Pork Chop Express Charters 

4.9/5 (127 reviews)
 8957 North Shore Boulevard, Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440, United States

Pork Chop Express Charters 

Lakeside Marblehead, OH, United States
28 ft
6
4.9/5 (127 reviews)

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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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Number of days
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4 Hour budget trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 3:00 PM)
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May 1 - Oct 31
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US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hr Trip – (AM) Perch 2-6 person
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
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Aug 18 - Oct 31
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US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hr Trip – Walleye (AM) 2-6 ppl
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
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Apr 10 - Dec 31
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US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hr Trip – Walleye (PM) 2-6 ppl
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
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Apr 10 - Oct 31
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US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
8Hr combo–Perch/walleye (AM) 2-6ppl
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
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Aug 18 - Nov 18
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US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
6 hour night walleye trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
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Nov 1 - Nov 29
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US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
8 hour trophy walleye charter
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
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Mar 1 - Apr 30
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US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
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Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
127 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (161)

What anglers say

96%
Great experience
94%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
96%
Recommended
99%
Caught fish

All reviews (127)

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Gwenn Sanders
Gwenn Sanders
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
amazing trip
4 Hour budget trip – (PM) on June 13, 20264 adults1 child

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.

Response from Captain

Thank you Gwenn!! Caleb enjoyed your crew, glad everyone had fun! see you next time!!

Andrew Heims
Andrew Heims
Repeat angler
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2023
3 trips
5.0
Verified
If you want to catch your limit!
6 Hr Trip – Walleye (AM) 2-6 ppl on September 29, 20253 adults

Captain 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.

Reported catch:
Walleye
Response from Captain

Thank you so much Andrew. We had fun with your crew hope to see you on board again sometime!!

Brent Price
Brent Price
Repeat angler
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Outstanding!!!
6 Hr Trip – Walleye (PM) 2-6 ppl on June 28, 20265 adults

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.

Response from Captain

Thanks so much Brent! we had fun fishing with hou and your boys! hope to see you again on the Pork Chop Express!!

Rodney Briggs
Rodney Briggs
Repeat angler
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2019
5 trips
5.0
Verified
Fire Walleye bite
6 Hr Trip – Walleye (AM) 2-6 ppl on April 24, 20262 adults

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.

Response from Captain

Thank you Rodney!! we will see in NY for some salmon fishing!

Gary Yerges
Gary Yerges
Repeat angler
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great time on the water
4 Hour budget trip – (PM) on May 18, 20263 adults

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

Reported catch:
Walleye
Response from Captain

thanks Gary see you in April!

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
2017
Boat manufacturer
North River
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots
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