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Craig Beach, OH Fishing Trip — April

Your Craig Beach, OH Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 61°F / Low 41°F5.6" rain · 13 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing

April Weather in Craig Beach

61°F
Avg High
41°F
Avg Low
5.6"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

16 Guides Near Craig Beach

No guides are based in Craig Beach, but these guides operate nearby.

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Chagrin Valley Charters and Sportfishing LLC - Chagrin Valley Charters and Sportfishing LLC
Chagrin Valley Charters and Sportfishing LLC

Chagrin Valley Charters and Sportfishing LLC

5(76)Top Rated

As one of the premier charter services on Lake Erie, we focus on walleye, perch and steelhead species. We start in late April/early May in the Western Basin.

PerchSteelheadWalleye
Grand River, Ohio
Chagrin River Outfitters - Chagrin River Outfitters
Chagrin River Outfitters

Chagrin River Outfitters

4.8(89)Top Rated

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SalmonSpeckled TroutSteelhead
Chagrin Falls, Ohio
Midtown Fishing Charters - Midtown Fishing Charters
Midtown Fishing Charters

Midtown Fishing Charters

4.9(62)Top Rated

Book today 216-906-0448. [email protected]

Cleveland, Ohio
Top Flight Sport Fishing - Top Flight Sport Fishing
Top Flight Sport Fishing

Top Flight Sport Fishing

4.9(47)Top Rated

Learn about Capt. Dave Hall and Top Flight fishing boats - 10+ years pro-am walleye fishing on Lake Erie.

Walleye
Grand River, Ohio
Lake Erie Fishin Charters - Lake Erie Fishin Charters
Lake Erie Fishin Charters

Lake Erie Fishin Charters

5(18)Top Rated

Lake Erie Fishing Capt. Mike Langer offers private fishing charters on Lake Erie Ohio 440-596-3800.

Mentor, Ohio
Fish Ohio Musky - Fish Ohio Musky
Fish Ohio Musky

Fish Ohio Musky

5(15)Top Rated

Fish Ohio Musky , offering premiere ohio muskie guide trips

inshoreMuskie
Mogadore, Ohio
Trophy Charters - Walter Ermansons
Walter Ermansons

Trophy Charters

5(6)Top Rated

Lake Erie Walleye charter fishing for Walleye and Perch in Ohio. Fishing Port Clinton in the spring and Ashtabula in the summer.Trophy Charters is a full time guide service and charter boat fishing.

freshwaterWalleyePerch
Andover, Ohio
Fishers of Men Charters - Fishers of Men Charters
Fishers of Men Charters

Fishers of Men Charters

5(4)Top Rated
Mantua, Ohio
D3 Charters - D3 Charters
D3 Charters

D3 Charters

5(3)Top Rated

Lake Erie Walleye Fishing and Lake Erie Walleye Charters

freshwaterWalleye
North Lawrence, Ohio
Night Crawler Charters 1-6 passenger boats - Night Crawler Charters 1-6 passenger boats
Night Crawler Charters 1-6 passenger boats

Night Crawler Charters 1-6 passenger boats

5(2)Top Rated
Eastlake, Ohio
22 Sport Fishing Charters - 22 Sport Fishing Charters
22 Sport Fishing Charters

22 Sport Fishing Charters

5(1)Top Rated

22 Sport Fishing Charters, LLC is a Lake Erie walleye fishing charter in Ohio. U.S. Coast Guard and Ohio licensed.

Walleye
Chardon, Ohio
Loveland Charters - Loveland Charters
Loveland Charters

Loveland Charters

5(1)Top Rated

Experienced fishing charter service on Lake Erie - Walleye, Perch and Small Mouth Bass. Lake Ontario - Salmon and Trout.

freshwaterLargemouth BassSpeckled Trout
Chardon, Ohio
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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak

Crappie

freshwater
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M
J
J
A
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O
N
D

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Walleye

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Smallmouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore / freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

Ohio Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$50
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Lake Erie permit additional for Lake Erie fishing.

Buy License Online — Ohio

Species Regulations

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:30 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

There are some bodies of water with special regulations, so check local regulations before fishing.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum (varies by water)

Some lakes and reservoirs have special regulations; consult the Ohio Fishing Regulations for specific locations.

Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day (Lake Erie, Sandusky River, and Maumee River during spawning run); 4 per day (Inland waters)
Size Limit:15-inch minimum (Lake Erie, Sandusky River, and Maumee River during spawning run); No minimum size (Inland waters)

Specific regulations apply to Lake Erie and its tributaries during the spawning run.

Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Applies to combined total of largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass. Some areas may have specific regulations.

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