Reel King Charters
Reel 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!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (42)
+39Angler 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%
Jul 10, 2025
4 Hour Trip (PM)
Great Trip!!!!
Craig got us on the fish right away. We have four children ranging from 5-14 they all loved it and Craig was awesome! We caught so many fish our cooler wasn’t big enough to take them all. He let us run to wal-mart and grab a bigger cooler and stayed there with the fish until we got back. Great captain but better guy!!!!
Craig got us on the fish right away. We have four children ranging from 5-14 they all loved it and Craig was awesome! We caught...
Captain replied
Cincinnati, Ohio
Jul 8, 2025
4 Hour Trip (PM)
Fishing with Craig
Captain replied
Jun 7, 2025
4 Hour Trip (PM)
June fishing trip
Captain replied
Sep 22, 2024
4 Hour Trip (AM)
Great! No complaints!
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...
Captain replied
Commerce, Michigan
Aug 18, 2022
4 Hour Trip (PM)
Half day trip on Reel King
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...
Captain replied
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (42)
+39Angler 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%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great Trip!!!!
4 Hour Trip (PM) on July 10, 2025
Craig got us on the fish right away. We have four children ranging from 5-14 they all loved it and Craig was awesome! We caught so many fish our cooler wasn’t big enough to take them all. He let us run to wal-mart and grab a bigger cooler and stayed there with the fish until we got back. Great captain but better guy!!!!
Craig got us on the fish right away. We have four children ranging from 5-14 they all loved it and Craig was awesome! We caught so many fish our cooler wasn’t big enough to take them all. He let us run to wal-mart and grab a bigger cooler and stayed there with the fish until we got back. Great captain but better guy!!!!
Cincinnati, Ohio
Experience:
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Overall
Fishing with Craig
4 Hour Trip (PM) on July 8, 2025
Experience:
Boat
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June fishing trip
4 Hour Trip (PM) on June 7, 2025
Experience:
Boat
Crew
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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
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
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.
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