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.

Hey, I'm Captain Albert Smith

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.

My Charter Listing

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 62 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (34)
Great day and hit the limit
Family walleye fishing trip
Family walleye fishing trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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Chris K.
Bolingbrook, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day catching fish

VERIFIED   30' Full Day Trip - Walleye on April 23, 2022
Captain Al was great. The boat was nice and there was good gear to use.ย  He knew the water well and positioned us to maximize...
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Fred H.
Ironton, OH
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Harris trip

VERIFIED   30' Full Day Trip - Walleye/Perch on July 30, 2021
Day started with huge swells coming out of rock Jetties. Tough ride till afternoon then pretty smooth, but Captain Al did a...
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Kevin D.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

An evening walleye exposition with Captain Albert at the helm.

VERIFIED   30' Half Day Trip โ€“ Walleye on June 18, 2021
Capt. Al knows his stuff! He knows where the fish are biting and he, along with his first mate, Cory, was very helpful in teaching...
Kevin D. recommends What A Catch Charters โ€“ย 30' Tiara
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Kyle W.
Dayton, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day With Capt Al

VERIFIED   30' Half Day Trip โ€“ Walleye on June 2, 2021
Took my 5 yr old, 3 yr old, and wife, none of us with any real fishing experience. Capt Al and First Mate Cody were awesome!...
Kyle W. recommends What A Catch Charters โ€“ย 30' Tiara
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Scott B.
Plymouth, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Morning Walleye trip With CaptIon Al and Kody

VERIFIED   30' Full Day Trip - Walleye on July 25, 2021
Very professional, helpful and attentive.ย  Fishing was tough but we had a successful day.ย  My boys and grandsons had a blast.ย ...
Scott B. recommends What A Catch Charters โ€“ย 30' Tiara
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