Lake Erie Links to trusted and recommended businesses
Below are links to several businesses, organizations and locations we think you might like to check out. Some are places, businesses and services you might want to explore further when you come to the Port Clinton area for your fishing trip, and others are places, services and products we like in other good spots in Ohio and beyond.
Cisco Fishing Systems, Ltd. engineers all of its fishing components to provide years of dependable service for the serious angler and the professional charter captain. Cisco Fishing Systems supplies many of the trolling needs of Char-Tom Charters.
Cisco Fishing Systems
1507 East 41 St. Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44103
(216) 881-4559
Yeti Coolers is committed to providing the highest quality coolers for a broad range of activities. Whatever your outdoor adventure or commercial enterprise demands, we offer a cooler designed to suit your needs.
South Shore Marina is nestled in the rolling hills of southwestern Ohio within Cowan Lake State Park. A short drive from Cincinnati, Dayton, and Columbus, the state park offers convenient recreation. South Shore Marina is a full service marina featuring a boat rental, bait and tackle shop, full line service center, and a marine sales center. To learn more about all South Shore has to offer, click the link to the left!
South Shore Marina
7379 St. Rt. 730
Wilmington, OH 45177
937-289-2656
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J & J CompuStitch is a small, family owned embroidering business with over 10 years experience. They also provide heat transfer for Tee Shirts and Sweatshirts and have the capability of creating vinyl signs, magnetic signs, and window static cling signs.
J & J CompuStitch
PO Box 143
Mt. Sterling, OH 43143
888-552-7848
Hook-Um Pads keep your lures secure and readily accessible. It’s The new soft tackle box! Hook-um was uniquely designed for safe and easy storage of lures.
The “Ultimate” Rod Holder system. The most simplistic system to place rod holders on your boat without drilling any holes into your boat. Your fishing rods will be right at your side for quick hook sets, while saving your poles from going over the side. They are pedestal size specific so please measure your pedestal diameter.
The Ultimate Rod Holder System
Your complete Put in Bay, Ohio information source for hotels, lodging, ferryboats, golf carts, camping, boating and home rentals, all located at Put-in-Bay, South Bass Island, Ohio.
Put-in-Bay Services – Everything you need to plan your vacation. Put-in-Bay Real Estate, Put-in-Bay Wedding Planning, Places of Worship, Associations, Transportation to Put-in-Bay, Travel Services, Put-in-Bay Maps, Put-in-Bay Calendar of Events, Local Put-in-Bay Daily News
When you plan your vacation to Put in Bay, this is your resource for all the important island information. Put-in-Bay is one of the top 10 vacation destinations on Lake Erie. Recreational boaters and tourists alike consider Put-in-bay to be the Key West of the North. Have you discovered our island yet?
Put-in-Bayon
South Bass Island
The Island Club consists of 73 fully furnished homes available for rent. The homes feature three or four bedrooms, two baths and a fully-equipped kitchen. Also, each Putinbay home has an outdoor deck complete with a propane grill. Guests can also take advantage of the new Put in Bay pool installed in 2008. There is ample space to lay out and catch some Put-in-Bay rays and a swimming area to beat the heat.
The Island Club
Put-in-Bay
South Bass Island, Ohio
216-898-9951
Middle Bass Island, Ohio, is a 750-acre island in Western Lake Erie. It is shaped like the Big Dipper and located at the heart of a group of 23 islands. Its more famous neighbors are South Bass Island, with the town of Put-in-Bay, Kelley’s Island, and Pelee Island which is the only large Lake Erie island in Canada.
Middle Bass Island State Park and Marina
419-285-0311
Kelleys Island is the largest U.S. Island in the western basin of Lake Erie and considered the Walleye Fishing Destination of the world.With a landmass of twenty-eight hundred acres and an eighteen-mile shoreline, the island has a lot to offer. There are a variety of seasonal activities and events, places to explore, and a rich cultural and natural history to discover — something for everyone!
Kelleys Island
Chamber Of Commerce, Located Downtown in the Seaway Marina building on
W. Lakeshore Drive
PO Box 783-F
Kelleys Island, Ohio 43438
419-746-2360
If you’re looking for a peaceful and appealing escape consider Lake Erie’s Islands as your vacation destination; if excitement and adventure are what you’re after, be sure to visit one of our massive indoor waterparks. Fishing is also a year-round activity that can be enjoyed from a variety of shoreline locations or through charter captains and walk-on head boats. The list of things to see and do goes on and on!
