Based out of Port Clinton, Bercaw Sportfishing is your ticket to creating new memories fishing Lake Erie and learning with Capt. Drew!

Capt. Drew is a personable guide with one goal in mind, to get you on some fish and to make sure you have fun doing it. You’ll be using techniques like trolling, drift fishing, jigging, and spinning, depending on what you’re going after. As part of their 7-hour trips, you can target species like Walleye, Perch, and Bass, depending on the current season and weather conditions.

When fishing with Captain Drew, you can expect to learn a new trick or two. Lake Erie is his playground, and he’s known for his action-packed trips and friendly character. His knowledge is endless, and he has a reputation as one of the most hard-working captains in Lake Erie.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 30’ Sportcraft boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers. This boat features a toilet and ice box. When it comes to rods, reels, and terminal tackle, everything you need is included in the price. Please make sure to buy a valid fishing license ahead of time.

You’ll be able to keep any legal species caught during the trip. Children are welcome aboard, so you’re good to get the young ones started early.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Bercaw Sportfishing.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    7 Hour Trip – July-August
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Aug 31 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    $650
    Walleye or Perch fishing on Lake Erie for up to 4 people
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
  • Private trip
    7 Hour Trip (AM)
    Just booked! Last booked: 7 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 1
    $780
    7 hours dock to dock for up to 6 people. Rod, reels, bait, and ice are provided. Choose between Walleye, Perch, and Bass. From 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Private trip
    7 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 1
    $780
    7 hours dock to dock for up to 6 people. Rod, reels, bait, and ice are provided. Choose between Walleye, Perch, and Bass. From 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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FAQs about Bercaw Sportfishing

Bercaw Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • $650 per group - 7 Hour Trip – July-August (7 hours)
  • $780 per group - 7 Hour Trip (AM) (7 hours)
  • $780 per group - 7 Hour Trip (PM) (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Bercaw Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Multimedia System
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Bercaw Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures

Bercaw Sportfishing offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing (Lake )

Bercaw Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Bercaw Sportfishing include:
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Walleye

Meet the Captain

Drew Bercaw
Port Clinton, Ohio, United States
ID & license verified
19 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since November 2022
Captain Drew has 20 years of expertise as a professional angler. With Bercaw Sportfishing, customers get a one on one experience with Captain Drew to go fishing for Walleye, Perch and Bass on Lake Erie. "I provide top of the line equipment and technique know-how to give you the best chance to catch fish on Lake Erie."

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Smallmouth) Smallmouth Bass
Perch (Yellow) Yellow Perch
Walleye Walleye

Boat specs

Sportcraft (Pilothouse) originally built in 2003. Powered by a 370HP Mercruiser 8.1 liter inboard 496ci engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 28 knots.

Length
30 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Lake

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Multimedia System
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures

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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch

Payment

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.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Jacob S.
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Fishing trip in June

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip (AM) on June 21, 2023
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JEFFREY F.
Dayton, Ohio
Excellent
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Great day with Captain Drew

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip – July-August on July 30, 2023
Could not have asked for a better day. Let the dock right on time and everything on the boat was top notch. Drew did a nice...
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Dustin B.
Jackson, Michigan
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip with Captain Bercaw

April 7, 2023
This is the 5th year in a row I’ve fished with Captain Bercaw and It is always a pleasure. Our group limited out in a couple...
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Gregory F.
Muskegon, Michigan
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Half day trip with Captain Drew

7 Hour Trip (PM) on April 7, 2023
Highly recommend! Not a bad thing to be said about Captain Drew, he will put you right on the fish and you will have an absolute...
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Aaron M.
Pittsburgh, PA
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7 he trip with Captain Drew

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip – July-August on August 14, 2023
We limited out by 12:30, and had a great time fishing on a beautiful day. Captain Drew was awesome to fish with. He is very...
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