Crooked Hook Charters
Crooked Hook Charters
Crooked Hook Charters invites you to experience the thrill of catching fish in one of the Great Lakes. Explore the western basin of Lake Erie with one of the most patient and knowledgeable captains around.
Your captain has been guiding for over two decades now. He knows the waters of the Lake like the back of his hand and is familiar with the methods that work best. His First Mate will assist you throughout the adventure. With Crooked Hook, everything will be taken care of. All you have to do is have fun!
The season begins in April and goes through October. You can get the water all to yourself and spend a whole day fishing or just go for a quick adventure to fill the coolers.
When targeting Walleye, you will be mainly drift casting or trolling. If the Lake's superstar are not something you are after, then a trip for Yellow Perch is your best choice. Your crew will find the best location, anchor there, and bottom fish. Both options are exciting.
Crooked Hook Charters will take you out aboard a 30' Baha Fisherman Cuddy cabin. The boat is powered by two 315 HP Volvo engines and can take up to 6 anglers. There are top-notch Lowrance electronics and tackle available on board. Plus, there is also a stand-up private head, an ice-box, and a bed.
Trips come with Penn and Okuma rods and reels, along with bait and lures. You will need to purchase a fishing license before you make your first cast. You can feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks with you. Discounts are also available.
Crooked Hook Charters invites you to experience the thrill of catching fish in one of the Great Lakes. Explore the western basin of Lake Erie with one of the most patient and knowledgeable captains around.
Your captain has been guiding for over two decades now. He knows the waters of the Lake like the back of his hand and is familiar with the methods that work best. His First Mate will assist you throughout the adventure. With Crooked Hook, everything will be taken care of. All you have to do is have fun!
The season begins in April and goes through October. You can get the water all to yourself and spend a whole day fishing or just go for a quick adventure to fill the coolers.
When targeting Walleye, you will be mainly drift casting or trolling. If the Lake's superstar are not something you are after, then a trip for Yellow Perch is your best choice. Your crew will find the best location, anchor there, and bottom fish. Both options are exciting.
Crooked Hook Charters will take you out aboard a 30' Baha Fisherman Cuddy cabin. The boat is powered by two 315 HP Volvo engines and can take up to 6 anglers. There are top-notch Lowrance electronics and tackle available on board. Plus, there is also a stand-up private head, an ice-box, and a bed.
Trips come with Penn and Okuma rods and reels, along with bait and lures. You will need to purchase a fishing license before you make your first cast. You can feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks with you. Discounts are also available.
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Tara Phillips•
Indiana, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedBest Family Fishing Trip
8 Hour dock to dock Trip – Walleye on July 20, 2026 • 5 adults • 3 childrenWe had the best time fishing!! The kids (8,13,17) have never done anything like this before and he had such patience with teaching them how to do it all from holding the rod to the multi line system he had. He went far out there to ensure we maxed out our limit of walleye and he sure succeeded! Booking our next trip with him will for sure be happening ! Thank You so much!
Jason Elkins•Indiana, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedCaught our limit!
5 Hour Trip – Perch on July 24, 2026 • 4 adultsWe really enjoyed our walleye trip. The captain took the time to teach us and show us what to do and what not to. We caught our limit within 3.5 hours. I highly recomend this charter and will for sure be coming back.
Todor Dinev•Illinois, USMember since 20245.0Verified"Ode to Captain Gary"
8 Hour dock to dock Trip – Walleye on August 9, 2025 • 6 adultsOn Erie’s waves that roll and gleam, We chased the fish, we lived the dream. With Captain Gary at the helm so true, No better guide the lake could view. His boat was steady, swift, and clean, The finest ride we’ve ever seen. Lines were cast, the reels did sing, And soon we felt that walleyed zing! Thirty-six we hauled with cheer, The very best catch of the year. From dawn’s first light to sunset’s glow, Gary made that big lake flow. If you seek thrills, some fish, and fun, Book Gary’s boat — he’s number one! Lake Erie’s king, both kind and wise, With him, the limit’s no surprise.
Robert Dassylva•Ohio, USMember since 20235.0VerifiedFull day Walleye fishing trip
8 Hour dock to dock Trip – Walleye on July 25, 2023 • 4 adultsCaptain Gary was waiting and ready for us at 6:00 am. We had a 40 minute boat ride to get us out to the fish. We had lines in the water within the hour of our trip and immediately started catching fish, I can’t say enough about how excited excited and how much fun we had. Everyone on our family trip caught fish and maxed out . Captain Gary knows what he is doing and along the trip point out sites along the way. We recommend the highest rating that can be given and will definitely use him again on any future events. The only thing we worry about is giving the Captain such a good review , he will be hard to book in the future, lol. Thank you Captain Gary for a great trip. See you soon.
Philip Brandt•Ohio, USMember since 20205.0VerifiedFishing with Gary
5 Hour Trip – Perch on July 25, 2020 • 3 adults • 1 childThe caption and first mate where awesome. They put us right on the spot for the fish. They where awesome with my child and wife who never went fishing on a boat in Lake Erie. There is just to much to say how great they where. I will be back with them again. Thank you so much for everything you guys did.
Thomas CookRepeat angler•Newark, OH, US•Member since 20212 trips4.7VerifiedMay fishing trip
8 Hour dock to dock Trip – Walleye on May 21, 2022 • 6 adults
Scott Berg•West Virginia, USMember since 20205.0VerifiedWhat a day!
