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. As questions are asked, any unlisted concerns will be added with answers, so to help the angler decide what they may have to expect or prepare for.

Just another reason why to choose your fishing charter on Lake Erie, whether it's for Walleyes, Smallmouth Bass or Perch and Badman Charter Service can do it all for you.

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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?

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CURRENT 2007 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

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.

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