Sara J Fishing Charters provides an excellent service in Lake Erie, Ohio. Captain Gary and his knowledgeable team are the best specialists in the area, which is widely known as “the Walleye capital of the world”. But apart from that delicious species, Sara J Fishing Charters will also get your hands full of Yellow Perch, Rainbow Trout, and Smallmouth Bass.

Your adventure will take place on board a spacious 41-foot Sea Hawk which comes powered by twin 450 HP Mercury engines for a smooth ride. It’s equipped with top-notch navigational electronics and features a flybridge, ice-box, and a wireless trolling motor. What is more, there is a toilet, a shower, a kitchen with a refrigerator, and a bed on board to ensure maximum comfort. The vessel is wheelchair accessible and can accommodate up to six persons.

Gather your friends and family and take a ride with Sara J Fishing Charters. The crew will see to your every need and even if you just want to wet a line, your trip will be fun and eventful. The shared charter option is ideal for those who want to enjoy a day out with other anglers, share experiences and improve their skills.

You will be provided with all the fishing equipment required to put your catch together, including rods, reels, tackle, lures, and live bait. Drinks and snacks are what you might want to bring with yourself.

Now all you have to do is find an opening in the captain’s calendar, book a trip to your liking and your next angling adventure will be all set up!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 15 - Nov 25
    US $750
    The ideal trip for a group of friends or a family. This package will allow you to see everything Lake Erie has to offer. You'll be able to target all of the most popular local species such as Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, and Yellow Perch as well as take some time to relax between the bites.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 25 - Nov 25
    US $999
    This is a trip for anglers of all experience levels. The crew will provide you with all the assistance necessary for each angler to have a successful trip. During the trip, you will get a chance to catch Walleye, Lake Erie's best fish, but also Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, and Yellow Perch. This package is for 6 anglers maximum.

FAQs about Sara J II

Sara J II offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $750 per group - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $999 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Sara J II, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet 2
  • Air Conditioning And heating
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Sara J II include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • First Mate

Sara J II offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing

Sara J II offers the following fishing technique:
  • Trolling (All fishing gear and bait)

Top targeted fish species with Sara J II include:
  • Walleye

Meet the Charter Operator

Sara J Fishing Charters
Lorain, Ohio, United States
ID & license verified
42 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since January 2017
Captain Gary Carpenter has years of experience in fishing. Apart from dedicating his time to his life-long passion, he has also taken part in various seminars and fishing shows. Gary enjoys sharing his knowledge with his guests. He specializes in catching Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, and Perch on Lake Erie.

About this listing

Targeted species

Walleye Walleye

Boat specs

Sea Hawk (Cuddy cabin) originally built in 2005, and restored in 2019. Powered by 2 450HP Mercury engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 22 knots.

Length
41 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Fishing techniques

Trolling
All fishing gear and bait

Amenities

Toilet
2
Air Conditioning
And heating
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
First Mate

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
5 age minimum
You Keep Catch
Disabled Accessible

Payment

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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 8 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photo by reviewers (1)
Only 2 hours
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
75%
Appropriate for children
80%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Andrew C.
Scottsdale, AZ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6 hour trip with Calvin and Jean

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on July 11, 2023
It took less that two hours to limit out. Calvin and Jean were the best. Respectful and professional all the way. I’m going...
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Fidelis M.
Canton, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on September 11, 2021
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Dennis L.
Durham, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Gary

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on July 13, 2019
Excellent experience. Captain Gary thoroughly enjoys his job and is very good at it. Caught our limit of walleyes in three...
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Garry R.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Gary

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on July 7, 2020
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Michael M.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Gary

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on July 18, 2021
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