Our Boats

Chelsea Charters operates three pristine boats for our fishing charters on Lake Erie, Ohio. Our vessels are fast when its time to get to the best spot, and stable for a great fishing experience. Get to know a little about our fleet below.

The Chelsea IV is a 1986 fully rebuilt island hopper. Originally built in Ft. Pierce, Florida she started her life as a commercial fishing vessel in Key West. She was purchased by Chelsea charters and completely refurbished in the winter of 2011. But Most recently updated over the winter going into the 2024 season. 

In the spring of 2012 she made her debut on Lake Erie as the pride of the Chelsea charters fleet. She has a 330hp b series cummins diesel motor along with a 4 blade prop to push her along and get us to the fishing grounds fast at a steady speed of 23 knots.

She is a very stable vessel with a beam of 13 feet making it a nice platform for fishing. She is fully equipped with all equipment needed to make it a great day of fishing. It also has a private head (bathroom) in the cabin as well for the ladies.

The Miss Chelsea is a well maintained 30 foot Baha fisherman. She was originally constructed in Mayo, Florida in 1998. The Miss Chelsea has been on Lake Erie ever since she was built. 

The 30 foot Baha has proven to be an excellent Lake Erie charter boat for many years. With its 11 foot beam it provides plenty of room for 6 fisherman to spend the day comfortably. She has a brand new 7.4 liter 454 fuel injected motor to get you to the fish fast to give you more time fishing and less time getting there. 

She is fully equipped with new electronics and all the fishing gear possible to make it a great day on the water. She has a full cabin downstairs along with a private head (bathroom) for the ladies also.

The Mistress is just that, If Captain Josh is not with his wife Ruby or working at the railroad you can bet he is with her. She is a 1996 Carolina Classic well known for being built solid, and for there smooth ride. With its 11 foot beam it provides plenty of room for 6 fisherman to spend the day comfortably.

She is fully equipped with new Garmin electronics and all the fishing gear possible to make it a great day on the water. She has a full cabin downstairs along with a private head (bathroom) for the ladies also.