Makin' Waves Fishing Charters

Spend a day in Port Clinton, Ohio and enjoy fishing beautiful Lake Erie together with Makin’ Waves Fishing Charters. You and Guide will explore the lake’s fish-rich grounds as well as revel in its outstanding natural beauty. Your guide is a proficient angler who’ll make sure you have a great time on the water and return with a respectable catch. Join in and enjoy fishing Lake Erie!

You’ll fish from a 28’ Baha cuddy cabin that can sit up to 6 guests. Along with its twin 250 HP Mercruiser engine and modern navigation gear, this comfortable boat will quickly and safely take you to the fish. Also, a first mate will be there as well to give you any help you need.

You and your guide will be trolling Lake Erie for Walleye and Yellow Perch. You get to keep all the fish you catch and you’re free to bring kids on your trip, a family atmosphere makes fishing even more fun.

Your guide will be providing you with all the rods, reels, tackle, live bait, as well as lures. Before you depart, just make sure you’ve packed your fishing license, snacks, and drinks.

Come visit Makin’ Waves Fishing Charters and enjoy a beautiful day on Lake Erie!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Walleye Jun-Sep
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Jun 10
    US $700
    Spend your afternoon in Oak Harbor, OH fishing for Walleye on beautiful Lake Erie.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Walleye May-Oct
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Jun 10
    US $700
    You'll depart from Oak Harbor and fish for 6 hours, including the time needed to return to the dock. The departure times may vary based on the sunrise, so be sure to check with the guide for the precise schedule.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
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FAQs about Makin' Waves Fishing Charters

Makin' Waves Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group, additional US $140 per person after 5 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Walleye Jun-Sep (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $140 per person after 5 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Walleye May-Oct (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Makin' Waves Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder

Trips booked with Makin' Waves Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • First Mate

Makin' Waves Fishing Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing

Makin' Waves Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Makin' Waves Fishing Charters include:
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Walleye

Meet the Captain

Dale Grimm
Oak Harbor, Ohio, United States
ID & license verified
107 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2021
Angler's Choice
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Guide Scott invites you to Ashtabula, Ohio to spend a day on gorgeous Lake Erie. Join in and have a great time on the water!

About this listing

Targeted species

Perch (Yellow) Yellow Perch
Walleye Walleye

Boat specs

Baha (Cuddy cabin) originally built in 1997. Powered by 2 250HP Mercruiser engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.

Length
28 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing

Fishing techniques

Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
First Mate

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 60 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 60 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
You Keep Catch

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 63 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (58)
Afternoon trip with Captain Scott and Captain Sara
Great outing shortened by incoming storm
Morning Trip with Makin\u2019 Waves
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Angler rating
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Walleye May-Oct on June 22, 2023
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Lucie A.
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VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Walleye May-Oct on May 19, 2023
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Nancy F.
Avella, PA
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Best experience!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Walleye May-Oct on August 19, 2023
Their was 6 adults and 1 had done this few yrs ago with another charter. This was a great first experience for 5 of us! We...
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David M.
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Great outing shortened by incoming storm

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Walleye Jun-Sep on July 15, 2023
This was my second trip and Captain Mike pre-warned me that a bad storm was coming and gave me the option to cancel or proceed...
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