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Makin' Waves Fishing Charters – 28' 

4.9
(66 reviews)
 529 Front St, Ashtabula, OH 44004, United States–
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Makin' Waves Fishing Charters – 28' 

Ashtabula, OH, United States
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28 ft
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4.9
(66 reviews)
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Makin' Waves Fishing Charters is located in Ashtabula and offers to show you a memorable time on the water. Your Captain is a proficient guide who will take you on Lake Erie and show you what this world-famous lake has to offer.

The captain will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 4 or 6-hour trips, mainly fishing for Walleye and Perch, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as trolling.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 28' Baha cuddy cabin that can safely take up to 6 anglers. This boat comes with a toilet and kitchen. A first mate will also come aboard, feel free to ask him if you need any kind of help.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Please make sure to buy a valid fishing license ahead of time.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Makin' Waves Fishing Charters.

Makin' Waves Fishing Charters is located in Ashtabula and offers to show you a memorable time on the water. Your Captain is a proficient guide who will take you on Lake Erie and show you what this world-famous lake has to offer.

The captain will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 4 or 6-hour trips, mainly fishing for Walleye and Perch, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as trolling.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 28' Baha cuddy cabin that can safely take up to 6 anglers. This boat comes with a toilet and kitchen. A first mate will also come aboard, feel free to ask him if you need any kind of help.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Please make sure to buy a valid fishing license ahead of time.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Makin' Waves Fishing Charters.

Dale Grimm
Captain
Dale Grimm
responds within an hour
What this charter offers
Live bait
You keep catch
Toilet
Child friendly
Rods, reels & tackle
What this charter offers
Live bait
You keep catch
Toilet
Child friendly
Rods, reels & tackle

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
5 Hour Trip – Walk On Charter
FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 20 - Sep 30
Walleye
Perch (Yellow)
US $350
Shared tour: 2 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 11:10 AM
Seasonal trip
May 20 - Sep 30
Walleye
US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 20 - Sep 30
Walleye
Perch (Yellow)
US $750
Entire boat: up to 5 people

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Rating

4.9
66 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (81)

What anglers say

93%
Great experience
94%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
95%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

Reviews (66)

  • Candy Mcbride
    Candy Mcbride
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    June fishing trip

    Half Day Trip (PM) on June 22, 2024 • 6 adults • 4 children

    Captain Scott & his wife Sarah made our trip a very rememberable experience for our family. Captain and wife were very patient in explaining how to properly reel in a walleye . Our youngest member was having trouble reeling in the long distance catches so Captain Scott made sure when there was a fish on a short line to get him on that pole so he was able to catch fish as well. Everyone caught six plus fish total 36 for our group of six over a period of five hours. We caught all walleye and one rainbow trout.

  • Nathan Blach
    Nathan Blach
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing trip in August

    Half Day Trip (5:30AM) on August 5, 2023 • 4 adults
  • John Szuba
    John Szuba
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Dale

    Half Day Trip (5:30AM) on July 10, 2023 • 5 adults
  • David Murphy
    David Murphy
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2021
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great fishing trip

    Full Day Trip on July 21, 2024 • 5 adults

    We went out on the water at 5:30am. It took us 30 minutes to get to the fishing spot and hit our limit within 1 hour and 45 minutes. The captain and first mate worked very hard and we calculated that we were catching 1 fish every 3 minutes. I will definitely do another morning trip next year.

  • Joshua Mullins
    Joshua Mullins
    Repeat angler
    us
    West Virginia, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Rough start but ended Great!!

    Full Day Trip on August 13, 2024 • 5 adults

    Had a small issue arise in the early morning but crew was willing (as was I) to remedy the situation. Weather was great and ended up having an awesome time fishing with family and friends. Thanks Scott and Travis for a great day on the water and your hospitality.

  • Chris Greise
    Chris Greise
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    5am trip back to the dock at 9:00 limited out!!

    Full Day Trip on July 2, 2025 • 5 adults

    Highly recommend this charter capt Scott was professional yet one of the gang. Great trip 10/10

  • Caleb Anderson
    Caleb Anderson
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great experience

    Half Day Trip (PM) on June 24, 2025 • 2 adults

    Our captain had us on the fish within minutes of getting set up. Scott was very nice, knowledgeable.

  • Eric Young
    Eric Young
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day trip with Capt Mike

    Half Day Trip (5:30AM) on June 23, 2022 • 4 adults • 1 child

    Captain Mike and Mark made this a great trip! We were celebrating our daughter's birthday because she loves to fish! She caught the biggest fish of the day. I'm not sure who was happier my daughter or Captain Mike! They made this such a smooth trip and explained everything to us. When we got back on land Captain Mike helped us bring our fish over to a guy that cleaned the fish for us. You don't even have to leave to find somewhere to clean the fish for you. It was a great time! Next time we will have to do a full day trip.

