Chagrin Valley Charters – Fairport Harbor

Spend the day with Chagrin Valley Charters 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?



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    Evening Trip 1 - 4 people Fall Braw
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Oct 15 - Dec 1
    US $300
    $150/person upto 4 people. Be part of the largest tournament on Lake Erie for TROPHY walleye. Depart dock at 5 and return by midnight. Night fishing via trolling is one of the most exciting trips we run each year. Each fisherman is required to enroll in annual Fall Brawl and Walleye Slam tournaments which last 6 weeks in Mid Oct thru Nov. Top fish is worth over $100,000 with weekly money prizes for largest walleye. Do not miss this exciting walleye action and be part of this great tradition!
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
  • Shared trip
    Morning Trip 1 - 4 people Fall Braw
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 15 - Dec 1
    US $300
    $150/person upto 4 people. Be part of the largest tournament on Lake Erie for TROPHY walleye. Depart dock at 7am and return by 1pm. We will be using various techniques to target large walleye vs quantity. Each fisherman is required to enroll in annual Fall Brawl and Walleye Slam tournaments which last 6 weeks in Mid Oct thru Nov. Top fish is worth over $100,000 with weekly money prizes for largest walleye. Do not miss this exciting walleye action and be part of this great tradition!
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 person max)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 12 - Aug 1
    US $650
    Leave dock at 3:30pm and return 1 hr prior to sunset
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip (AM) – Jig/Cast (6 MAX)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 12 - Aug 1
    US $800
    6 am to 2:30 pm
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip (AM)-Trolling
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 12 - Dec 1
    US $850
    6 am to 2:30 pm 1-5 people $850 6 person $950
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
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FAQs about Chagrin Valley Charters – Fairport Harbor

Chagrin Valley Charters – Fairport Harbor offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $150 per person - Evening Trip 1 - 4 people Fall Braw (7 hours)
  • US $150 per person - Morning Trip 1 - 4 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)

When you book a trip with Chagrin Valley Charters – Fairport Harbor, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • 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

Trips booked with Chagrin Valley Charters – Fairport Harbor include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • 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)

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)

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)

Top targeted fish species with Chagrin Valley Charters – Fairport Harbor include:
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Walleye

Meet the Captain

Nick Korenowski
Grand River, Ohio, United States
ID & license verified
2 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since January 2023
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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Smallmouth) Smallmouth Bass
Perch (Yellow) Yellow Perch
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Walleye Walleye

Boat specs

Tiara (Sportfishing) originally built in 1993, and restored in 2019. Powered by 2 350HP Mercruiser engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 29 knots.

Length
30 ft
Capacity
6 persons

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

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

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Simrad and Raymarine redundency
Fishfinder
Simrad, Raymarine, Airmar
Live Bait Well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
AC/DC

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
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

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

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 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.

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Afternoon Trip with Capt. Nick
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Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
67%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Afternoon Trip with Capt. Nick

VERIFIED   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...
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Jessie F.
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8hr trip

VERIFIED   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,...
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