In Between the Lines SportFishing
In Between the Lines SportFishing
Fish in comfort on this 35' Viking Sport Cruiser, the best fishing boat on the Great Lakes. Book your next trip with In Between the Lines Sportfishing and find out what makes fishing in Lake Erie so unique. Your guide for the day is Captain Mark, giving you access to years of professional experience.
Targeting both Walleye and Steelhead (Rainbow Trout), the captain uses advanced trolling techniques to target Walleye. He has the newest electronics and latest trolling gear to target trophy fish across Lake Erie.
Capt. Mark will bring you aboard a 35' Viking Sport Cruiser that can carry up to 6 passengers. It has downriggers and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. What's more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures. Anglers reeling in the largest receive a prize, T-Shirt, Ball Cap, or a Coffee Mug. Merchandise is also available for purchase.
In Between the Lines Sportfishing welcomes kids aboard, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Don't leave home without snacks, drinks, sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor and glass bottles.
Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. Mates work hard to make your trip count, so and a 20% tip is customary. You'll need to get a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain.
Go ahead and treat yourself to a day on the water with In Between the Lines Sportfishing.
Fish in comfort on this 35' Viking Sport Cruiser, the best fishing boat on the Great Lakes. Book your next trip with In Between the Lines Sportfishing and find out what makes fishing in Lake Erie so unique. Your guide for the day is Captain Mark, giving you access to years of professional experience.
Targeting both Walleye and Steelhead (Rainbow Trout), the captain uses advanced trolling techniques to target Walleye. He has the newest electronics and latest trolling gear to target trophy fish across Lake Erie.
Capt. Mark will bring you aboard a 35' Viking Sport Cruiser that can carry up to 6 passengers. It has downriggers and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. What's more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures. Anglers reeling in the largest receive a prize, T-Shirt, Ball Cap, or a Coffee Mug. Merchandise is also available for purchase.
In Between the Lines Sportfishing welcomes kids aboard, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Don't leave home without snacks, drinks, sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor and glass bottles.
Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. Mates work hard to make your trip count, so and a 20% tip is customary. You'll need to get a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain.
Go ahead and treat yourself to a day on the water with In Between the Lines Sportfishing.
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Susan Shears5.0VerifiedBest Fishing Trip
Fishing - Half Day Trip on August 29, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 childCaptain Mark with In Between the Lines is the Best! He kept in contact with me the whole time from booking until date of trip. This trip was for my Grandson - Birthday Present because he loves fishing. This was our first charter. Captain Mark started off by introducing us to him and first mate. Then he showed us the boat and going over safety. Captin Mark and Ken answered all questions and very knowledgeable on where fish were. Unfortunately the waves and my belly were fighting and the waves won. While I couldn't fish anymore Captain Mark made sure my son and grandson limited out on walleye, and also checking to see if I was ok. He also recommended where to get the fish cleaned, he called ahead and they took us in as soon as we got there. If you are looking for a charter I highly recommend Captain Mark and In Between the Lines Sportfishing. You absolutely cannot go wrong.
Barry WolfRepeat angler5.0VerifiedWalleye magnet!!!
Fishing - Half Day Trip on May 31, 2026 • 2 adultsCaptain Mark and his first mate were nothing short of sensational. This is my son and I‘s first wall trip ever on Lake Erie and to say it was flawless would not be doing it justice. We would definitely go with this crew again and plan to very soon. Incredible core memory!
Ryan Yeary4.7Verifiedmark finds the fish
Fishing - Half Day Trip on July 26, 2026 • 6 adults • 1 childhearing the radio no was doing to good some charter was coming in with only 15 and we had 30 and 2 steelies at the end went 2 for 4 on steelies today we worked for them but mark and cole found them for us Pretty much 20in average great time!!!
Drew Mccartt5.0A great day!
Fishing - 3/4 Day Trip on June 6, 2024To start, Captain Mark is simply a great guy - nice, friendly and all about customer service. I met him at a fishing show where we were both vendors and after just 10 min of conversation, I knew I wanted to book him for a walleye trip. His communication leading up to the trip was excellent and so helpful. His boat is massive, well configured and plenty comfortable for 3 anglers. His first mate Ken was just as friendly and helpful. Mark's mission was simple - get us on fish and make sure we had a great time and we did! He was awesome to fish with and he stayed down with us fishing while Ken was driving the boat a good part fo the day. He tended to us in every way and we joked around and simply had a fun day while catching some nice fish!
Joseph Lazarto5.03 hours and a 6 man limit!!!
Fishing - Half Day Trip on August 24, 2024Mark is an exceptional captain and fisherman. We went out for a charter and boy did we get on some fish. We caught our 6 man limit in 3 hours, and we caught some hogs too. We caught 2-7lbs and some 6 and 5lbs aswell. These guys know where the fish are, they are very well mannered and treat you like family. They are extremely accommodating aswell. Heck they even have coffee on the boat. Best fishing trip I've ever had. I know that we can't wait to go again! Thanks guys for an amazing trip.
Michael IsonRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat Day on the Water
Fishing - Half Day Trip on August 9, 2025 • 6 adultsThe captain and first mate worked their backsides off to get us fish. We lost a few at the boat but still managed to fill the cooler. I would highly recommend IBTL charters for Lake Erie fishing
Tim EnglandRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat Day On The Water!
