Location
Located conveniently in the heart of Lake Erie, the "Walleye Capital of the World", just 22 miles east from I-280 and off of Ohio State Route 2 at Al's Harbor (N41-36.693 W 83-06.328), 6575 Russell Rd. (CR128). This is the location of the dock that we will meet at and leave from. This is very important. Taking the time to print this page or entering the address into your GPS will be very helpful the morning of your charter.
Directions to the dock
From the north or south
via I-280 take exit 7 Navarre Ave (St.Rt.2) and go east approximately 22.3 miles to Russell Rd. (Marathon gas station) turn left, proceed down Russell Rd. to just past West Long Beach Rd. (on the left) to Al's Harbor (N 41-36.693 W 83-06.328) where you will find the docks on the right. Please park on the grass on the left side of Russell Rd.
Via I-75 take exit 195 (St. Rt. 795) and go east (watching for turns in the road) to Stange Rd where 795 ends and go left, proceed north on Stange Rd 3 mi. to St. Rt. 2 and turn right on St. Rt. 2 for 8 mi. to Russell Rd and turn left, proceed down Russell Rd. to just past West Long Beach Rd. (on the left) to Al's Harbor (N 41-36.693 W 83-06.328) where you will find the docks on the right. Please park on the grass on the left side of Russell Rd.
From the east or west
Via I 80/90 take exit 91 (St. Rt. 53) and go south toward Fremont to East county Rd 89 and turn right and proceed to Oak Harbor Rd, Rt 19 then turn north (right), take Rt 19 (watching for turns in the road) until it dead ends into St. RT. 2 then turn east (right) for 2 mi. to Russell Rd and turn left, proceed down Russell Rd. to just past West Long Beach Rd. (on the left) to Al's Harbor (N 41-36.693 W 83-06.328) where you will find the docks on the right. Please park on the grass on the left (west) side of Russell Rd.
Local commercial airports include Toledo Express (TOL) and Detroit Metropolitan (DTW). A smaller airport servicing the Port Clinton area for private pilots and small corporate jets is the Erie-Ottawa regional airport (PCW) N 41-30-58.6 W 82-52-07.1 you can contact them at 877 380 0410 or www.portclintonairport.com. Rental cars are available at all locations.
From the Port Clinton area
Head west on St. Rt. 163 (Perry St.) taking a right onto Lakeshore Drive at the flashing light and go over the Portage river bridge. Continue on Lakeshore Dr. until you arrive at St. Rt 2. where you'll take a right and travel approximately 9 miles to Russell Rd. (A major landmark to look for on Rt. 2 will be the Davis Besse nuclear power station on your right and just a little further will be the Marathon Gas station where you'll turn right on Russell Rd.) Once on Russell Rd follow it until nearly the end and look for the dock on your right. A white Al's Harbor sign will be on your left.
However you get here, you'll find the walleye fishing at its best on Lake Erie!
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