Special-Eyes Charters – Port Clinton

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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Walleye Fishing (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Jun 15
    US $700
    Walleye fishing is the name of the game here. Lake Erie is brimming with many other species as well, so you'll have plenty of opportunities to target other freshwater fish such as Perch, White Bass, and Catfish. Fishing tackle is included in the price, so just pick up a license before your trip, feel free to bring snacks and drinks, and you're all set!
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FAQs about Special-Eyes Charters – Port Clinton

Special-Eyes Charters – Port Clinton offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $700 per group - Walleye Fishing (AM) (8 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

Meet the Charter Operator

Special-Eyes Charters
Oak Harbor, Ohio, United States
24 Customer reviews
Response time 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!

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Smallmouth) Smallmouth Bass
Bass (White) White Bass
Catfish Catfish
Freshwater Drum Freshwater Drum

Boat specs

Cherokee – Hardtop Fisherman (Sportfishing) originally built in 1991, and restored in 2019. Powered by 2 300HP Crusader engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
30 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Lake Erie

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
Private head
GPS
Fishfinder
Refrigerator
Outriggers
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
All high-quality equipment
Live Bait
Lures
First Mate
Tips are appreciated!

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

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

Payment

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 3.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

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John S.
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Great day in Oak Harbor

VERIFIED   Walleye Fishing (PM) on June 7, 2020
Had a great day catching our limit of Walleye.  Capt Dave and Diane took care of us.  Capt Dave gave us options of casting...
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Debra B.
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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...
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Robert B.
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A great day on the water!!

May 5, 2019
What an absolutely great day and experience we had with Special-Eyes Charters!!! The boat and equipment were all top notch,...
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Brett B.
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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...
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Robert T.
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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....
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