Erie Hopper Charters
+1Book your next trip with Erie Hopper Charters and find out what you’re missing in Port Clinton. With Captain Dennis at the helm, you’ll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.
These waters are known for Walleye, Yellow Perch, Smallmouth Bass, and more – with any luck, you’ll hook into a few! You can expect to do some spinning, jigging, or maybe something more specialized in this area. The captain prides himself on making sure his customers are fishing with a rod in hand and does not do trolling. Any fish you catch are yours to keep, so long as they’re within the legal limit.
Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. And, you can’t go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly!
Your boat for the day is a 30’ Island Hopper drift boat with a capacity for 6 passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience. What’s more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible. Rods, reels, and tackle are included, as well as lures and live bait.
You might need to get a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.
Don’t forget to bring bottled water, sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask.
Your trip with Erie Hopper Charters is just a click away, so why not make it happen?
Captain
Dennis Lowther
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Good experience
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Appropriate for children
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Friendly captain
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Satisfied with the boat
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Recommend this charter
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Caught fish
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Best charter out there
7 Hour Trip (AM) on May 29, 2025
Captain Dennis is one of the best Captains out on Lake Erie... I have been on many charters and he has them all beat hands down... He always finds the fish.. I have been out with him 8 times now and we have cought our limit every time.. If you want a great trip I highly recommend Captain Dennis.
Captain Dennis is one of the best Captains out on Lake Erie... I have been on many charters and he has them all beat hands down... He always finds the fish.. I have been out with him 8 times now and we have cought our limit every time.. If you want a great trip I highly recommend Captain Dennis.
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June fishing trip
4 hr afternoon trip on June 14, 2025
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Great trip. Fantastic day
7 Hour Trip – April Jigging on April 6, 2024
Started out cold ,windy and cloudy. Weather changed to a great spring day. Dennis did a fantastic job with everything. Answers and advice as needed. All the gear was great. He was on top of landing fish and handling any issues. Did his best to get us fish. Ended the day with 21 walleye after a slow start. Booking a trip with him for next year. See you again next spring. Terry Kubiak and the gang.
Started out cold ,windy and cloudy. Weather changed to a great spring day. Dennis did a fantastic job with everything. Answers and advice as needed. All the gear was great. He was on top of landing fish and handling any issues. Did his best to get us fish. Ended the day with 21 walleye after a slow start. Booking a trip with him for next year. See you again next spring. Terry Kubiak and the gang.
Hilliard, OH
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PM Trip with Captain Dennis
7 Hour Trip (PM) on June 17, 2023
Amazing experience! Captain Dennis was very knowledgeable and made absolutely sure we had a good time. We were a group of 6 from out of town with ZERO fishing experience. He taught us the basics and made sure to guide us throughout the day. We went home with a full ice-box! We will be booking with Captain Dennis and the Eerie Hopper again! You should too!
Amazing experience! Captain Dennis was very knowledgeable and made absolutely sure we had a good time. We were a group of 6 from out of town with ZERO fishing experience. He taught us the basics and made sure to guide us throughout the day. We went home with a full ice-box! We will be booking with Captain Dennis and the Eerie Hopper again! You should too!
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Great day
4 hr afternoon trip on May 30, 2024
Had a blast even though the bite was slow the cap kept moving trying to find fish would recommend bringing kids as well
Had a blast even though the bite was slow the cap kept moving trying to find fish would recommend bringing kids as well
FAQs about Erie Hopper Charters
What are the trip rates for Erie Hopper Charters?
Erie Hopper Charters offers the following trips to customers:
- US $600 per group - 4 hr afternoon trip (4 hours)
- US $810 per group - 7 Hour Trip (AM) (7 hours)
- US $810 per group - 7 Hour Trip (PM) (7 hours)
- US $810 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Fall Perch (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Erie Hopper Charters?
When you book a trip with Erie Hopper Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet The toilet is a portable toilet but not just some bucket. Located in the privacy of the cabin.
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Erie Hopper Charters?
Trips booked with Erie Hopper Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait (Live bait is supplied at no additional cost )
- Lures
What types of fishing does Erie Hopper Charters offer?
Erie Hopper Charters offers the following type of fishing:
- Lake Fishing
What fishing techniques does Erie Hopper Charters offer?
Erie Hopper Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Spinning
- Jigging
Which fish species can I catch with Erie Hopper Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Erie Hopper Charters include:
- Bass (Smallmouth)
- Perch (Yellow)
- Walleye
Your captain
Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio, United States
I was brought up on Lake Erie. I started work as a first mate when I was 11 years old and never looked back!!!!
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Lake Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Spinning
Jigging
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
The toilet is a portable toilet but not just some bucket. Located in the privacy of the cabin.
GPS
Fishfinder
Ice Box
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Live bait is supplied at no additional cost
Lures
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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No age limit but must be able to cast and retrieve a spinning rod and reel
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible
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
Checks
What’s biting in Lakeside Marblehead right now
Bass (Smallmouth)
Perch (Yellow)
Walleye