Eyehooker Sportfishing Lake Erie 

4.9
(40 reviews)
 5925 Saylor Street, Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440, United States–

Eyehooker Sportfishing Lake Erie 

Lakeside Marblehead, OH, United States
–
32 ft
6
4.9
(40 reviews)

Enjoy an unforgettable fishing experience with Eyehooker Sportfishing on Lake Erie! Come to the Walleye capital of the world and fish side by side with a knowledgeable guide. Captain Billy has been a licensed fishing guide on these waters for over 20 years and loves to share his tricks. His son Blake has been working on the boat for 7 seasons and also has a USCG Masters License.  There are no hired captains and you can always count on going on a trip with Capt Blake or Billy. Whether you're a beginner or a seasonal angler, there's a spot for you on his boat.

The boat is a custom 32' Island Hopper that accommodates up to 6 guests. This vessel has a 12' beam and it's powered by a 600 HP Cummins engine. Besides modern navigational electronics, a private bathroom, and lots of seating space in the shade, the boat is also wheelchair accessible. Capt. Bill doesn't spare anything to make sure his boat is equipped and well maintained.

All trips start at Anchors Away Marina in Marblehead and they are available from April till November. At the beginning of the season, you'll visit the spots west of the Lake Erie Islands, while in the summer the best spots are in Northern Ohio and Southern Ontario waters. Towards the end of the season, you'll go to Vermillion and Lorain area.

Besides Walleye, you can also catch Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass and Yellow Perch. Both drifting and trolling are an option, depending on your skills and preferences.

All fishing equipment is covered. You need to cover your fishing licenses and pack some snacks and drinks for the day.

See you at the lake! Eyehooker Sportfishing is ready for another Walleye adventure.

Enjoy an unforgettable fishing experience with Eyehooker Sportfishing on Lake Erie! Come to the Walleye capital of the world and fish side by side with a knowledgeable guide. Captain Billy has been a licensed fishing guide on these waters for over 20 years and loves to share his tricks. His son Blake has been working on the boat for 7 seasons and also has a USCG Masters License.  There are no hired captains and you can always count on going on a trip with Capt Blake or Billy. Whether you're a beginner or a seasonal angler, there's a spot for you on his boat.

The boat is a custom 32' Island Hopper that accommodates up to 6 guests. This vessel has a 12' beam and it's powered by a 600 HP Cummins engine. Besides modern navigational electronics, a private bathroom, and lots of seating space in the shade, the boat is also wheelchair accessible. Capt. Bill doesn't spare anything to make sure his boat is equipped and well maintained.

All trips start at Anchors Away Marina in Marblehead and they are available from April till November. At the beginning of the season, you'll visit the spots west of the Lake Erie Islands, while in the summer the best spots are in Northern Ohio and Southern Ontario waters. Towards the end of the season, you'll go to Vermillion and Lorain area.

Besides Walleye, you can also catch Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass and Yellow Perch. Both drifting and trolling are an option, depending on your skills and preferences.

All fishing equipment is covered. You need to cover your fishing licenses and pack some snacks and drinks for the day.

See you at the lake! Eyehooker Sportfishing is ready for another Walleye adventure.

Bill Hitchcock
Captain
Bill Hitchcock
29 years of experience
ID & credentials verified

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Sunset Fish N Cruise
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 6:00 PM
Walleye
Catfish
Perch (Yellow)
Bass (White)
+1
US $450
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Afternoon Trip – Walleye
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 2:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Nov 1
Walleye
US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Morning Trip – Walleye
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 10 - Dec 1
Walleye
US $900
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Morning Trip Walleye – Executive
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 10 - Nov 1
Walleye
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 6 people

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Rating

4.9
40 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (28)

What anglers say

93%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish

Reviews (40)

  • Gene Trusnik
    Gene Trusnik
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    WALLEYE FIshING 5/24

    Sunset Fish N Cruise on May 24, 2026 • 2 adults

    We had an amazing time. Ryan was a great captain. He was courteous & knowledgable. We will use them again.

  • Stephen Zujkowski
    Stephen Zujkowski
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Crew. Caught Limit

    Morning Trip – Walleye on April 15, 2026 • 5 adults

    the crew was great. Put us on fish, landed the limit, fun guys to spend the day with. spotless boat. good coaching. will definately go back.

  • Connie Croak
    Connie Croak
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Highly Recommend!!!

    Sunset Fish N Cruise on July 7, 2025 • 4 adults

    10 Stars for this outfit in Marblehead! They gladly accepted out request as a last minute trip!! Communication with Bill was just what we had hoped for! We contacted Bill first thing in the morning for an 2:30 trip and they gladly made it happen! Blake and Ryan met us on time with everything we needed to have a great experience on the water. Once we reached the area to drop the lines they quickly worked together, baited the hooks and directed us how to get the lines down with close attention to every detail! We didn’t even have all the lines in yet and they were grabbing poles and handing it off to reel’em in! Very impressed with how these two young men worked around the boat! Very happy with our experience!!

