Captain Charlie Fishing Charters

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 24’ Center console with room for 3 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 will 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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Walleye (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Sep 30 (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    $350
    From March 1 to May 31, depart Northshore Marina to target the reefs north of Port Clinton. We will jig and cast the reef or troll reef edge and south on Green Island. From May 31 to September 30, depart Northshore Marina and target Walleye between Kelly's Island and Put-in-Bay to the Canadian border. Please bring a fishing license, a cooler for your fish, snacks, rain gear, and cold weather gear, just in case. Please bring sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses in the summer months.
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Yellow Perch (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 30 (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    $350
    From June 1 to September 30, depart Northshore Marina and target Yellow Perch based on the local fishing report. Near Catawba, Green, Mouse Island, and between Kelly's Island and Put-in-Bay to the Canadian border. Rod and reel, and Perch rigs will be provided. The capt. will provide live bait (minnow) at the customer's request at bait store price. Please bring a fishing license, a cooler for your fish, rain gear, and cold weather gear, just in case. In summer, bring sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
    Targeted fish
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch

FAQs about Captain Charlie Fishing Charters

Captain Charlie Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $350 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Walleye (AM) (6 hours)
  • $350 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Yellow Perch (AM) (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Captain Charlie Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor

Trips booked with Captain Charlie Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures (Crank bates, spoons, worm harness, crappies rigs.)
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Captain Charlie Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing (Erie Central and Western Basin.)
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing

Captain Charlie Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Captain Charlie Fishing Charters include:
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Walleye

Meet the Captain

Elbert Charles Shelton
Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
7 Customer reviews
Response time within an 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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Perch (Yellow) Yellow Perch
Walleye Walleye

Boat specs

Tidewater (Center console) originally built in 2019. Powered by a 250HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Erie Central and Western Basin.
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Crank bates, spoons, worm harness, crappies rigs.
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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 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

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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Christopher M.
Leipsic, Ohio
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Morning 6 hr Trip with Capt Charlie

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Walleye (AM) on June 17, 2023
Nothing bad to say about the whole trip and experience! This was our first time walleye fishing for a few of us. Capt Charlie...
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Angie K.
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Half day trip with Captain Charlie Fishing Charters

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Walleye (AM) on April 29, 2023
Great day with Captain Charlie. First time taking my wife out on a fishing charter. She had a blast and so did I.  Love fishing...
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Jarrod W.
Ashley, OH
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Half day trip with captain Charlie

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Walleye (AM) on June 30, 2023
Great trip did everything he could to put us on fish. Great equipment Great boat will be back shortly see you soon captain...
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Jonathan U.
Warsaw, OH
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Yellow Perch (PM) on July 13, 2023
Captain was great and we had a great time. Learned a new fishing technique and we all caught fish!
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Dale A.
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Walleye (PM) on July 22, 2023
Captain Charlie knows where the fish are will definitely book him again
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