Captain
Albert Smith

Member since October 2017 Port Clinton, United States
Background
What A Catch Charters is owned and operated by Captain Albert Smith. Captain Al and Captains that run trips for him are all USGA licensed. With over 30 years of experience on Lake Erie, Captain Al will take you to some of the best fishing spots around.
Techniques
We hand rod drift fish for walleye and bass. We build our custom harness and have St Croix rod with Stradic CI4+ reels. We also offer perch trips. We DO NOT TROLL but we go where the fish are.

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Port Clinton, United States
Background
What A Catch Charters is owned and operated by Captain Albert Smith. Captain Al and Captains that run trips for him are all USGA licensed. With over 30 years of experience on Lake Erie, Captain Al will take you to some of the best fishing spots around.
Techniques
We hand rod drift fish for walleye and bass. We build our custom harness and have St Croix rod with Stradic CI4+ reels. We also offer perch trips. We DO NOT TROLL but we go where the fish are.
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My Charter Listing

What A Catch Charters โ€“ย 30' Tiara

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(69 reviews)
Port Clinton
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Trips from US $575

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 70 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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Christopher K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Albert

VERIFIED   Full day walleye on July 5, 2025
Christopher K. recommends What A Catch Charters โ€“ย 30' Tiara
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Derek H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   30' Full Day Trip - Walleye/Perch on May 26, 2025
Derek H. recommends What A Catch Charters โ€“ย 30' Tiara
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Robert R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Such a joy to work with

VERIFIED   30' Full Day Trip - Walleye/Perch on July 16, 2024
Captain AL and first mate Cam went over and above what was expected. Right from the very first communication right till the...
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Larry H.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   30' Full Day Trip - Smallmouth Bass on September 24, 2025
Larry H. recommends What A Catch Charters โ€“ย 30' Tiara
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Jayson J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Family walleye fishing trip

VERIFIED   30' Half Day Trip โ€“ Walleye on June 21, 2024
We had a great time! Captain kept us on the fish and his mate was on top of things even when we all hooked up at the same time.ย ...
Jayson J. recommends What A Catch Charters โ€“ย 30' Tiara
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