Fishing
Put in Bay Fishing Charters
Put in Bay is the best place on Earth for Walleye fishing. Also, the ever popular Great Lake Erie Yellow Perch is ever present. This great natural resource has provided anglers with exceptional fishing for generations. Come and experience the fun!
Char-Tom Sport Fishing Charters
Editors Choice
Each season on Put-in-Bay, the majority of visitors coming in April is for fishing. These men and women oftentimes are from Wisconsin, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa and more. They come to our great place in Lake Erie to catch a trophy fish. With a moniker like the Walleye Capital of the World, its no wonder fisherman flock here.
The Western Basin of Lake Erie is among the most fertile fisheries in the World. Charter boat fishing has been a popular way for visitors to experience the action. These charter captains have vessels that depart from Put-in-Bay on day trips. Additionally, both charter and head boats disembark from Port Clinton, Ohio. Both provide a chance to catch a monster.
Native Americans fished around the the Lake Erie Islands. This exceptional resource is one worth enjoying and preserving. Keeping the Lake clean and healthy will be a great asset for future generations.
Be sure to consider a Put-in-Bay Fishing Trip in your Future. To Reserve your Lodging after a long day of reeling and catching, head over to the Put-in-Bay Reservations Center. Check Dates and get locked in Hook, Line and Sinker! Fish On!
PIB Ohio Fishing
South Bass Island is a prime spot for anglers so print out a fishing guide, grab your fishing gear, study up on those Western Basin fishing reports, and hit the boat ramps because you have some huge Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, and Lake Erie perch to catch! If you don’t have your own boat, you can take a golf cart to the South Bass Island State Park where rentals are sometimes available. If not you can always check out a charter like the Put-in-Bay Charter Fishing Service with Captain Bruce or Char-Tom Sport Fishing Charter. Need to print out your State of Ohio fishing license? No problem! Head to Wharfside next to the Boardwalk where they can print it out. The United States Coast Guard patrols PIB the same way they would patrol somewhere like Cleveland’s waters. The U.S. Coast Guard works in tandem with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to police Lake Erie fishing.
Put-in-Bay Lodging
Need an island home rental? Check out the Island Club, where they also have golf cart rentals, or Bird’s Nest Resort. Ask their staff about upcoming events, the best Put-in-Bay restaurants, best bars downtown or any other island events.