4-Hour Walleye and Bass Charter for Solo Anglers
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Solo angler charter targeting walleye and bass speciesExpert guidance with gear and bait included throughout tripFourhour focused fishing experience in productive local waters
Looking for a focused fishing trip where you can dial in your technique without the crowd? This 4-hour inshore charter with Nor'Eastern Outfitters puts you one-on-one with a seasoned guide who knows exactly where the walleye, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass are holding. You'll hit productive local waters that have been delivering consistent action season after season. This isn't a cookie-cutter trip—your guide selects spots based on current conditions, seasonal patterns, and what's been biting lately. Whether you're new to the game or looking to sharpen specific skills, this charter gives you the personal attention that makes all the difference on the water.
This trip is all about maximizing your time and putting fish in the boat. Your guide will have you fishing within minutes of launching, heading straight to spots that are producing based on the latest intel. You're targeting three species that offer completely different fights and require different approaches—walleye with their subtle bites and excellent table fare, aggressive largemouth bass that'll test your drag, and scrappy smallmouth that punch way above their weight. The guide provides hands-on instruction throughout the day, adjusting techniques as conditions change. You might start vertical jigging for walleye in deeper structure, then switch to casting spinnerbaits around cover for bass. The beauty of a solo charter is the flexibility—if one species is really firing, you can focus there, or if you want to learn a specific technique, your guide can dedicate time to that. Expect steady action with plenty of teaching moments that'll make you a better angler long after the trip ends.
Your guide comes loaded with quality rods and reels matched to the species you're targeting, plus a tackle box full of proven baits that work in these waters. For walleye, you'll likely be working jigs tipped with minnows or soft plastics, learning to feel those subtle taps that separate the pros from weekend warriors. Bass fishing means a variety of approaches—flipping jigs into heavy cover, working topwater lures during the right conditions, or burning spinnerbaits through the water column. Smallmouth often prefer finesse presentations like drop shots or tube baits around rocky structure. Your guide will teach you to read the electronics, understand how structure holds fish, and recognize the subtle differences in how each species hits. You'll learn proper hook sets for different species—the sweep set for walleye versus the hard hookset needed for bass with their bony mouths. The instruction is hands-on and practical, focusing on techniques you can use on your own trips. All bait is included, so you're not stuck with whatever you grabbed at the gas station on the way to the ramp.
Walleye are the gold standard for eating fish, with flaky white meat that's hard to beat on the dinner table. These fish are structure-oriented and often found around points, drop-offs, and rocky areas where they ambush baitfish. Walleye have excellent night vision and often feed heavily during low-light periods, making early morning and late afternoon prime times. They're subtle biters—you'll feel more of a "tick" than a slam, which makes them perfect for learning to feel what's happening at the end of your line. A good walleye will go 2-4 pounds in these waters, with the occasional bigger female pushing 6-8 pounds during spawning season. What makes walleye special is their consistency—when you find them, you usually find several, and they're predictable in their habits once you understand their patterns.
Largemouth bass are the bruisers of the bunch, capable of explosive strikes that'll get your heart pumping. These fish love cover—fallen trees, weed edges, docks, and any structure that provides ambush points. Largemouth are opportunistic feeders and will hit everything from topwater plugs to deep-diving crankbaits depending on conditions. They're most active during spring and fall, but can be caught year-round with the right approach. A typical largemouth in these waters runs 2-5 pounds, but there are always some big mommas lurking that can push 6-8 pounds or more. What anglers love about largemouth is their fight—they'll jump, run, and do everything possible to throw your hook. They're also visual hunters, which makes them exciting to target with topwater lures when you can actually see the strike.
Smallmouth bass are pound-for-pound the hardest fighting freshwater fish you'll encounter. These bronze-backed fighters prefer rocky areas, gravel bars, and current breaks where they can ambush prey. Smallmouth are incredibly athletic—they'll jump repeatedly and make blazing runs that'll test your drag system. They're typically smaller than largemouth, running 1-3 pounds on average, but don't let that fool you—a 3-pound smallmouth will fight harder than most 5-pound largemouth. These fish are most active in cooler water and often provide the best action during spring and fall. Smallmouth are also cleaner fighters than largemouth, preferring open water battles rather than diving into cover. They respond well to moving baits and are suckers for anything that mimics a crawfish, their favorite meal. The combination of their fighting ability and willingness to bite makes smallmouth a favorite among serious bass anglers.
This 4-hour solo charter delivers exactly what serious anglers are looking for—focused fishing time with expert guidance and steady action. You're not sharing the boat with strangers or dealing with different skill levels slowing things down. Your guide's job is simple: put you on fish and make you a better angler in the process. The combination of three target species keeps things interesting throughout the day, and the hands-on instruction means you'll leave with skills that translate to future trips. All gear and bait are included, so you can focus on what matters—fishing
Micropterus SalmoidesLargemouth bass run 12-24 inches and 1-4 pounds on average, though bigger ones are out there. These green fighters love shallow, weedy areas with cover like fallen trees or docks. Spring through fall gives you the best action when water temps hit 60-75 degrees. They're aggressive feeders that'll hit everything from plastic worms to topwater lures. What makes them special is that explosive strike and the way they jump when hooked - pure adrenaline. They're decent eating too if you catch them from clean water. Here's a tip that works: when fishing thick cover, try a weightless plastic worm and let it fall naturally through the weeds. That slow, fluttering drop triggers strikes when nothing else will.
Micropterus DolomieuSmallmouth bass average 12-18 inches and are pound-for-pound the strongest fighters in freshwater. These bronze-backed scramblers prefer clear, rocky areas and cooler water than their largemouth cousins. Spring and fall offer peak action when they're active in shallower water, but summer means going deeper to find them. What sets them apart is their incredible fight - they'll jump, dive, and bulldoze like nothing else their size. They're excellent table fare with firm, mild fillets. Look for them around rocky points, boulder fields, and gravel areas. My go-to technique is dragging a tube jig along rocky bottom - smallmouth can't resist that crawfish imitation bouncing through the rocks. Keep your rod tip up when they jump or they'll throw the hook.
Sander VitreusWalleye typically run 15-25 inches and make some of the best eating fish around - firm, white meat with almost no fishy taste. They're structure-oriented fish that love rocky bottoms, drop-offs, and weed edges in 10-30 feet of water. Best fishing happens during low-light periods - early morning, evening, or overcast days when their night vision gives them an advantage. They're not flashy fighters but they're smart and can be tricky to locate. Once you find a school though, you can usually pick up several. The key is using live bait like minnows or crawlers near bottom. Pro tip: when jigging, lift slowly and feel for that subtle tick - walleye bites are often just a slight weight change on your line.
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