Experience world-class fishing on Lake Erie with a professionally operated charter designed for comfort, safety, and results. We specialize in Lake Erie Walleye, Yellow Perch, and Smallmouth Bass fishing, offering memorable trips aboard a 30′ Island Hopper with a wide 12′ beam, providing exceptional stability and ample room for anglers of all experience levels.

Known globally as the Walleye Capital of the World, Lake Erie consistently produces some of the finest freshwater fishing in North America. Our charters operate out of Meinke’s West Marina, Dock E-104, the westernmost port on the Ohio side of Lake Erie, giving us quick access to prime fishing grounds throughout the spring and summer seasons. As fish patterns shift in the fall, we may relocate to follow the bite, ensuring you’re always fishing where the action is. Be sure to follow us on Facebook for up-to-date fishing reports, photos, and seasonal location updates.

The Fishin’ Edition is a USCG Certified Vessel. We are able to accommodate up to 7 fishermen
USCG Licensed Captain/Ohio Licensed Guide
Member of Lake Erie Charter Boat Assc. and West Sister Charter Boat Assc.
Fully Insured
State of the art fishing equipment on board
All tackle furnished if need be
Women and children are welcomed aboard

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Walleye Fishing

The walleye on Lake Erie go through an annual migration. Early spring and summer they are in the shallower water of Lake Erie. In the spring we will concentrate on the spawn. The walleyes are stacked along the shore of the Western Basin in the shallows along the Toledo Shipping Channel to the Reef Complex.

We will drift for them using Hair Jigs tipped or not tipped with a minnow. We generally fish anywhere from 6 to 20 ft of water in this timeframe. As the water temperature starts to rise, the walleye start to migrate to deeper waters. It is then when we will change our method for capture. We will start to use Weapons and Bottom Bouncers tipped with a nightcrawler. The Weapon Rig simulates the Mayfly, which walleye love like candy.

What this consists of is a weight with a single blade and beads on it. Sometimes we use one hook and sometimes two. We will use Colorado and Indiana Blades, just depends on what color and shape they want. The Bottom Bouncer , as we call it, consists of a longer lead and heavier weight. We will put these in rod holders along the side and let the boat do the work. We will try from time to time the weight forward program as well.

Smallmouth Bass Fishing

Fishermen know Lake Erie as the Walleye Capital of the World , but tend to overlook the Smallmouth Bass Fishing. These footballs, as we call them out there, provide quite the entertainment when you hook them on your line.

Many of them will go airborne out of the water. They provide the fishermen the thrill they are looking to seek when they come here to fish. There are two different ways we fish for Bass. One way is to drift fish. We will drift across different depths of water until we find a depth that is working.The other method is anchoring up for them. We will find a certain depth and throw the anchor out.

There are three different baits that Smallmouth like. Their favorites are Softcraws and Big Minnows. We hook these up to a Carolina Rig with a weight above it. The other bait we use is called a Tube Jig. There are a variety of colors that we use for them.

Yellow Perch Fishing

Lake Erie is renowned for producing exceptional Yellow Perch fishing, and our perch charters are perfect for anglers looking to fill the cooler while enjoying a relaxed day on the water. The average perch size ranges from 8 to 12 inches, with a daily limit of 30 fish per person, making it one of the most productive perch fisheries in the country.

Our Yellow Perch trips are conducted at anchor, allowing anglers to fish comfortably using dropper or spreader rigs tipped with Lake Erie emerald shiners. It’s common to hook doubles on active days, adding to the excitement and steady action. These trips are especially popular with families and groups, as perch fishing is easy to learn, highly productive, and incredibly rewarding. A successful perch trip often ends with a cooler full of fish, perfect for fresh, flavorful fish fries and unforgettable Lake Erie memories.

Come experience some of the finest fishing in the world.