Lake Erie Fishing Charters
USCG licensed captain Donald Stephens aboard "Dream Catcher" a 24 foot Thompson Hardtop . Your vessel pictured above in Conneaut , Ohio Harbor June 2013 .
Captain Donald Stephens (pictured far right)
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( updated daily )
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WALLEYE TRIPS (4 Anglers) June - September
4 hour walleye $440.00 ( add 5th angler for $50.00 )
8 hour Walleye $580.00 (add a 5th angler for $80.00)
This is our most popular trip please book early to ensure you have your date reserved .
8 hour Walleye $580.00 (add a 5th angler for $80.00)
This is our most popular trip please book early to ensure you have your date reserved .
Night Walleye Trips only offered May 15th - June 30th offered in PA waters only .
Night trips start at 9 PM fish until 3 AM or limit call for availability . These can be short notice next day .
1 Person Economical trip in 14foot boat ( when weather allows ) $ 150.00
up to 4 Person on Charter 24' Boat $440.00
1 Person Economical trip in 14foot boat ( when weather allows ) $ 150.00
up to 4 Person on Charter 24' Boat $440.00
An example of offshore trolling is shown below . One of many Walleye to bite the dust in the 2011 season thus far .
WALLEYE/PERCH COMBO TRIPS (4 Anglers) June - September
8 hour (half day of each) $620.00
10 hour (half day of each) $680.00
We do not fillet perch unless we have adequate time to prepare for the next day . Perch may be taken to a local bait shop and cleaned for a small fee . If we do have time to clean your perch there is an additional fee of .50 per fish . Walleye cleaning is 2.00 per fish . We reserve the right to have other establishments clean your fish . This is due to running multiple trips in a day .
10 hour (half day of each) $680.00
We do not fillet perch unless we have adequate time to prepare for the next day . Perch may be taken to a local bait shop and cleaned for a small fee . If we do have time to clean your perch there is an additional fee of .50 per fish . Walleye cleaning is 2.00 per fish . We reserve the right to have other establishments clean your fish . This is due to running multiple trips in a day .
PERCH TRIP (3-6 Anglers) May - October
8 hour Perch $ 80.00 / per angler ( minimum 4 anglers ) maximum of 6 .
We do not fillet perch unless we have adequate time to prepare for the next day . Perch may be taken to a local bait shop and cleaned for a small fee . If we do have time to clean your perch there is an additional fee of .50 per fish . If you choose to fillet your own this may be done at our facilities for no additional charge.
STEELHEAD / TROUT / SALMON (2 - 4 Anglers) September - November
6 hour Steelhead, Trout and Salmon $90.00 / per angler (minimum 3 anglers)
(Available in PA waters only)
(Available in PA waters only)
All prices include fishing gear and bait for all anglers .
The earlier we start will increase our odds for a daily fish limit.
The optimal time to meet at the dock is 6:00 AM please be ready to board our vessel .
We are flexible to our customer's needs for time of departure . I will call you the day prior to your scheduled trip to discuss any weather affecting our trip . If you will be unavailable to receive my call please call me ahead of time .
A 100.00 deposit is necessary to hold your date and balance of fees are to be settled prior to leaving the dock . A check will be accepted for the deposit ONLY the remaining balance of charter fee must be paid with cash .
Mail deposit to :
A Day Away Fishing Adventures
10384 West Lake Rd. Lot # 143
Lake City , PA 16423
Please make check payable to : Donald Stephens
The earlier we start will increase our odds for a daily fish limit.
The optimal time to meet at the dock is 6:00 AM please be ready to board our vessel .
We are flexible to our customer's needs for time of departure . I will call you the day prior to your scheduled trip to discuss any weather affecting our trip . If you will be unavailable to receive my call please call me ahead of time .
A 100.00 deposit is necessary to hold your date and balance of fees are to be settled prior to leaving the dock . A check will be accepted for the deposit ONLY the remaining balance of charter fee must be paid with cash .
Mail deposit to :
A Day Away Fishing Adventures
10384 West Lake Rd. Lot # 143
Lake City , PA 16423
Please make check payable to : Donald Stephens
Balance of daily charter fee is due at dock will be accepted by cash only . I apologize for any inconvenience this may pose. Fishing time is dock to dock .
Walleye charters are limited to 4 -5 angler max for walleye trips for a 5th angler add $80.00 to trip .
Perch ONLY trips may have up to 6 anglers .....
Walleye charters are limited to 4 -5 angler max for walleye trips for a 5th angler add $80.00 to trip .
Perch ONLY trips may have up to 6 anglers .....
What to expect
A professional atmosphere and crew ready to go the extra mile for our customers . You are the reason we are here and will be shown an honest day on the water with plenty of humor to keep your interest . Here at A Day Away Fishing Adventures this isn't a job it is our livelihood .... Each adventure takes our hearts , strong morals , and passion for our prey to the water . Come aboard & join our family you will not be disappointed .
Captain Don
Captain Don
Offshore Walleye Fishing
As you sit back & relax I locate schools of walleye roaming between 20 - 80 feet of water . In early June we may only be fishing a mile off shore as the water warms the fish will be found deeper with action really heating up July - September. The rising water temperature causes a yearly migration of walleye from the shallower Western basin to the deeper water comfort and forage of the Eastern basin . In August we may be as far out as 18 miles offshore in search of these trophy fish . Lake Erie is in my eyes the best walleye fishing in the world with average fish around 5 lbs and fish in the 10-12 lb range not uncommon ! My personal best is currently 12 lbs but I'm hoping that 14 lber will be on your trip ! Trolling is the most effective method for consistently bringing eastern basin walleye to the net . Planer boards , down riggers will be the normal set up . Running dipsy divers close to the boat in the 50-70 foot range and jet divers off the board lines to 50 feet and up in the water column . Use of plugs , spoons , and crawler harnesses will be employed in the spread of lines that enable us to run up to 14 rods at one time .
Offshore Perch Fishing
As you sit back & relax I locate schools of perch using my electronics . We position ourselves over the fish and drop anchor usually between 30 - 80 feet of water depending on water temperature . This fishing takes place within 7 miles of the Lake Erie southern shore line . You will be using quality Okuma spinning reels with 8 ball bearings and 6-7 ft graphite rods equipped with 6lb test fireline Crystal that shall detect the lightest nibble from a perch. The rigs will be tipped with Emerald Shiners and dropped just off the bottom of the lake . The pace at catching these tasty critters can be fast & furious. Occasional white bass and sheephead will be caught and are a fun fight along with the perch . Perch average between 8 - 12 inches on Lake Erie with some jumbo Perch to be had over 12 " ! In My Opinion Perch is the best table fare lake Erie has to offer .
The art of catch & release ( double )
