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
responds within an hour

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Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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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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Rating

5.0
10 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (9)

Reviews (10)

  • 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.

  • John Lesniewski
    John Lesniewski
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2019
    5.0

    December fishing trip

    Ashtabula Walleye on December 9, 2019

    Very friendly & helpful captains...boats & restrooms are very clean, all equipment is top notch to make your day on the water a fun one! Alot of experience on the lake with all of them, so if you prefer a cast or troll for walleye they'll have a captain to fit your needs...

  • Ben Milhoan
    Ben Milhoan
    Member since 2020
    5.0

    Walleye Charter

    Ashtabula Walleye on August 3, 2019

    We had a great experience with Special-Eyes charters. We took our trip with Captain Ron, and it was great. He got us on the fish quickly and limited out. We will definitely be back!

  • Tommy O'donnell
    Tommy O'donnell
    Member since 2020
    5.0

    Half day trip with dale

    Walleye Fishing (AM) on May 17, 2019

    We book with dale every year..he always seems to get us our limits ..awesome boats ,great staff/first mate (Dianne) it’s always something I look forward to doing ... highly recommend

  • John Samenuk
    John Samenuk
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2018
    11 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day in Oak Harbor

    Walleye Fishing (PM) on June 7, 2020 • 4 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!

  • 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.

  • 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!!

  • 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!

  • Ron Radtka
    Ron Radtka
    Member since 2020
    5.0

    1/2 Full day walleye

    Ashtabula Walleye on July 28, 2019

    Been fishing with special eyes charters for many years . Each and every time captain Dale and first mate was top notch, boat and all tackle also top notch. I would recommend special eyes to anyone looking for a charter , theirs not a better captain on the water.

  • Veronica Khlem Free
    Veronica Khlem Free
    Member since 2020
    5.0

    Captain Dale

    Ashtabula Walleye on July 11, 2019

    We love fishing with Captain Dale. He always works hard to put us on the fish!!! We recommend him to all our friends.

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
  • Bottom fishing
  • 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
27 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
1
reports
27
reviews
2019
member since
~1h
response
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

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
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.
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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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