  • Judy Lewis
    Judy Lewis
    Repeat angler
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent experience!

    Half Day Trip (PM) on August 25, 2024 • 2 adults

    We had such a great day on the lake with Scott and Sara. The boat was perfect and we caught our limit of walleye in record time! Highly recommend and will book again when we visit the area.

  • Vicki Jenkins
    Vicki Jenkins
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day with Captain Scott

    5 Hour Trip – Walk On Charter on June 6, 2023 • 2 adults

    Scott and Mike did an amazing job getting to the right spot where the fish were, teaching us what we needed to do, and helping us get our limit. They were very polite and answered all of our questions. We booked this trip for our 25th Anniversary and loved every minute of it. So worth every penny. We definitely recommend.

FAQs about Makin' Waves Fishing Charters – 28'

Makin' Waves Fishing Charters – 28' offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $175 per person - 5 Hour Trip – Walk On Charter (5 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $150 per person after 5 guests - Full Day Trip (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Makin' Waves Fishing Charters – 28', you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
Trips booked with Makin' Waves Fishing Charters – 28' include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • First mate
Makin' Waves Fishing Charters – 28' offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
Makin' Waves Fishing Charters – 28' offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Makin' Waves Fishing Charters – 28' include:
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Walleye

Your captain

Dale Grimm
Dale Grimm
Ashtabula, Ohio, United States
129 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2021
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!
Dale Grimm
Dale Grimm
129
reviews
2021
member since
~1h
response
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!

The fish you can target

Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Walleye
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Walleye
Walleye

Real catches by this captain

  • A display of freshly caught Walleye arranged on a board at a charter service in Port Clinton, Ohio, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Yellow Perch
    Chris G.
    Chris G.
    Highly recommend this charter capt Scott was professional yet one of the gang. Great trip 10/10
  • Family group poses beside a dockside catch board displaying multiple walleye and perch from an Ohio fishing charter.
    Sally T.
    Sally T.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Walleye while fishing on a sunny day.
    Caleb A.
    Caleb A.
    Our captain had us on the fish within minutes of getting set up. Scott was very nice, knowledgeable.
  • A young angler proudly displays a Walleye while fishing on a boat, with a guide in the background preparing a net.
    Tim W.
    Tim W.
    Great fishing experience my son had a great time. Will be coming up again.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their Walleye catch while out on the water, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Judy L.
    Judy L.
    We had such a great day on the lake with Scott and Sara. The boat was perfect and we caught our limit of walleye in record time! Highly recommend and will book again when we visit the area.
  • Group photo with a child beside a catch board displaying numerous walleye and perch from a charter near Ashtabula and Port Clinton, Ohio.
    Fish 1
    Yellow Perch
    Joshua M.
    Joshua M.
    Had a small issue arise in the early morning but crew was willing (as was I) to remedy the situation. Weather was great and ended up having an awesome time fishing with family and friends. Thanks Scott and Travis for a great day on the water and your hospitality.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Walleye on a fishing charter, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.
    Kenneth F.
    Kenneth F.
    The captain and crew were professional and all we did was catch fish. I recommend them to everyone. We made a lifetime memory with them. Thank you.
  • A family fishing trip in progress on a charter boat, with two young boys actively reeling in their lines while an adult assists them.
    David A.
    David A.
  • Group of anglers displaying a successful catch of Walleye and Perch on a catch board at the marina in Ashtabula, Ohio.
    David M.
    David M.
    We went out on the water at 5:30am. It took us 30 minutes to get to the fishing spot and hit our limit within 1 hour and 45 minutes. The captain and first mate worked very hard and we calculated that we were catching 1 fish every 3 minutes. I will definitely do another morning trip next year.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a Walleye while fishing on a boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Candy M.
    Candy M.
    Captain Scott & his wife Sarah made our trip a very rememberable experience for our family. Captain and wife were very patient in explaining how to properly reel in a walleye . Our youngest member was having trouble reeling in the long distance catches so Captain Scott made sure when there was a fish on a short line to get him on that pole so he was able to catch fish as well. Everyone caught six plus fish total 36 for our group of six over a period of five hours. We caught all walleye and one rainbow trout.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
1997
Boat manufacturer
Baha
Boat type
Cuddy cabin
Engine model
Mercruiser
Powered by
2 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
First mate

How cancellations work

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch

How you can pay

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.

What’s biting in Ashtabula right now

Perch (Yellow)Perch (Yellow)
WalleyeWalleye

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