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Port Clinton, OH Fishing Trip — April

Your Port Clinton, OH Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 60°F / Low 43°F4.2" rain · 11 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

8 species
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
SteelheadExcellent
Steelhead
Various
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
PerchExcellent
Perch
Jigging · Live Bait
Coho SalmonGood
Coho Salmon
Various
Chinook SalmonGood
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Lake TroutGood
Lake Trout
Various

April Weather in Port Clinton

60°F
Avg High
43°F
Avg Low
4.2"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

24 Guides Matched

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Capt Ken's Wild Wings Guide Service - Capt Ken's Wild Wings Guide Service
Capt Ken's Wild Wings Guide Service

Capt Ken's Wild Wings Guide Service

5(144)Top Rated

Waterfowl Hunting and Walleye fishing on Lake Erie. Providing opportunities for quality shooting and fishing trips on the open water.

Walleye
Port Clinton, Ohio
JOB Fishing LLC - Lake Erie Fishing Charters - JOB Fishing LLC - Lake Erie Fishing Charters
JOB Fishing LLC - Lake Erie Fishing Charters

JOB Fishing LLC - Lake Erie Fishing Charters

5(87)Top Rated

JOB Fishing Charters in the Western Basin and Central Region of Lake Erie. Captain Jason O'Brien knows that everyone has different expectations and desires, and we will design a charter to meet your needs and ensure a safe trip. We specialize in walleye charters but also fish bass, perch and steelhead.

Largemouth BassPerchSteelhead
Port Clinton, Ohio
Sassy Sal Charters - Sassy Sal Charters
Sassy Sal Charters

Sassy Sal Charters

4.3(179)

Looking for Lake Erie Fishing Charters? Contact Sassy Sal Charters for Bait and Tackle shop, and Port Clinton Fishing Charters. Call today!

Port Clinton, Ohio
Shore Nuf Charters - Shore Nuf Charters
Shore Nuf Charters

Shore Nuf Charters

4.3(123)

Disclaimer for the Shore Nuf Charters website.

Port Clinton, Ohio
Fish on Charters - Fish on Charters
Fish on Charters

Fish on Charters

5(23)Top Rated
Port Clinton, Ohio
Erie Express Fishing Charters - Erie Express Fishing Charters
Erie Express Fishing Charters

Erie Express Fishing Charters

5(21)Top Rated

Erie Express Charters - Walleye, Perch and Smallmouth Bass Fishing in the Western Basin of Lake Erie

PerchSmallmouth BassWalleye
Port Clinton, Ohio
Blue Sky Charters - Blue Sky Charters
Blue Sky Charters

Blue Sky Charters

5(15)Top Rated

Charter a Lake Erie fishing trip with Blue Sky Charters. Fishing doesn't get any better than this! Here in Ohio’s Western Basin of Lake Erie we have the best walleye fishing in the world. It is estimated that millions of walleye are caught in our area each year. Don't forget those fun to catch, great to eat yellow perc

BluefishWalleye
Port Clinton, Ohio
Reef Stalker Sport Fishing Charters - Reef Stalker Sport Fishing Charters
Reef Stalker Sport Fishing Charters

Reef Stalker Sport Fishing Charters

5(12)Top Rated
Port Clinton, Ohio
Mark 1 Sport Fishing - Mark 1 Sport Fishing
Mark 1 Sport Fishing

Mark 1 Sport Fishing

5(10)Top Rated

Experience the best fully guided offshore fishing charters on Lake Erie with Mark 1 Sport Fishing. Fish with the most professionally run charter service on Lake Erie for walleye, perch and other species off the shores of Port Clinton, Ohio.

PerchWalleye
Port Clinton, Ohio
TartarSauce Charters - TartarSauce Charters
TartarSauce Charters

TartarSauce Charters

5(10)Top Rated
Port Clinton, Ohio
Crooked Hook Charters - Crooked Hook Charters
Crooked Hook Charters

Crooked Hook Charters

5(10)Top Rated

Walleye fishing charters, perch fishing charters, marblehead ohio, port clinton ohio, Captain Zak, retired firefighter,USCG Licensed

PerchWalleye
Port Clinton, Ohio
What A Catch Charters - What A Catch Charters
What A Catch Charters

What A Catch Charters

4.7(12)Top Rated

What A Catch Charters - Lake Erie Sportfishing

freshwater
Port Clinton, Ohio
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Prepare for Your Trip

Gear recommendations and packing list for your trip. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

What to Bring

Check with your guide about gear. Here's a recommended packing list:

Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
Polarized sunglasses
Hat or visor
Weather-appropriate clothing
Non-marking shoes or deck shoes
Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
Snacks or lunch
Cooler for your catch
Motion sickness medication (if needed)
Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)
Bug spray
Rain gear
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
Find Hotels
Port Clinton from ~$150/night
Rent a Car
Pickup in Port Clinton

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

Things to Do in Port Clinton

Activities for your non-fishing days

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What's Biting By Month

Peak
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Coho Salmon

Various
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Northern Pike

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Chinook Salmon

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Steelhead

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Ohio Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$50
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Lake Erie permit additional for Lake Erie fishing.

Buy License Online — Ohio

Species Regulations

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum
Steelhead
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day in aggregate with other salmon and trout, only 2 may be Steelhead or Rainbow Trout
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Steelhead are considered Rainbow Trout in Ohio regulations. Specific regulations may apply in certain areas, consult the current Ohio Fishing Regulations guide.

Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day (Lake Erie, Sandusky River, and Maumee River during spawning run); 4 per day (Inland waters)
Size Limit:15-inch minimum (Lake Erie, Sandusky River, and Maumee River during spawning run); No minimum size (Inland waters)

Specific regulations apply to Lake Erie and its tributaries during the spawning run.

Perch
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:30 per day (Lake Erie only)
Size Limit:No size limit

Regulations may vary for specific bodies of water; consult the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website.

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