Charter Fishing on Lake Erie

Lake Erie Walleye, Smallmouth Bass and Yellow Perch Charters

Many times clients, first timers and regulars, have questions concerning their lake erie charter.  Charter fishing anglers shouldn't be in the dark when it comes to preparing for their fishing trip.  The questions below are some of the more common addressed to Badman Charters by anglers when deciding to book a trip or often times, days before the charter.  

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HOW LONG IS THE FISHING DAY?   A typical fishing day is 8-9-hours.  

WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF PEOPLE THAT ARE ALLOWED TO GO ON YOUR CHARTER?   The type of charter license allows us to take a maximum of 6 persons on board, though some prefer to fish with less.  

CAN WE BRING BEER?  Of course. But please drink in moderation for safety's sake. Please no glass containers or liquor!

IF WE LIMIT BEFORE THE DAY IS UP WHAT HAPPENS?  Most of the time customers are happy to go in, get their fish cleaned and head home. Fish cleaning often takes more than an hour. But others may want to keep fishing on a catch-and-release basis or if time allowed, we'll fish for another species.   

WHAT AGE IS A FISHING LICENSE REQUIRED?  Persons 16 and older are required to purchase a fishing license.

ARE THERE ANY AGE RESTRICTIONS?  There are no restrictions on age.  Just keep in mind that the fishing charter is on the water for a full day [8 hours] and that young children may loose interest.  In that case, parents could bring a video game or similar for them to try when the fishing may  be slow.  Oftentimes, children may get tired and it is possible for them to go to the cabin and nap.

WHAT ARE THE DAILY FISHING LIMITS ON LAKE ERIE?

WHAT ARE THE BEST TIMES TO SCHEDULE A CHARTER?

WHERE CAN I PURCHASE A OHIO FISHING LICENSE WHEN I ARRIVE?

 

 

 

No Hidden Cost!

Due to the increase in fuel costs, keep in mind that Badman Charters does not add any sur-charges to the cost of the any fishing charter on Lake Erie!  It's always been my policy that when a charter is booked at a price, no price increases will affect the previously agreed upon price.  The only way for costs to change would be when there are agreed upon changes, fishing days added or removed, additional bait requests or lodging upgrades, days added or removed.   For any Lake Erie fishing charter, it's important not to have hidden costs reflect into the final cost of the Lake Erie fishing trip.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT 2008 LAKE ERIE FISHING LIMITS

  • WALLEYE   -   March & April: 4 per angler / May thru Feb:  6 per angler    (15" size limit)

  • SMALLMOUTH BASS   -  5 per angler    (catch and release May 1st - last Saturday in June)

  • YELLOW PERCH   -   30 per angler/ After July 1, 2008   25 per angler

 

 

 

BEST TIMES TO SCHEDULE A CHARTER

Month

Average weather for month
APRIL E    VG G to VG F E Cool to Mild
MAY E E E G E First 1/2 - cool to mild,                                          2nd  1/2 - mild to warm
JUNE E E G to E E VG Warm to Hot (Best weather)
JULY E E F to G E VG Warm to Hot (Best weather)
AUGUST VG to F E F to G E E Warm to Hot (Best weather)
SEPT VG to F E E E E Mild to warm
OCT VG to F E E E E Cool to Mild

                 E - Excellent      VG - Very Good     G - Good    F - Fair   

 

 

IMPORTANT FISHING LICENSE INFORMATION 

An Ohio Fishing License can be obtained on the day of your charter trip from various locations located around the area or at West Harbor Marina:

1)  West Harbor Marina: At the dock

2)  Rickards Bait & Tackle Marblehead:
  • 5424 East Harbor Rd. (Closest to the dock) Across from Fort Firelands Campground)

3)  Rickards Bait & Tackle Catawba:

  • 17 N.E. Catawba Rd. (SR 53 & 163 at the Wal Mart intersection)

4)  Hi-Way Bait
  • 7006 E. Harbor Rd.

 

 

Important links for charter boats and anglers on Lake Erie fishing Canadian waters

Walleye fishing on the Lake Erie and going into Canadian waters.  Anglers are exempt from requiring a passport to fish Canadian waters at least until 2008

US government regulations - New Requirements for Travelers     

  

Travel Documents Requirement—Frequently Asked Questions

Lake Erie Fishing license & regulation information

 

Fishing license information

Register Fish Ohio Catches Online

Ohio fishing regulations

Canadian fishing licenses

Current and up-to-date information on conditions for your Lake Erie fishing trip

Lake Erie weather

Port Clinton weather

Radar summery

Lake Erie marine forecast

Buoy observations for Lake Erie & Ontario

Lake Erie water temps

 

 

Here are the most recent fees:

  • Resident Fishing License - $19.00 For persons age 16 through 65 who have resided in Ohio for the past 6 months.
  • One-Day Fishing License - $11.00 The One-Day Fishing License may be exchanged for credit, minus writing fee, towards the purchase of an annual fishing license.
  • Annual Nonresident License - $40.00
  • 3-Day Resident/Nonresident License - $19.00
  • A reissued license may be obtained from any license vendor for a fishing license that has been lost, stolen, or destroyed. The cost is $3.00.

Additional fishing license information for other nearby states:

Michigan Fishing License
New York Fishing License
Pennsylvania Fishing License
Ontario Fishing License