Cedar Point Amusement Park, Located on Sandusky Bay, Sandusky has over 22 miles of shoreline within the city limits. We are the governmental seat of Erie County and are noted for our beautifully landscaped parks, our historical architecture and the Sandusky Bay Pathway.
The Best Amusment Park in the World*
Sandusky Ohio
All the fun of a genuine shore vacation is closer than you think. Nearly seven million people get away to Ohio’s Lake Erie Shores & Islands for vacation each year, solidifying its position as one of the most appealing destinations in the Midwest. From Cedar Point’s top-thrill coasters to more than 150 miles of unspoiled natural coastlines, a Lake Erie Shores & Islands vacation offers year-round fun and relaxation for the whole family
Ottawa County
Visitors Bureau
The Port Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce is a private membership organization. It unites business and professional individuals and firms, creating a central agency that lends itself to improving business and building a better county.
Port Clinton
Chamber Of Comerce
Vacation near home yet feel millions of miles away. Port Clinton is perfect for a full length vacation, weekend getaway or even a short drive day trip. Beaches, boating, fishing, entertainment, festivals and so much more await you along our Lake Erie shoreline.
Port Clinton Tourism
Port Clinton &
Put-in-Bay
Travel Guide
The North Coast of Lake Erie is full of hidden treasures and unique communities. Two of the most popular fun spots are the quaint town of Port Clinton, Ohio on the mainland and Put-in-Bay, Ohio located on South Bass Island. Visitors to the area can walk the sandy beaches of Port Clinton’s coastline, shop in Historic downtown Port Clinton, or take a short Ferry Boat ride to Put-in-Bay where you’ll find a multitude of unique activities and sights to enjoy.
Your fish are our specialty. We will be glad to clean, fillet, & package your fresh catches!
FREE ICE & PACKAGING WITH EVERY ORDER!!!!
2 Madison Street
Port Clinton Ohio 43452
(419) 732-3101
We offer the freshest catch from our partner boats in each specific region. (Coastal Maine, Coastal Florida, and Coastal Alaska). Get the freshest Stone Crabs direct from Clearwater, Sarasota, FL, and the freshest Crawfish from Louisiana. Fresh seafood is what our company is all about. You can be certain you will get the freshest product each and every time you order from our company.
1-866-931-8237
This charming restaurant located in the historic Downtown River District area is next to the “Whistling” Bridge–and-the-Jet-Express,-the-North coast’s-fastest-boat-ride-to-Put-in-Bay.
Highly recommended as one of Port Clinton’s Best Eateries by Capt. Chuck Crum and the crew of Char-Tom Charters…
17 Monroe Street
Port Clinton Ohio 43452
(419) 734-5173
Crisp blue water, a lighthouse beacon shimmering in the night, small town charm, historic landmarks, a quaint waterfront village, picture perfect sunrises, hometown restaurants, friendly pubs, unique gifts, a fishing paradise, a perfect family vacation, the ideal romantic getaway.
In our town, there is something for everyone.It’s like no other place you’ve ever been… and you’ll want to come back, again and again.
Marblehead Chamber of Commerce
17 Monroe Street
Port Clinton Ohio 43452
(419) 734-5173
It’s a beautiful morning in Marblehead. You wake up, stretch then suddenly realize YOU’RE STARVING!!!! Come and join the locals at the best-kept secret in town — BIG BOPPERS!
A pleasant drive down East Harbor Road will take you to this incredible restaurant that has been a family favorite for years! Steaming mugs of hot coffee that never go empty, huge plates of delicious home-cooked specialties and waitresses that never stop smiling. All of this and more awaits you at one of Marblehead’s most special eateries where you’ll never walk away hungry! Big breakfasts, award-winning chili, barbecued ribs and chicken and everything in-between!–We’ve-got-something–everyoneís appetite! Big Boppers opens early each day for breakfast. It’s always a favorite of our customers.
Char-Tom Charters Highly Recommended Eatery! Best Breakfast in town
Big Boppers Restaurant
7581 E. Harbor Rd
Marblehead, Ohio 43440
419-734-4458
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On behalf of council, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Pelee Island, Ontario. The Township of Pelee is made up of nine islands in Lake Erie and is the most southern point in Canada. Pelee Island is the largest of the islands and is situated at the Canada/USA boundary between Sandusky, Ohio and Windsor/Essex County, Ontario.
Pelee is a serenely beautiful area with miles of lovely beaches, natural areas that are unsurpassed, and the fishing is superb. When you visit Pelee you will be limited only by your imagination. We look forward to welcoming you.
