Special-Eyes (2) – Ashtabula 

5.0/5 (2 reviews)
 970 Bridge Street, Ashtabula, OH 44004, United States

Special-Eyes (2) – Ashtabula 

Ashtabula, OH, United States
30 ft
5
5.0/5 (2 reviews)

Special-Eyes Charters is a 4-boat fishing fleet that operates out of several different locations on the Great Lakes. Captains Dale Grimm and Dan Hrabak cater their trips to all ages and skill-levels and work hard to put their customers on fish. They invite you to join them on an exclusive adventure and create lasting memories on Lake Erie!

You'll spend the day aboard a 30' Cherokee offshore sportfisher, powered by twin 300 HP Crusader engines. This vessel comes with all the amenities and features you need for a successful day on the lake. This includes top-quality navigational equipment, tackle, safety gear, and a private toilet for all your personal needs. She can take up to 6 guests comfortably and everyone can fish at the same time without tangling lines.

Your menu for the day will include the elusive Walleye and Rainbow Trout. These fish are both great species learn on if you're a beginner and great to practice with, even if you're a pro. Your captain will provide as much guidance and assistance as necessary and guarantees you'll have an awesome day on the water!

You'll be given top-quality rods and reels, as well as live bait and high-performance lures. Just remember to pick up your fishing license before the trip, pack extra layers, and feel free to bring some food and beverages.

Your next adventure awaits, so start planning your trip today and get ready to discover Lake Erie with Special-Eyes Charters!

Special-Eyes Charters is a 4-boat fishing fleet that operates out of several different locations on the Great Lakes. Captains Dale Grimm and Dan Hrabak cater their trips to all ages and skill-levels and work hard to put their customers on fish. They invite you to join them on an exclusive adventure and create lasting memories on Lake Erie!

You'll spend the day aboard a 30' Cherokee offshore sportfisher, powered by twin 300 HP Crusader engines. This vessel comes with all the amenities and features you need for a successful day on the lake. This includes top-quality navigational equipment, tackle, safety gear, and a private toilet for all your personal needs. She can take up to 6 guests comfortably and everyone can fish at the same time without tangling lines.

Your menu for the day will include the elusive Walleye and Rainbow Trout. These fish are both great species learn on if you're a beginner and great to practice with, even if you're a pro. Your captain will provide as much guidance and assistance as necessary and guarantees you'll have an awesome day on the water!

You'll be given top-quality rods and reels, as well as live bait and high-performance lures. Just remember to pick up your fishing license before the trip, pack extra layers, and feel free to bring some food and beverages.

Your next adventure awaits, so start planning your trip today and get ready to discover Lake Erie with Special-Eyes Charters!

Special-Eyes Charters
Charter Operator
Special-Eyes Charters
21 years of experience
responds within an hour

Trip availability and prices

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July 2026
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Number of days
1
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Trolling (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Oct 31
US $750
Entire boat: up to 5 people

Customer reviews

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

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James Harding
James Harding
Repeat angler
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2021
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Full day with Capt Bob and scooter
Trolling (AM) on July 19, 20216 adults

Great day on the lake first fish in the box @ 6.50am and 36th fish in the box @10.40am

Russell  Luff
Russell Luff
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2020
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Dale
Drift Fishing (AM) on July 25, 20205 adults1 child

Had a very good time just disappointed the limit was only six

Special-Eyes Charters
Response from Charter operator

Glad you enjoyed yourselves, the limit has been set by the state at 6 for many years, when they had the limit higher it almost decimated the walleye population. Hope to see you again for another enjoyable day with us.

FAQs about Special-Eyes (2) – Ashtabula

Special-Eyes (2) – Ashtabula offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $750 per group - Trolling (AM) (7 hours)
When you book a trip with Special-Eyes (2) – Ashtabula, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Private head
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Special-Eyes (2) – Ashtabula include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (All top-quality gear )
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • First mate (Tips are appreciated! )
Special-Eyes (2) – Ashtabula offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing (Lake Erie )
Special-Eyes (2) – Ashtabula offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Special-Eyes (2) – Ashtabula include:
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Walleye

Your operator

Special-Eyes Charters
Special-Eyes Charters
Special-Eyes Charters

Ashtabula, 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!

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!

The fish you can target

Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Walleye
Walleye
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Walleye
Walleye

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
1991
Restored in
2017
Boat manufacturer
Cherokee
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
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 top-quality gear
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

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Ashtabula right now

Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
WalleyeWalleye

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