Book 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?



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 hr afternoon trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Jun 30 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun)
    US $600
    A shorter trip perfect for families.
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
  • Private trip
    7 Hour Trip – April Jigging
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - May 1
    US $690
    All rods, reels, bait, and tackle are included.
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
  • Private trip
    7 Hour Trip (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 1
    US $810
    All rods, reels, bait, and tackle are included.
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
  • Private trip
    7 Hour Trip (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Jul 1
    US $810
    All rods, reels, bait, and tackle are included.
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Fall Perch
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Aug 1 - Nov 1
    US $810
    Rods, reels, bait, and tackle are included.
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
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FAQs about Erie Hopper Charters

Erie Hopper Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group - 4 hr afternoon trip (4 hours)
  • US $690 per group - 7 Hour Trip – April Jigging (7 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)

When you book a trip with Erie Hopper Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Erie Hopper Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures

Erie Hopper Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing

Erie Hopper Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with Erie Hopper Charters include:
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Walleye

Meet the Captain

Dennis Lowther
Port Clinton, Ohio, United States
ID & license verified
3 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2020
I was brought up on Lake Erie. I started work as a first mate when I was 11 years old and never looked back!!!!

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Smallmouth) Smallmouth Bass
Perch (Yellow) Yellow Perch
Walleye Walleye

Boat specs

Island Hopper (Pilothouse) originally built in 2004. Powered by a 380HP John Deere engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 21 knots.

Length
30 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning
Jigging

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures

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
Disabled Accessible

Payment

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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7 hour trip,we got our limit for all and Dennis and his 1 st mate were great
7 hour trip,we got our limit for all and Dennis and his 1 st mate were great
PM Trip with Captain Dennis
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Terry K.
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5.0 / 5
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Great trip. Fantastic day

VERIFIED   NEW  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....
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Omar S.
Hilliard, OH
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PM Trip with Captain Dennis

VERIFIED   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...
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Kevin M.
West Milwaukee, WI
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