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.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (45)
+42Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
Oct 14, 2025
Special 4 hour trip for Michael Sorrento
Perfect Outing
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.
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...
Captain replied
Aug 9, 2025
Fishing - Half Day Trip
Great Day on the Water
The 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
The 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...
Captain replied
Jul 30, 2025
Fishing - Half Day Trip
Fishing with Mark
Captain replied
Lancaster, OH
Jul 12, 2024
Fishing - Half Day Trip
Half day with Captain Mark
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!
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...
Captain replied
Bellefontaine, Ohio
Jun 6, 2024
Fishing - 3/4 Day Trip
A great day!
To 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!
To start, Captain Mark is simply a great guy - nice, friendly and all about customer service. I met him at a fishing show where...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (45)
+42Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Perfect Outing
Special 4 hour trip for Michael Sorrento on October 14, 2025
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.
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.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great Day on the Water
Fishing - Half Day Trip on August 9, 2025
The 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
The 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
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fishing with Mark
Fishing - Half Day Trip on July 30, 2025
Lancaster, OH
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half day with Captain Mark
Fishing - Half Day Trip on July 12, 2024
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!
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...
Bellefontaine, Ohio
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
A great day!
Fishing - 3/4 Day Trip on June 6, 2024
To 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!
To 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...
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