Trouble Hook Charters LLC 

4.9
(28 reviews)
 6338 North Humphrey Road, Oak Harbor, OH 43449, United States–

Trouble Hook Charters LLC 

Oak Harbor, OH, United States
–
27 ft
6
4.9
(28 reviews)

Trouble Hook Charters is here to show you the stunning waters of the Walleye Capital of the world on Lake Erie. Captain Brent will be your guide, so you'll benefit from years of professional experience.

Depending on conditions, you might hook into Yellow Perch, Walleye, and whatever else takes the bait. During the trip you might be trolling, jigging, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! We have child-sized life vests on board. Don't forget to bring snacks so that everyone stays happy and energized! Please limit coolers to no more than (2) 14" size. 

You'll be dropping lines from a 27' Sport-Craft with capacity for 6 passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures.

A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. Mates often work for tips and it's customary to offer them a 15-20% tip.

You will need to purchase a local fishing license before the trip. 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 never a bad idea to bring sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, hard liquor is permitted but must be contained in a plastic bottle and must be mixed in a close-able cup.
Book today and enjoy what the Walleye Capital of the world has to offer with Trouble Hook Charters.

Trouble Hook Charters is here to show you the stunning waters of the Walleye Capital of the world on Lake Erie. Captain Brent will be your guide, so you'll benefit from years of professional experience.

Depending on conditions, you might hook into Yellow Perch, Walleye, and whatever else takes the bait. During the trip you might be trolling, jigging, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! We have child-sized life vests on board. Don't forget to bring snacks so that everyone stays happy and energized! Please limit coolers to no more than (2) 14" size. 

You'll be dropping lines from a 27' Sport-Craft with capacity for 6 passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures.

A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. Mates often work for tips and it's customary to offer them a 15-20% tip.

You will need to purchase a local fishing license before the trip. 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 never a bad idea to bring sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, hard liquor is permitted but must be contained in a plastic bottle and must be mixed in a close-able cup.
Book today and enjoy what the Walleye Capital of the world has to offer with Trouble Hook Charters.

Brent Kihm
Captain
Brent Kihm
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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
7 Hour Trip – Perch 2-6 people
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Fri, Sat, Sun)
Perch (Yellow)
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
7 Hour Trip – Walleye 2-6 pe (copy)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Fri, Sat, Sun)
Walleye
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
28 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (55)

Reviews (28)

  • Lesley Moyer
    Lesley Moyer
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day out on the water!

    7 Hour Trip – Walleye 6 person on June 5, 2026 • 5 adults

    Our party of 5 had a great day of fishing with Trouble Hook Charters! Captain Brent was knowledgeable, professional, and worked hard to put us on the fish. Thanks to his expertise, we were able to limit out on walleye and had an amazing experience on the water. The trip enjoyable for everyone in our group. If you're looking for a successful and fun fishing charter, we highly recommend Trouble Hook Charters.

  • Kevin Killy
    Kevin Killy
    Repeat angler
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    great time and great fishing

    7 Hour Trip – Walleye 2 person MAX on July 3, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain brent kept great company and within 10 minutes of putting the first rod in we were on fish and we were able to limit with plenty of time to spare and a lot of action. i would recommend him for any trip you wish to go on

  • Kelli Davis
    Kelli Davis
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Father’s Day Gift Ever!!

    7 Hour Trip – Walleye 2 person MAX on June 27, 2026 • 2 adults

    Sent my husband and his buddy out with Captain Brent as a Father’s Day gift. He just got back and is happy as a clam. Caught Walleye and Perch and had a great day all around.

  • Shawn Davis
    Shawn Davis
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Walleye trip that i have taken

    7 Hour Trip – Walleye 2 person MAX on June 13, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain Brent did an amazing job putting us on the fish. we caught our limit early and then we just fished catch and release. I highly recommend booking with him. I know my wife and plan too!!

  • Rebecca Walk
    Rebecca Walk
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2022
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Best trip ever

    7 Hour Trip – Walleye 3 people on May 28, 2026 • 2 adults

    Brent was amazing. He was knowledgeable and kind. He explained any questions we ask. His equipment setup was amazing. We will definitely be booking again with him.

  • Tracey Person
    Tracey Person
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Brent

    7 Hour Trip – Walleye 2 person MAX on May 24, 2026 • 2 adults

    The captain of the trouble hook charters was very professional. He made sure we got our we caught our limit.

  • Amy Olson
    Amy Olson
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip... would highly recommend

    7 Hour Trip – Walleye 2 person MAX on April 18, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain Brent was amazing. Very helpful and informative. Had a lot of laughs too. Would rent much recommend this charter. Thank you Captain Brent for giving us a great experience!

  • Liang Jia
    Liang Jia
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    Capt is very experienced. We reached our limit within 2hours

    7 Hour Trip – Walleye 3 people - 2:00 PM on May 16, 2026 • 2 adults
  • Rob Gosney
    Rob Gosney
    us
    Nebraska, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    June 28 2025

    7 Hour Trip – Walleye 3 people on June 28, 2025 • 4 adults

    This was my family first time being on a charter. (To catch walleye). We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The crew knows how to keep the boat steady and avoid the waves. They worked very hard to keep us on the fish. We caught great walleye along with some other fish that took the bait. We had a lot of action all day. We will be going with trouble hook charts again We will also recommend them to anyone who wants a great fishing trip.

