Chagrin Valley Charters – Fairport Harbor
+15Spend the day with Chagrin Valley Charters and get hooked on fishing in Fairport Harbor! We offer a wide beam Tiara with all the amenities…no sitting on fish cooler with rear facing seats, high gunnels with low to water flooring with AquaTraction flooring. Large table and counter space inside cutty for crew. Awesome soundsystem with XM satellite radio. Enjoy the best fishing experience on Lake Erie!!
We target trophy Walleye and Smallmouth Bass during April and May out in the Western Basin. You can expect to do some light tackle fishing, trolling, jigging, casting, or maybe something more specialized in this area. The fish caught are yours to taCharters and find out what the fishing in Grand River is all about! Having logged many hours on these waters, Captain Nick knows them forwards and back.
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Walleye, Yellow Perch, Smallmouth Bass, and more are in the cards if conditions are right. For these species, you're likely to troll using light tackle or cast.
You're welcome to bring home some of the fish you catch within the legal limit and fish cleaning is located nearby for an additional cost. We are docked by 2 great waterside restaurants while your fish are being cleaned.
You'll be dropping lines from a 30' Tiara fishing that can carry up to 6 passengers. Why fish on a smaller narrow beam boat on Lake Erie, when you can safely enjoy a well-equipped large-scale boat for you fishing pleasure and comfort. It comes with all the essentials. Powered by twin 383 strokers, this boat is second to none! There's a private toilet on board for your convenience. Rods, reels, and tackle are provided, as well as lures.
Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome and child-sized life vests are available. It's never a bad idea to bring sunblock (non-spray), sunglasses, and bottled water.
Chagrin Valley Charters – Fairport Harbor will make it easy for you to go fishing in Grand River. So, how about booking that trip?
Captain
Nick Korenowski
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+8Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
75%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Dedication
8 Hour Trip (AM)-Trolling on October 25, 2024
We left the dock on a beautiful morning in calm seas. Later that day the water got very choppy. Captain Nick was not phased and he was dedicated to us catching our limit. He made it easy in rough waters and put us on the fish. Great experience on the water. He also handled the cleaning of the catch and the shipping back to Chattanooga. Firs class experience.
We left the dock on a beautiful morning in calm seas. Later that day the water got very choppy. Captain Nick was not phased and he was dedicated to us catching our limit. He made it easy in rough waters and put us on the fish. Great experience on the water. He also handled the cleaning of the catch and the shipping back to Chattanooga. Firs class experience.
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Perfect Day
Evening Trip 1 - 3 people Fall Braw on October 22, 2024
We had an absolutely perfect day on the lake with Captain Nick. We were super impressed with everything he had set up. We caught 24 walleye, got our max & had a lot of good laughs along the way. Honestly one of those experiences I’ll probably never forget. I’m coming back next year for more fish!
We had an absolutely perfect day on the lake with Captain Nick. We were super impressed with everything he had set up. We caught 24 walleye, got our max & had a lot of good laughs along the way. Honestly one of those experiences I’ll probably never forget. I’m coming back next year for more fish!
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We caught fish!!!
Evening Trip 1 - 3 people Fall Braw on November 9, 2024
We had a great trip and caught our limit! Definitely would go with captain nick again! Other fishermen we talked to that were out that night and didnt catch nearly the amount or the size of fish we did! Captain nick knows how to find the fish!
We had a great trip and caught our limit! Definitely would go with captain nick again! Other fishermen we talked to that were out that night and didnt catch nearly the amount or the size of fish we did! Captain nick knows how to find the fish!
Willoughby Hills, OH
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4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 person max) on August 2, 2023
Booked this trip as a surprise for my father’s birthday. He and several friends had a great time fishing for walleye out on Lake Erie. Capt. Nick was friendly, professional, and the boat was beautiful. Father really enjoyed the trip. He mentioned Capt. Nick even stayed out in the water a bit longer than scheduled and had fish cleaning service waiting upon their return to the dock. Father was so impressed he asked me where I found this trip, no doubt he will be telling everyone he knows about it…and not just fish stories! Highly recommend Chagrin Valley Charters.
Booked this trip as a surprise for my father’s birthday. He and several friends had a great time fishing for walleye out on Lake Erie. Capt. Nick was friendly, professional, and the boat was beautiful. Father really enjoyed the trip. He mentioned Capt. Nick even stayed out in the water a bit longer than scheduled and had fish cleaning service waiting upon their return to the dock. Father was so impressed he asked me where I found this trip, no doubt he will be telling everyone he knows about...