The Pelee Island Bird Observatory is a non-profit organization devoted to the study and conservation of birds.
Borders Sporting Goods offers a complete line of hunting and fishing products.
5870 U.S. Rt. 60
Ashland, Ky. 41102
(888) 393-3935
The Daniel Boone National Forest makes the perfect backdrop for the “Musky Capitol of the South” Cave Run Lake. The TNT Guides are on the Lake every day following the movements of the Musky as well as the Bass, Crappie and Bluegill. They will work very hard to make your trip enjoyable as well as a fabulous learning experience. Hey, you might even catch the next State Record Musky. It’s a sure bet he’s swimming out there right now! TNT Guide Service and Outfitters is Cave Run’s only-multi-species-guide-service. CHILDREN-AND-YOUNGER-FISHERMEN WELCOME!
T-N-T Musky Guides & Outfitters
We offer aircraft charter service to anywhere in the Continental U.S. and Canada, flights to the Lake Erie Islands, and Scenic Tours. We are just minutes away from Cedar Point and offer a shuttle to the park. (Recommended)
Trolling equipment, fishing supplies, Tackle, and Misc. equipment and products.
Weldon Products Fish USA
901 W. 12 th. St.
Erie, PA 16501
(800) 922-1219
Let us take care of your lodging on your next vacation or getaway to the Lake Erie Islands. All rentals located steps to the water and within minutes to all of the area’s largest attractions. Bring your boat in the summer and head out on the water or bring your shanty in the winter and head out on the ice. Cottages are fully furnished and NON- SMOKING however receptacles are provide outside. Above all we hope you will enjoy your stay and keep us in mind for your next getaway and don’t be shy share our site with your family and friends. If you have questions or-comments-please contact us.
Crystal Cottage Rental Properties
At Crash’s Landing, Inc., Outfitters and Musky Guide Post, we pride ourselves in being able to provide you with the latest information, techniques and equipment for fishing Kentucky’s famous Cave Run Lake. In our website, Crash’s Landing, you will find lots of fishing information about Cave Run Lake including current fishing reports, weather, articles, & tips on Musky Fishing.
Crash’s Landing
1170 Kentucky HWY. 801 S.
Morehead, KY 40351
606-780-4260
When you’re looking to join a church, you’re looking for a community bound together by faith, a second family ready to welcome you with friendly, open arms and share in the joy of faith with you. You want to find a tight-knit group well-founded in beliefs that reflect your own, a group ready to revel in God’s love when you’re happy and just as willing to commiserate and restore your faith when things aren’t so joyful. You want friends, supportive people who share with you that most fundamental, wondrous and mysterious of feelings: belief
The First Baptists Church of Washington C.H.
301 E. East Street
Washington C.H., OH 43160
740-335-0429
“Nautical Collection” Reproductions of Antique Ship Figureheads, Transom and Wildlife Carvings, Porthole Clocks and Mirrors, Decoys, Eagles and Shorebirds. Great Gift Ideas for Boaters, Sailors, Decorators, and Sportsmen. Let us help you decorate your home, business or restaurant with Taxidermy fish mounts. Located on Lake Erie in Port Clinton, Ohio
North Coast Gallery Classics
2659 East Harbor Road
Port Clinton, Ohio 43452
419-732-3655
800-336-3443
Key West Fishing Charter, Best Captains, Save $100 on Tackle, Top Gear, Flats- Reef… Deep Sea Florida Key, Tarpon Sport Trips, Great Vacation
From freshwater to fly fishing, from deep sea to ice fishing, we carry the largest selection of fishing tackle to prepare you for all your fishing needs.
Fish 307 The Fishing Tackle Super Store
Riversong Lodge is a world class fishing lodge located at Lake Creek, Alaska. Guests enjoy salmon fishing, relaxing in the Alaska fishing lodge, reading on the deck and touring our expansive gardens. Come experience the best salmon fishing in the world at our Alaska lodge.
While out on the water, whether fishing or enjoying some other activity be sure to take a minute to relax and enjoy the natural sights and sounds of your surroundings. While enjoying the great outdoors be sure not to enjoy amazing structures that may be near by, such as your favorite lighthouse.
Call and book your Lake Erie Sport Fishing Charter today at 614-419-8265
We accept cash, checks, money orders and credit cards.
Please Note: We gladly accept credit or debit cards for your charter reservations without any associated fees. However all final payments charged to MasterCard, Visa and debit cards will be subject to a 2.25% processing fee, due the fees that are charged to us.
We are very sorry for any inconveniences.
