De-Bait-Able Fishing Adventures 

4.8
(20 reviews)
 Corduroy Road 10955, Curtice, OH 43412, United States–

De-Bait-Able Fishing Adventures 

Curtice, OH, United States
–
22 ft
3
4.8
(20 reviews)

Make the most of your time in Port Clinton and go fishing with De-Bait-Able Fishing Adventures. Having logged many hours on these waters. Captain John knows them forwards and back.

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Walleye, Yellow Perch, and who knows what else! During the trip you might be trolling, jigging, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. You're welcome to bring snacks to keep up those energy levels!

Your boat for the day is a 22' Wellcraft center console with room for 4 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. Rods, reels, and tackle are included, along with lures. Live bait is available depending on the time of year and species targeted.

Before coming aboard, it will be necessary 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 might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect. It's recommended to bring sunblock (non-spray), bottled water, and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Other important things to consider:
This is a smaller off shore fishing boat there is no bathroom. It is also tight quarters on the back deck but has a relatively large bow area to sit in. Also at times you might get spray from the lake wile underway (I'll do my best to minimize the spray but occasionally it can not be avoided). I will do my best to make the trip as comfortable and as productive as possible.

Now, come aboard with De-Bait-Able Fishing Adventures and get hooked!

Make the most of your time in Port Clinton and go fishing with De-Bait-Able Fishing Adventures. Having logged many hours on these waters. Captain John knows them forwards and back.

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Walleye, Yellow Perch, and who knows what else! During the trip you might be trolling, jigging, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. You're welcome to bring snacks to keep up those energy levels!

Your boat for the day is a 22' Wellcraft center console with room for 4 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. Rods, reels, and tackle are included, along with lures. Live bait is available depending on the time of year and species targeted.

Before coming aboard, it will be necessary 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 might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect. It's recommended to bring sunblock (non-spray), bottled water, and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Other important things to consider:
This is a smaller off shore fishing boat there is no bathroom. It is also tight quarters on the back deck but has a relatively large bow area to sit in. Also at times you might get spray from the lake wile underway (I'll do my best to minimize the spray but occasionally it can not be avoided). I will do my best to make the trip as comfortable and as productive as possible.

Now, come aboard with De-Bait-Able Fishing Adventures and get hooked!

John Bombalicki
Captain
John Bombalicki
6 years of experience
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Half Day Trip – Weekend (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Sep 1 (Sat, Sun)
Walleye
US $450
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip- Weekend (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Sep 1 (Sat, Sun)
Walleye
US $450
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Fall walleye weekend (am)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 1 - Dec 20 (Sat, Sun)
Walleye
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Rating

4.8
20 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (14)

Reviews (20)

  • Michael Budd
    Michael Budd
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome

    Half Day Trip- Weekday (PM) on June 16, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 child

    I brought my two grandsons for an afternoon charter. John did a terrific job. Very professional. We will be back. Thanks again John.

  • Heather Gillespie
    Heather Gillespie
    us
    West Virginia, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great 15th Birthday trip!!

    Half Day Trip –Weekday (PM) on June 21, 2024 • 4 adults

    Connor had a blast on his 1st Erie Fishing trip! John was so pleasant and wonderful and even answered all Mom's questions. :-) will definitely visit and book with John on our next trip to Erie!! Thank You!!!

  • James Saltzman
    James Saltzman
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain John was awesome! Super friendly. Very professional.

    Half Day Trip –Weekday (PM) on July 1, 2024 • 4 adults

    John is the best! Very professional. Thank you John for the great trip. James Saltzman

  • Charlie Johnson
    Charlie Johnson
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time good catch!

    Half Day Trip –Weekday (PM) on June 20, 2024 • 2 adults

    Had a wonderful trip with Captain John we were busy catching fish right away!

  • Adam Keel
    Adam Keel
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome trip!!

    Half Day Trip – Weekend (AM) on July 18, 2026 • 3 adults

    We caught fish the whole trip and had a great time

  • Karilyn Metzen
    Karilyn Metzen
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing

    Half Day Trip – Weekend (AM) on June 22, 2025 • 3 adults

    What an amazing experience!!! My 2 young boys and their grandparents had a great time. The captain was absolutely wonderful!!!! The boys said it was better than cedar point !!!!!

  • Rick James
    Rick James
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2024
    4.7
    Verified

    Awesome trip

    Half Day Trip – Weekend (AM) on July 27, 2024 • 3 adults

    Booked this trip for me and my two sons. It was our first trip to fish on lake Erie. We had a very good time. John had his work cut out for him on the day we went because the fish were just not bighting. He did fantastic job putting us on some fish. We caught enough to have dinner for four with some left overs. Thanks John. We will be back.

