Trophy Charters
Independent · Ashtabula, Ohio
Trophy Charters is an independent fishing guide based in Ashtabula, Ohio, running nearshore trips for walleye, steelhead, and yellow perch on Lake Erie. Season runs April to October. You book directly with the guide, and Driftline takes no commission.
Trolls the central basin of Lake Erie out of Ashtabula for walleye and summer steelhead, with yellow perch trips in the fall. The Trophy is a single charter boat working deep water offshore.

What waters does Trophy Charters fish?
Trophy 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 Trophy Charters?
On Trophy Charters's trips you're targeting walleye, steelhead, 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 Trophy Charters run?
Trophy 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 Trophy Charters?
Trophy 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. Trophy Charters can point you to the right one for your trip.
How do I book a trip with Trophy Charters?
You book directly with Trophy Charters: through their website at trophycharters.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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