Reel King Charters
+68Reel King Charters is a premier Lake Erie fishing charter operating out of Lakeside-Marblehead, OH. Team Reel King has over 40 years of experience on Lake Erie, specializing in Walleye, Perch, and Smallmouth Bass. They strive to create the most memorable fishing experience for everyone!
You’ll be heading out aboard “Reel King” a 27’ Sportcraft offshore fishing vessel. Aboard “Reel King” you’ll find a private bathroom, top-of-line safety and navigational gear, state of the art Garmin electronics, 15 HP Mercury ProKicker for trolling, and two Standard Horizon VHF radios to keep you in constant contact with the Coast Guard and other captains.
No matter whether you’re a new or experienced angler, your captain and first mate will guide you to success! Team Reel King is truly a hands-on charter, sharing a lifetime of knowledge and keeping you involved in the art of fishing!
All the necessary fishing equipment will be included in the charter. Fish cleaning for morning trips is available at one of the local cleaners of your choice or fish can be picked up at the dock for your convenience (fish cleaning is the customer’s responsibility). You only need to pack some food and drinks for the day.
Team Reel King looks forward to fishing with you soon - book now for an unforgettable fishing adventure!
Charter Operator
Reel King Charters
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+37Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
95%
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June fishing trip
4 Hour Trip (PM) on June 7, 2025
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Great! No complaints!
4 Hour Trip (AM) on September 22, 2024
Everything was straightforward and went as expected. No surprises and no BS. The captain and first mate were very knowledgeable and helpful.
Everything was straightforward and went as expected. No surprises and no BS. The captain and first mate were very knowledgeable and helpful.
Commerce, Michigan
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Half day trip on Reel King
4 Hour Trip (PM) on August 18, 2022
I can’t imagine a better experience. Captain Craig was great with all of us (from 8 years old with zero experience to 60’s with no big lake experience). We all felt like we had known him our whole life. Like being on a good friends boat. Patient and instructive, we learned a lot, caught about a dozen keepers and several too little that someone will catch another day. Captain Craig was instrumental to how positive our experience was.
I can’t imagine a better experience. Captain Craig was great with all of us (from 8 years old with zero experience to 60’s with no big lake experience). We all felt like we had known him our whole life. Like being on a good friends boat. Patient and instructive, we learned a lot, caught about a dozen keepers and several too little that someone will catch another day. Captain Craig was instrumental to how positive our experience was.
Hudson, OH
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Could not have gone better!
4 Hour Trip (PM) on May 21, 2023
Doug was our captain and did a fantastic job. We were able to start catching fish within minutes of getting all of the trolling sets in the water. Limiting on a half day afternoon trip surprised us. Pretty much a perfect trip. Great boat, perfect weather, and loads of fish.
Doug was our captain and did a fantastic job. We were able to start catching fish within minutes of getting all of the trolling sets in the water. Limiting on a half day afternoon trip surprised us. Pretty much a perfect trip. Great boat, perfect weather, and loads of fish.
Fort Wayne, IN
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half day with Captain Doug
4 Hour Trip (PM) on July 22, 2023
Doug was fantastic and did a wonderful job with my 9 year old son. He did a such a good job continuing to build on a young mans love for fishing. He worked hard to get us on the Walleye. We will definitely be using them again.
Doug was fantastic and did a wonderful job with my 9 year old son. He did a such a good job continuing to build on a young mans love for fishing. He worked hard to get us on the Walleye. We will definitely be using them again.
FAQs about Reel King Charters
What are the trip rates for Reel King Charters?
Reel King Charters offers the following trips to customers:
- US $600 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $600 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $720 per group - 8 Hour Trip (AM) (8 hours)
- US $720 per group - 8 Hour Trip (PM) (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Reel King Charters?
When you book a trip with Reel King Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet Big boat (Sportcraft) has a private bathroom. Small boat (Lund) has a portajohn semi private. Urinals on both boats for the guys, also.
- GPS Garmin
- Fishfinder Garmin
- Bed
- Live Bait Well
- Radar Garmin doppler
What's included in the trip price with Reel King Charters?
Trips booked with Reel King Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait (We do not actively fish for live bait in freshwater. Bait needed will be bought ahead of time for the trip. Exception is soft craws for Smallmouth as they are not included. Captain will order them, pick up, and be reimbursed the day of trip. )
- Lures
- First Mate (As available )
What types of fishing does Reel King Charters offer?
Reel King Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- Lake Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing (We may travel 10-15 miles in any direction on a given day. With the islands around we are never far away from the site of land. )
- Reef Fishing
What fishing techniques does Reel King Charters offer?
Reel King Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Reel King Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Reel King Charters include:
- Bass (Smallmouth)
- Perch (Yellow)
- Walleye
Your operator
Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio, United States
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I have been fishing my whole life. Started fishing with family on inland lakes in northern Indiana. This led to fishing Lake Michigan with my grandfather in my early teens. Then we moved the boat to Bass Haven Marina on Lake Erie. Spent the next decade casting for Walleye and eventually, taking the trolling skills learned from Lake Michigan and applied them to Lake Erie as the water cleaned up. I spent off the water time raising a family, farming, in management, maintenance, and eventually being self-employed. My family operates C & K Greenhouses in the spring, on our farm. This allows me the opportunity to charter full-time during the summer. Reel King Charters LLC. is a family business founded in 2018 by brothers Capt Doug and Capt Craig Rothgeb. I am excited to fulfill a childhood dream of being a professional fisherman that can share a lifetime of knowledge with both the new and experienced anglers on the boat.
Craig R.
Captain
Doug R.
Captain
Kyle R.
Captain
Carson R.
First mate
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Lake Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
We may travel 10-15 miles in any direction on a given day. With the islands around we are never far away from the site of land.
Reef Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
Big boat (Sportcraft) has a private bathroom. Small boat (Lund) has a portajohn semi private. Urinals on both boats for the guys, also.
GPS
Garmin
Fishfinder
Garmin
Bed
Live Bait Well
Radar
Garmin doppler
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
We do not actively fish for live bait in freshwater. Bait needed will be bought ahead of time for the trip. Exception is soft craws for Smallmouth as they are not included. Captain will order them, pick up, and be reimbursed the day of trip.
Lures
First Mate
As available
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.
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 love to have kids aboard and sharing our passion for fishing! Kids will need to be mature and old enough to wear a life jacket and be interested in learning. We cannot accommodate babies at this time.
No Smoking
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Smallmouth trips
Disabled Accessible
Please make arrangements directly with Captain
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
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Lakeside Marblehead right now
Bass (Smallmouth)
Perch (Yellow)
Walleye