De-Bait-Able Fishing Adventures 

4.8/5 (15 reviews)
 West Lakeshore Drive 1805, Port Clinton, OH 43452, United States

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

 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Child Friendly
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Half Day Trip – Weekend (A (copy)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Sep 1 (Sat, Sun)
Price for up to 3 people
US $400 
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)
Price for up to 3 people
US $400 
Half Day Trip- Weekday (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Sep 1 (Mon, Fri)
Price for up to 3 people
US $400 
Half Day Trip- Weekend (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Sep 1 (Sat, Sun)
Price for up to 3 people
US $400 
Fall walleye weekend (am)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Dec 29 (Sat, Sun)
Price for up to 3 people
US $450 
There are 9 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 15 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (13)

Great fishing trip.
Captain John was awesome! Super friendly.  Very professional.
Captain John was awesome! Super friendly.  Very professional.
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

93%

Caught fish

93%

Showing 1 - 5 of 15 reviews
Rick J.
Rick J.
4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome trip

VERIFIED

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

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.

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.  

 Rick J. recommends De-Bait-Able Fishing Adventures
John Bombalicki
John Bombalicki (The Captain)
Replied on July 28, 2024
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 P.
Leslie P.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fantastic experience

VERIFIED

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

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!

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!  

 Leslie P. recommends De-Bait-Able Fishing Adventures
John Bombalicki
John Bombalicki (The Captain)
Replied on July 9, 2024
Thank you, I enjoyed having you aboard. I will be looking forward to having you aboard again.

Timea B.
Timea B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fun, safe trip

VERIFIED

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

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.

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.  

 Timea B. recommends De-Bait-Able Fishing Adventures
John Bombalicki
John Bombalicki (The Captain)
Replied on July 15, 2024
Thank you, I enjoyed having you aboard and looking forward to having you out again.

Heather G.
Heather G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great 15th Birthday trip!!

VERIFIED

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

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!!!

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!!!  

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 Heather G. recommends De-Bait-Able Fishing Adventures
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John Bombalicki
John Bombalicki (The Captain)
Replied on June 22, 2024
Thank you. I hope you are enjoying your stay in the Port Clinton area!

Gwendolyn B.
Gwendolyn B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Best Charter Ever

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip –Weekday (PM) on July 26, 2024

After many charters in Florida and South Carolina coast , this charter was a catching trip from start to finish. My teen grandsons were so excited . Thank you Captain John Bombalicki .

After many charters in Florida and South Carolina coast , this charter was a catching trip from start to finish. My teen grandsons were so excited . Thank you Captain John Bombalicki .  

 Gwendolyn B. recommends De-Bait-Able Fishing Adventures
John Bombalicki
John Bombalicki (The Captain)
Replied on July 28, 2024
Thank you! I’m glad you had a good time. Hope to have you aboard again!

FAQs about De-Bait-Able Fishing Adventures

What are the trip rates for De-Bait-Able Fishing Adventures?

De-Bait-Able Fishing Adventures offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $400 per group - Half Day Trip – Weekend (A (copy) (6 hours)
  • US $400 per group - Half Day Trip – Weekend (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $400 per group - Half Day Trip- Weekday (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $400 per group - Half Day Trip- Weekend (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Fall walleye weekend (am) (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with De-Bait-Able Fishing Adventures?

When you book a trip with De-Bait-Able Fishing Adventures, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
What's included in the trip price with De-Bait-Able Fishing Adventures?

Trips booked with De-Bait-Able Fishing Adventures include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
What types of fishing does De-Bait-Able Fishing Adventures offer?

De-Bait-Able Fishing Adventures offers the following type of fishing:

  • Lake Fishing
What fishing techniques does De-Bait-Able Fishing Adventures offer?

De-Bait-Able Fishing Adventures offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Trolling
  • Jigging
Which fish species can I catch with De-Bait-Able Fishing Adventures?

Top targeted fish species with De-Bait-Able Fishing Adventures include:

  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Walleye

Your captain

John Bombalicki

Port Clinton, Ohio, United States

2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
15 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2024
angler's choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

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

The fish you can target

Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Walleye
Walleye

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
1989
Boat manufacturer
Wellcraft
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Evinrude
Powered by
1 x 200HP
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

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.

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 Port Clinton right now

Perch (Yellow)Perch (Yellow)
WalleyeWalleye
9 people are looking at this charter.