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
(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
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (40)
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Angler rating
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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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Sam S.
Fort Shawnee, OH
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   30' Full Day Trip - Walleye on July 15, 2022
Fantastic trip with Captain Al! Had a five man limit of fish!
Sam S. recommends What A Catch Charters โ€“ย 30' Tiara
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Christina B.
Castalia, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip with Captain Al

VERIFIED   30' Half Day Trip โ€“ Walleye on July 3, 2021
Captain Al found the fish, & we had a great time! Group of 6, including kids. Packed drinks & snacks. Very easy arrival. We...
Christina B. recommends What A Catch Charters โ€“ย 30' Tiara
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Danielle M.
Wauseon, Ohio
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Huge thanks!!

VERIFIED   30' Half Day Trip โ€“ Walleye on June 5, 2021
We donated this fishing trip as a gift for our yearly fundraiser. The winnerโ€™s of the trip had a BLAST! They said everything...
Danielle M. recommends What A Catch Charters โ€“ย 30' Tiara
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Michael H.
Centerville, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   30' Full Day Trip - Walleye on May 12, 2022
Michael H. recommends What A Catch Charters โ€“ย 30' Tiara
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Anas M.
Maple Heights, Ohio
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with captain AL

VERIFIED   30' Half Day Trip โ€“ Walleye on July 23, 2021
Kids friendly, I caught my first walleye and the kids did too. Learned good techniques. Very good trip. Looking forward to...
Anas M. recommends What A Catch Charters โ€“ย 30' Tiara
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