Converse, TX
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8 Hour Trip (AM) – Trolling (6 MAX) on August 29, 2023
Came up from Texas and Oklahoma with my Brothers and Chartered with CPT Nick and it was well worth the trip!! My brothers, uncle and I, 5 in all. Had an absolute blast!! He put us on walleye right off the bat! Before he could even get us set up we were puttering them in the boat!! CPT Nick is a really great guy, down to earth and really knows his craft! We got our limit of 30!! If you want to have a great time catching fish, you gotta book with CPT Nick!! Tight Lines everybody!!👍🏽👍🏽
Came up from Texas and Oklahoma with my Brothers and Chartered with CPT Nick and it was well worth the trip!! My brothers, uncle and I, 5 in all. Had an absolute blast!! He put us on walleye right off the bat! Before he could even get us set up we were puttering them in the boat!! CPT Nick is a really great guy, down to earth and really knows his craft! We got our limit of 30!! If you want to have a great time catching fish, you gotta book with CPT Nick!! Tight Lines everybody!!👍🏽👍🏽
FAQs about Chagrin Valley Charters – Fairport Harbor
What are the trip rates for Chagrin Valley Charters – Fairport Harbor?
Chagrin Valley Charters – Fairport Harbor offers the following trips to customers:
- US $150 per person - Evening Trip 1 - 3 people Fall Braw (7 hours)
- US $150 per person - Morning Trip 1 - 3 people Fall Braw (6 hours)
- US $650 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 person max) (4 hours)
- US $800 per group - 8 Hour Trip (AM) – Jig/Cast (6 MAX) (8 hours)
- US $850 per group, additional US $100 per person after 5 guests - 8 Hour Trip (AM)-Trolling (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Chagrin Valley Charters – Fairport Harbor?
When you book a trip with Chagrin Valley Charters – Fairport Harbor, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet Fully enclosed rest room
- GPS Simrad and Raymarine redundency
- Fishfinder Simrad, Raymarine, Airmar
- Live Bait Well
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator AC/DC
- Multimedia System Wetsounds (1400 watts)
- Wireless Trolling Motor Bluetooth enabled
- Ice Box Fish well below deck
- Radar Raymarine Digital
What's included in the trip price with Chagrin Valley Charters – Fairport Harbor?
Trips booked with Chagrin Valley Charters – Fairport Harbor include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait (Bait included)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Executive charter add on)
- Snacks (Executive charter add on)
- Drinks (Executive charter add on)
- First Mate (when requested, 20% customary tip)
- Lunch (Executive charter add on)
What types of fishing does Chagrin Valley Charters – Fairport Harbor offer?
Chagrin Valley Charters – Fairport Harbor offers the following types of fishing:
- Lake Fishing (Lake Erie)
- Inshore Fishing (Night Trips less than 20 FOW)
- Nearshore Fishing (Daytrips 20 - 45 FOW)
- Offshore Fishing (Daytrips > 60 FOW)
What fishing techniques does Chagrin Valley Charters – Fairport Harbor offer?
Chagrin Valley Charters – Fairport Harbor offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle (Early season jigging and casting)
- Trolling (planner boards and dipseys)
- Spinning (Early season in Western Basin)
- Jigging (Early season in Western Basin on reefs)
Which fish species can I catch with Chagrin Valley Charters – Fairport Harbor?
Top targeted fish species with Chagrin Valley Charters – Fairport Harbor include:
- Bass (Smallmouth)
- Perch (Yellow)
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
- Walleye
Your captain
Grand River, Ohio, United States
I've been fishing and guiding on Lake Erie for over 2 decades. Officially started Chagrin Valley Charters after my recent retirement to share the beauty of Lake Erie and its great fishing opportunities with my customers. Purchased the fishing vessel Carol Ann in 2010 and invested in the latest equipment and upgrades for each crew's safety and comfort. Fishing Lake Erie is my passion along with developing a hands-on experience for my customers. I am fully insured, documented with USCG as Master Captain, and 1st Aid/CPR certified every 2 years.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Lake Fishing
Lake Erie
Inshore Fishing
Night Trips less than 20 FOW
Nearshore Fishing
Daytrips 20 - 45 FOW
Offshore Fishing
Daytrips > 60 FOW
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Early season jigging and casting
Trolling
planner boards and dipseys
Spinning
Early season in Western Basin
Jigging
Early season in Western Basin on reefs
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
Fully enclosed rest room
GPS
Simrad and Raymarine redundency
Fishfinder
Simrad, Raymarine, Airmar
Live Bait Well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
AC/DC
Multimedia System
Wetsounds (1400 watts)
Wireless Trolling Motor
Bluetooth enabled
Ice Box
Fish well below deck
Radar
Raymarine Digital
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Bait included
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Executive charter add on
Snacks
Executive charter add on
Drinks
Executive charter add on
First Mate
when requested, 20% customary tip
Lunch
Executive charter add on
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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Small children life vests onboard
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
How you can pay
Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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.