About
Port Clinton Fisheries Inc isn't a pet-fish shop — it's a working fish market and cleaning house perched on the Lake Erie shoreline, and it has become a ritual stop for anglers, vacationers, and seafood lovers who pull off the highway into Port Clinton, OH for the freshest catch around. The counter revolves around Lake Erie's prized freshwater species: fresh walleye and yellow perch for sale in Port Clinton, OH are the stars, sold by the pound in season and frozen the rest of the year, alongside white bass, white perch, catfish, smoked fish, shrimp, and oysters. What sets this fish store apart for visiting fishermen is the cleaning service.
Roll in with the day's haul from a charter or a Tibbles Marina veterans fishing expedition, and the crew will have your perch or walleye filleted in roughly 10 to 20 minutes at about two dollars a pound — then send you off with free shaved ice and a rinse station for your cooler while you walk the town. Regulars call the filleting precise and professional; these are skilled tradespeople who process fish all day. Recent visitors keep echoing the same notes.
" First-timers and folks arriving minutes before close alike single out the friendly, helpful staff — Kate and Roger get called out by name. Yes, fresh perch can run $24-25 a pound and the sticker shock is real, but loyal customers argue it still beats $700 for six fish off a guide trip; one shopper drove two hours and left with 30 pounds of white bass. Grab some breading and tartar sauce on the way out, and you can go straight from the counter to the kitchen.
For anyone working the Catawba or Port Clinton waters, this is where you fill a cooler with some of the freshest fish in Ohio.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Port Clinton Fisheries Inc in Port Clinton, OH
Port Clinton Fisheries Inc stocks freshwater fish for sale in Port Clinton, OH.
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Fresh Lake Erie walleye and yellow perch sold by the pound in season, frozen year-round
- On-site fish cleaning and filleting at about $2/lb with a 10-20 minute turnaround
- Free shaved ice and a cooler rinse station for visiting anglers
- Wholesale and retail counters stocking white bass, white perch, catfish, smoked fish, shrimp, and oysters
- Friendly, named staff (Kate and Roger) praised for fast, helpful service
From keepers
Customer reviews
“This was our first time at this fish market. Staff is very helpful and friendly. We will definitely will go back.”
— Carol Roberts5.06 days ago“I stopped by today, the staff was very friendly and the fish was incredibly fresh. I made Thai soup with the white bass, and it came out really tasty!”
— Nion Sedilko5.04 weeks ago“Went to the wholesale side to buy whole fish. Got 12 white perch that I fileted myself. (Used the heads to catch a 28" channel catfish). Perch was delicious. Came back 2 days later and got 9 walleye, but fully fileted this time. Staff was very polite and helpful. Great prices and great product”
— Jay Henderson5.0a month ago“Gal was super!! We arrived at 3 minutes till closing!! Spent alot of money there. Appreciate it!!! Fish awesome!!”
— Carol Barker5.0a month ago“Fresh Lake Erie fish, Walleye, Perch, etc. You can get fresh or frozen, whole or filet.”
— Tom Bowersox4.02 months ago“Fresh fish at a Reasonable price.”
— Bill Wilson5.02 months ago“Nice people with great seafood”
— Tom Bowersox5.02 months ago“Nice people. Excellent selection and delicious!”
— Brittany Holzhauer5.02 months ago“If you want good fresh lake erie perch and walleye this is the place to buy it.”
— Bob Hiser5.04 months ago“I Love Port Clinton Fishery And Fishing . I love Port Clinton As A Whole”
— Walter Easter5.03 weeks ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (419) 732-3101 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Port Clinton Fisheries Inc.