Reef Bobber Fishing Charters

When you want to fill your cooler with delicious fish and have the best time doing it, turn to Reef Bobber Fishing Charters! Located in Lakeside Marblehead, Captain Brad Miller and his wife run this operation that also offers comfortable fishing lodges.

You will be casting your line out of a 28’ cuddy cabin with a 275 HP Chrysler engine and plenty of space to seat up to 6 anglers. The boat sports an 11’ beam and a convertible top to keep you safe from the elements, because the weather on western Lake Erie can be fickle. There’s an enclosed porta potty on board, so you will travel and fish in full comfort.

To get your catch into the boat, you’ll have quality Pflueger and Daiwa fishing equipment, and your guide will provide live bait and an assortment of lures, as well.

Walleye and Yellow Perch are the primary targets on the waters, and both their quantity and quality is excellent. To go after Perch, you will use minnow-tipped hooks and this is fun for both adults and little ones.

You will be casting and drifting to catch Walleye that will fight you with everything they’ve got as you reel them in. After the trip, your catch can be cleaned and filleted for you, so that you can bring it home for dinner.

You’re welcome to come aboard with kids, they will have the best time learning how to get their first fish into the boat. Capt. Brad will have life jackets for everyone, so your safety is covered as well.

Capt. Brad will take care of everything fishing-related, it’s up to you to show up with a valid fishing license, drinks, and snacks.

Let Reef Bobber Fishing Charters put you on some excellent fishing action that will make it hard to come back to land!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Sunset Fishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Aug 30 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun)
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $299
    If you'd like to combine good fishing with the stunning sunset over Lake Erie, this is your trip. You'll have 2 hours to enjoy the view and catch some Yellow Perch and Walleye along the way. Bring your fishing license and some snacks and drinks, if you'd like.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (7AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Nov 3
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $429
    On this 4-hour trip, you will be fishing around the Bass Islands and Kelleys Island and exploring the fishing grounds in between to catch Walleye and Yellow Perch. Don't forget your fishing license, snacks, and drinks. Departure times are flexible.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Nov 3
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $429
    If you'd like to go after Yellow Perch and Walleye in the afternoon, this is the trip for you. You will be prowling the fishing grounds around Kelleys Island and the Bass Islands for 4 hours and see how many fish you can catch. You'll need a valid fishing license, some snacks, and drinks.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
  • Private trip
    Fall Perch Special
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Nov 3
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $515
    Fall is for Yellow Perch aka Lake Erie Gold! The perch get bigger and move in closer. Short rides and fast fishing. Join me for your Lake Erie Adventure on this specially priced, fall only trip. Light tackle on light rods provide big action. No casting, drop a line down and catch up to 3 fish at a time. Limit is 30 yellow perch per person. Walleye, catfish, sheephead, among other fish are not uncommon on these trips. In fact the Ohio state record walleye was caught perch fishing. Book your trip today!
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
  • Private trip
    Spring time walleye jigging!
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - May 14 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $565
    Focuses on the morning bite and off the water by lunch. 100% jigging for walleye. We hit local reefs as the sun breaks the horizon and jig up some tasty walleye.
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 3
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $690
    You have 8 hours on Lake Erie to prowl the best fishing spots in the 20-mile radius of the dock in Marblehead. We may even head into Canadian Waters. There's plenty of time to catch your limit of Perch or Walleye and come back to shore with a prize-worthy catch. For this trip, you'll need a fishing license, food, and drinks. The fishing equipment will be ready for you on board. The crew will be happy to clean your walleye right after your trip for $2 each.
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 148 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
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Daniel B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Well worth the trip

VERIFIED   Sunset Fishing Trip on May 12, 2024
My father was given a 6 month prognosis and had never been on a charter boat so I was able to find a spot with reef bobber...
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BRAD R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Boat
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (7AM) on April 7, 2024
We all had a great time and the trip went really well. We didn’t catch a lot of fish but it wasn’t the fault of Brad. He...
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Michael H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Greatly enjoyed the charter!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 13, 2024
First time on a Lake Erie charter. Very pleased with Reef Bobber and Captain Brad! He knows his stuff!
Michael H. recommends Reef Bobber Fishing Charters
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Michael B.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Trip with Captain Brad Miller

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (7AM) on July 18, 2023
Had a very positive experience.  Two fisherman caught two limits of walleye.  Boat had plenty of room.  When we arrived...
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Janet M.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 27, 2024
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FAQs about Reef Bobber Fishing Charters

Reef Bobber Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $299 per group - Sunset Fishing Trip (2 hours)
  • US $429 per group - Half Day Trip (7AM) (4 hours)
  • US $429 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $515 per group - Fall Perch Special (6 hours)
  • US $565 per group - Spring time walleye jigging! (6 hours)
  • US $690 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Reef Bobber Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Enclosed porta potty
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Reef Bobber Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Pflueger and Daiwa)
  • Live Bait
  • Lures

Reef Bobber Fishing Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing (Lake Erie)

Reef Bobber Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Reef Bobber Fishing Charters include:
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Walleye

Your operator

Reef Bobber Fishing Charters
Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio, United States
153 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2017
When you want to fish with a guide that has your best fishing interests in mind, Captain Brad has you covered. He and his team knows the fishing grounds like the back of his hand. They'll do their best to keep you on the fish throughout their trip and will go the extra mile to find that red-hot bite.

The fish you can target

Bass (Smallmouth) Smallmouth Bass
Perch (Yellow) Yellow Perch
Walleye Walleye

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
1987
Restored in
2018
Boat manufacturer
Marinette
Boat type
Cuddy cabin

Engine model
Chrysler
Powered by
1 x 275HP
Max cruising speed
21 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Lake Erie

Which fishing techniques will you try?

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Enclosed porta potty
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Pflueger and Daiwa
Live Bait
Lures

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
All ages welcome, life jackets provided
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can 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

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