Expert Lake Erie Fishing | Crazy Eyes Charters

Published Date: July 16, 2025
Fishing

Marblehead
$720 price range
Updated Date: September 27, 2025

Summary

Ready for a full day of perch fishing on Lake Erie? Captain Rick of Crazy Eyes Charters has you covered with this 6-hour trip. You and up to three friends will head out to the best perch spots, with all the gear and bait provided. Don't worry if you're new to fishing – the Captain's there to show you the ropes and share his local knowledge. He'll make sure everyone's safe and has a good shot at catching some American Yellow Perch. It's a great way to spend time on the water, whether you're a seasoned angler or trying it for the first time. The boat's set up for families too, so bring the kids along. By the end of the day, you'll have gotten the full Lake Erie fishing experience, complete with hands-on guidance and plenty of time to reel in some perch.

Expert Lake Erie Fishing | Crazy Eyes Charters

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Lake Erie's Top Perch Fishing Charter

Ready to reel in some yellow gold? Captain Rick and the crew at Crazy Eyes Charters have got you covered with their 6-hour Lake Erie perch fishing adventure. Whether you're a seasoned angler or just starting out, this trip is tailored to give you the best shot at filling your cooler with those tasty Lake Erie perch. With all the gear provided and expert guidance from Captain Rick himself, you're in for a day of non-stop action on the water.

What to Expect on the Water

From the moment you step aboard, you'll feel the excitement building. Captain Rick knows these waters like the back of his hand, and he's eager to share his local knowledge. You and up to three of your fishing buddies will head out to the prime perch spots that only the locals know about. Don't worry if you're new to this - the crew's got your back with hands-on instruction and all the tips you need to land those feisty perch. And for you experienced anglers, get ready to swap stories and maybe even learn a new trick or two from the captain.

Gear Up for Perch

Leave your tackle box at home because Crazy Eyes Charters has got everything you need. We're talking top-notch rods and reels, live bait that perch can't resist, and all the terminal tackle to make sure you're fishing like a pro. Captain Rick's got the lowdown on what's working best - whether it's drop-shotting minnows or jigging with soft plastics. You'll be using light tackle that gives you the sensitivity to feel even the lightest perch nibble, making sure you don't miss a single bite.

Why Anglers Keep Coming Back

"Great time fishing!! Caught our limit! They are both very knowledgeable and a good time!! The first mate was excellent!! She knew how to fish! Definitely will be fishing again! #fish-on" - Mallory

"Captain Rick and First Mate Nicky are the best on Lake Erie!!!!!! Top notch when it comes to catching walleye and perch!!!!!!" - John

Yellow Perch: Lake Erie's Gold

American Yellow Perch are the stars of this show, and for good reason. These feisty little fighters are known for their tasty, flaky white meat that's considered a delicacy around the Great Lakes. In Lake Erie, they typically range from 8 to 12 inches, but don't be surprised if you hook into a jumbo over 14 inches! Perch are schooling fish, so when you find them, it's often non-stop action. They're most active in the cooler months, making spring and fall prime time for perch fishing. But here's the kicker - Lake Erie's perch fishing is world-class year-round, thanks to the lake's incredible productivity. When you're reeling in these golden beauties left and right, you'll understand why anglers come from all over to experience Lake Erie perch fishing.

Time to Book Your Spot

Look, if you're after a day of non-stop fishing action, killer views of Lake Erie, and a cooler full of some of the tastiest fish you'll ever eat, then this is the charter for you. Captain Rick and the Crazy Eyes crew are ready to show you why Lake Erie is considered the Walleye Capital of the World - and trust me, the perch fishing is just as legendary. Don't miss out on this chance to create some unforgettable fishing memories. Spots fill up fast, especially during peak season, so grab your buddies and book your Lake Erie perch fishing adventure with Crazy Eyes Charters today. It's time to get your line wet and your fish fry ready!

Customer Reviews

Limit Reached Thrills

Great time fishing!! Caught our limit! They are both very knowledgeable and a good time!! The first mate was excellent!! She knew how to fish! Definitely will be fishing again! #fish-on

Mallory Elling

November 6, 2023

Erie Walleye Wizards

Captain Rick and First Mate Nicky are the best on Lake Erie!!!!!! Top notch when it comes to catching walleye and perch!!!!!!

John Mcgee

November 20, 2023

Learn more about the species

American Yellow Perch

American Yellow Perch (Perca Flavescens) Description

The American Yellow Perch are one of the smaller-sized members of the perch family, Percidae. They have an elongated, oval body with a long blunt snout. Like most perches, it has two separate dorsal fins. The first dorsal fin contains 12-14 spines and 12 soft rays. The second has 2-3 spines and 8 soft rays. They are a golden yellow, however, their color can sometimes vary from bright green to olive green or golden brown. Their sides have a pattern of vertical bars. Their pectoral fins are transparent and amber in color. The juveniles are paler and a whitish color.

Yellow Perch have a large number of sharp teeth. They are rough to the touch because of their overlapping, comb-like scales.

Size and Diet

The largest recorded American Yellow Perch is 20 inches although they are more commonly found at 7.5 inches and 2 pounds.

Yellow Perch eat a variety of invertebrates such as insects, mollusks, chitons, snails, and worms. squids, along with small fish.

Spawning

The Yellow Perch spawning occurs in the spring when water temperatures rise above 36 degrees and typically occurs at night or early morning. Along the shorelines, the females extrude their eggs in long ribbons. You will find them draped along submerged vegetation, dead branches, and trees. Once the females extrude their eggs, groups of male yellow perch will follow and fertilize them.

Interesting Facts

Yellow perch is one of the easiest fish to catch in all seasons and tastes great. It makes up around 85% of the sport fish caught in Lake Michigan.

Common names for the perch are yellow perch, American perch, and lake perch

In the Northeastern United States, these Perch are an extremely important food source for birds. The cormorants specifically target yellow perch as their primary prey. Other birds that also prey on them include eagles, gulls, hawks, and many more.

Survival rates of juvenile yellow perch are low because they are much preyed upon.

Fishing Technique

To catch these fish, a good ultralight spinning or spin-cast combo spooled with 2-4lb (1-2kg) mono works well.

Most yellow perch catches will be made with live bait. You can't go wrong with minnows, leeches, or worms, but you can use almost any insect or small fish or fish parts.

If you are looking at lures, small jigs, spinners, and jigging spoons will work.

Yellow perch are schooling fish and it's not unusual to see a school of 200 fish. Go get'em!

Habitat and Distribution

These Perch live in ponds, lakes, creeks, and slow-ﬂowing rivers. You will find them in heavily vegetated waters among reeds, weeds, docks, and other structures. You may find large schools of Yellow Perch near the shore during the spring. They can also be found in brackish water.

Yellow Perch are found in the rivers of the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, the Great Lakes, the Mississippi River basin, and throughout the majority of the northeast United States and parts of Canada.

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