Special-Eyes Charters – Port Clinton 

5.0
(10 reviews)
 6395 North Russell Road, Oak Harbor, OH 43449, United States

Special-Eyes Charters – Port Clinton 

Oak Harbor, OH, United States
30 ft
6
5.0
(10 reviews)

Join Special-Eyes Charters on an exciting adventure in Port Clinton! The captain has been fishing Lake Erie his entire life and knows all the best spots to get you hooked up. He caters his trips to all types of anglers, from novice to pro, and all ages are welcome as well.

You'll be fishing from a 30' Cherokee hardtop sportfisher, powered by twin 300 HP Crusader engines. The boat is equipped with a GPS, fishfinder, VHF radio, radar, as well as top-quality tackle, outriggers, downriggers, a fridge, a toilet, and a cooler for drinks. She accommodates up to 6 guests and everyone can fish comfortably at the same time.

You'll be fishing the Walleye Capital of the World, so naturally, your main target is Walleye. Lake Erie is filled with many other exciting species as well, including Freshwater Drum, Yellow Perch, and Largemouth Bass. You'll have plenty of opportunities to reel in an A-lister and the captain will provide as much assistance as you need.

The captain starts casting jigs as soon as late March and early April and continues this type of 'rod-in-hand' fishing all year long. You can switch up the technique and change from jigs to casting harnesses as the waters start to warm up.

You'll also be able to troll, especially if the lake is calm. The captain and his crew will make every effort to take care of your wishes and customize your trip based on your preferences.

You'll be provided with nothing but the finest gear, as well as live bait and high-performance lures. All you need to do is pick up a fishing license before your trip, pack extra layers of clothing, and bring your own snacks and drinks.

Your next Great Lakes adventure awaits. So pack your bags, start planning your trip, and join Special Eyes in Port Clinton for an exciting journey on Lake Erie!

Join Special-Eyes Charters on an exciting adventure in Port Clinton! The captain has been fishing Lake Erie his entire life and knows all the best spots to get you hooked up. He caters his trips to all types of anglers, from novice to pro, and all ages are welcome as well.

You'll be fishing from a 30' Cherokee hardtop sportfisher, powered by twin 300 HP Crusader engines. The boat is equipped with a GPS, fishfinder, VHF radio, radar, as well as top-quality tackle, outriggers, downriggers, a fridge, a toilet, and a cooler for drinks. She accommodates up to 6 guests and everyone can fish comfortably at the same time.

You'll be fishing the Walleye Capital of the World, so naturally, your main target is Walleye. Lake Erie is filled with many other exciting species as well, including Freshwater Drum, Yellow Perch, and Largemouth Bass. You'll have plenty of opportunities to reel in an A-lister and the captain will provide as much assistance as you need.

The captain starts casting jigs as soon as late March and early April and continues this type of 'rod-in-hand' fishing all year long. You can switch up the technique and change from jigs to casting harnesses as the waters start to warm up.

You'll also be able to troll, especially if the lake is calm. The captain and his crew will make every effort to take care of your wishes and customize your trip based on your preferences.

You'll be provided with nothing but the finest gear, as well as live bait and high-performance lures. All you need to do is pick up a fishing license before your trip, pack extra layers of clothing, and bring your own snacks and drinks.

Your next Great Lakes adventure awaits. So pack your bags, start planning your trip, and join Special Eyes in Port Clinton for an exciting journey on Lake Erie!

Special-Eyes Charters
Charter Operator
Special-Eyes Charters
21 years of experience
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Walleye Fishing (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Jun 15
US $750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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5.0
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Boat & equipment
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John Samenuk
John Samenuk
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2018
11 trips
5.0
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Great day in Oak Harbor
Walleye Fishing (PM) on June 7, 20204 adults

Had a great day catching our limit of Walleye. Capt Dave and Diane took care of us. Capt Dave gave us options of casting or trolling for the Eyes. We chose to cast since we never fished for walleye using that method. It was great and the equipment was top notch. We were on the fish in 15 minutes. Looking forward to booking again with Capt Dave as he moves his boats to Ashtabula for the remainder of the summer. Thanks for a great day!

Special-Eyes Charters
Response from Charter operator

Thank you for the kind words! You and your boys were great fishermen. The boys were also very polite. Very glad you enjoyed your day! See you again soon.

Debra Barnard
Debra Barnard
Member since 2020
5.0
Special-Eyes is the best
Ashtabula Walleye on August 8, 2019

Great experience. Capt. Dale and crew are the best at finding walleye and you will normally limit out before the charter is scheduled to be over. While I haven't fished with the other captains that are part of Special-Eyes, I'm sure they will also provide a great experience. All equipment is top-notch and the crew make the charter enjoyable. You don't go from a 1 boat operation to a 4 boat operation unless you're doing something right and Special-Eyes Charters does it right.

