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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 16 - Oct 20
    US $600
    Spend the morning targeting one of the following species - Walleye, Yellow Perch, or Smallmouth Bass. (Softcraws not included, available at cost for Smallmouth trips) The boat has State of the art electronics, safety gear, and fishing equipment onboard. Beautiful Lake Erie sunrise is common on the way out to go fishing!
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    Just booked! Last booked: 48 minutes ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:30 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 15
    US $600
    Spend the afternoon targeting one of the following species - Walleye, Yellow Perch, or Smallmouth Bass. (Softcraws are not included in Smallmouth trip, available at cost).The boat has State of the art electronics, safety gear, and fishing equipment onboard. Beautiful Lake Erie sunsets are common on the way in from fishing!
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 16 - Oct 20
    US $720
    Spend the day targeting one of the following species - Walleye, Yellow Perch, or Smallmouth Bass. (Softcraws not included, available at cost for Smallmouth trips) The boat has State of the art electronics, safety gear, and fishing equipment onboard. Beautiful Lake Erie adventure for the whole family awaits. We fish 8 hrs dock to dock or until we limit out!
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 15
    US $720
    Spend the day targeting one of the following species - Walleye, Yellow Perch, or Smallmouth Bass. (Softcraws not included, available at cost for Smallmouth trips) The boat has State of the art electronics, safety gear, and fishing equipment onboard. Beautiful Lake Erie adventure for the whole family awaits. We fish 8 hrs dock to dock or until we limit out!
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
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FAQs about 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)

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

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 )

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

Reel King Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Reel King Charters include:
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Walleye

Meet the Charter Operator

Reel King Charters
Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio, United States
5 Fishing Reports
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64 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2021
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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.
Our Team
Craig R.
Captain
Doug R.
Captain
Kyle R.
Captain
Carson R.
First mate

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Smallmouth) Smallmouth Bass
Perch (Yellow) Yellow Perch
Walleye Walleye

Boat specs

Sportcraft (Sportfishing) originally built in 1999. Powered by a 330HP Pleasure Craft V8 7.4L engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
27 ft
Capacity
6 persons

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

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Amenities

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

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

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

Payment

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.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
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Mike L.
Hudson, OH
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Could not have gone better!

VERIFIED   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...
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Fort Wayne, IN
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Half day with Captain Doug

VERIFIED   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...
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Half day evening tip with the Craig and the crew!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on May 27, 2023
Awesome day fishing with a group for us for my buddy’s batchlor party!  Craig, Doug, and Camran were awesome!  They put...
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Nicole N.
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4 hour trip with Captain Doug

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on August 5, 2023
We had a great time on our 4 hour trip trolling for Walleye.  We got our limit, everything was fun and easy, learned lots...
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Cynthia H.
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Great time!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on July 2, 2023
Our second trip with these guys and it was great! Went home with lots of delicious walleye.
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