IBTL Sportfishing and Diving 

5.0/5 (15 reviews)
  Recent reports
 East Erie Avenue 213, Lorain, OH 44052, United States

Fish and Dive 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.

Dive trips are offered in the West and Central basin, and are for certified divers only. See my website for details.

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 and Diving.

Mark Schoolcraft

Captain

Mark Schoolcraft

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Highlights

 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Air Conditioning
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Plan your trip

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Fishing - Half Day Trip
Low rate deposit non-refundable
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $800 
Dive Trip #1
Low rate deposit non-refundable
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 20
Price for up to 6 people
US $850 
Dive Trip #2
Low rate deposit non-refundable
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 20
Price for up to 6 people
US $900 
Fishing - 3/4 Day Trip
Low rate deposit non-refundable
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,000 
Dive Trip #3
Low rate deposit non-refundable
7 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 20
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,000 
Fishing - Full Day Trip
Low rate deposit non-refundable
10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,200 
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FAQs about IBTL Sportfishing and Diving

What are the trip rates for IBTL Sportfishing and Diving?

IBTL Sportfishing and Diving offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $800 per group - Fishing - Half Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group - Dive Trip #1 (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group - Dive Trip #2 (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Dive Trip #3 (7 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Fishing - 3/4 Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Fishing - Full Day Trip (10 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with IBTL Sportfishing and Diving?

When you book a trip with IBTL Sportfishing and Diving, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • 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
What's included in the trip price with IBTL Sportfishing and Diving?

Trips booked with IBTL Sportfishing and Diving include:

  • 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 Dwayne)
What types of fishing does IBTL Sportfishing and Diving offer?

IBTL Sportfishing and Diving offers the following types of fishing:

  • 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
What fishing techniques does IBTL Sportfishing and Diving offer?

IBTL Sportfishing and Diving offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
Which fish species can I catch with IBTL Sportfishing and Diving?

Top targeted fish species with IBTL Sportfishing and Diving include:

  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Walleye

Meet your captain

Mark Schoolcraft

Lorain, Ohio, United States

18 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
15 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2023

I'm Captain Mark, and I’ve been chasing trophy fish across North and Central America since I was 12 years old and sportfishing for over 50 years. Caught Peacock Bass in Panama; Groupers, Red Snapper, and Tarpon in Florida; Musky, Pike, Walleye, and Smallmouth Bass in Canada; Walleye, Steelhead, and Perch on Lake Erie; as well as Brown Trout, Lake Trout, and King Salmon on Lake Ontario. I bought my 35’ Viking Sport Cruiser 4 years ago and have been targeting trophy Walleye and Steelhead across Lake Erie. I want to share my passion for fishing with others, and I particularly enjoy teaching charters.

Fish you can target

Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Walleye
Walleye

Your boat

Boat Image
Boat category
Yachts
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
35 ft
Year built
1988
Boat manufacturer
Viking
Boat type
Cruiser

Engine model
Crusader
Powered by
2 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
22 knots

Where you can fish

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

How you can fish

Heavy Tackle

Trolling

Spinning

What's on board

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

Included in the price

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 Dwayne

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup not included

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

Child Friendly

This is a very kid friendly boat - the gunwales are very tall (approx 4'), and once aboard, kids should stay there. I recommend for children under the age of 12 to bring a life jacket that they should wear (an overabundance of caution).

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

Disabled Accessible

How to pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

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

 PayPal

 Checks

 Bank Transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Lorain right now

Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
WalleyeWalleye

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