  • Russell Daniels
    Russell Daniels
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time Hooking Eye’s

    Afternoon Trip – Walleye on June 7, 2025 • 6 adults

    We had a great day fishing with the EyeHooker crew! The crew did an awesome job get us on the fish! Lots of great memories and can’t wait to do it again!! Highly recommend!

  • Tia Lowe
    Tia Lowe
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    March fishing trip

    Sunset Fish N Cruise on March 25, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 child
  • Dave Immel
    Dave Immel
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Walleye Fishing Trip (7 hours)

    Afternoon Trip – Walleye on July 21, 2021 • 5 adults

    My wife, three children (all adults) and I booked our first Lake Erie walleye charter with Eyehooker Sportfishing, and we had an excellent full day experience. We are excited to reserve another trip! Captain Bill Hitchcock and his first mate, Zane, made us feel welcome from the very beginning. Everyone caught some amazing walleye and learned how to fish on Lake Erie. They were very friendly and interacted with my entire family. Captain Bill's 32' fishing boat and his quality fishing gear shows his passion for fishing and his commitment to being the best for this type of adventure. I would highly recommend Eyehooker Sportfishing to anyone looking to have a great Lake Erie walleye experience!

  • Justin Young
    Justin Young
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    6 Hour Trip with Captain Bill

    Afternoon Trip – Walleye on June 17, 2022 • 6 adults • 4 children

    Captain Bill and his first mate Zane were awesome. They were great with the kids and definitely made it a wonderful experience, even with the lake conditions being rough. We experienced 4-5ft swells for most of the trip and were still able to catch 28 keepers and had several that didn’t make it into the boat. I’d definitely recommend the Eyehooker. 10/10

  • Scott Long
    Scott Long
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day with Captain Bill

    4 Hour Trip – Jr Starter Charter on August 3, 2022 • 5 adults • 1 child

    Just a flat out awesome experience. Great boat, super clean, Bill was a great guide, got us right into the fish!!! First mate was super helpful. Both great with kids. I can’t recommend this charter enough!!!!! Book with Bill, you won’t be disappointed!!!!!!

  • Chris Wilson
    Chris Wilson
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Full trip with Captain Bill

    Morning Trip Walleye – Executive on July 31, 2021 • 5 adults • 1 child

    My family and I had a great time and we caught out limit quickly! It was a great experience and we plan to book another trip with Eyehooker in the future. Highly recommended to anyone looking to book a great fishing trip. Thanks Captain Bill!

  • Michael Cribbs
    Michael Cribbs
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    FUN Fishing Trip

    4 Hour Trip – Jr Starter Charter on July 15, 2022 • 2 adults

    This was our 1st time walleye fish. We had a good experience. Thank you!

FAQs about Eyehooker Sportfishing Lake Erie

Eyehooker Sportfishing Lake Erie offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Sunset Fish N Cruise (3 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Afternoon Trip – Walleye (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group - Morning Trip – Walleye (7 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - Morning Trip Walleye – Executive (7 hours)
When you book a trip with Eyehooker Sportfishing Lake Erie, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet We have a clean and organized private head.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Refrigerator
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Eyehooker Sportfishing Lake Erie include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (We include all bait and tackle for our trips. You just need a fishing license.)
  • Lures
  • First mate (We like to see our mates make between 15-20 percent of the trip costs however we encourage you to use your discretion. Our mates work very hard to ensure you have a positive experience.)
Eyehooker Sportfishing Lake Erie offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (We follow the fish... We always try to put our customers on the best bite and sometimes this requires extended travel. It's not uncommon for us to travel beyond 10 miles and up to 25 miles offshore if necessary.)
  • Reef fishing
  • Flats fishing
Eyehooker Sportfishing Lake Erie offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with Eyehooker Sportfishing Lake Erie include:
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Walleye

Your captain

Bill Hitchcock
Bill Hitchcock
Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
45 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since December 2020
Captain Bill has over 20 years of professional experience. He's been guiding fishing trips on Lake Erie as a second-generation captain. He's very proud of his knowledge and skills and loves to share them with his guests. Join the captain you can learn a lot from.
Bill Hitchcock
Bill Hitchcock
Fully verified
1
reports
45
reviews
2020
member since
~1h
response
Captain Bill has over 20 years of professional experience. He's been guiding fishing trips on Lake Erie as a second-generation captain. He's very proud of his knowledge and skills and loves to share them with his guests. Join the captain you can learn a lot from.

