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!
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Howard "Scott" Heston
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Appropriate for children
97%
Friendly captain
99%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Recommend this charter
95%
Caught fish
97%
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4 Hour Trip (PM) (6 PAX) on June 9, 2025
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.
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.
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6 hour Trip (PM) (6 PAX) on May 23, 2025
We had a slow day which was really just happenstance given the cold weather and slow current. We still got 5 huge catfish though and we each got our new personal best. Scott met us at the dock and was great. It felt that he was really trying to get us fish the whole time and in the end he did so it was an awesome experience.
We had a slow day which was really just happenstance given the cold weather and slow current. We still got 5 huge catfish though and we each got our new personal best. Scott met us at the dock and was great. It felt that he was really trying to get us fish the whole time and in the end he did so it was an awesome experience.
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4 Hour Trip (AM) (6 PAX) on July 15, 2025
Captain Scott was fantastic. We took home a cooler full of catfish and had a great time doing it!
Captain Scott was fantastic. We took home a cooler full of catfish and had a great time doing it!
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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 2 hours the bite stopped, captain tried some different spots caught a couple more, wife caught biggest 16lb, kept enough for a good couple fish frys will definitely book again great for family, captain Scott was great netted everything took off hook, everybody had fun.
Took my daughter and wife ,first 2 hours were great caught a ton of catfish kept smaller ones released bigger ones, the last 2 hours the bite stopped, captain tried some different spots caught a couple more, wife caught biggest 16lb, kept enough for a good couple fish frys will definitely book again great for family, captain Scott was great netted everything took off hook, everybody had fun.
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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 was a slow day by Captain Scott’s standards, but we end up catching about 15 and I had the pleasure of catching the largest, about a 11 pounder!
My grandson loves catching catfish and had not caught one for a while, which is why we chartered Captain Scott, catfish! It was a slow day by Captain Scott’s standards, but we end up catching about 15 and I had the pleasure of catching the largest, about a 11 pounder!
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Port Clinton, Ohio, United States
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).
Nearshore Fishing
Just a short boat ride to a calm fishing area
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
I provide Penn spinning or Zebco push button reels
Toilet
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Frozen Shrimp
Drinks
I provide bottled water
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.
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
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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