Fishhound Charters invites you on a Lake Erie fishing adventure out of Lakeside-Marblehead, Ohio. The beautiful and bustling village of Marblehead is located at the tip of Lakeside township, which makes for easy access to the best fishing grounds around. Your guide, Steve Rumer, has fished the local waters for over 40 years and is as excited now as he was when he first started.

Fishing opportunities on Lake Erie are extraordinary from March through mid-November. Walleye is a major fish superstar that draws anglers from all over the world to this region. In the early season, you can use crankbaits, spoons, or spinners, and in the Fall, jigging with spoons in deep water is very productive. Walleye is a fish very sensitive to light, so you can target them in the early morning or evening in shallow water.

Other popular species on Lake Erie include Smallmouth Bass and Perch. Bass is only targeted on full day trips, whereas Perch can be hooked on half and full days. If you want to fish for Smallmouth Bass using live baits, just let Steve know so he can purchase the bait for you prior to the trip and at a discounted rate.

Fishhound Charters operates a 27’ Sportcraft performance fishing boat originally built in 1989 and restored in 2014. Powered by a 350 HP Mercruiser engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots, the boat can get you from one spot to the next in a heartbeat. The vessel features a VHF radio which Steve uses to stay in touch with other captains on their own VHF channel. This way they are always in the know of where the fish have been spotted.

The boat also has a GPS and a fishfinder, as well as a livebait tank, and a toilet, which is a huge plus if you’re bringing the whole family out. Up to five children over the age of seven are welcome, and life jackets will be provided for them.

Fishhound Charters will provide Okuma trolling rods, St Croix drifting rods, Ugly Stick rods for Perch fishing, Penn reels, and lures. Fish cleaning is available, too.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 15
    US $350
    The half day trips are aimed fishing for Perch or Walleye depending on the month you go out. You can do drifting or trolling. Trips start from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. depending on the season and other natural factors.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    Just booked! Last booked: 10 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 15
    US $350
    This half day trip will see you target the afternoon and early evening bite of Perch or Walleye, depending on the month you go out. You can do drifting or trolling. Trips start from 4 p.m. depending on the season and other natural factors.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 15
    US $400
    You will fish the Lake Erie Bass Island area using drifting or trolling techniques. On a full day trip, you can target either Bass, Perch, or Walleye depending on the season and the location you will fish. Live bait for Bass is available at an extra cost of $100. Let the captain know you are interested so he can purchase it for you and you can reimburse him on the day of the trip.
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FAQs about Fishhound Charters

Fishhound Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Fishhound Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well

Trips booked with Fishhound Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Ugly Stik and Penn)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Captain can arrange cleaning for a small fee)
  • First Mate

Fishhound Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing (Lake Erie)
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing (Lake Erie Islands)

Fishhound Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Fishhound Charters include:
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Walleye

Meet the Captain

Steve Rumer
Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio, United States
8 Fishing Reports
208 Customer reviews
Response time 9 hours
Member since June 2017
Captain Steve has been fishing Lake Erie for over 40 years and has seen the ups and downs of fishing here. But, he says: "...it is truly the most amazing fishery I've ever seen.". And we believe him. With Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Perch, and other species available most of the year, Lake Erie is a great fishing destination. Steve also participated in tournaments for six to seven years and says his favorite fish to catch is Walleye, with Bass coming into a very close second place due to their good game quality.

About this listing

Targeted species

Perch (Yellow) Yellow Perch
Walleye Walleye

Boat specs

Sportcraft (Cuddy cabin) originally built in 1989, and restored in 2014. Powered by a 350HP Mercruiser engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
27 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Lake Erie
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Lake Erie Islands

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Ugly Stik and Penn
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Captain can arrange cleaning for a small fee
First Mate

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

Listing policies

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
7 years and over. Up to 5 kids on boat
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
Checks

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 208 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (135)
Hit limits
Half day trip with Captain Steve.
Half day P.M. trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
92%
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Anthony D.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Steve

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 4, 2023
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Richard G.
Excellent
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Fishing trip in August

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 13, 2023
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Ralph S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in July

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 29, 2023
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Toney M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Steve

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 6, 2023
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KAREN G.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Steve

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 11, 2023
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