JW Sportfishing 

4.8/5 (2 reviews)
 777 West River Road, Vermilion, OH 44089, United States

JW Sportfishing 

Vermilion, OH, United States
21 ft
5
4.8/5 (2 reviews)

Vermilion has a fish with your name on it, so let JW Sportfishing help you catch it! Captain James will be your guide, giving you access to years of local experience.

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Walleye, and whatever else is biting. You'll target your catch by trolling, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Trips with Jw Sportfishing are fun for all ages, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. And, you can't go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!

You'll be welcome aboard a 21' North River aluminum fishing with a capacity for 5 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. Capt. James will supply rods and reels for you, along with lures. Live bait is available, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

Before coming aboard, you may need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off-limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

It's always wise to bring a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

If there's more you'd like to know about fishing with JW Sportfishing, feel free to send Capt. James a message down below.

Vermilion has a fish with your name on it, so let JW Sportfishing help you catch it! Captain James will be your guide, giving you access to years of local experience.

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Walleye, and whatever else is biting. You'll target your catch by trolling, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Trips with Jw Sportfishing are fun for all ages, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. And, you can't go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!

You'll be welcome aboard a 21' North River aluminum fishing with a capacity for 5 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. Capt. James will supply rods and reels for you, along with lures. Live bait is available, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

Before coming aboard, you may need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off-limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

It's always wise to bring a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

If there's more you'd like to know about fishing with JW Sportfishing, feel free to send Capt. James a message down below.

James Whitaker
Captain
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Trip availability and prices

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6 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 15 - Oct 15 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
Walleye
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
(Fri, Sat)
Walleye
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Rating

4.8
2 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.5
Fishing Experience

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Pete Ruby
Pete Ruby
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Ohio, US
Member since 2024
5.0
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August fishing trip
6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 31, 20243 adults

Wallace Carter
Wallace Carter
us
Alabama, US
Member since 2023
4.7
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June fishing trip
6 Hour Trip (AM) on June 10, 20234 adults1 child

Nick Tipper
Nick Tipper
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2025
The captain canceled
June 7, 2025
Trip was supposed to happen on June 7, 2025

The charter operator canceled 16 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

FAQs about JW Sportfishing

JW Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
When you book a trip with JW Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Multimedia system
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with JW Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
JW Sportfishing offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
JW Sportfishing offers the following fishing technique:
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with JW Sportfishing include:
  • Walleye

Your captain

James Whitaker
James Whitaker
James Whitaker

Vermilion, Ohio, United States

1 Fishing Report
3 Customer reviews
Member since March 2022

Capt. James runs trips out of Vermilion aboard a 21' North River. These waters are known for Walleye and he will show you how to catch them. With years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

1 Fishing Report
3 Customer reviews
Member since March 2022

Capt. James runs trips out of Vermilion aboard a 21' North River. These waters are known for Walleye and he will show you how to catch them. With years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

The fish you can target

Walleye
Walleye
Walleye
Walleye

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2016
Boat manufacturer
North River
Boat type
Aluminum fishing
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Multimedia system
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 PayPal

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Vermilion right now

WalleyeWalleye

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