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

The fishing was good but I was robbed of my time on the boat. Captain was almost a half hour late. So we got on the boat late. After driving to the area that we were going to actually fish, captain setting lines etc we only fished approximately 1 1/2 hours if that. I am so upset about what happened on our trip. We didn't have only one targeted fish if that even means anything. We were supposedly targeting rainbow trout on our trip, from the listing that the captain had when I purchased our trip. As soon as we limited on walleye the trip was over the whole trip was supposed to be 5 hours long, my trip did not say anything about the trip ending when we limited on one species of fish. We actually fished for a little over an hour. I was ripped off by this captain. Now, he will not answer my message about a refund of some of the money I paid him.

Compared to other months, August fishing can be difficult. Better than June in that there is some size to the walleye. About half the catch was 19 - 21+ inches. But not limiting out. October/November better size but colder and normally rougher weather. June lots of walleye but smaller size is normal. The day we went out, lovely weather, fairly calm and a bit of a breeze.

We were first time anglers in Lorain this trip, so it is difficult to have many recommendations. Call your captain prior to the trip so you know what to expect. Remember it's FISHING not CATCHING and enjoy the time on the water no matter how often the fish are biting. We clean our own fish and didn't know how slippery Walleye are! Once home, we ran by Home Depot and picked up a welcome mat with lots of little rubber spikes that held the fish perfectly for the rest of the cleaning. Ask questions of your captain as you go to learn as much as you can for the next time around. Have fun!

Dress for the weather and take precautions if y’all get seasick. Prior to boarding. Don’t hesitate to ask questions, for most this is a learning experience. For me as a commercial fisherman I’m used to the weather and sea state conditions. I personally would recommend this boat.

It was very early in the season, and nobody had really been out enough to figure out what the fish were doing or where they were going. We also came after a miserable week of rains so the water was very dirty even a bit further out.

Definitely call Captain Mike on the Irish Eyes Sportfishing! Well worth it! Very reasonable pricing and The best time we’ve ever had on the Lake! He’s overall a good person, very knowledgeable and good with kids! If you wanna bag a bunch of Walleye, give him a call!

Be prepared for wind. Lake Erie is a gem for all of us in the US to enjoy. Also note as a word of advice, fish cleaning is not allowed anywhere near where we put in. Be prepared to pay for a service to clean fish in town. Just takes more time and money.

April fishing can be a real challenge, listen to your captain and avoid days when the wind is coming from the north

The giants you hear about in Lake Erie are sparse in the area this time of the year with their migration pattern but we still limited out.

Remember to bring money for cleaning the fish if you want that done. Saved us a lot of cooler space and having to find somewhere to put the rest of the carcasses

Fishing in July is tougher than the earlier months or later in the fall, but with the right charter you can still have plenty of sucess.

We were able to get some great sized eaters. Next time we're going to try coming out in June to find some big guys!

We didn’t end up needing bug spray but it wasn’t something we had thought of on a hot summer day. Rain and cool temp get the flies away for us

And June it is a great location.Captains were friendly Person mate was very knowledgeable on the area. Experiences was great can't say it enough

Book a trip with Captain Larry you will not be disappointed. Extremely friendly and knowledgeable. You can’t go wrong.

You may not catch trophy fish but the experience and fun you'll have with friends or family you can't beat.

Great trip with the captain but September seems to be slow for walleye. I would book another month next time. Still fun!

The Shipyards Marina is really nice and clean, and you can grab a beer and some great food there, too! Easy to get to.

Be ready to catch walleye. There are some monster size fish in the Lake and Captain Larry’s Walleye Magnet knows exactly where they are. Get a good nights sleep and be ready to reel!

Fishing Lorain this last week of June was perfect for meeting limit on good-size walleye. We definitely will be returning this time of year.

Absolutely!!!even if you owned your own boat it would be worth it to learn spots and exactly how to set up. Captain is very knowledgeable and willing to share tips and tricks

Be certain you are fishing for correct fish at correct time of year. Walleye fishing mid-September was not so good.

Go with Captain "Sloppy Joe"! Smaller boat than these big charters but you get a great comraderie,and personal one on one experience.

Remember to bring sunscreen and beverages as its sunny and hot. And has a very beautiful marina to go out from.

Nice town with nice folks. Prepare for some mosquitoes on the water but other than that it is a great experience!

Bring plenty of sun screen, a wide hat and shades, and plenty of liquid. As the action can get frantic, be prepared to respond quickly to the captain's guidance.

This time of the year the big walleye have migrated to the deeper water in and around Lorain

We booked a hotel in Elyria overnight after fishing. About 30minutes from Lorain. Very nice.

It’s not as busy in this location as it is other places it’s not as touristy.

Yes if you looking to catch a few big ones along with good quality sizes, they have them there