If you’re looking for a fun day of fishing and seeing Lake Erie, Penny Slot Charters is your best bet. When you fish with Captain James Wilson, you get a comfortable and well-maintained boat, modern equipment, a captain with lots of experience, and various options for your fishing trip. Come join him in fishing Lake Erie and create wonderful memories on the water!

The boat you’ll be fishing from is a 29’ North River aluminum fishing boat that can fit up to 6 anglers. Thanks to its 2 - 300 HP Yamaha engines that can reach a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots, you’ll quickly reach your fishing spots. Captain James uses top-notch technology to help you navigate the water more efficiently. The boat also features a livewell and an ice-box, with a heated cabin and restroom.

You and the crew will be trolling Lake Erie for renowned Walleye, fishing for perch or fighting a big catfish, It’s your day.  You’re free to keep the fish you catch if you want to, as well as bring kids on your trip.

Captain James takes care of all the rods, reels, terminal tackle, as well as water. Before you start the trip, just make sure to bring your licenses and whatever food you like.

Penny Slot Charters and the crew are waiting for you. Join them aboard and experience the charming beauty of Lake Erie!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $800
    If you're up for a full day of fishing, this trip may be what you're looking for. Enjoy a 8-hour journey on Lake Erie and have a memorable time watching beautiful nature and chasing prized Walleye. The departure time for this trip is 7:00 a.m.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch

FAQs about Penny Slot Charters

Penny Slot Charters offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $800 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Penny Slot Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Penny Slot Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Is Available for additional fee)
  • Drinks (Water)

Penny Slot Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing (Lake Erie)
  • Nearshore Fishing (Sandusky Bay)

Penny Slot Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging (Spring only)

Top targeted fish species with Penny Slot Charters include:
  • Walleye

Meet the Captain

James Wilson
Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio, United States
ID & license verified
4 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since September 2021
Captain James has fished Lake Erie all his life.

About this listing

Targeted species

Walleye Walleye

Boat specs

North River (Aluminum fishing) originally built in 2023. Powered by 2 300HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
29 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Lake Erie
Nearshore Fishing
Sandusky Bay

Fishing techniques

Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Spring only

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Is Available for additional fee
Drinks
Water

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

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
PayPal
Checks

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 4 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (11)
Hospitality
Full day with captain Jim!
Full day with captain Jim!
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Angler rating
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100%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
75%
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Daniel B.
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip on April 5, 2024
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Jared S.
Castine, OH
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Full day with captain Jim!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on June 10, 2023
We had a awesome experience it was 4 of us and the captain did a amazing job helping us catch out limits of walleye and he...
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Michael G.
Hamilton, OH
Excellent
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Hospitality

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on July 8, 2023
Learned a lot, had fun and Capt., and family were so friendly. Felt like talking talking to old friends.
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Brent R.
Hartford, SD
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Day Trip with Captain Jim

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on April 2, 2023
Drive to Erie from South Dakota. Had a great trip with Jim after we had boat issues on the boat we brought along. Nice equipment...
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