Looking to share your passion for fishing with your family? Maybe you want to tick a monster fish off your bucket list? JT Sportfishing Charters will put you on top of the hottest bite on Lake Erie while providing premier service.

Captain John Tucholski invites you to join him for a fishing excursion on board his 30’ Sportcraft. She’s roomy and you can bring 5 of your family or fishing buddies with you. You’ll be on top of the fish after a quick and smooth ride, thanks to the 400 HP MerCruiser engine.

The boat is comfortable so you can focus on making the perfect cast. There’s a toilet on board, as well as a bed in case you want to take a break between the strikes.

Fishing with Capt. John is all about hooking up Walleye, Jumbo Perch, and Smallmouth Bass. He has a variety of packages available and he’s able to cater to any angler’s taste. If you’re looking to introduce your kids to the joys of fishing, the 4-hour trip is very family-friendly. You’ll drift on light tackle with the captain.

Anglers looking to hook up a trophy or beat their personal best should hit the waters of Lake Erie on the afternoon or full day trips.

Kids are welcome on board and the captain will provide every guest with all the necessary safety and fishing equipment. You’re free to bring your own tackle though.

Book a trip with JT Sportfishing Charters today and explore the bountiful waters of Lake Erie the right way, with a rod in your hands!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Afternoon Walleye
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Jun 30
    US $550
    This evening trip is perfect for families looking to wet some lines while enjoying the day on Lake Erie. You'll primarily target Walleye on this half day trip.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Perch Fishing
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Aug 1 - Oct 31
    US $730
  • Private trip
    7 Hour Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Jul 31
    US $750
    This trip will have you hit Lake Erie for Walleye, Perch, and Smallmouth Bass in the afternoon and fish until the sun goes down.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 31
    US $780
    Spend the entire day on Lake Erie, hooking up Jumbo Perch, Walleye, and Smallmouth Bass. You'll be provided with all the necessary fishing tackle and instructions.
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FAQs about JT Sportfishing Charters

JT Sportfishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Afternoon Walleye (4 hours)
  • US $730 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Perch Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 7 Hour Trip (7 hours)
  • US $780 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with JT Sportfishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
  • Radio
  • Radar

Trips booked with JT Sportfishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • First Mate

JT Sportfishing Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing

JT Sportfishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with JT Sportfishing Charters include:
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Walleye

Meet the Captain

John Tucholski
Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio, United States
103 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2015
Captian John was voted 2017 Lake Erie Charter Captain of the Year by the Ohio Division of Wildlife, Ohio Sea Grant, and Lake Erie Charters Boat Association. We specialize in light tackle drift fishing for Walleye, Perch, and Bass. No trolling.

About this listing

Targeted species

Perch (Yellow) Yellow Perch
Walleye Walleye

Boat specs

Sportcraft (Cuddy cabin) originally built in 2007. Powered by a 400HP MerCruiser engine.

Length
30 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Drift Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
First Mate

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
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
American Express
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 103 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (46)
Evening trip with Captain Jerry
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
90%
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Robert B.
Leetonia, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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The Big Gloves Crew

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on April 29, 2023
JT son Jerry was our guide,, he was friendly, enthusiastic and wanted us to succeed.he absolutely put in 💯 effort to ensure...
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Adam S.
Hundred, WV
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Evening trip with Captain Jerry

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip on June 23, 2023
Excellent trip. Jerry finished his first charter early and took us out early. We caught our limit. Jerry is a very nice guy...
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Christopher A. M.
Cincinnati, Ohio
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day with Cpt John

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Afternoon Walleye on May 20, 2023
Had a great afternoon out with Cpt JT ! The Cpt was on a mission to limit us out, and did so in 3 hours! Nonstop action, kept...
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Michael P.
New York, New York
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Evening 7 hour trip with captain Brody

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip on June 10, 2023
We was all newbies to walleye charter fishing but had a blast it took a minute to get used to the bite but we got it finally...
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Michael M.
Troy, Ohio
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with John

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on July 21, 2023
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