Tail Chaser Fishing Charters

Tail Chaser Fishing Charter invites you to enjoy a day of Walleye fishing aboard the Tail Chaser around the Lake Erie Islands. Captain Mike specializes in trolling for Walleye fishing and is able to accommodate up to six guests per trip.

Fishing on Lake Erie Island means you are in for some serious fishing action as this region is well known throughout the world for Walleye fishing. Fishing is excellent from mid-April through November 1.

Captain Mike owns and operates a 30’ Sport Craft performance fishing boat, originally built in 2002 with a capacity for up to 6 guests. Powered by a 454 Mercruiser engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 24 knots, the Sport Craft is very reliable on the water. The search for the fish is aided by GPS and a fishfinder, and the catch is stored in the available ice-box. There is a toilet on board for your convenience, as well as all the safety equipment needed.

Tail Chaser Fishing Charters carry all the fishing gear so you don’t have to. They provide Shakespeare rods and reels, tackle, a variety of lures, and live bait. The first mate is on board to help you with baiting your hooks and reeling in your fish. They work extremely hard to make your trip an enjoyable and memorable experience.

Please note, you are to obtain a fishing license in accordance with the State of Ohio fishing regulations. You are welcome to bring food and drinks on the trip, as well as hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, and weather-appropriate clothing. Customers are responsible for fish cleaning, there is a fish-cleaning station in the marina or there is Bays Edge Fish Cleaning Service 10 minutes from the dock, and they are cash only.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day –Walleye Trolling (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $450
    This is a four-hour trip for 1 to 6 people. You will troll the Western basin of the Lake Erie Islands area for Walleye. The captain will make sure this is a fun and relaxed atmosphere with no pressure. He truly enjoys getting everyone involved, from rigging the gear to netting the fish. Customers are responsible for Ohio fishing license, food, drinks, and fish cleaning. We supply all fishing gear. We recommend Bays Edge Fish Cleaning and they are cash only.
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
    Bass (White)
    White Bass
  • Private trip
    Half Day –Walleye Trolling (PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    US $450
    This is a four-hour dock-to-dock trip for 1 to 6 people. We will troll the Western basin of the Lake Erie Islands area for Walleye. The captain will make sure this is a fun and relaxed atmosphere with no pressure. He truly enjoys getting everyone involved, from rigging the gear to netting the fish. Customers are responsible for Ohio fishing license, food, drinks, and fish cleaning. We supply all fishing gear. We recommend Bays Edge Fish Cleaning and they are cash only.
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Catfish
    Catfish
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
  • Private trip
    Half Day Perch Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $500
    PERCH TRIPS FOR 2024 SEASON WILL START IN LATE JULY OR EARLY AUGUST TBD. This is a 4 hr trip or until customers limit for 1 to 4 people. Customers are responsible for Ohio fishing license, food, drinks, snacks and fish cleaning. We supply all fishing gear. However bring your favorite perch pole if you like. We recommend Bays Edge Fish Cleaning and they are cash only.
    Targeted fish
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
  • Private trip
    Full Day Perch Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $700
    PERCH TRIPS FOR 2024 SEASON WILL START IN LATE JULY OR EARLY AUGUST TBD. This is a 7 hr trip or until customers limit for 1 to 4 people. Customers are responsible for Ohio fishing license, food, drinks, snacks and fish cleaning. We supply all fishing gear. However bring your favorite perch pole if you like. We recommend Bays Edge Fish Cleaning and they are cash only.
    Targeted fish
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
  • Private trip
    Full Day – Walleye Trolling
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $720
    This is a 7 hr trip for 1 to 6 people. We will troll the Western basin of the Lake Erie Islands area for Walleye. The captain will make sure this is a fun and relaxed atmosphere with no pressure. He truly enjoys getting everyone involved, from rigging the gear to netting the fish. Customers are responsible for Ohio fishing license, food, drinks, and fish cleaning. We supply all fishing gear. We recommend Bays Edge Fish Cleaning and they are cash only.
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
    Bass (White)
    White Bass
  • Private trip
    8 Hour – Walleye and Kelleys Island
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $850
    Troll for Walleye in the morning and then drop the crew off at noon in downtown Kelleys Island for lunch. This is an 8-hour trip, the pick-up at Kelley's is at 2:30 p.m. to head back to the dock, additional charge after then is $50.00 per hour. Call for more details. The customers are responsible for lunch, Ohio fishing license, food, drinks, and fish cleaning. We supply all fishing gear. We recommend Bays Edge Fish Cleaning and they are cash only.
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Catfish
    Catfish
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
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FAQs about Tail Chaser Fishing Charters

