Improving Business

Ohio Sea Grant’s annual Charter Captains Conference has become a tradition for Lake Erie charter boat captains, with many attendees regularly returning for the latest updates in Lake Erie fishing, regulations, and business opportunities. This year’s conference was no exception, with more than half of the 168 attendees indicating that they had been to a previous conference.

“By educating charter captains who can in turn educate other anglers on Lake Erie, we are able to reach thousands of fishermen,” says Ohio Sea Grant Fisheries Outreach Coordinator Tory Gabriel, who organizes the annual event. “Not only do captains learn about how to improve their business, but they also hear about this year’s fishing outlook and new regulations that will affect their day-to-day operation.”