Captain Scott's Catfish Charter
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Captain Scott's Catfish Charter

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(101 reviews)
Map of Port Clinton, OH, United States
2350 Danbury Station Road
Port Clinton, OH, United States
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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!

  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Drinks
  • Toilet
  • Child Friendly
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    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
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $300
    If you want to go fishing with your friends or family, this package is exactly what you are looking for. This rate applies to groups of 3 and up to 6 people. Enjoy your Catfishing trip with one of the best guides in the area, who knows where the fish are hiding year-round. So bring your A-game and get ready for some action!
  • Private trip
    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
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $300
    Enjoy a great family trip and catch some great fish without having to spend a full day on the water. This evening 4 hour trip is perfect for groups of 3 and up to 6 people. You'll get the opportunity to visit some highly productive fishing grounds where your skills will be tested to the max by some monster Catfish!
  • Private trip
    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
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $390
    If you want to go fishing with your friends or family, this package is exactly what you are looking for. This rate applies to groups of 3 and up to 6 people. Enjoy your Catfishing trip with one of the best guides in the area, who knows where the fish are hiding year-round. So bring your A-game and get ready for some action!
  • Private trip
    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
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $390
    Enjoy a great family trip and catch some great fish without having to spend a full day on the water. This evening 4 hour trip is perfect for groups of 3 and up to 6 people. You'll get the opportunity to visit some highly productive fishing grounds where your skills will be tested to the max by some monster Catfish!
  • Private trip
    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
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $420
    This trip is ideal for a family or a group of friends, who are looking for some fine angling with one of the best captains in the area. The rate applies for a 6 hour morning trip able to accommodate up to 6 people. You'll spend enough time on captain's favorite fishing spots to hook some monster Catfish so be ready for a workout!
  • Private trip
    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
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $420
    If you are not an early bird, this package will be perfect for you as you'll be able to take advantage of the morning period of high activity to see some excellent action. This rate applies for a 6 hour evening trip for groups of 3 and up to 6 people. So get your group together and come to hook some lake monsters!
  • Private trip
    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
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $520
    This trip is ideal for a family or a group of friends, who are looking for some fine angling with one of the best captains in the area. The rate applies for a 6 hour morning trip able to accommodate up to 6 people. You'll spend enough time on captain's favorite fishing spots to hook some monster Catfish so be ready for a workout!
  • Private trip
    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
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $520
    If you are not an early bird, this package will be perfect for you as you'll be able to take advantage of the morning period of high activity to see some excellent action. This rate applies for a 6 hour evening trip for groups of 3 and up to 6 people. So get your group together and come to hook some lake monsters!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 101 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
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Tim U.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Non stop for 2 hours

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) (6 PAX) on August 14, 2024
Took my daughter and wife ,first 2 hours were great caught a ton of catfish kept smaller ones released bigger ones, the last...
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Mark B.
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5.0 / 5
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Catching Catfish!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) (6 PAX) on August 27, 2024
My grandson loves catching catfish and had not caught one for a while, which is why we chartered Captain Scott, catfish! It...
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Matt R.
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5.0 / 5
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Absolutely Amazing!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) (6 PAX) on July 12, 2024
If I could give more than five stars I would! Captain Scott was great and put us right on fish instantly. It was the best day...
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Jeremy T.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Lots of fun

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) (6 PAX) on August 2, 2024
Captain Scott was awesome ready with the net on every fish. Let my grandson reel in all the ones he hooked. This will be a...
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Duane H.
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Great catfishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) (6 PAX) on July 31, 2024
The captain was spot on and knew where to go. Caught many catfish.  Use the exact address to find the dock.
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FAQs about Captain Scott's Catfish Charter

Captain Scott's Catfish Charter offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (6 PAX) April (4 hours)
  • US $300 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (6 PAX) April (4 hours)
  • US $390 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (6 PAX) (4 hours)
  • US $390 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (6 PAX) (4 hours)
  • US $420 per group - 6 hour Trip (AM) (6 PAX) April (6 hours)
  • US $420 per group - 6 hour Trip (PM) (6 PAX) April (6 hours)
  • US $520 per group - 6 hour Trip (AM) (6 PAX) (6 hours)
  • US $520 per group - 6 hour Trip (PM) (6 PAX) (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Captain Scott's Catfish Charter, you can expect the following amenity onboard:
  • Toilet
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 (I provide Penn spinning or Zebco push button reels)
Top targeted fish species with Captain Scott's Catfish Charter include:
  • Catfish

Your captain

Howard "Scott" Heston
Port Clinton, Ohio, United States
28 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
101 Customer reviews
Response time 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).

The fish you can target

Catfish Catfish

What the boat is like

Boat Image
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

Which types of fishing are offered

Nearshore Fishing
Just a short boat ride to a calm fishing area

Which fishing techniques you can try

Bottom Fishing
Spinning
I provide Penn spinning or Zebco push button reels

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
I prefer to release big fish but its your choice
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible
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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:

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