Tail Chaser Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day –Walleye Trolling (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day –Walleye Trolling (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Perch Trip (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Full Day Perch Trip (7 hours)
  • US $720 per group - Full Day – Walleye Trolling (7 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 8 Hour – Walleye and Kelleys Island (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Tail Chaser Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Enclosed manual flush toilet usually reserved for the ladies this way it is kept cleaner. Pee cup for the men.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Ice Box For fish

Trips booked with Tail Chaser Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shakespeare)
  • Live Bait (Live bait is provided and its usually nite crawlers.)
  • Lures
  • First Mate (Please tip well )

Tail Chaser Fishing Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing (Lake Erie Islands)

Tail Chaser Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling (All tackle is provided )

Top targeted fish species with Tail Chaser Fishing Charters include:
  • Bass (White)
  • Catfish
  • Perch (White)
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Walleye

Meet the Captain

Mike Dean
Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio, United States
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147 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since August 2017
Angler's Choice
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Captain Mike started fishing the Lake Erie Islands with his Dad at the age of five and has fished all his life. He says this is pretty much all he has done and all he has wanted to do. Mike decided early on to get his captain's license, and has spent the last 30 years fishing and guiding professionally. He is a relaxed person who likes to make charters fun. Mike's guests all say that his charters are very laid back and no pressure, which is what makes Mike a great choice. He loves taking people fishing for Walleye.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (White) White Bass
Catfish Catfish
Perch (White) White Perch
Perch (Yellow) Yellow Perch

Boat specs

Sport Craft (Walkaround) originally built in 2002. Powered by a 350HP Mercruiser 7.4 engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 21 knots.

Length
30 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Lake Erie Islands

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling
All tackle is provided

Amenities

Toilet
Enclosed manual flush toilet usually reserved for the ladies this way it is kept cleaner. Pee cup for the men.
GPS
Fishfinder
Ice Box
For fish

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Shakespeare
Live Bait
Live bait is provided and its usually nite crawlers.
Lures
First Mate
Please tip well

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
11 years and over
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 147 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (176)
August fishing trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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Ethan K.
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Fishing with Mike

VERIFIED   Half Day –Walleye Trolling (AM) on June 5, 2023
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Morning Half Day Charter With Tail Chasers

VERIFIED   Half Day –Walleye Trolling (AM) on April 27, 2023
Graphed a bunch of fish and had to locate ones that wanted to play the game.  Captain Mike provided a great experience on...
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Dorothy K.
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Half day walleye trip with Captain Mike

VERIFIED   Half Day –Walleye Trolling (AM) on July 5, 2023
My family of four had a great time with Captain Mike. We had a very successful trip too with lots of walleye perch and a few...
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Jared M.
Bedford, KY
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Full day trip with Captain Mike

VERIFIED   Full Day – Walleye Trolling on June 7, 2023
Great day of fishing on lake Erie. We were able to catch our limit of walleye with our any trouble. Captain Mike gave us the...
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Mike O.
Parma Heights, OH
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Half Day Trip with Captain Mike

VERIFIED   Half Day –Walleye Trolling (PM) on June 19, 2023
My teenage sons and I had a great time fishing with Captain Mike!  As novices, he let us know what to bring and coached us...
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