Chelsea Charters
Outfitter · Port Clinton, Ohio
Chelsea Charters is a guide outfitter based in Port Clinton, Ohio, running nearshore trips for walleye, smallmouth bass, and yellow perch on Lake Erie. Season runs April to October. You book directly with the guide, and Driftline takes no commission.
A Port Clinton operation running several boats including the Chelsea IV and Miss Chelsea, with seven hour Lake Erie trips booked for six anglers or less. Walleye, smallmouth bass and yellow perch are the seasonal targets.
Good to know
What waters does Chelsea Charters fish?
Chelsea Charters guides Lake Erie, out of Port Clinton, 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 Chelsea Charters?
On Chelsea Charters's trips you're targeting walleye, smallmouth bass, and yellow perch. 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 Chelsea Charters run?
Chelsea Charters runs nearshore trips on Lake Erie. Reach out for exact trip lengths, group sizes, and what's included. The guide sets those directly.
When is the fishing season with Chelsea Charters?
Chelsea Charters's guided season runs April to October. Prime dates book up first, so it's worth reaching out early for the months you want.
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. Chelsea Charters can point you to the right one for your trip.
How do I book a trip with Chelsea Charters?
You book directly with Chelsea Charters: through their website at lakeeriecharterfishing.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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