The fish you can target

Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Walleye
Walleye
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Walleye
Walleye

Real catches by this captain

  • A bucket filled with freshly caught fish, likely a mix of species, resting on a dock near a boat.
    Gene T.
    Gene T.
    We had an amazing time. Ryan was a great captain. He was courteous & knowledgable. We will use them again.
  • Group of anglers posing behind a large catch board displaying walleye, perch, and smallmouth bass from Eye Hooker Sportfishing.
    Stephen Z.
    Stephen Z.
    the crew was great. Put us on fish, landed the limit, fun guys to spend the day with. spotless boat. good coaching. will definately go back.
  • A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of Walleye and Perch on a catch board at Lake Erie, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    As water temps increase we’re seeing walleye continue to follow their typical migratory patterns of moving into deep and cooler water. For the first 2 weeks of August were fishing East of the Lake Erie Islands near the Canadian Border in 40-45 feet of water. Fish are primarily being taken by trolling TruTrip and Dipsy Divers in front of worm harnesses at a speed of 1.9 to 2.1 mph. We’re seeing tiny shad in the bellies so were using very small Colorado Blades with success. Limit catches are still being taken daily and we do have availability in the nearby. Prrch fishing is just starting to heat up West of the islands and will continue to improve as we approach late August. Great catches are being taken around the range cans and between Green snd Rattlesnake Islands. We’re seeing a mixed grade of perch coming in the boat with several over 10 inches. Tight Lines, EyeHooker Team!!
  • A solitary sailboat gliding across the calm waters under an overcast sky, showcasing a serene maritime environment.
    Connie C.
    Connie C.
    10 Stars for this outfit in Marblehead! They gladly accepted out request as a last minute trip!! Communication with Bill was just what we had hoped for! We contacted Bill first thing in the morning for an 2:30 trip and they gladly made it happen! Blake and Ryan met us on time with everything we needed to have a great experience on the water. Once we reached the area to drop the lines they quickly worked together, baited the hooks and directed us how to get the lines down with close attention to every detail! We didn’t even have all the lines in yet and they were grabbing poles and handing it off to reel’em in! Very impressed with how these two young men worked around the boat! Very happy with our experience!!
  • A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of Walleye and Perch on a catch board after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Yellow Perch
    Steve N.
    Steve N.
    Great boat, friendly professional crew and put us on the fish
  • Large catch board displaying rows of Walleye, Perch, and Smallmouth Bass outside Eye Hooker Sportfishing.
    Russell D.
    Russell D.
    We had a great day fishing with the EyeHooker crew! The crew did an awesome job get us on the fish! Lots of great memories and can’t wait to do it again!! Highly recommend!
  • A young girl joyfully celebrating on a fishing boat, showcasing the excitement of a day out on the water.
    Tia L.
    Tia L.
  • Family group and young angler posing beside a catch board displaying a large haul of walleye at a sportfishing charter.
    Scott L.
    Scott L.
    Just a flat out awesome experience. Great boat, super clean, Bill was a great guide, got us right into the fish!!! First mate was super helpful. Both great with kids. I can’t recommend this charter enough!!!!! Book with Bill, you won’t be disappointed!!!!!!
  • Open-water view from a moving boat, showing the wake and a partial boat structure beneath a cloudy sky.
    Fish 1
    White Perch
    Michael C.
    Michael C.
    This was our 1st time walleye fish. We had a good experience. Thank you!
  • Four young anglers pose behind an Eye Hooker Sportfishing catch board displaying rows of freshly caught fish.
    Justin Y.
    Justin Y.
    Captain Bill and his first mate Zane were awesome. They were great with the kids and definitely made it a wonderful experience, even with the lake conditions being rough. We experienced 4-5ft swells for most of the trip and were still able to catch 28 keepers and had several that didn’t make it into the boat. I’d definitely recommend the Eyehooker. 10/10

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
32 ft
Year built
2013
Boat manufacturer
Island Hopper
Boat type
Pilothouse
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
1 x 600HP
Max cruising speed
26 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
We have a clean and organized private head.
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Refrigerator
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
We include all bait and tackle for our trips. You just need a fishing license.
Lures
First mate
We like to see our mates make between 15-20 percent of the trip costs however we encourage you to use your discretion. Our mates work very hard to ensure you have a positive experience.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child friendly
We encourage kids of all ages to participate, but please let us know in advance if you have any special requests so we can accomodate.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
 Cash
 Visa
 Mastercard
 PayPal
 Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Lakeside Marblehead right now

Bass (Smallmouth)Bass (Smallmouth)
Perch (Yellow)Perch (Yellow)
WalleyeWalleye

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