Come to Port Clinton & Lakeside/Marblehead, Ohio and discover the western basin of Lake Erie.  H2oboss Charters are available for you to enjoy a safe and exciting cruise on the waters of Lake Erie. Hopefully, after a fun trip, you’ll have a cooler full of fish. The experienced Captain John will be with you to make sure of that.

You’ll be gliding the waters of Lake Erie western basin on the 27 ft Sportcraft (walkaround) model from 2001. The charter takes up to 6 guests per trip, and you will be happy to know there’s an onboard toilet for your convenience. The boat is 27’ long and it is equipped with a single Mercruiser engine with 310 HP that can reach speeds of 35 knots and a 15 HP Mercury trolling motor, this keeps things nice and slow for fishing! 
They also offer a 1-3 person trip on a smaller 620 Ranger boat , for a reduced price of $500 for a 6 hour trip. 

Due to increased marine fuel cost,  a fuel surcharge can be added to trips longer than 12 miles.

The crew can take you to the nearshore and offshore locations of the western basin of Lake Erie, along with its reef locations. The clients can fish for Walleye and/or Yellow Perch depending on the season.  You can choose from several fishing techniques like light tackle casting, bottom fishing, and trolling, just to name a few.  It’s best you ask Captain John for recommendations!

Children of 10 years of age and older are welcome aboard. Be sure to purchase the online fishing license for Lake Erie fishing in Ohio, as the charter doesn’t cover it.
They do provide excellent fishing equipment and lures and some live bait on board.
The crew includes a first mate (when available). 
Feel free to bring beverages and snacks in a small cooler for your day on the water,

When up north it would be a shame to miss the relaxing fishing adventure on the waters of Lake Erie. Book a trip with H2oboss Charters and have a great time, and hopefully after that – a freezer with fish from the trip!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Walleye - Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 8 - Oct 15
    US $550
    This is a 4 hour trip that invites you to experience Lake Erie. You'll concentrate on Walleye.
  • Private trip
    Walleye - Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 8 - Oct 15
    US $550
    This is a 4 hour trip that invites you to experience Lake Erie. You'll concentrate on Walleye.
  • Private trip
    7 Hour Trip – Walleye (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 8 - Oct 15
    US $650
    This 7-hour trip starts in the morning and lets you experience a majestic time on Lake Erie. With more than enough time to concentrate on your catch, you'll have the chance to go for Walleye or Perch depending on the time of year.
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
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FAQs about H2O Boss Charters

H2O Boss Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group - Walleye - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Walleye - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 7 Hour Trip – Walleye (AM) (7 hours)

When you book a trip with H2O Boss Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS X 2 With Auto Pilot
  • Fishfinder X 2
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor Kicker motor too !

Trips booked with H2O Boss Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Not including soft craws)
  • Lures
  • First Mate (When available !)

H2O Boss Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing (Lake Erie Western basin)
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Western Basin of Lake Erie)
  • Reef Fishing

H2O Boss Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing (Drift & Cast for Walleye / Anchor for Perch)
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with H2O Boss Charters include:
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Walleye

Meet the Captain

John Ware
Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
47 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since July 2020
Captain Ware has been fishing the waters of Lake Erie for more than 15 years. He can't wait to share that knowledge with you and show you what an amazing experience fishing on Lake Erie can be.
Our Team
John W.
Captain

About this listing

Targeted species

Perch (Yellow) Yellow Perch
Walleye Walleye

Boat specs

Sportcraft (Walkaround) originally built in 2001. Powered by a 310HP Mercruiser engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
27 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Lake Erie Western basin
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Western Basin of Lake Erie
Reef Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Drift & Cast for Walleye / Anchor for Perch
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
X 2 With Auto Pilot
Fishfinder
X 2
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Kicker motor too !

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Not including soft craws
Lures
First Mate
When available !

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
10 yrs and above
No Smoking
You Keep Catch
Be sure and have a cooler to take your catch home.
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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

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Excellent
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Jacob M.
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Full day trip

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip – Walleye (AM) on July 15, 2023
Wonderful experience with Captain John and First Mate Scotty. Both were very knowledgeable and eager to teach us how to help...
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VERIFIED   Walleye - Half Day Trip (PM) on September 2, 2023
My family and I just enjoyed a delightful morning of charter fishing with Captain John and First Mate Scott.  They were super-friendly,...
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Ryan D.
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Great day of fishing

VERIFIED   Walleye - Half Day Trip (AM) on September 30, 2023
Captain John and Deb were fun to hang out with and I would fish with them anytime! Walleye weren’t biting, so we switched...
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Angela L.
Channahon, IL
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Fishing trip 2023

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip – Walleye (AM) on June 3, 2023
An awesome trip. Booked full day, limited out within 4 hours, Captain John and his first mate Scott were wonderful and knowledgeable....
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Sean M.
Hamilton, Ohio
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Excellent time had by all

VERIFIED   Walleye - Half Day Trip (AM) on August 12, 2023
Captain John and first mate Scotty were both excellent. My boys and I had a great time perch fishing and were just shy of 100...
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