Champion Charters III 

 315 West Lakeshore Drive, Port Clinton, OH 43452, United States

Champion Charters III 

Port Clinton, OH, United States
30 ft
6

If you plan on fishing in Port Clinton, look no further than Champion Charters III. With Captain James at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

Depending on conditions, you might hook into Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Walleye, and whatever else takes the bait. You can expect to do some light tackle fishing, trolling, drifting, jigging, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks for a boost of energy when needed!

Your adventure begins aboard a 30' Island Hopper sportfishing vessel with space for 6 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Capt. James will supply rods and reels for you, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

Before coming aboard, it will be required 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 may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

Some essentials to bring are sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. Lunch is provided, just reach out to learn more, especially if you have any dietary needs.

Champion Charters III will make it easy for you to go fishing in Port Clinton. So, how about booking that trip?

If you plan on fishing in Port Clinton, look no further than Champion Charters III. With Captain James at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

Depending on conditions, you might hook into Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Walleye, and whatever else takes the bait. You can expect to do some light tackle fishing, trolling, drifting, jigging, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks for a boost of energy when needed!

Your adventure begins aboard a 30' Island Hopper sportfishing vessel with space for 6 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Capt. James will supply rods and reels for you, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

Before coming aboard, it will be required 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 may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

Some essentials to bring are sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. Lunch is provided, just reach out to learn more, especially if you have any dietary needs.

Champion Charters III will make it easy for you to go fishing in Port Clinton. So, how about booking that trip?

Champion Charters
Charter Operator
Champion Charters
10 years of experience
responds within an hour

Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
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Group Size
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Full Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Walleye
Perch (Yellow)
Bass (Smallmouth)
US $840
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Aug 31
Walleye
Perch (Yellow)
Bass (Smallmouth)
US $840
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip – Executive
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Walleye
Perch (Yellow)
Bass (Smallmouth)
US $1,120
Entire boat: up to 6 people

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FAQs about Champion Charters III

Champion Charters III offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $840 per group - Full Day Trip (AM) (7 hours)
  • US $840 per group - Full Day Trip (PM) (7 hours)
  • US $1,120 per group - Full Day Trip – Executive (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Champion Charters III, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Radar
Trips booked with Champion Charters III include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Only included on executive charter)
  • Lunch (Only included on executive charter)
Champion Charters III offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing (Lake Erie. A top spot for Perch, Walleye, and Bass)
Champion Charters III offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Champion Charters III include:
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Walleye

Your operator

Champion Charters
Champion Charters
Champion Charters

Port Clinton, Ohio, United States

3 Fishing Reports
184 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2018

Captain James Cramer has been fishing in this area since 1993. He's been working as a captain for the past 6 years and loves introducing new and experienced anglers alike to these waters. His best achievement? Routinely helping his guests reel in limit catches of Walleye and Perch! Come aboard and let him use his wealth of knowledge and experience to get you on fish and land your dream catch.

3 Fishing Reports
184 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2018

Captain James Cramer has been fishing in this area since 1993. He's been working as a captain for the past 6 years and loves introducing new and experienced anglers alike to these waters. His best achievement? Routinely helping his guests reel in limit catches of Walleye and Perch! Come aboard and let him use his wealth of knowledge and experience to get you on fish and land your dream catch.

The fish you can target

Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Walleye
Walleye
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Walleye
Walleye

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
1997
Restored in
2010
Boat manufacturer
Island Hopper
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
1 x 420HP
Max cruising speed
29 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Lake Erie. A top spot for Perch, Walleye, and Bass

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Radar

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Only included on executive charter
Lunch
Only included on executive charter

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child friendly
No minimum age
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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.

What’s biting in Port Clinton right now

Bass (Smallmouth)Bass (Smallmouth)
Perch (Yellow)Perch (Yellow)
WalleyeWalleye

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