Lake Erie has the finest smallmouth bass fishing and arguably the best smallmouth bass fishing in the United States. Smallmouth Bass are found along the entire shoreline of Lake Erie-with hot spots along rocky structure and drop-offs in 15-35 feet of water. Average smallmouth bass caught on Lake Erie range between 2 and 4 pounds. There is always a hefty 5 or 6-pound trophy smallmouth bass to be caught. We handle 30 to 90 smallmouth bass per day on the average.

The Ohio State record smallmouth was caught in Lake Erie, with the current record standing at an impressive 8 pounds, 4 ounces.

Anglers travel from across the country to fish Lake Erie’s bass. Smallmouth bass jump, twist and turn making them the hardest fighting fish in Lake Erie.

Lake Erie’s reefs are teeming with smallmouth bass and Hawg Bass are common!

Experience the hands-on excitement of fishing and battling Lake Erie Smallmouth Bass with our charter. Bass are high energy – high-jumping, feisty fish that will test your expertise and fishing tackle.

This is Capt. Dave’s favorite trip!

Pricing is for up to 6 anglers for a 7-Hour Charter.

Smallmouth Bass Charters fishing on Lake Erie. Best months to bass fish May, June, July, August, Sept, and Oct.

Rod, Reels, salt tubes and tackle is furnished.

(Bass minnows, and soft craws extra).