Captain Jo, also known as Chelsea Jo, became part of the Chelsea family in 2024. She is the full time captain of the Chelsea IV. Jo grew up on Lake Erie and started her career first mating on many charter boats in the western basin. She had the drive to continue on from a first mate and obtained her captains license. While she grew up drift fishing, she has become quite the troller. Captain Jo is very patient and strives to make sure everyone have a good time. Everyone loves "Chelsea Jo". Her dog Atlas has stolen Jo's heart and everyone he meets on the dock. You can often catch him relaxing in the captain seat helping his mom at the dock. He does work for treats!
Captain Charlie joined Chelsea in 2025, right after wrapping up Turkey season with Captain Dave at Midwest Woodlots Free Range Outfitters. You can catch him running the Miss Chelsea. Trolling is his specialty but has become quite the drifter. Also guiding white tail and Turkey hunts Charlie has a knack for sharing his knowledge.
Captain Dave is a licensed USCG for over 15 years and will be running "Miss Chelsea". Former owner of Fast Action Charters decided to give us a hand this season while he put his focus on managing Midwest Woodlots Free Range Outfitters guided white tail and turkey hunting. Dave is a father of two teenagers and understands and embraces youth fishing, keeping traditions alive. After fishing with Dave head down and visit his wife Syd at the Bait house in Port Clinton for a cold drink and live entertainment.
Chances are you talked to him to book your trip. Josh is full time Co-owner but a part time Captain and runs "The Mistress". While keeping his full-time conductor job at the railroad he manages to always find time to fish and hunt. Josh grew up on Lake Erie where he gained his passion for fishing and wants to pass that experience on to our customers to make sure they have the best time possible on your Lake Erie fishing trip.
"Dirky - Turkey- Beef Jerky"- is our official security and Ice tester. He makes weekly checks to ensure the geese are chased off the dock, as well as all boats are iced down with good quality H2O. He takes his job very seriously especially when the purple parrot is open for ice cream on the way home.
Captain Rizzo is forever in our hearts and we are beyond grateful for the short time we got to spend with him. We Love and miss you every day Captain Rizzo.
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NON REFUNDABLE Deposit Required: A $200 per day deposit is required to reserve fishing trip dates. Due within ten days of booking. Deposits will be rolled over and trip will be rebooked if cancelled due to poor weather conditions, based on captains judgment. 3.5% Convenience Fee will be applied to all credit card transactions.