  • Leslie Perry
    Leslie Perry
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic experience

    Half Day Trip –Weekday (PM) on July 8, 2024 • 4 adults

    This was a perfect trip. The captain knew exactly where to take us to get plenty of fish.He was very patient with us and let us try for different kinds of fish. He is very knowledgeable and very accommodating. We will definitely hire him again!

  • Alan Rigg
    Alan Rigg
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with John

    Half Day Trip – Weekend (A (copy) on August 16, 2025 • 3 adults

    John goes out of his way to make sure you have a great trip.

  • Timea Brady
    Timea Brady
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Fun, safe trip

    Half Day Trip – Weekend (AM) on July 14, 2024 • 3 adults

    Captain John did a great job trying to get us on the fish, even with rough conditions. We did catch some fish, which made our 8 year old happy. Friendly and safe captain! We will definitely use him again.

Rating

4.8
20 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (14)

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Adam Keel
Adam Keel
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Awesome trip!!
Half Day Trip – Weekend (AM) on July 18, 2026 • 3 adults

We caught fish the whole trip and had a great time

John Bombalicki
Response from Captain

I’m glad you had a good time. Have a great fish dinner and safe travels home.

Karilyn Metzen
Karilyn Metzen
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Amazing
Half Day Trip – Weekend (AM) on June 22, 2025 • 3 adults

What an amazing experience!!! My 2 young boys and their grandparents had a great time. The captain was absolutely wonderful!!!! The boys said it was better than cedar point !!!!!

Reported catch:
Walleye
John Bombalicki
Response from Captain

I really enjoyed having the boys on board. They did great and listened to instructions well. I let them use one of their own lures and ended up bringing a nice fish in on it.

Michael Budd
Michael Budd
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Awesome
Half Day Trip- Weekday (PM) on June 16, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 child

I brought my two grandsons for an afternoon charter. John did a terrific job. Very professional. We will be back. Thanks again John.

John Bombalicki
Response from Captain

Thank you it was a beautiful evening. I’m looking forward to having you aboard again.

Rick James
Rick James
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2024
4.7
Verified
Awesome trip
Half Day Trip – Weekend (AM) on July 27, 2024 • 3 adults

Booked this trip for me and my two sons. It was our first trip to fish on lake Erie. We had a very good time. John had his work cut out for him on the day we went because the fish were just not bighting. He did fantastic job putting us on some fish. We caught enough to have dinner for four with some left overs. Thanks John. We will be back.

John Bombalicki
Response from Captain

I enjoyed having you aboard. It was a slow day for sure but I’m glad I ran over a little to get you a few more fish. I would love to have you back.

Leslie Perry
Leslie Perry
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Fantastic experience
Half Day Trip –Weekday (PM) on July 8, 2024 • 4 adults

This was a perfect trip. The captain knew exactly where to take us to get plenty of fish.He was very patient with us and let us try for different kinds of fish. He is very knowledgeable and very accommodating. We will definitely hire him again!

Reported catch:
Walleye
John Bombalicki
Response from Captain

Thank you, I enjoyed having you aboard. I will be looking forward to having you aboard again.

FAQs about De-Bait-Able Fishing Adventures

De-Bait-Able Fishing Adventures offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - Half Day Trip – Weekend (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Half Day Trip- Weekend (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Fall walleye weekend (am) (6 hours)
When you book a trip with De-Bait-Able Fishing Adventures, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Ice box
Trips booked with De-Bait-Able Fishing Adventures include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
De-Bait-Able Fishing Adventures offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
De-Bait-Able Fishing Adventures offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with De-Bait-Able Fishing Adventures include:
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Walleye

Your captain

John Bombalicki
John Bombalicki
Curtice, Ohio, United States
2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
20 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2024
As a young boy, my father introduced me to Great Lakes fishing we primarily fished for Salmon on Lake Michigan. In the spring we always took a few trips to Lake Erie to drift fish for Walleye.
Our Team
Hayden B.
Hayden B.
First mate
John Bombalicki
John Bombalicki
Fully verified
2
reports
20
reviews
2024
member since
~1h
response
As a young boy, my father introduced me to Great Lakes fishing we primarily fished for Salmon on Lake Michigan. In the spring we always took a few trips to Lake Erie to drift fish for Walleye.
The crew
Hayden B.
Hayden B.
First mate

The fish you can target

Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Walleye
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Walleye
Walleye

Real catches by this captain

  • Captain John was awesome! Super friendly.  Very professional.
    James S.
    James S.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
1989
Boat manufacturer
Wellcraft
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Johnson
Powered by
1 x 225HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
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 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Curtice right now

Perch (Yellow)Perch (Yellow)
WalleyeWalleye

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