Captain Scott's Catfish Charter 

4.8
(135 reviews)
 8009 Barrett Road, Sandusky, OH 44870, United States–

Captain Scott's Catfish Charter 

Sandusky, OH, United States
–
24 ft
6
4.8
(135 reviews)

Captain Scott's Catfish Charter invites you to enjoy Lake Erie fishing at its finest. With just a quick boat ride to a calm fishing area, you will be ready to bait the hooks. Captain Scott is a patient and professional guide, who knows the area like the back of his hand. Kids are especially welcome to join: there is nothing better than putting a smile on a child's face!

Enjoy your fishing trip with Captain Scott aboard a 24' Tracker pontoon. Originally built in 1986, the vessel was fully uphauled in 2015 and is ready to get you to the fishing grounds in comfort and style. Perfect for accommodating up to six anglers, the pontoon is wheelchair accessible and has a private bathroom on board.

Captain Scott's clients catch an average of 50 to 100 pounds of Catfish per person without fighting the rough waters of the main lake. These fat monsters reach a weight of 20 pounds and put up the kind of fight that will put a smile on your face. The trips are four and six hours and the captain has customized the packages to suit any angler's need and budget.

An adventure with Captain's Scott Catfish Charter comes inclusive with all the necessary equipment you need to make outstanding catches possible. You will be provided with high-quality rods, Penn spinning or Zebco push button reels, tackle, and bait. If you decide to keep the catch, it could be cleaned at an additional fee. You need to bring a fishing license, sunscreen, your camera, snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks.

Book your family-friendly adventure with Captain Scott's Catfish Charter – it's 'reel' fun!

Captain Scott's Catfish Charter invites you to enjoy Lake Erie fishing at its finest. With just a quick boat ride to a calm fishing area, you will be ready to bait the hooks. Captain Scott is a patient and professional guide, who knows the area like the back of his hand. Kids are especially welcome to join: there is nothing better than putting a smile on a child's face!

Enjoy your fishing trip with Captain Scott aboard a 24' Tracker pontoon. Originally built in 1986, the vessel was fully uphauled in 2015 and is ready to get you to the fishing grounds in comfort and style. Perfect for accommodating up to six anglers, the pontoon is wheelchair accessible and has a private bathroom on board.

Captain Scott's clients catch an average of 50 to 100 pounds of Catfish per person without fighting the rough waters of the main lake. These fat monsters reach a weight of 20 pounds and put up the kind of fight that will put a smile on your face. The trips are four and six hours and the captain has customized the packages to suit any angler's need and budget.

An adventure with Captain's Scott Catfish Charter comes inclusive with all the necessary equipment you need to make outstanding catches possible. You will be provided with high-quality rods, Penn spinning or Zebco push button reels, tackle, and bait. If you decide to keep the catch, it could be cleaned at an additional fee. You need to bring a fishing license, sunscreen, your camera, snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks.

Book your family-friendly adventure with Captain Scott's Catfish Charter – it's 'reel' fun!

Howard "Scott" Heston
Captain
Howard "Scott" Heston
11 years of experience
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November 2026
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2 adults • 0 children
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4 Hour Trip (AM) (6 PAX) April
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 18 - Apr 30
US $330
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip (PM) (6 PAX) April
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 18 - Apr 30
US $330
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip (AM) (6 PAX)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 15
US $430
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip (PM) (6 PAX)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 15
US $430
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 hour Trip (AM) (6 PAX) April
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 18 - Apr 30
US $460
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 hour Trip (PM) (6 PAX) April
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 18 - Apr 30
US $460
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 hour Trip (AM) (6 PAX)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 15
US $560
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 hour Trip (PM) (6 PAX)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 15
US $560
Entire boat: up to 6 people

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Rating

4.8
135 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (198)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
96%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

Reviews (135)

  • Virginia Wilson
    Virginia Wilson
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    First Fishing trip with my grandkids!

