Mega Bites Charters goes to the limit for you.

2023 promises stellar Lake Erie fishing season!
A new season is just around the corner. By late March, walleye and trout begin their spawning run and by mid-April anglers are pursuing them. Mega Bites Charters provides light tackle fishing and fall trolling in Lake Erie. The company operated by Captain Tony Denslow, one of the top veteran fishing guides in the area. Mega Bites Charters will make sure you spend some quality time fishing on one of the most beautiful lakes in America.

You will be fishing aboard a spacious 30’ Baha Cruisers boat, powered by a 350 HP GM 7.4 L engine. The vessel’s Raymarine navigational electronics will ensure you have a quality experience on the water. What is more, there is a cuddy cabin if a passenger needs to rest, a private toilet and a large cushioned cooler ice-box for your seating comfort.

Capt. Tony’s dock is in Vermilion, Ohio. Millions of fish, especially Walleye, ply these waters year around, all the way to the Canadian border. Mega Bites Charters specializes in light tackle fishing for Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch, and Catfish. Trolling is also available. Trips vary from five and six-hour weekdays to seven and eight-hour on weekends.

Your trip will include professional type (St. Croix) rods, reels, tackle, live bait, and lures. You may want to bring your own snacks and drinks. Please, keep in mind that Mega Bites Charters has a no alcohol policy on their charters, so any alcoholic beverage stronger than beer is forbidden aboard.

A note about fishing cleaning. Cleaning is the responsibility of the customer. There are two fish cleaning businesses in Vermilion that perform expert filleting of your catch. Capt. Tony will provide directions to both.

Please note, the fee you pay to book your reservation is not forwarded to Mega Bites Charters. Only the balance is collected by the captain at the end of the day.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – For those in a hurry
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    $585
    This trip will see you targeting a lot of different species, including Walleye, Yellow Perch, Smallmouth Bass, and more. Bring your own food and drinks and enjoy the ride!
    Targeted fish
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
    Freshwater Drum
    Freshwater Drum
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Oct 31 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    $670
    This trip will see you catching a lot of different species, including Walleye, Yellow Perch, Smallmouth Bass, and more. Bring your own food and drinks and enjoy the ride!
  • Private trip
    Seven hour walleye day
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $740
    Mostly walleye fishing but we also catch catfish, bass species, perch. Day listed at seven hours but trips often last longer due to the timing of the bite.
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
    Perch (White)
    White Perch
    Bass (White)
    White Bass

FAQs about Mega Bites Charters

Mega Bites Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $585 per group - 5 Hour Trip – For those in a hurry (5 hours)
  • $670 per day per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • $740 per group - Seven hour walleye day (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Mega Bites Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS Raymarine GPS
  • Fishfinder Raymarine MFD
  • Bed
  • Multimedia System AM/FM stereo
  • Ice Box 260 qt cooler that doubles as cushioned seating

Trips booked with Mega Bites Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Night crawlers and minnows)
  • Lures (Supplied)
  • First Mate (Only for trolling)

Mega Bites Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing (From Ohio shore to Canada)
  • Nearshore Fishing (April, May, June we target walleye in 15-30 FOW)
  • Offshore Fishing (In mid-summer walleyes are found 4-8 miles out)
  • Reef Fishing (The famed "Sand Bar" off Vermilion, OH )

Mega Bites Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (Casting lures for bass and walleye)
  • Bottom Fishing (Basic fishing for perch and catfish)
  • Trolling (Mid-to late summer. )
  • Spinning (Mostly 6 ft. St. Croix medium action rod/reels )
  • Jigging (Occasionally in the spring)
  • Drift Fishing (This is common for walleyes and very effective)

Top targeted fish species with Mega Bites Charters include:
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Bass (White)
  • Catfish
  • Freshwater Drum
  • Perch (White)
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Walleye

Meet the Captain

Tony Denslow
Vermilion, Ohio, United States
2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
81 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since October 2015
I grew up fishing on Lake Erie with family and friends. Operating a charter boat seemed like a natural progression to show others how much fun boating and fishing is on the big lake.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Smallmouth) Smallmouth Bass
Bass (White) White Bass
Catfish Catfish
Freshwater Drum Freshwater Drum

Boat specs

Baha Cruisers (Walkaround) originally built in 1998. Powered by a 350HP GM 7.4L engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.

Length
30 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
From Ohio shore to Canada
Nearshore Fishing
April, May, June we target walleye in 15-30 FOW
Offshore Fishing
In mid-summer walleyes are found 4-8 miles out
Reef Fishing
The famed "Sand Bar" off Vermilion, OH

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Casting lures for bass and walleye
Bottom Fishing
Basic fishing for perch and catfish
Trolling
Mid-to late summer.
Spinning
Mostly 6 ft. St. Croix medium action rod/reels
Jigging
Occasionally in the spring
Drift Fishing
This is common for walleyes and very effective

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Raymarine GPS
Fishfinder
Raymarine MFD
Bed
Multimedia System
AM/FM stereo
Ice Box
260 qt cooler that doubles as cushioned seating

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Night crawlers and minnows
Lures
Supplied
First Mate
Only for trolling

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Eight and up supervised
No Alcohol
Beer OK
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Most people keep their fish

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 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
American Express
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

Vermilion fishing calendar

Loading Fish Calendar!
Please Wait...

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 81 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (40)
Full day with captain Tony
Full day with captain Tony
Full day trip
+37
Angler rating
67
5
2
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 81 reviews
Charles B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great memory

VERIFIED   Seven hour walleye day on July 30, 2023
I booked a walleye charter to make a special time to fish with my 2 sons, 7 year old grandson, and 2 brothers. We caught 19...
Charles B. recommends Mega Bites Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Tony Denslow Captain replied

Michael N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun Trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – For those in a hurry on August 18, 2023
Tony was great. We had a fun time. Tony took care of everything and we caught a little bit of everything!  We will do it again...
Michael N. recommends Mega Bites Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Michael N. recommends Mega Bites Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Robert (. F.
Mount Vernon, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Tony

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – For those in a hurry on August 21, 2023
Tough day on lake with wildfire smoke, captain Tony put us on some fish.
Robert (. F. recommends Mega Bites Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Robert (. F. recommends Mega Bites Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

John D.
South Riding, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day with captain Tony

VERIFIED   Please gimme more time on June 19, 2023
We caught over 50 fish total of many species and had a great time.
John D. recommends Mega Bites Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
John D. recommends Mega Bites Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Bret W.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   August 11, 2023
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful