps for $2 per fish otherwise he will direct you to a local fish cleaner where you can have them cleaned. You’ll need to bring your fishing license, proper clothing, food and drinks, and a cooler for them. Don’t forget motion sickness medicine if you know you’ll need it.
From complete novices and the kids to experienced pros, you’ll have a great day fishing with Pork Chop Express in search of some Lake Erie gold.
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Gwenn Sanders5.0Verifiedamazing trip
4 Hour budget trip – (PM) on June 13, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 childThis was our first charter fishing experience. We had a wonderful time. We caught the max allowed for 5 people. (30 I believe was our total). We hope to return and do this again. Maybe next time we will try for fall so we can go for perch. A very memorable experience for our family. Definitely recommend.
Rodney BriggsRepeat angler5.0VerifiedFire Walleye bite
6 Hr Trip – Walleye (AM) 2-6 ppl on April 24, 2026 • 2 adultsWe caught 3 limits by 8am.2 and 3 fish on at a time it doesnt get any better than that! Captain Caleb is a wonderful young man and has a bright future chartering!Great equipment including brand new poles,i would highly recommend Pork chop charters.
Stephanie Hoffer5.0VerifiedLimited out and had fun doing it!
4 Hour budget trip – (PM) on June 15, 2026 • 4 adults • 3 childrenWe had the absolute best time ever! The captain was awesome, the boat was clean, and we caught so many fish. Highly recommend.
Zach WieberRepeat angler5.0VerifiedOn the fish
6 Hr Trip – Walleye (AM) 2-6 ppl on April 29, 2026 • 2 adultsThis was my 2nd trip with Pork Chop Express. Like before, we had a great trip and caught lots of fish. I would do it again for sure.
Andrew HeimsRepeat angler5.0VerifiedIf you want to catch your limit!
6 Hr Trip – Walleye (AM) 2-6 ppl on September 29, 2025 • 3 adultsCaptain Samuel and Captain Caleb were great! On the way to the fishing location were entertained by original songs that had Captain Samuel singing country! All about Pork Chop Express and fishing. Great singer! The boat was exceptional with comfort, space and state of the art equipment.They both made it easy to catch walleye! We caught our limit and they had good size. We had a great time and if you want to catch fish book with Pork Chop Express Charters.
Robert FranceRepeat angler5.0VerifiedWalleye fishing charter on Lake Erie
6 Hr Trip – Walleye (PM) 2-6 ppl on June 29, 2025 • 2 adultsWe had a great time walleye fishing with Captain Sam and Assistant Kyle of Pork Chop Express Fishing Charters. The equipment and boat was in exceptional condition. They showed us what to do and put us on some nice size walleye right away. We caught our limit and they filleted them up. We will definitely be going on another outing with them!
Andrew Andrescavage5.0VerifiedGreat Trip
6 Hr Trip – Walleye (PM) 2-6 ppl on July 8, 2024 • 5 adults • 3 childrenWe caught Our limit in about 3 hrs. For those booking an afternoon trip, make sure you read the details. It starts an hr after the morning trip ends. We were surprised to get a message early in the morning to be there by 830. The Caption was super friendly and worked with us as we couldnt get there until a little bit later. His assistant was quiet and friendly and our boys had a great time. Hope to fish with Pork Chop Express again soon.
Forrest March5.0VerifiedWonderful trip!
6 Hr Trip – Walleye (AM) 2-6 ppl on July 27, 2023 • 2 adultsHad a wonderful experience fishing for some walleye with my 8 year old and Captain Samuel and his son Caleb! He reached out the night prior about some bad weather coming in and was able to rearrange his schedule to fit us in before we left to go back home! It was a choppy ride out, but we felt safe the whole time! We got right down to business and caught our limit for the day. Both Samuel and Caleb were patient and excellent with my young son, who had never been on a charter trip. We had great conversation and an all around good time with them. We are pleased beyond measure with how this turned out! Thank you for fitting us in, and dealing with some rough water. You made my sons’a 1st walleye experience a 10/10! We will book with you again next summer. Thank you!!
Superdavethecarpenter Sully5.0VerifiedGreat experience
4 hour trip - (AM) 2-4 people on July 23, 2024 • 4 adultsSam and Caleb were exceptionally professional and knowledgeable about the lake and where the fish would be. They put us right on them and made hauling them in a breeze. They use top-notch equipment and were always mindful of other boats on the lake. We had a great time with them and you will too. We highly recommend Pork Chop anytime you want to go fishing with an expert crew. We fished on July 23, 2024 in the morning.
Larry Ivie5.0VerifiedFun Time
6 Hr Trip – Walleye (PM) 2-6 ppl on June 26, 2024 • 3 adultsHad a great time with Captain Sam and his son. Had a bad storm rolling in, didn't think the trip was going to happen. Captain Sam was great at adjusting our time so we could go out. My Daughter got blisters on her right hand form realing in so many fish. We cought are limit and was throwing fish back. Kept 10 for a fish fry!!!
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The fishing trip was outstanding had an excellent time and really enjoyed it. The captain was very knowledgeable and Very friendly. one of the best trips ever. caught lots of fish!
great to hear, thanks for fishing with us Doug. hope to see you again on the Pork Chop Express!
This was our first charter fishing experience. We had a wonderful time. We caught the max allowed for 5 people. (30 I believe was our total). We hope to return and do this again. Maybe next time we will try for fall so we can go for perch. A very memorable experience for our family. Definitely recommend.
Thank you Gwenn!! Caleb enjoyed your crew, glad everyone had fun! see you next time!!
Great experience! The captain and crew were fantastic. We were out for about 3.5 hours and limited out. All 4 of my boys had an awesome time. Thanks so much to Sam & Caleb. I recommend this charter to anyone who loves to fish and wants to have a good time.
Thanks so much Brent! we had fun fishing with hou and your boys! hope to see you again on the Pork Chop Express!!
We caught 3 limits by 8am.2 and 3 fish on at a time it doesnt get any better than that! Captain Caleb is a wonderful young man and has a bright future chartering!Great equipment including brand new poles,i would highly recommend Pork chop charters.
Thank you Rodney!! we will see in NY for some salmon fishing!
This was a great fishing experience for my grandson. It was his first walleye catch. We already booked a charter for next April Thanks again to captain Sam and his son Caleb for a great experience
thanks Gary see you in April!
FAQs about Pork Chop Express Charters
- US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour budget trip (4 hours)
- US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour budget trip - 10:30 AM (4 hours)
- US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour budget trip - 3:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $450 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hr Trip – (AM) Perch 2-6 person (6 hours)
- US $450 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hr Trip – Walleye (AM) 2-6 ppl (6 hours)
- US $450 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hr Trip – Walleye (PM) 2-6 ppl (6 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 6 hour night walleye trip (6 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $150 per person after 2 guests - 8 hour trophy walleye charter (8 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $150 per person after 2 guests - 8Hr combo–Perch/walleye (AM) 2-6ppl (8 hours)
- Toilet Porta potty with privacy curtain
- GPS Garmin
- Fishfinder Garmin
- Live bait well Two livewells
- Wireless trolling motor Auto pilot on main and kicker
- Radar Garmin
- Rods, reels & tackle (Daiwa)
- Live bait (If we are using live bait it will be provided and is included in the price of the charter.)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Walleye and steelhead only $2 per fish)
- Lake fishing (From Curtis, Ohio to Avon, Ohio)
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Drift fishing
- Perch (Yellow)
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
- Walleye
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