    4 Hour Trip (PM) (6 PAX) on June 8, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

    OMG. What a perfect day! Thank you for all your hard work helping getting the many fish we caught today. Both my grandsons were so excited to go on this trip and I can say they were not disappointed. We caught so many fish that before the end of the day I booked another trip! Thanks for a great memory!!

  • Nathan Owens
    Nathan Owens
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Couldn't ask for a better morning

    4 Hour Trip (AM) (6 PAX) on October 4, 2026 • 2 adults

    Watching the sun rise, watching trains pass by, cathing fish left and right. I can't think of a much better way to spend the morning. Captain makes it very fun. Gives advice of where to cast and once the bite slows down, time for a new spot. Thanks again Capt, will be back again!

  • Dennis Oglesby
    Dennis Oglesby
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day on the water!

    6 hour Trip (PM) (6 PAX) on September 25, 2026 • 2 adults

    For it being a "slow day" we still brought in 115 lbs of catfish. the season may be ending down, but it's not over yet! Captain Scott is great and we will absolutely be scheduling another trip with him next year!

  • Pedro Soto Jr
    Pedro Soto Jr
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Good time

    4 Hour Trip (AM) (6 PAX) on September 19, 2026 • 6 adults

    Despite the weather we had a good time. Captain was great and kept us on fish even though conditions were tough. I highly recommend Captain Scott's catfish charter.

  • Charles Goss
    Charles Goss
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Had a blast!

    4 Hour Trip (AM) (6 PAX) on June 25, 2026 • 4 adults

    Captain Scott put us on fish within minutes of leaving the dock. After that it was nonstop action. We all caught some big cats, and enjoyed the whole morning.

  • William Dowhan
    William Dowhan
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trio!

    4 Hour Trip (AM) (6 PAX) on September 18, 2026 • 4 adults • 3 children

    We gad a great day and caught lots of fish. The captain was very patient and helpful with my kids. I would definitely recommend.

  • Chad Hornak
    Chad Hornak
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    fantastic trip

    4 Hour Trip (AM) (6 PAX) on June 24, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    we had a blast kiddos caught a ton of fish my boy caught a 18lb catdaddy we landed a 22lb monster. What a great time incredible

  • Jennifer Estill
    Jennifer Estill
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    May fishing trip

    6 hour Trip (AM) (6 PAX) on May 14, 2026 • 5 adults • 2 children
  • Brittni Blair
    Brittni Blair
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Howard

    4 Hour Trip (PM) (6 PAX) on June 9, 2025 • 6 adults • 1 child

    Captain Scott waa great. We took a short trip to the bay and started catching fish as son as we anchored. The kids had an absolute blast and everyone was pretty amazed at how many catfish we were able to bring in. Kept enough for a big fish fry, released more than I could count, and were really excited with the big cats that the kids brought in! If you’re looking for a good catfish charter, THIS IS IT.

  • Crystal Bridges
    Crystal Bridges
    us
    New Mexico, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    We had a 4 hour trip with captain Scott

    4 Hour Trip (AM) (6 PAX) on June 22, 2023 • 2 adults

    We have the most amazing time with Captain Scott. He was absolutely incredible. We ended up catch 30 Chanel cats and two sea bass it was such a great experience. He was really helpful with two very weak woman that have never caught anything that big. He helps get them in the boat. He is actually just amazing. He has everything you can possibly think you would need for fishing. It was nice just to climb on the boat and have all the equipment there. Thank you captain Scott. We appreciate you.