Special-Eyes Charters
Response from Charter operator

Than you for the kind words, all of our Captains are top notch.

Robert Balli
Robert Balli
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2020
5.0
a great day on the water!!
on May 5, 2019

What an absolutely great day and experience we had with Special-Eyes Charters!!! The boat and equipment were all top notch, our capt. was very knowledgeable and boy did he put us on the fish!! They took care of everything, all we did was show up and catch fish!! I highly recommend Special-Eyes Charters and we cant wait to get out with them again!!

Special-Eyes Charters
Response from Charter operator

What a great day, so happy we could be a part of this. Always great when kids come.

Brett Blank
Brett Blank
Member since 2020
5.0
Walleye Charter
Walleye Fishing (AM) on August 3, 2019

We had a great time with Special-Eyes Charters. We took a trip with Captain Ron for my friends bachelor party. We arrived early and went right out onto the lake to catch our limit for the day. We caught fish quickly and we limited out quick. We would definitely recommend to others to fish with Special-Eyes Charters!

Special-Eyes Charters
Response from Charter operator

Glad you enjoyed your day, see you again this summer!!

Robert Turner
Robert Turner
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2019
5.0
10 Plus years of reliable top notch fishing.
Ashtabula Walleye on July 4, 2019

Our family has been fishing with Captain Dale and first mate Dianne for many years. They are knowledgeable and prices are fair. Even though I have a boat docked on Lake Erie we still booked a couple trips a year. If you're looking for a outfit that knows where to find the fish and can show you a good time give Soecial Eyes a try.

Special-Eyes Charters
Response from Charter operator

Thank you for all the years of fishing with us. See you again in a few months.

FAQs about Special-Eyes Charters – Port Clinton

Special-Eyes Charters – Port Clinton offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $750 per group - Walleye Fishing (AM) (7 hours)
When you book a trip with Special-Eyes Charters – Port Clinton, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Private head
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Special-Eyes Charters – Port Clinton include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (All high-quality equipment )
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • First mate (Tips are appreciated! )
Special-Eyes Charters – Port Clinton offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing (Lake Erie )
Special-Eyes Charters – Port Clinton offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle (Casting rigs & worm harnesses )
  • Bottom fishing (Bottom bouncer with harnesses )
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Special-Eyes Charters – Port Clinton include:
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Bass (White)
  • Catfish
  • Freshwater Drum
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Walleye

Your operator

Special-Eyes Charters
Special-Eyes Charters

Oak Harbor, Ohio, United States

1 Fishing Report
26 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since December 2019

My name is Captain Dale Grimm – the captain and owner of Special-Eyes Charters. I've been fishing since a very young age, as have all of the captains that work for me on our 4 boats. We all have over 30 years of experience, fishing the Walleye Capital of the World, Lake Erie. We take a great deal of pride in showing our customers a fun, memorable, and educational day on the water. All captains are USCG-licensed and have their Ohio Guides Licenses as well. The captains are Dale Grimm (Special-Eyes 1), Ron Bradway (Special-Eyes 2), Dan Hrabak (Special-Eyes 3), and Bob Balli (Special-Eyes 4). Come enjoy the day with me or one of our other 3 captains, I'm positive you'll have a wonderful time!

Special-Eyes Charters
Special-Eyes Charters
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2019
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My name is Captain Dale Grimm – the captain and owner of Special-Eyes Charters. I've been fishing since a very young age, as have all of the captains that work for me on our 4 boats. We all have over 30 years of experience, fishing the Walleye Capital of the World, Lake Erie. We take a great deal of pride in showing our customers a fun, memorable, and educational day on the water. All captains are USCG-licensed and have their Ohio Guides Licenses as well. The captains are Dale Grimm (Special-Eyes 1), Ron Bradway (Special-Eyes 2), Dan Hrabak (Special-Eyes 3), and Bob Balli (Special-Eyes 4). Come enjoy the day with me or one of our other 3 captains, I'm positive you'll have a wonderful time!

The fish you can target

Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
White Bass
White Bass
Catfish
Catfish
Freshwater Drum
Freshwater Drum
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Walleye
Walleye
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
White Bass
White Bass
Catfish
Catfish
Freshwater Drum
Freshwater Drum
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
1991
Restored in
2019
Boat manufacturer
Cherokee – Hardtop Fisherman
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Crusader
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Lake Erie

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Casting rigs & worm harnesses
Bottom Fishing
Bottom bouncer with harnesses
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Private head
GPS
Fishfinder
Refrigerator
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
All high-quality equipment
Live bait
Lures
First mate
Tips are appreciated!

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
All ages are welcome!
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 PayPal

 Checks

 Bank transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Oak Harbor right now

Bass (Smallmouth)Bass (Smallmouth)
Perch (Yellow)Perch (Yellow)
WalleyeWalleye

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