Welcome to Playin’ Hooky Charters, where Captain Jerry Taylor invites you to treat yourself to a professionally guided Lake Erie charter fishing trip. Playin’ Hooky Charters is centrally located in the Walleye capital of the world, Port Clinton, Ohio. "Playin' Hooky" Charters specializes in groups of six or less. We fish both the US and Canadian waters of western Lake Erie for Walleye, Smallmouth Bass and Perch.

Capt. Jerry is licensed through the U.S. Coast Guard and is also an Ohio licensed Lake Erie Fishing Guide. Capt. Jerry is a member of the Lake Erie Charter boat Association, Sandusky Charter Boat Association and the National Association of Charter Boat Operators.

Many satisfied customers have enabled Jerry to become a Member Approved Fishing Guide for the North American Fishing Club. "Playin' Hooky" Charters is also one of only five charter services on Lake Erie with a Top Rated Fishing Guide Service Award. With all these awards and affiliations, you can trust that your charter will be a professional and enjoyable event.

"Playin' Hooky" Charter service can customize your charter on Lake Erie to suit your needs. We will either drift cast or troll, depending on the fishing conditions and your desires. Networking with many other charter services enables us to get up-to-the-minute fishing reports as well as accommodate any size group with the use of multiple boats.