Captain Charlie Fishing Charters 

4.9/5 (17 reviews)
 North Shore Boulevard 8175, Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440, United States

Spend the day with Captain Charlie Fishing Charters and see what's biting in Lakeside Marblehead!

Capt. Charlie specializes in catching Walleye and Yellow Perch. During the trip, light and heavy fishing tackle are provided for trolling, jigging, and casting technics. Any fish you catch are yours to keep, so long as they meet regulations. Live bait (minnows) is available at an additional cost. He will do his very best to ensure everyone aboard has the best fishing and boating experience possible.

The captain enjoys teaching his fishing techniques to everyone, especially the younger children. Fishing is a great way to connect with family and friends and meet new people with the same passion for fishing. He will do his best so you have a safe and comfortable boat ride to and from the fishing spots, regardless of the conditions.

You'll drop lines from a 30' Baha hardtop cruiser with room for 6 passengers. The vessel has all new electronics, safety gear, and fishing equipment. Plus, a toilet on board for your convenience. Capt. Charlie will supply rods and reels for you, along with lures. Please bring a fishing license, a cooler for your fish, snacks, and drinks.

A First Mate may be on board to help your trip run smoothly. It's customary to tip the Mate 20% at the end of the day to show your appreciation. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor and glass bottles. Local fish cleaning facilities are right around the corner to get your fish processed.

Give yourself something to look forward to, and book a trip with Captain Charlie Fishing Charters!

Elbert Charles Shelton

Captain

Elbert Charles Shelton

 ID & credentials verified

Most popular features:

 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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6 HRS Perch Trip 4 angler max.

 In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 31
Price for up to 4 people
US $500 
6 Hrs Walleye Trip 4 angler max.
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 31
Price for up to 4 people
US $500 
There is 1 person looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 17 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (40)

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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

80%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

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Lyndon M.
Lyndon M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Very accommodating

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6 HR trip 4 ANGLERS WALLEYE 7am on May 9, 2025

Could not ask for a better captain showed up to the dock with a senior citizen.with mobility issues helped on and off the boat very patient and best of all went out and caught not only walleye but some for ever memories already booked my next trip

Could not ask for a better captain showed up to the dock with a senior citizen.with mobility issues helped on and off the boat very patient and best of all went out and caught not only walleye but some for ever memories already booked my next trip  

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Elbert Charles Shelton
Elbert Charles Shelton (The Captain)
Replied on May 14, 2025
Thank you for kind review and the blessing. I had greatly time. See ya in August. Until then Fish On!!

Karl B.
Karl B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Fishing Great Captain

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6 HR trip 2 ANGLERS WALLEYE 7AM on July 20, 2024

Captain Charlie was very attentive, considerate, knowledgeable, and fun! If I get the opportunity to get to Lake Erie for walleye again it will be with Captain Charlie. My wife and I had a very enjoyable experience and we limited out on walleyes. Thank you Charlie.

Captain Charlie was very attentive, considerate, knowledgeable, and fun! If I get the opportunity to get to Lake Erie for walleye again it will be with Captain Charlie. My wife and I had a very enjoyable experience and we limited out on walleyes. Thank you Charlie.  

 Karl B. recommends Captain Charlie Fishing Charters
Elbert Charles Shelton
Elbert Charles Shelton (The Captain)
Replied on July 20, 2024
Thank you for the kind review. It was definitely an exciting day. At times the walleyes were hitting so fast and furious we couldn't keep up. You guy were great and definitely know how to fish. Thanks again. Until next time FISH ON!! Captain Charlie

Jessica S.
Jessica S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great captain, great time!

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6 HR trip 2 ANGLERS WALLEYE 7AM on June 15, 2024

Surprised my husband with a birthday fishing trip! He had the best time - we caught LOTS of fish! The captain had a great boat, great fishing equipment, very helpful and knowledgeable! I can not say enough great things about this trip and recommend Captain Charlie to everyone.

Surprised my husband with a birthday fishing trip! He had the best time - we caught LOTS of fish! The captain had a great boat, great fishing equipment, very helpful and knowledgeable! I can not say enough great things about this trip and recommend Captain Charlie to everyone.  

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Elbert Charles Shelton
Elbert Charles Shelton (The Captain)
Replied on June 27, 2024
My pleasure!! Thank you for the kind review. I hope to see you guys again. Until then Fish-On!! Captain Charlie.

Shane G.
Shane G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Recommend 100%

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6 HR trip 2 ANGLERS WALLEYE 7AM on June 3, 2024

Great day on the water. I highly suggest using Charlie for your guide. Very down to earth. We would definitely use him again. Thanks for a Great day 😊

Great day on the water. I highly suggest using Charlie for your guide. Very down to earth. We would definitely use him again. Thanks for a Great day 😊  

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Elbert Charles Shelton
Elbert Charles Shelton (The Captain)
Replied on June 27, 2024
You guys were great to have aboard. I hope to see you again later in the fall. Thanks agian!! Captain Charlie
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Nancy B.
Nancy B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Elbert Charles

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6 HR trip 2 ANGLERS WALLEYE 7AM on May 18, 2024

Had a wonderful time put us on the fish and went out of his way to make sure we caught our limit. Very nice guy.

Had a wonderful time put us on the fish and went out of his way to make sure we caught our limit. Very nice guy.  

 Nancy B. recommends Captain Charlie Fishing Charters
Elbert Charles Shelton
Elbert Charles Shelton (The Captain)
Replied on May 21, 2024
I really enjoyed our time fishing on the big pond. Great conversation, laughter, and competition. Until next time. Fish On!! Captain Charlie

FAQs about Captain Charlie Fishing Charters

What are the trip rates for Captain Charlie Fishing Charters?

Captain Charlie Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $500 per group - 6 HRS Perch Trip 4 angler max. (6 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 6 Hrs Walleye Trip 4 angler max. (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Captain Charlie Fishing Charters?

When you book a trip with Captain Charlie Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet Std. Restroom
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Captain Charlie Fishing Charters?

Trips booked with Captain Charlie Fishing Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures (Crank bates, spoons, worm harness, crappies rigs.)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Walleye Only $3.00 each )
  • First Mate
What types of fishing does Captain Charlie Fishing Charters offer?

Captain Charlie Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • Lake Fishing (Erie Central and Western Basin.)
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
What fishing techniques does Captain Charlie Fishing Charters offer?

Captain Charlie Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling (Big boards and down riggers)
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Captain Charlie Fishing Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Captain Charlie Fishing Charters include:

  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Walleye

Your captain

Elbert Charles Shelton

Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio, United States

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
17 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since March 2023

I'm Captain Charlie, and I've been fishing most of my adult life. I moved to the Great Lakes in 2014, where I fished Lake Michigan, Green Bay, and the inland waters of Lake Winnebago and the Fox River system. I now reside in Lakeside Marblehead and enjoy the Walleye fishing capital of the world. Experience world-class Walleye fishing with me. I specialize in catching Walleye and Yellow Perch. I use trolling, drifting, and jigging methods.

The fish you can target

Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Walleye
Walleye

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Yachts
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
2008
Boat manufacturer
Baha 300 GLE
Boat type
Cruiser

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 450HP
Max cruising speed
37 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Erie Central and Western Basin.

Nearshore Fishing

Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Trolling

Big boards and down riggers

Jigging

Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

Std. Restroom

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Lures

Crank bates, spoons, worm harness, crappies rigs.

Catch cleaning & filleting

Walleye Only $3.00 each

First Mate

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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 not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

10 years and older

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

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

What’s biting in Lakeside Marblehead right now

Perch (Yellow)Perch (Yellow)
WalleyeWalleye