Fishing - Half Day Trip on July 13, 2024 • 3 adultsHad an absolute blast on the water with Captain Mark and his first mate Roman. The energy on the boat was A+ from the start and Captain Mark was a great host all day long. Captain Mark and his crew kept us on fish all day long, landing steelheads and walleyes both! What a day, we definitely recommend!!
Wendy Metcalf5.0VerifiedGreat Fishing!
Fishing - Half Day Trip on September 21, 2024 • 3 adultsWe had such a fantastic day on the Lake! Caught our limit of Walleye and had a surprise catch of a beautiful Steelhead. Captain Mark and Ken worked their tails off ensuring we had a successful outing. Highly recommend!
- Scott SprecherRepeat angler5.0Verified
Great Walleye Day
Fishing - Half Day Trip on June 4, 2024 • 6 adultsGreat day on the lake with Captain Mark! Near limit Walleye catch with several fish 22” and larger. Captain Mark and crew do everything possible to get fish.
Adam Doles5.0VerifiedFishing with In Between the Lines
Fishing - Half Day Trip on June 29, 2023 • 5 adults • 2 childrenGreat day on the Lake!! We will be back!!
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Captain Mark with In Between the Lines is the Best! He kept in contact with me the whole time from booking until date of trip. This trip was for my Grandson - Birthday Present because he loves fishing. This was our first charter. Captain Mark started off by introducing us to him and first mate. Then he showed us the boat and going over safety. Captin Mark and Ken answered all questions and very knowledgeable on where fish were. Unfortunately the waves and my belly were fighting and the waves won. While I couldn't fish anymore Captain Mark made sure my son and grandson limited out on walleye, and also checking to see if I was ok. He also recommended where to get the fish cleaned, he called ahead and they took us in as soon as we got there. If you are looking for a charter I highly recommend Captain Mark and In Between the Lines Sportfishing. You absolutely cannot go wrong.
Thank you Susan. Come back sometime. Early Summer and late fall we don’t have to go out very far and we’ll pick a calmer day.
Captain Mark and his first mate were nothing short of sensational. This is my son and I‘s first wall trip ever on Lake Erie and to say it was flawless would not be doing it justice. We would definitely go with this crew again and plan to very soon. Incredible core memory!
Thanks Barry - we had a great day and hope you come back!
hearing the radio no was doing to good some charter was coming in with only 15 and we had 30 and 2 steelies at the end went 2 for 4 on steelies today we worked for them but mark and cole found them for us Pretty much 20in average great time!!!
Thanks Ryan - you had a great crew! Looking forward to fishing with you again.
This was one of, if not the most outstanding fishing excursions ive ever had and I've been on many. Capt Mark and crew handled everything with ease and we were on fish within 10 minutes and cought walleye and steelhead limits in nearly 2 hours. Most definitely recommend and i will be back too.
Thanks and looking forward to fishing with you again!
I'm a complete novice that, remembering the fun I had fishing with MY Dad, tried to introduce my kids to fishing. They MIGHT have had fun but it was an exercise in frustration for me as I tried to remember all the important stuff and pass it, like tying knots, untangling line snarls, and setting a hook when getting a bite. Captain Mark's charter fishing was like night and day compared to that. Instead of bobber fishing we were trolling lines, and without his expertise I had no way of knowing if there was a bite on the line or not. He demonstrated and explained his techniques as we proceeded throughout the morning. There was zero stress and all enjoyment as I learned fish behaviors and soaked up all the beautiful lake environment. My husband and daughter, also beginners, had as much fun as I did, if not more. With Captain Mark's guidance we scored some really top notch walleye, one of them qualifying to register as a "Fish Ohio" fish at 28" long. He was equally competent at cleaning them for us too, so every usable part of those fish is now residing in my freezer. What a great introduction to walleye fishing we got from In Between the Lines! I will definitely book Mark the next time I want to fish Lake Erie!
Thank you!
FAQs about In Between the Lines SportFishing
- US $160 per person - Walleye/Steelhead 6 man trip - 6hr (6 hours)
- US $170 per person - Walleye/Steelhead 5 man trip - 6hrs (6 hours)
- US $180 per person - Walleye/Steelhead 4 man trip - 6hrs (6 hours)
- US $225 per person - Walleye/Steelhead 3 man trip - 6hrs (6 hours)
- US $300 per person - Walleye/Steelhead 2 man trip - 4hrs (4 hours)
- US $450 per person - Walleye/Steelhead 1 man trip 4 hrs (4 hours)
- US $800 per group - Fishing - Half Day Trip (6 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - Fishing - 3/4 Day Trip (8 hours)
- US $1,200 per group - Fishing - Full Day Trip (10 hours)
- Toilet A fully functional bathroom with a Vanity, Sink, and Flush toilet.
- Air conditioning
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Flybridge
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Multimedia system
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Live bait, mostly nightcrawlers are used occasionally and are provided. Most baits are artificial lures like spoons and various sizes of crankbaits.)
- Lures
- First mate (Ken and Whit)
- Lake fishing (Erie can get rough at times - 3–5' waves max.)
- Nearshore fishing (Early in the year the big schools are 2–5 miles.)
- Offshore fishing (Later in the year the trophy fish are 15–20 miles.)
- Reef fishing
- Heavy tackle
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
- Walleye
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