8 Hour dock to dock Trip – Walleye on June 29, 2020 • 5 adults • 2 childrenPerfect day. Just what you come to Lake Erie for. Excellent captain and first mate. Put us on fish! Limited out by noon. Biggest walleye 7 lbs. Great equipment, fast boat, super set up. Experience and expertise on display.
Arqulia Bowers•Ohio, USMember since 20215.0VerifiedBOYS TRIP
5 Hour Trip – Perch on July 24, 2021 • 3 adults
Michael ElsonRepeat angler•Arizona, US•Member since 20192 trips5.0VerifiedCan’t fight the wind!
8 Hour dock to dock Trip – Walleye on May 30, 2019 • 6 adultsOur trip started out with several good fish in quick succession but then the wind picked up and we were soon in six foot waves. The kids got a little green around the gills and we had to cut the day short but the captain and crew were awesome. Would go back today if I could.
Michael BostickRepeat angler•Ohio, US•Member since 20192 trips5.0VerifiedAwesome 8 hour trip
8 Hour dock to dock Trip – Walleye on June 1, 2019 • 4 adultsCaptain Gary and his first mate Dave welcomed us onto the boat and made us all feel welcome right away. Captain Gary explained everything to us and was patient with us the whole time. We all caught fish and had a great time. We will definitely be back.
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Captain Gary was truly great. His communication beforehand was professional and appreciated. I've fished this way before but my family has not. He was beyond polite and courteous to us all during the trip. Personable and easy to talk to. Got us out to good spots where we got some catches despite the lake having an overall slow weekend for it. We know who we will call next time we're here!
Mr Deleon, I truly appreciate your review. I was absolutely impressed with your family. Your two sons 4 and 5 years old were well behaved and reeled in a few. Unfortunately the seasickness bug got the best of a few of them. We made a day of it, thank you again for fishing with me. Captain Gary
We had the best time fishing!! The kids (8,13,17) have never done anything like this before and he had such patience with teaching them how to do it all from holding the rod to the multi line system he had. He went far out there to ensure we maxed out our limit of walleye and he sure succeeded! Booking our next trip with him will for sure be happening ! Thank You so much!
To the Phillips family, it was my pleasure to fish you all. My day was easier because of you. From learning the system to setting lines you did it all with precision. I was most impressed by how the children and parents interacted with each other. Not one of you stood back and just watched. Your hardwork paid big divedends with a nice limit of 36 fish which included the captains limit. Thank you for trusting me with your day out on lake erie. Captain Gary
We really enjoyed our walleye trip. The captain took the time to teach us and show us what to do and what not to. We caught our limit within 3.5 hours. I highly recomend this charter and will for sure be coming back.
Mr.Elkins and family. I absolutely appreciate you all. You and thd kids did a fantastic job of settling ip lines and landing a nice limit of fish. It was my pleasure to have you chooee me to be your captain on your first Lake Erie expierence. I look forward to your return. Have a greag time while you are here Captain Gary.
Caught our limit of Walleye!! Captain Gary was great - knowledgeable, helpful, great conversations, and vwry helpful with getting my son involved.
Thank you Mr Wienert for the kind words. It was my pleasure to fish with you and Tyler for Walleye. You both picked up on the system very fast . i hope you and your family enjoyed the fish. Safe travels and thank you again. Captain Gary
On Erie’s waves that roll and gleam, We chased the fish, we lived the dream. With Captain Gary at the helm so true, No better guide the lake could view. His boat was steady, swift, and clean, The finest ride we’ve ever seen. Lines were cast, the reels did sing, And soon we felt that walleyed zing! Thirty-six we hauled with cheer, The very best catch of the year. From dawn’s first light to sunset’s glow, Gary made that big lake flow. If you seek thrills, some fish, and fun, Book Gary’s boat — he’s number one! Lake Erie’s king, both kind and wise, With him, the limit’s no surprise.
FAQs about Crooked Hook Charters
- US $600 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Perch (5 hours)
- US $800 per group - 8 Hour dock to dock Trip – Walleye (8 hours)
- Toilet Stand-up Private Head
- GPS Lowrance HDS 12 and 9 with new autopilot 2021
- Fishfinder Lowrance HDS 12 and 9
- Bed
- Live bait well
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle (Okuma, Penn)
- Live bait (Prepared for the trip)
- Lures (worm harness,Reef Runner, Bandits, and Smithwick P-)
- First mate (Our first mate works for tips 20% is normal, and each trip, they will provide their ability,knowledge to educate our guests in the fishing techniques we will employ. The first mate baits hooks,nets fish,keeps boat clean and safe throughout the day. )
- Lake fishing (Western Basin Of Lake Erie Islands area)
- Light tackle
- Trolling (Trolling Big boards ,with spoons,worm harness and s)
- Spinning (casting worm harness, )
- Jigging
- Drift fishing
- Perch (Yellow)
- Walleye
Your captain
Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio, United States
Growing up in Northern Ohio on Lake Erie, I have spent numerous hours fishing on this Great Lake. I have over 30 years of fishing experience for Walleye and Perch. I have been given this chance while working as a full-time firefighter in Sandusky Ohio Local 327 IAFF for 28 years. I have since retired and have been able to dedicate myself to fishing as a full time boat owner and charter captain. I am very fortunate for this opportunity, that i am able to use my experience passed on to me by my Father, uncles and grandfathers. I enjoy taking out fisherman, women and children and giving them the same fishing experience on a daily basis. There is nothing better to watch the smiles when they catch that fish ohio walleye or even their first walleye. I have always been and outdoorsman and think every day how lucky i am to have grown up on beautiful Lake Erie.
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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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