De-Bait-Able Fishing Adventures

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!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip –Weekday (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Sep 27 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $350
    This is a weekday evening 5-hour walleye trip. This is primarily a trolling trip but i can accommodate jigging/casting if requested.
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
  • Private trip
    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 persons
    US $400
    The half-day trip is primarily a Walleye trolling adventure but will accommodate jigging if requested.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
  • Private trip
    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 persons
    US $400
    The half-day trip is primarily a Walleye trolling adventure but will accommodate jigging if requested.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
  • Private trip
    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 persons
    US $400
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip- Weekend (PM) (copy)
    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 persons
    US $400
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
  • Private trip
    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 persons
    US $450
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 15 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Great fishing trip.
Captain John was awesome! Super friendly.  Very professional.
Captain John was awesome! Super friendly.  Very professional.
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Rick J.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
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...
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Leslie P.
Excellent
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Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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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...
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Timea B.
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Experience:
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Crew
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5.0 / 5
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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...
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Heather G.
Excellent
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Experience:
Excellent
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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....
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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...
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FAQs about De-Bait-Able Fishing Adventures

De-Bait-Able Fishing Adventures offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group - Half Day Trip –Weekday (PM) (5 hours)
  • 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- Weekend (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $400 per group - Half Day Trip- Weekend (PM) (copy) (6 hours)
  • US $450 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

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
Port Clinton, Ohio, United States
2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
15 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2024
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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.
First mate

The fish you can target

Perch (Yellow) Yellow Perch
Walleye Walleye

What the boat is 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

Which types of fishing are offered

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.

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