Hook And Ladder Charters welcomes you to Lorain, Ohio, a perfect choice if you are in the mood for quality lake fishing. You and Captain Jim Kluth will be exploring the lovely waters of Lake Erie, a place of remarkable natural beauty and productive fishing grounds. The captain is a veteran angler who knows how to make your catch great and your trip fun, so join him and embark on a fishing adventure on Lake Erie.

You will be fishing from a 27’ Cherokee offshore sport fishing boat that is big enough to easily accommodate 6 guests. It’s powered by a 383 HP Mercury engine, uses all the modern GPS, radio, and fishfinder technology, and has got a private toilet you can use. As for the fishing equipment, the boat has got inline and large planer board for trolling.

Lake Erie will give you lots of opportunities to catch Walleye, a species famous both for its food quality and the fight it puts up when caught. You, your companions, and Captain Jim will target it by trolling and drift fishing, all using heavy tackle. You get to keep both your and the captain’s catch and you are free to bring kids on your trip as long as they are at least 6 years old.

Captain Jim will take care of all the tackle, live bait, and lures you will need for your trip, so just bring licenses, snacks, and drinks before you arrive.

Hook And Ladder Charters welcomes you aboard, come and have an unforgettable fishing experience on Lake Erie!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Oct 31
    US $400
    You will be enjoying Lake Erie and searching for Walleye for 4 hours. Captain Jim has taken care of all the gear you will need for the trip, so just bring your licenses and your favorite snacks and drinks, and the fun can start!
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Oct 31
    US $500
    Spend 6 hours fishing on Lake Erie and have even more time to catch and enjoy the water. The captain covers you for all the gear you will need, so just pack your licenses, food, and drinks and have lots of fun fishing.

FAQs about Hook And Ladder Charters

Hook And Ladder Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Hook And Ladder Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Outriggers Troll with inline boards or large planer boards

Trips booked with Hook And Ladder Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Captain supplies worms if needed)
  • Lures (The captain loads up on the appropriate lures)

Hook And Ladder Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing

Hook And Ladder Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling (The trip includes all the gear)
  • Drift Fishing (The captain will drift fish on your request)

Top targeted fish species with Hook And Ladder Charters include:
  • Walleye

Meet the Captain

Jim Kluth
Lorain, Ohio, United States
ID & license verified
9 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2021
Captain Jim has fished Lake Erie all his life. He works full-time as a Cleveland firefighter who will retire in 2022. He originally planned to wait until retirement to get a Captain's license, but due to the circumstances, he decided to pursue it a couple of years early. He is happy that he did and is now inviting you to join him fishing Lake Erie.

About this listing

Targeted species

Walleye Walleye

Boat specs

Cherokee (Sportfishing) originally built in 2001. Powered by a 383HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.

Length
27 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing

Fishing techniques

Heavy Tackle
Trolling
The trip includes all the gear
Drift Fishing
The captain will drift fish on your request

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Outriggers
Troll with inline boards or large planer boards

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Captain supplies worms if needed
Lures
The captain loads up on the appropriate 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
Children of at least 6 years can join
You Keep Catch
You will keep the Captain's catch as well

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
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 9 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Laurie S.
Canton, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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4 hour charter with Captain Jim

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 9, 2023
Captain Jim impressed us from the start! He has been fishing in Lake Erie his whole life and runs his boat and equipment with...
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Nancy D.
Cleveland, OH
Excellent
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Half day with Captain Jim

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 10, 2023
OUTSTANDING EXPERIENCE!!!!!!!!. My husband and I had a wonderful trip.  Captain Jim is professional, experienced and fun. ...
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Kyle J.
North Ridgeville, OH
Excellent
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 15, 2023
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Jonathan C.
St Louis, Missouri
Excellent
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A captain that cares and works hard to give a great experience.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on September 5, 2021
I booked a half charter with Jim over Labor day weekend 2021.  He was very family friendly and an amazing host.  The day...
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David C.
Minneapolis, MN
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Half day fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on October 7, 2021
Absolutely wonderful! Would highly recommend him. Pleasant, fun guy to go fishing with, knows what he is doing, works hard...
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