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Lakeborn Bowfishing Charter 

5.0
(1 review)
 3800 East State Road, Port Clinton, OH 43452, United States–

Lakeborn Bowfishing Charter 

Port Clinton, OH, United States
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24 ft
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5.0
(1 review)
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Have you ever wanted to experience something truly different on Lake Erie? Our Lakeborn Company offers a fun, safe, and unforgettable nighttime adventure for families, friends, and first-timers alike.

Children and adults will enjoy the non stop excitement of bowfishing as we gently cruise the shallow-water harbors of Sandusky Bay and Marblehead. Guided by experienced captains, guests get a hands-on opportunity to try bowfishing while targeting a variety of common forage fish.

Species typically encountered include:
- Common, Buffalo and Grass Carp
- Longnose Gar
- Quillback
- Sheephead
- Goldfish
- Bowfin
- Redhorse Sucker.

No bowfishing experience required! Join us for a fun and exciting night in the shallows that's perfect for beginners, families, and first-time bowfishers.

Trip Duration: 4-hour dock-to-dock experience.

Trips depart from the dock at 9:30 PM and return to dock at 1:30 AM. Can be extended upon request.

All gear is provided – guests only need a valid Ohio fishing license to participate. Fish disposal is included with every trip!

Have you ever wanted to experience something truly different on Lake Erie? Our Lakeborn Company offers a fun, safe, and unforgettable nighttime adventure for families, friends, and first-timers alike.

Children and adults will enjoy the non stop excitement of bowfishing as we gently cruise the shallow-water harbors of Sandusky Bay and Marblehead. Guided by experienced captains, guests get a hands-on opportunity to try bowfishing while targeting a variety of common forage fish.

Species typically encountered include:
- Common, Buffalo and Grass Carp
- Longnose Gar
- Quillback
- Sheephead
- Goldfish
- Bowfin
- Redhorse Sucker.

No bowfishing experience required! Join us for a fun and exciting night in the shallows that's perfect for beginners, families, and first-time bowfishers.

Trip Duration: 4-hour dock-to-dock experience.

Trips depart from the dock at 9:30 PM and return to dock at 1:30 AM. Can be extended upon request.

All gear is provided – guests only need a valid Ohio fishing license to participate. Fish disposal is included with every trip!

Matthew Huckaby
Captain
Matthew Huckaby
8 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour
Popular features
You keep catch
Child friendly
Ice box
Rods, reels & tackle
Popular features
You keep catch
Child friendly
Ice box
Rods, reels & tackle

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Bowfishing PM trip. (2 HOUR)
Non-refundable
2 hour trip starts at 9:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Sep 30
Carp
American Shad
Gar
Bowfin
+2
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Bowfishing PM trip. (4 hours)
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 9:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Sep 30
Carp
American Shad
Gar
Bowfin
+2
US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Bowfishing PM trip. (6 hour)
Non-refundable
6 hour trip starts at 9:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Sep 30
Carp
American Shad
Gar
Bowfin
+2
US $1,700
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Boat & equipment
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Reviews (1)

  • L H
    L H
    Member since 2026
    5.0

    Full Day

    Bowfishing PM trip. (4 hours) on March 2, 2026

    Great captain and crew! Had so much fun and always put us on fish

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L H
L H
Member since 2026
5.0
Full Day
Bowfishing PM trip. (4 hours) on March 2, 2026

Great captain and crew! Had so much fun and always put us on fish

Matthew Huckaby
Response from Captain

Thank you for joining us! Can't wait to have you guys back out!

FAQs about Lakeborn Bowfishing Charter

Lakeborn Bowfishing Charter offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,200 per group - Bowfishing PM trip. (2 HOUR) (2 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - Bowfishing PM trip. (4 hours) (4 hours)
  • US $1,700 per group - Bowfishing PM trip. (6 hour) (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Lakeborn Bowfishing Charter, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Spearfishing equipment
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Lakeborn Bowfishing Charter include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
Lakeborn Bowfishing Charter offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (We charter fish on Lake Erie and Lake Erie tributaries, We target the shoreline, shallow flats and sand bards as well as local marshes and rivers.)
  • Lake fishing
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (We typically stay very close to shore and more times than not we will be in protected harbors trolling around less than a 100 yards from the shoreline!)
  • Flats fishing
Lakeborn Bowfishing Charter offers the following fishing technique:
  • Bowfishing
Top targeted fish species with Lakeborn Bowfishing Charter include:
  • American Shad
  • Bowfin
  • Carp
  • Freshwater Drum
  • Gar
  • Grass Carp

Your captain

Matthew Huckaby
Matthew Huckaby
Port Clinton, Ohio, United States
8 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
5 Customer reviews
Member since February 2026
Capt. Matthew runs trips out of Lorain aboard 25' Duckwater Aluminum fishing. Using trolling, and other techniques, you'll have a chance to catch Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) and Walleye. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
Matthew Huckaby
Matthew Huckaby
Fully verified
8
reports
5
reviews
2026
member since
Capt. Matthew runs trips out of Lorain aboard 25' Duckwater Aluminum fishing. Using trolling, and other techniques, you'll have a chance to catch Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) and Walleye. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

The fish you can target

American Shad
American Shad
Bowfin
Bowfin
Carp
Carp
Freshwater Drum
Freshwater Drum
Gar
Gar
Grass Carp
Grass Carp
American Shad
American Shad
Bowfin
Bowfin
Carp
Carp
Freshwater Drum
Freshwater Drum
Gar
Gar

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2024
Boat manufacturer
Gator Trax Boats
Boat type
Jon boat
Engine model
yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Bowfishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Wireless trolling motor
Spearfishing equipment
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Kids 6 and up are welcome aboard! Please note any children 10 and under are required to wear a life vest at all times. parents are strongly recommended to bring your own COMFORTABLE child life vest as the large coast guard ones provided make it difficul
You keep catch
Crew keeps catch

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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