FAQs about Captain Scott's Catfish Charter

Captain Scott's Catfish Charter offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $330 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (6 PAX) April (4 hours)
  • US $330 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (6 PAX) April (4 hours)
  • US $430 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (6 PAX) (4 hours)
  • US $430 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (6 PAX) (4 hours)
  • US $460 per group - 6 hour Trip (AM) (6 PAX) April (6 hours)
  • US $460 per group - 6 hour Trip (PM) (6 PAX) April (6 hours)
  • US $560 per group - 6 hour Trip (AM) (6 PAX) (6 hours)
  • US $560 per group - 6 hour Trip (PM) (6 PAX) (6 hours)
Trips booked with Captain Scott's Catfish Charter include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Frozen Shrimp)
  • Drinks (I provide bottled water)
Captain Scott's Catfish Charter offers the following type of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing (Just a short boat ride to a calm fishing area )
Captain Scott's Catfish Charter offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
Top targeted fish species with Captain Scott's Catfish Charter include:
  • Catfish

Your captain

Howard "Scott" Heston
Howard "Scott" Heston
Sandusky, Ohio, United States
41 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
135 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since April 2017
I have been fishing Lake Erie's Sandusky Bay for over 40 years and this will be my 3rd year running charters. Last year my charter was featured in Country Living Magazine (5/2016), Ohio Outdoor News (6/3/2016) and in Great Lakes Angler magazine (June-July 2016).
Howard "Scott" Heston
Howard "Scott" Heston
Fully verified
41
reports
135
reviews
2017
member since
~1h
response
I have been fishing Lake Erie's Sandusky Bay for over 40 years and this will be my 3rd year running charters. Last year my charter was featured in Country Living Magazine (5/2016), Ohio Outdoor News (6/3/2016) and in Great Lakes Angler magazine (June-July 2016).

The fish you can target

Catfish
Catfish
Catfish
Catfish

Real catches by this captain

  • An angler proudly displaying a large catfish while fishing on a calm lake.
    Another great trip with constant action.
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large catfish aboard a boat on calm coastal waters near a rock-lined shoreline.
    Nathan O.
    Nathan O.
    Watching the sun rise, watching trains pass by, cathing fish left and right. I can't think of a much better way to spend the morning. Captain makes it very fun. Gives advice of where to cast and once the bite slows down, time for a new spot. Thanks again Capt, will be back again!
  • A cooler filled with multiple Catfish, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Dennis O.
    Dennis O.
    For it being a "slow day" we still brought in 115 lbs of catfish. the season may be ending down, but it's not over yet! Captain Scott is great and we will absolutely be scheduling another trip with him next year!
  • Angler proudly displaying a catfish while fishing from a small boat on a calm waterway.
    Pedro S.
    Pedro S.
    Despite the weather we had a good time. Captain was great and kept us on fish even though conditions were tough. I highly recommend Captain Scott's catfish charter.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large catfish while fishing on a boat, with family members visible in the background.
    It's getting late in the year but we are still filling coolers.
  • Young angler holding a long freshwater fish aboard a boat beneath a bridge.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Bullhead
    William D.
    William D.
    We gad a great day and caught lots of fish. The captain was very patient and helpful with my kids. I would definitely recommend.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large fish while fishing on a boat, enjoying a day on the water.
    Caught fish one after another today. Here are just a few.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catches of catfish while enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    114 fish in 6 hours. Our big fish was 20lbs 2oz.
  • A family proudly displaying their catch of catfish while enjoying a day on the water.
    We are still catching fish as fast as you can reel them in on the Sandusky Bay.
  • Three anglers proudly displaying their catch of catfish while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Charles G.
    Charles G.
    Captain Scott put us on fish within minutes of leaving the dock. After that it was nonstop action. We all caught some big cats, and enjoyed the whole morning.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Other
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
1986
Restored in
2015
Boat manufacturer
Tracker
Boat type
Pontoon
Engine model
Mercury Big Foot
Powered by
1 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Bottom Fishing
Spinning
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Frozen Shrimp
Drinks
I provide bottled water

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.
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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
There is no age limit. I've taken a lot of people on their first fishing trip and unfortunately I've taken others on their last fishing trip but I've made some great memories for the families either way.
You keep catch
I prefer to release big fish but its your choice
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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
 American Express
 PayPal

What’s biting in Sandusky right now

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