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.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Perch
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Oct 31
    US $600
    This trip is a 5-hour dock-to-dock fishing adventure for Yellow Perch, one of the best tasting and prized fish in Lake Erie. Fishing for Perch will consist of going to a lake location, anchoring, and bottom fishing for this great fish. This package is ideal for all ages. Military, fire, and police discounts are available. All trips over 15 miles one way will incur a $100.00 fuel surcharge.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Walleye
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 31
    US $800
    This is a full 8-hour dock-to-dock trip. You will be fishing for Walleye in the western basin of Lake Erie and the Lake islands area. Depending on the best opportunity to catch the most fish, you and the crew will drift cast or troll. Come catch the king of Lake Erie! Trips leave the dock at 7:00 a.m. Military, police, fire, and EMS discounts are available. All trips over 15 miles will incur a $100.00 fuel surcharge.
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FAQs about Crooked Hook Charters

Crooked Hook Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Perch (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Walleye (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Crooked Hook Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • 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

Trips booked with Crooked Hook Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Okuma, Penn)
  • Live Bait (Prepared for the trip)
  • Lures (worm harness,Reef Runner, Bandits, and Smithwick P-)
  • First Mate

Crooked Hook Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing (Western Basin Of Lake Erie Islands area)

Crooked Hook Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling (Trolling Big boards ,with spoons,worm harness and s)
  • Spinning (casting worm harness, )
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Crooked Hook Charters include:
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Walleye

Meet the Captain

Gary Zakrajsek
Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio, United States
ID & license verified
38 Customer reviews
Response time 6 hours
Member since January 2018
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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Perch (Yellow) Yellow Perch
Walleye Walleye

Boat specs

Baha Fisherman (Cuddy cabin) originally built in 1999, and restored in 2021. Powered by 2 315HP Gm 350 twin engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 32 knots.

Length
30 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Western Basin Of Lake Erie Islands area

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling
Trolling Big boards ,with spoons,worm harness and s
Spinning
casting worm harness,
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Amenities

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

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Okuma, Penn
Live Bait
Prepared for the trip
Lures
worm harness,Reef Runner, Bandits, and Smithwick P-
First Mate

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
Children always welcome,11 and under must wear PFD
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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 4% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 38 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Robert D.
Johnstown, OH
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Full day Walleye fishing trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Walleye on July 25, 2023
Captain 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...
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Anthony C.
Eaton, OH
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5.0 / 5
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We had a full day trip with six guys.

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Walleye on May 22, 2021
Captain Gary and first mate Chris were very professional and friendly.  They stayed out with us for two extra hours on a day...
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Joseph M.
Cleveland, OH
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Full day trip for walleye

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Walleye on August 10, 2019
Our family had a great time! Myself a friend my 3 college kids and my 90 year old Dad.  We caught 27 good size walleye, in...
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Eddie J.
Morgantown, WV
Excellent
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Captain Gary was a pleasure to fish with. Had a great time.

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Walleye on May 14, 2022
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Timothy P.
Marion, OH
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Half-day perch

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Perch on August 28, 2021
Absolutely an amazing experience! Very accommodating and very helpful! At the end of this trip we went a head and booked another...
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