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Jason O'Brien
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Jason O'Brien

Port Clinton, United States
10+ reviews
Captain Jason was born in Toronto and grew up fly-in fishing in northern Canada. Lake of the Woods holds a special place in his memories as one of his all-time favorite freshwater fishing spots. When he moved to Los Angeles as a youth, he used to play semi-professional hockey. While hockey took up much of his time, that didn't prevent him from spending time on the beach of the Sea of Cortez studying marine biology and ecology along with angling with his parents in southern California. Shortly after graduating college in Colorado, the captain moved to Florida for 14 years where he experienced a different kind of fishing out of Cape Canaveral and into the Bahamas. Today, he is married with three children. The captain has a home in Port Clinton, Ohio on the shores of the Western Basin of Lake Erie and enjoys fishing the lake hot spots from ice-off through ice-on.

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Rating

5.0
10 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

All reviews (10)

Showing 1 – 5 of 10 reviews
  • Leroy Bethel
    Leroy Bethel
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2022
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    great day fishing

    6 Hour Trip • 5 adults

    Jason put us on the walleye and we caught our limit. He even valeted our catch. Thank Cpt. Jason it was a great day on the lake

    Response from Captain

    Thank you Leroy!!

  • Bob Ink
    Bob Ink
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    6 hour trip April 14, 2023 worth every penny !

    6 Hour Trip – 3-4 Anglers • 3 adults

    Being mid April , Captain Jason O'brien took us to the reefs in the Western Basin to Jig Fish. With 1 ounce hair jigs, we caught 8 larger than normal Walleye,2.5lbs to 4lbs. Then, we moved on to trolling with planner boards. We caught 10 more to reach our limit, and they were even bigger, 3.5lb to 7.5lb fish.... Unique time of year when you can Jig Fish and Troll "with the right Captain" in the same day and be productive. Thanks to Jason O'brien / JOB Fishing Charters for putting us on top of the fish. Hard to find a nicer, more comfortable boat too. Weldcraft 300 Cuddy King with 850 HP, and trolling motor.

    Reported catch:
    Walleye
    Response from Captain

    Thank you Bob!!! Look forward to your next trip.

  • Jeff Brasseur
    Jeff Brasseur
    Repeat angler
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Day and fantastic boat

    6 Hour Trip • 6 adults

    The six of us had a great day fishing. It was right in the middle of the mayfly hatch so the fishing was tough. It took a little while but the captain kept working and put us on the fish. We put 22 in the boat. Biggest was 27" walleye. The boat had plenty of room for the six of us. Definitely will use him again.

    Reported catch:
    Walleye
  • Ben Mcdonald
    Ben Mcdonald
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great experienced captain & well equipped!

    6 Hour Trip • 1 adult

    He had first rate top of the line equipment- both boat and tackle. Well maintained. Well worth the money! Ready to go again!

    Reported catch:
    Walleye
    Response from Captain

    Thank you Ben!!

  • Peter Marini
    Peter Marini
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    October fishing trip

    6 Hour Trip • 1 adult
    Response from Captain

    Thank you Peter!!

Real catches shared by our community

  • JOB Fishing Charters – Dardevle
    JOB Fishing Charters – DardevlePort Clinton, OH
    Three adult anglers pose beside a large walleye catch board at a marina, with multiple fish displayed in rows and a charter boat visible nearby.
    Leroy B.
    Leroy B.
    Jason put us on the walleye and we caught our limit. He even valeted our catch. Thank Cpt. Jason it was a great day on the lake
  • JOB Fishing Charters – Irish Mist
    JOB Fishing Charters – Irish MistPort Clinton, OH
    A neatly arranged display of Walleye on a cleaning station, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Ben M.
    Ben M.
    He had first rate top of the line equipment- both boat and tackle. Well maintained. Well worth the money! Ready to go again!
  • JOB Fishing Charters – Dardevle
    JOB Fishing Charters – DardevlePort Clinton, OH
    A large collection of Yellow Perch stored in a cooler, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Yellow Perch
    The perch bite has been the best we have seen in 6 years and the walleye have moved back into the central and western basin earlier then the past few years. The weather is still warm and the seas are calm. Call me today and book your charter..
  • JOB Fishing Charters – Dardevle
    JOB Fishing Charters – DardevlePort Clinton, OH
    Angler proudly holding a large walleye on the deck of a fishing boat in open water.
    Great captain, boat, catches, and time. Will definitely be booking again.
  • JOB Fishing Charters – Dardevle
    JOB Fishing Charters – DardevlePort Clinton, OH
    Teen angler poses beside a large catch board displaying numerous walleye at a marina, with an OB Fishing Charters boat in the background.
    Bob I.
    Bob I.
    Being mid April , Captain Jason O'brien took us to the reefs in the Western Basin to Jig Fish. With 1 ounce hair jigs, we caught 8 larger than normal Walleye,2.5lbs to 4lbs. Then, we moved on to trolling with planner boards. We caught 10 more to reach our limit, and they were even bigger, 3.5lb to 7.5lb fish.... Unique time of year when you can Jig Fish and Troll "with the right Captain" in the same day and be productive. Thanks to Jason O'brien / JOB Fishing Charters for putting us on top of the fish. Hard to find a nicer, more comfortable boat too. Weldcraft 300 Cuddy King with 850 HP, and trolling motor.
  • JOB Fishing Charters – Dardevle
    JOB Fishing Charters – DardevlePort Clinton, OH
    Group of anglers posing beside a large catch board displaying multiple fish at a marina, with an OOB Fishing Charters sign above the display.
    Gerald M.
    Gerald M.
    Beautiful boat perfect weather. Captain Jason did an outstanding job for us!!! My son also loved it and described it as "awesome!"

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with JOB Fishing Charters – Dardevle in Port Clinton

By mid-November, the season is winding down, and Port Clinton charter boats are getting off the water. This is a great time to take some of your recent catches from the freezer and make a nice Perch dinner for your family.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

A large collection of Yellow Perch stored in a cooler, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Perch & Walleye are HOT in the W/C Basin

Sep 7, 2023 • Port Clinton
The perch bite has been the best we have seen in 6 years and the walleye have moved back into the central and western basin earlier then the past few years. The weather is still warm and the seas are calm. Call me today and book your charter..
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