Captain
Timothy Santell

Member since January 2024 Conneaut, United States
Background
We have taken many fishing trips with friends, families, and work acquaintances over the past 20 years and now we would like to extend our services to those who would like a more personal fishing experience. I have been fishing in these waters for over 40 years and have enjoyed everything that Lake Erie has to offer and want to share that with others. We specialize in father and son trips as well as couples or close friends that just want an enjoyable memorable day on the lake. Our boat is smaller but can accommodate two people very comfortably and three people would still be very fishable as well. We also specialize in afternoon and evening fishing trips to accommodate busy work schedules. We do offer lodging for overnight stays for those who want to fish early in the morning or for those who want to fish one evening and go back early the next morning for a second trip of fishing the following day. All fishing equipment is provided for you, all you need to bring is a valid Ohio fishing license, proper clothing for the weather, footwear, sunscreen, and motion sickness medicine if needed. fish cleaning is not included but, can be done at the local bait shop at the top of the hill.
Techniques
Trolling for walleye is the most effective fishing for walleye near Conneaut Harbor, however; during the late spring if the waves are just right drift fishing can also be done. For Perch fishing it's locating a school of fish and then anchoring. Perch fishing has been extremely slow for the past six years so would not recommend strictly fishing for perch.

Hey, I'm Captain Timothy Santell

Conneaut, United States
Background
We have taken many fishing trips with friends, families, and work acquaintances over the past 20 years and now we would like to extend our services to those who would like a more personal fishing experience. I have been fishing in these waters for over 40 years and have enjoyed everything that Lake Erie has to offer and want to share that with others. We specialize in father and son trips as well as couples or close friends that just want an enjoyable memorable day on the lake. Our boat is smaller but can accommodate two people very comfortably and three people would still be very fishable as well. We also specialize in afternoon and evening fishing trips to accommodate busy work schedules. We do offer lodging for overnight stays for those who want to fish early in the morning or for those who want to fish one evening and go back early the next morning for a second trip of fishing the following day. All fishing equipment is provided for you, all you need to bring is a valid Ohio fishing license, proper clothing for the weather, footwear, sunscreen, and motion sickness medicine if needed. fish cleaning is not included but, can be done at the local bait shop at the top of the hill.
Techniques
Trolling for walleye is the most effective fishing for walleye near Conneaut Harbor, however; during the late spring if the waves are just right drift fishing can also be done. For Perch fishing it's locating a school of fish and then anchoring. Perch fishing has been extremely slow for the past six years so would not recommend strictly fishing for perch.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(10 reviews)
Conneaut
Trips from US $125

Customer reviews

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Jeff J.
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Awesome trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on June 9, 2026
Captain Tim was very knowledgeable about where to take us. He put us right on top of the walleye. We had our limit in just...
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Heather G.
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Captain Tim is the best!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on June 26, 2026
We had a blast with Captain Tim. He went above and beyond to accommodate us. I highly recommend taking a trip with him!
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Clifton L.
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Best and Most Affordable Small Group Charter

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on June 27, 2026
The captain was friendly, professional and knowledgeable. This was a great experience all around.
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Phil C.
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on June 26, 2026
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Jorden R.
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Entire trip was great

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 25, 2025
From the moment I first spoke to Tim he was very helpful and generous helped us through the whole trip and taught us a lot...
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