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Makin’ Memories Fishing Charters invites you to join their Lake Erie trophy Walleye, Yellow Perch, and Steelhead fishing trips. Lake Erie is known as the Capital of Walleye and produces the finest specimens of this species year-round. Captain Jim Fishel, who has chased trophy fish since he was a boy with his father, will take you to the best spots where the best fish can be found.

The Makin’ Memories team will take you fishing aboard Makin’ Memories, a 30' Cherokee offshore sportfishing boat with 12' beams. The deck of the boat is so spacious it can carry six guests and crew comfortably. You and your group will enjoy a secure, relaxing, and pleasurable ride. The boat is equipped state of the art fishing and navigation equipment.  

Captain Jim Fishel has many great stories about the days of the “Blue Pike” that were caught on Lake Erie. His passion drives him to track the Walleye migration as it passes by the Port of Conneaut. He has over 60 years of fishing experience on the Great Lakes. 

In 1991, Captain Jim Fishel teamed up with Captain Jim Holtzman, and since then, this dynamic duo has been running trips from daylight to dark, whenever the fish are biting. This fishing tag team has over 100 years of Great Lakes experience together!

Makin’ Memories Fishing Charters will include live bait, lures, rods, reels, and tackle on your trip. At an additional charge, your catch can be cleaned and filleted for you by the local bait shops once the trip is over. 

Book today to experience the awesome fishery that Lake Erie has to offer!

Makin' Memories Fishing Charter

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Join the crew for the afternoon departure of a 7-hour trolling (or limit) trip for Lake Erie Walleye utilizing artificial and live bait. Test your skills to their fullest as you battle the most exciting species the lake has to offer. You will handle all the rods and learn how to operate the fishing equipment. The experience will make you a better angler regardless of your experience level, leave you with some great catch, as well as lifetime memories!

7 Hour Trip – Walleye (PM)

7 Hour Trip – Walleye (PM) with Makin' Memories Fishing Charter

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Makin' Memories Fishing Charters

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Conneaut, Ohio, United States

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Catch cleaning & filleting

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Evening 2 hour sunset cruise - Drinks and Snacks included

2 Hour Sunset Cruise - no fishing

Early departure is recommended for this 4-hour trolling (or limit) trip for Lake Erie Steelhead trip utilizing artificial bait. You will be going for Steelhead (Rainbow Trout), using trolling fishing technique. You will handle all the rods and learn how to operate the fishing equipment. The experience that the crew will strive to give you will make you feel fully involved. You'll learn detailed fishing tricks and tips, making you a better angler regardless of your skill level!

4 Hour Trip – Steelhead (AM)

Become a part of this experienced crew for an unforgettable experience, visiting the hottest Steelhead (Rainbow Trout) spots on Lake Erie. The captain and crew will give you the chance to learn everything from how to bait your hook, handle the rods, and operate the fishing equipment. It's a very hands-on experience that will make you feel like a natural!

4 Hour Trip – Steelhead (PM)

June or July 8-hour Drifting (or limit) trip for Lake Erie Walleye utilizing artificial and live bait. You will be going for Walleye, using light weight fishing rod technique. You will handle all the rods and learn how to operate the fishing equipment. Your experience will be more like the crew than just a passenger along for a ride. You can learn detailed fishing tricks and tips, so at the end of your trip, you will feel like you could run your own boat!

8 Hour Trip – Drifting Special

Come aboard for this 8-hour trolling (or limit) trip for Lake Erie Walleye utilizing artificial and live bait. Take advantage of the morning period of high activity as you target Walleye and Rainbow Trout. You'll be covering a large area of the lake using the trolling fishing technique. Learn the basics of operating fishing gear and get a hang of the trolling technique as you cruise the lake in search of your target.

8 Hour Trip – Walleye (AM)

An early departure is recommended. This is an 8-hour (or limit), anchored vertical fishing trip for Lake Erie Yellow Perch utilizing fresh, frozen, or live bait. You will handle all the rods and learn how to catch monster Yellow Perch. This type of trip is very hands-on, and gets you up close and personal with these popular fish. There's also a first mate there to help you out if needed. A great trip for anglers new to the sport or children who want to experience this exciting fishery.

8 Hour Trip – Yellow Perch (AM)

Afternoon departure for an 8-hour (or limit), anchored vertical fishing trip for Lake Erie Yellow Perch utilizing fresh, frozen, or live bait. This trip will give you a chance to have a very hands-on experience, getting you up close and personal with every aspect of Yellow Perch fishing. The first mate will also be there to help you out if needed. This trip is great for the novice or children who want to experience world-class Perch action.

8 Hour Trip – Yellow Perch (PM)

Joining this trip will allow you to experience the Lake Erie fishery to the fullest! The captain and crew will take you around the richest fishing grounds in the area, giving you the chance to see some exhilarating rod-bending action. This trip is time permitting based on the fish bite and doesn’t have to be decided until once you’re on the boat, at the discretion of the captain. 

7 Hour Trip – Walleye (PM)

7 Hour Trip – Walleye (PM)

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