JW Sportfishing 

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

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.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 2 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.5/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (3)

June fishing trip
June fishing trip
June fishing trip

Angler rating

2
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

0%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

67%

Caught fish

100%

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Pete R.
Pete R.
5.0/5

Aug 31, 2024

6 Hour Trip (AM)

August fishing trip

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 Pete R. recommends JW Sportfishing
 Pete R. recommends JW Sportfishing

Wallace C.
Wallace C.

Fredericksburg, OH

4.7/5

Jun 10, 2023

6 Hour Trip (AM)

June fishing trip

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 Wallace C. recommends JW Sportfishing
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 Wallace C. recommends JW Sportfishing
2 persons find this review helpful

Nick T.
Nick T.

Jun 7, 2025

The captain canceled

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

 

Captain replied
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Trip availability and prices

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US $500 
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 5 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 2 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.5/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (3)

June fishing trip
June fishing trip
June fishing trip

Angler rating

2
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

0%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

67%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews
Showing: 3 of 3 reviews
Pete R.
Pete R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

August fishing trip

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6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 31, 2024

 

 Pete R. recommends JW Sportfishing

Wallace C.
Wallace C.

Fredericksburg, OH

4.7/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trip (AM) on June 10, 2023

 

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 Wallace C. recommends JW Sportfishing
2 persons find this review helpful

Nick T.
Nick T.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED

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.

 

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FAQs about JW Sportfishing

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
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
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What’s biting in Vermilion right now

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