Lake Erie Walleye Charters
Booking fishing trips in 2025 on 'The Badman', for either drifting or trolling Lake Erie fishing charters,
chase your favorite species targeting Walleye, Smallmouth Bass and Yellow Perch!
Badman Charters is a full-time charter service, running only one trip a day which
guarantees your group a full day fishing on Lake Erie
What if we limit early on your charter?
Badman Charter policy has always been if we limit out early on a walleye charter, you can spend the rest of your time
fishing for other species or decide you want to return to the dock for an early departure
Give Badman Charters a call (800) 266-2520 to receive more information and dates
Charter for your favorite species, which can be either for walleye, perch or smallmouth.
Get ready for your fishing adventure with Badman Charters as we fish our way into Ohio and Canadian waters for this year's charter season!
- Bringing you even more chances to reel in some trophy smallmouth bass experience the thrill of Lake Erie fishing like never before,
- You don't have to be a seasoned angler or just looking to drift and cast to be on Lake Erie,
- Badman charters can guide you and ensure you have the great time on the water,
- Join us for some prime charter fishing that you won’t want to miss!
Lake Erie fishing trips (all species)
Walleye Perch Smallmouth bass
Beginning in April Badman Charters will begin to target the shallow reefs, with rod in hand fishing, jigging for walleyes with most days having excellent angler success. As the season progresses:
- We begin the target our walleyes by using either drifting or trolling methods. On any of our Lake Erie fishing charters, it's up to you to decide which method to use
- In fact on tough days on the lake, both methods the same day can be done to help insure anger success
- Just remember, Badman Charters has charter advantages to make the day a success
2024 was an outstanding year on Lake Erie, but expect 2025 to be off the charts for walleye and especially yellow perch, which have made a strong come back over the past 2 years. You won't want to miss out on any of the action on Lake Erie!
With all Lake Erie charters,
your group has multiple methods to use when chasing walleyes
Fish on The Badman and you'll learn that this charter service isn't one-dimensional; we use every trick in the trade to get you fish. Better yet, you'll fish the preferred or sometimes the best method for that day! This simply means you have choices for taking walleyes used on your charter
- All trips include ice and bait, lures.
- Rods are available for individual use if needed on the trip.
- Start times can be adjusted easily. The normal time for The Badman to leave the dock is between 6 and 6:30am.
- Fish cleaning facilities nearby for those who want to clean there own, or have them sent to one of the local fishing cleaners
The Badman is docked just minutes east of Port Clinton and west of Sandusky, Ohio on the Marblehead Peninsula. You'll find the location at East Harbor State Park Marina, easily accessible and close to many restaurants and shopping.
When booking your trip, this is what Badman Charters can do for you before, during and at the
end of your fishing day to make your time on the water a success!
- On your fishing charter, you're not just fishing one method on tough days to box your limit!
- Experienced fishing guide fishing all Ohio and Ontario waters of Lake Erie!
- Charters on both Lake Ontario and Lake Erie that tries to guarantee you a complete day of fishing!
- Map out your fishing charter and answer any important questions in advance before arriving and will help avoid any unnecessary weather cancellations,
- Either extended or regular, fishing trips for more than one species which includes walleye, smallmouth bass, or yellow perch!
- Find out more about Badman Charters!
Badman Charters charters all western basin waters on Lake Erie. This includes west to the Michigan line, east to the highly regarded Vermilion sandbar, north into Ontario waters, including Pelee Island and surrounding waters and even into Sandusky Bay.On all Lake Erie charters,your group has multiple methods to use when chasing walleyesFish on The Badman and you'll learn that this charter service isn't one-dimensional; we use every trick in the trade to get you fish. Better yet, you'll fish the preferred or sometimes the best method for that day! This simply means you have choices for taking walleyes used on your charter
- All trips include ice and bait, lures.
- Rods are available for individual use if needed on the trip.
- Start times can be adjusted easily. The normal time for The Badman to leave the dock is between 6 and 6:30am.
- Fish cleaning facilities nearby for those who want to clean there own, or have them sent to one of the local fishing cleaners
The Badman is docked just minutes east of Port Clinton and west of Sandusky, Ohio on the Marblehead Peninsula. You'll find the marina, East Harbor State Park Marina, easily accessible and close to many restaurants and shopping.
Contact us regarding booking a charter or information on Lake Erie trips
Badman Charters
Mailing address:
2211 Martins Point Rd.,
Sandusky, Ohio 44870
Toll free: (800) 266-2520
Cell: (419) 271-2003
Email for questions:
inquiry1@badmancharters.com
U.S.C.G. Licensed Ohio Licensed Guide Fully Insured
Badman Charters accepts credit cards, Paypal and Venmo for deposits and balance payments.