  • Christopher Croak
    Christopher Croak
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fun Day of Fishing

    7 Hour Trip – Walleye 3 people on September 20, 2025 • 3 adults

    Easy to find the dock at the marina. Plenty of parking easy access to the lake. Water was a little choppy, but Captain navigated well. Plenty of fish so lots of fillets! Captain and First mate Jason did a great job. They were attentive. Everything was organized Well. Would highly recommend!

FAQs about Trouble Hook Charters LLC

Trouble Hook Charters LLC offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $150 per person after 2 guests - 7 Hour Trip – Perch 2-6 people (7 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $150 per person after 2 guests - 7 Hour Trip – Walleye 2-6 pe (copy) (7 hours)
When you book a trip with Trouble Hook Charters LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet The toilet is located down in the cuddy cabin and is a flushable camper toilet. I also have sanitary wipes available as well.
  • GPS 3 Lowrance & Garmin Autopilot
  • Fishfinder 3 Lowrance
  • Wireless trolling motor I run a Garmin Reactor 40 on a 15HP Mercury Pro Ki
Trips booked with Trouble Hook Charters LLC include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • First mate (If on your trip we do have a first mate it is customary that they work for tips. Tip amount is at your discretion. )
Trouble Hook Charters LLC offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
Trouble Hook Charters LLC offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with Trouble Hook Charters LLC include:
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Walleye

Your captain

Brent Kihm
Brent Kihm
Oak Harbor, Ohio, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
28 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2025
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.
One of my former employers took me up to Lake Erie for the first time in 1988. You could say after that first trip I was hooked! Join me, and get hooked as well!
Our Team
Jason S.
Jason S.
First mate
Brent Kihm
Brent Kihm
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
1
reports
28
reviews
2025
member since
~1h
response
One of my former employers took me up to Lake Erie for the first time in 1988. You could say after that first trip I was hooked! Join me, and get hooked as well!
The crew
Jason S.
Jason S.
First mate

The fish you can target

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

Real catches by this captain

  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Walleye on a catch board at Turtle Creek Marina.
    Kevin K.
    Kevin K.
    Captain brent kept great company and within 10 minutes of putting the first rod in we were on fish and we were able to limit with plenty of time to spare and a lot of action. i would recommend him for any trip you wish to go on
  • Two anglers pose behind a catch board displaying a large group of walleye at Turtle Creek Marina, with a cooler in the foreground.
    Fish 1
    Yellow Perch
    Kelli D.
    Kelli D.
    Sent my husband and his buddy out with Captain Brent as a Father’s Day gift. He just got back and is happy as a clam. Caught Walleye and Perch and had a great day all around.
  • Solo angler holding a speckled trout aboard a fishing boat on open coastal waters.
    Shawn D.
    Shawn D.
    Captain Brent did an amazing job putting us on the fish. we caught our limit early and then we just fished catch and release. I highly recommend booking with him. I know my wife and plan too!!
  • Group of adult anglers posing behind a Turtle Creek Marina catch board displaying rows of freshwater fish.
    Lesley M.
    Lesley M.
    Our party of 5 had a great day of fishing with Trouble Hook Charters! Captain Brent was knowledgeable, professional, and worked hard to put us on the fish. Thanks to his expertise, we were able to limit out on walleye and had an amazing experience on the water. The trip enjoyable for everyone in our group. If you're looking for a successful and fun fishing charter, we highly recommend Trouble Hook Charters.
  • A display of freshly caught Walleye arranged on a board at Turtle Creek Marina, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Rebecca W.
    Rebecca W.
    Brent was amazing. He was knowledgeable and kind. He explained any questions we ask. His equipment setup was amazing. We will definitely be booking again with him.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Walleye while fishing on a boat in open water.
    Tracey P.
    Tracey P.
    The captain of the trouble hook charters was very professional. He made sure we got our we caught our limit.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a Walleye caught during a fishing trip, with a scenic backdrop of water and sky.
    Liang J.
    Liang J.
  • Two anglers proudly display their catch of Walleye on a board at Turtle Creek Marina, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Austin W.
    Austin W.
    brent put us on the fish even tho the weather was rough we knocked out a limit. awesome experience thank you again brent!
  • A happy angler proudly displaying a Walleye while fishing on a boat, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.
    Amy O.
    Amy O.
    Captain Brent was amazing. Very helpful and informative. Had a lot of laughs too. Would rent much recommend this charter. Thank you Captain Brent for giving us a great experience!
  • A young angler proudly displaying a Walleye while fishing with a family member on a boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Adam W.
    Adam W.
    Captain Brent was very accommodating. he took our trip last minute, we booked the day before...he was great fielding all my 7 year old son's eager questions and antics. we caught some nice walleye and a few catfish and had a great day on the water. would absolutely book again!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
27 ft
Year built
1985
Boat manufacturer
Sport-Craft
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
GM
Powered by
1 x 260HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling
Spinning
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
The toilet is located down in the cuddy cabin and is a flushable camper toilet. I also have sanitary wipes available as well.
GPS
3 Lowrance & Garmin Autopilot
Fishfinder
3 Lowrance
Wireless trolling motor
I run a Garmin Reactor 40 on a 15HP Mercury Pro Ki
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
First mate
If on your trip we do have a first mate it is customary that they work for tips. Tip amount is at your discretion.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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
Kids are welcome but if you want them to catch fish we ask that they are capable of reeling the fish in by themselves. Safety is our #1 priority and life jackets are available for their safety.
You keep catch

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

What’s biting in Oak Harbor right now

Perch (Yellow)Perch (Yellow)
WalleyeWalleye

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