Carpetbagger Fishing Charters
Independent · Ashtabula, Ohio
Carpetbagger Fishing Charters is an independent fishing guide based in Ashtabula, Ohio, running nearshore trips for walleye on Lake Erie. You book directly with the guide, and Driftline takes no commission.
Walleye charters out of Ashtabula run by USCG captain Jeffrey Linz, who has fished Lake Erie professionally since he was eighteen. Rods, reels, bait, tackle and ice for the catch are included in every trip.

What waters does Carpetbagger Fishing Charters fish?
Carpetbagger Fishing Charters guides Lake Erie, out of Ashtabula, Ohio. Trips are matched to water conditions and the season, so the exact stretch depends on when you fish.
What fish can you catch with Carpetbagger Fishing Charters?
On Carpetbagger Fishing Charters's trips you're targeting walleye. What's biting shifts through the year, and the guide sets the day around what's fishing best on their home water.
What kind of trips does Carpetbagger Fishing Charters run?
Carpetbagger Fishing Charters runs nearshore trips on Lake Erie. Reach out for exact trip lengths, group sizes, and what's included. The guide sets those directly.
Do I need a fishing license to fish in Ohio?
Yes: everyone fishing Ohio waters needs a valid Ohio fishing license. You buy your own; get it from Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife. Carpetbagger Fishing Charters can point you to the right one for your trip.
How do I book a trip with Carpetbagger Fishing Charters?
You book directly with Carpetbagger Fishing Charters: through their website at fishconneaut.com or by phone. Driftline lists the guide but takes no commission and no booking fee, so the price you get is the guide's own.
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