What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Lorain, Ohio for the first time?

We were first time anglers in Lorain this trip, so it is difficult to have many recommendations. Call your captain prior to the trip so you know what to expect. Remember it's FISHING not CATCHING and enjoy the time on the water no matter how often the fish are biting. We clean our own fish and didn't know how slippery Walleye are! Once home, we ran by Home Depot and picked up a welcome mat with lots of little rubber spikes that held the fish perfectly for the rest of the cleaning. Ask questions of your captain as you go to learn as much as you can for the next time around. Have fun!

Be prepared for wind. Lake Erie is a gem for all of us in the US to enjoy. Also note as a word of advice, fish cleaning is not allowed anywhere near where we put in. Be prepared to pay for a service to clean fish in town. Just takes more time and money.

We booked a hotel in Elyria overnight after fishing. About 30minutes from Lorain. Very nice.

It’s not as busy in this location as it is other places it’s not as touristy.

Yes if you looking to catch a few big ones along with good quality sizes, they have them there

Be certain you are fishing for correct fish at correct time of year. Walleye fishing mid-September was not so good.

Go with Captain "Sloppy Joe"! Smaller boat than these big charters but you get a great comraderie,and personal one on one experience.

Remember to bring sunscreen and beverages as its sunny and hot. And has a very beautiful marina to go out from.

Nice town with nice folks. Prepare for some mosquitoes on the water but other than that it is a great experience!

Bring plenty of sun screen, a wide hat and shades, and plenty of liquid. As the action can get frantic, be prepared to respond quickly to the captain's guidance.

Use someone who knows the waters. If water is cloudy it can be hard to hook up on the fish.

Just enjoy the experience of being on Lake Erie, and if you catch the fish, all the better.

The fishi ng trip was enjoyable. Captain Joe was grat. We highly recommend him.