What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Port Clinton, Ohio for the first time?

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Don Price
Toronto, OH
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Went fishing with Baby Bear Fishing Charters on June 24, 2023
Make sure the website for your Charter doesn't have a lot of false advertising like mine did. There was not a bathroom on board, there was no "First Mate" to help out, there were no drinks "water" as advertised and the Captain told me that everyone had to have an Ohio fishing license. It also states right on the booking website that the license is included with the trip.So overall the Baby-bear website has a lot of "False advertising" on it.

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John Kolberg
Downers Grove, IL
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Went fishing with Vitamin Sea Fishing Charters on June 15, 2023
Hire a professional charter first time out to learn the waters and study the techniques employed. You should be able to get the hang of things after a charter or two. Then you should be able to set off on your own. Just don't wander too far out at first. Tight lines!!

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Patrick Malay
West Chester, Ohio
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Went fishing with Erie Eyes Angler on June 28, 2019
Check the 10 or 14 day weather forecast; sure, it can change but it gives a fairly good idea of what you can expect. Be careful w/ your charter choice - read the reviews. There are some unsavory outfits with a "pay up, shut up, get on the boat and I'll get you on some fish" mindset. Check out the Port Clinton Fish Market fish cleaning service; they are fast, very reasonably priced and easy to work with.

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Harold Clabaugh
Foraker, IN
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Went fishing with Erie Outlaw Sportfishing on April 24, 2022
If this is your first fishing trip here I would highly recommend booking a day or two out with Captain Terrance. He knows the best area to fish and catch fish. He is safe, friendly, funny and knowledgeable of the local area.

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Richard Goerlitz
Burlington, Iowa
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Went fishing with Captain Kevin's Lake Erie Charters on September 15, 2020
Depending on your experience, choose a Capt. & boat to fit your needs. Capt. Kevin is an excellent fisherman and great for someone with some walleye experience. More personal and successful in the smaller boats 3 persons.

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Mike Slater
Chelsea, Michigan
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Went fishing with Outcast Sportfishing & Lodging on May 17, 2023
Check with Kenny for best times per species. The man has his finger on the bite and where they are!! Outcast fishing charters....simply the best!!

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Jason Adkins
Cincinnati, Ohio
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Went fishing with Outcast Sportfishing & Lodging on August 8, 2022
Port Clinton is the Walleye capital of the world. What else do ya need to know?

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Matthew Lehman
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Went fishing with Lured In Fishing Charters LLC on September 30, 2023
I would highly recommend Port Clinton with their accessible marinas, ports, lodging and their catering to the charter business, their captains and visitors.

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Mark Johnson
Cincinnati, OH
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Went fishing with Champion Charters on September 23, 2023
First time fishing in Port Clinton, I would tell you to go in May or June. Later in the summer is a little weather pending. still good fishing just might not be every day.

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Alex Airulla
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Went fishing with Vitamin Sea Fishing Charters on September 2, 2023
September seems to be in between peak walleye and perch season, but we were still able to catch both.

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Guy London
Chillicothe, OH
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Went fishing with Champion Charters on July 22, 2023
Make sure you understand the fish cleaning aspect. If you come from far away, it is essential to know what's up!!

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Jacob Roe
Chillicothe, OH
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Went fishing with Fin-Addict on July 15, 2023
Make sure you select the right charter. Some of these guys are uptight and will make the charter seem like a chore, others will treat it like an experience.

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Tom Thompson
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Went fishing with Triple S Walleye Charters – 22' on July 6, 2023
If you are fishing in the Port Clinton area, make sure to contact Triple S Walleye Charters. They will put you on the fish.

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Kevin Doidge
Boulder, CO
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Went fishing with Vitamin Sea Fishing Charters on June 1, 2023
Easy to get to. Fishing spots are very close to the dock. Caught lots of fish too! I'd recommend Vitamin Sea and Captain Nick.

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Gregory Foote
Muskegon, Michigan
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Went fishing with Bercaw Sportfishing on April 7, 2023
Make sure to bring some layers or rain gear, it is a little chilly on the water when the wind picks up a bit

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Bob Ink
Covington, KY
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Went fishing with JOB Fishing Charters – Dardevle on April 14, 2023
Talk to your captain about Jig Fishing and Trolling in the same day. It's the perfect time of year to do both if the Jig fishing bite is still good....

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Devon Conrad
Sandusky, OH
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Went fishing with Triple S Walleye Charters – 22' on April 9, 2023
I would highly recommend getting a charter boat and going out for some great eating lake erie walleye.

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Joe Pavlovic
Monclova, OH
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Went fishing with Captain Scott's Catfish Charter on August 16, 2021
Be ready for great action. Even though it was raining we caught a cooler full and had a blast catching and releasing many large fish.

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Kevin Bryant
Mason, OH
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Went fishing with Huckeye Charters LLC - 21' on August 3, 2020
Don't anticipate loading up on walleye. We kept marking them on sonar but none would commit to biting.

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Terry Berry
Morgantown, West Virginia
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Went fishing with Fish Butcher Charters on July 24, 2020
The size of the boat and the engine largely determines how fast and how far you can go during your time. We plan to come back in June next year, instead of July.

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Phil Fogle
Vermilion, Ohio
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Went fishing with Jig'n'Pig Fishing Guide on July 2, 2019
The bay cat fishing trip can't be beat if you want to catch lots of fish in a short amount of time. Kids have little patience and they certainly get lots of action on this trip !

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Bonnie Hubbard-nicosia
Columbus, Ohio
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Went fishing with Erie Eyes Angler on June 23, 2019
An experienced crew is worth it. They knew local spots for where to stay, where to eat and where to get fish cleaned

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Brandon Steed
Ashley, OH
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Went fishing with '03' Fishing Charters on June 11, 2019
Lake Erie is the best fishing spot around. There is such a variety of fish that no matter who you are there is something for you. You can catch fish all year-round.

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Andy Shank
Indianapolis, IN
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Went fishing with Tall Tales Fishing Charters on August 20, 2022
Just realize that perch are smaller fish. No fight in them and very “basic” fishing.

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Patrick Casey
Westchester, IL
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Went fishing with South Of Heaven Guide Service on September 19, 2021
Make damn sure you booked with Captain Frank Sherry & South if Heaven Guide Service.

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Sott Day
Washington, PA
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Went fishing with Billy D Charters on August 8, 2021
Use a charter service like Billy D’s to give yourself a better chance of catching fish

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Ken Plair
Blacklick, Ohio
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Went fishing with What A Catch Charters – 30' Tiara on October 17, 2020
Have layers of clothes Listen to your captain of whats working to catch the fish

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Tim Dersch
CANAL WNCHSTR, OH
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Went fishing with Captain Scott's Catfish Charter on May 20, 2020
Definitely!!!! That catfishing is of superior quality. For numbers.... And average size.

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Robert Dewalt
Elizabethtown, PA
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Went fishing with Strikemaster Charters–Port Clinton on June 11, 2019
excellent fishing be flexable youmay fish out of one of the other nearby towns

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Thomas Ashton
Gallatin, TN
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Went fishing with JT Sportfishing Charters on June 5, 2019
Forget what you did in the Past to catch Walleye and do what the Captain tells you!