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John Tucholski
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John Tucholski

Lakeside Marblehead, United States
100+ reviews
Captian John was voted 2017 Lake Erie Charter Captain of the Year by the Ohio Division of Wildlife, Ohio Sea Grant, and Lake Erie Charters Boat Association. We specialize in light tackle drift fishing for Walleye, Perch, and Bass. No trolling.

Charter

Rating

4.8
107 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.8
Captain & Crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

91%
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
94%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
91%
Caught fish

All reviews (107)

Showing 1 – 5 of 107 reviews
  • Tonia First
    Tonia First
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Unforgettable Charter Fishing Experience!

    4 Hour Trip – Afternoon Walleye • 5 adults

    I can’t say enough great things about our recent charter fishing trip! From the moment we arrived, Captain John made us feel welcome and well taken care of. The boat was clean, well-maintained, and fully equipped with everything we needed. Our captain was incredibly knowledgeable about the best fishing spots and made the whole experience both fun and educational, despite the windy and continuous rainy weather. We caught more fish than we ever expected—and the Captain John was right there to help with baiting, reeling, and even cleaning our fish at the end. His passion for what he does really shines through, and it made the trip all the more enjoyable.

    Reported catch:
    Walleye
    Response from Captain

    It was a pleasure having you and your family. Hope to see you all again in the future. Thank you

  • Korey Pancake
    Korey Pancake
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2020
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    The boys fishing trip was one of their best!

    4 Hour Trip – Afternoon Walleye • 6 adults

    This trip was a graduation celebration! All 6 guys couldn’t say enough about how awesome the trip was. They had a nice smooth trip and caught their limit of fish, which is always a plus! Definitely 100% recommend. They are talking about going again next year!

    Reported catch:
    Walleye
    Response from Captain

    I’m glad they had a great time and we are looking forward to seeing them again. Thank you

  • Carol Wardle
    Carol Wardle
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    EXCELLENT 7 HOUR FISHING EXPERIENCE WITH JT AND HIS FIRST MATE

    7 Hour Trip (2 Persons) • 2 adults

    My wife and I had never been fishing on any of the Great Lakes. This was not just a fishing trip to Lake Erie. This was an experience that pulled me away from the cube farm and gave me and my wife a shared experience that we will never forget. I cannot thank JT and his First Mate for all the help, instruction, and great conversation and, most importantly their vigilance in some of the more crowded areas where we were fishing. To sum up the experience I would state that I left in a peaceful state of mind with a freezer full of Yellow Perch. V/R LJW and CAW

    Response from Captain

    It was a pleasure having you both and we look forward to seeing you again next year. Thank you for the great review

  • Tyler Alt
    Tyler Alt
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day

    8 Hour Trip • 3 adults

    Excellent captain, great fishing, nice clean boat. Tons of laughs, fish, and good humor on the boat for us which always makes these trips even better.

    Reported catch:
    Walleye
  • Robert Bailey
    Robert Bailey
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    The Big Gloves Crew

    8 Hour Trip • 6 adults

    JT son Jerry was our guide,, he was friendly, enthusiastic and wanted us to succeed.he absolutely put in 💯 effort to ensure our trip was a success. He was patient with my brother who has some limitations physically. We caught some monsters as well. We will definitely be using him again.

    Reported catch:
    Walleye

Real catches shared by our community

  • JT Sportfishing Charters
    JT Sportfishing ChartersLakeside Marblehead, OH
    Interior view of a fishing boat showcasing the helm and seating arrangement, with multiple fishing rods mounted above, set against a sparkling ocean backdrop.
    Tyler A.
    Tyler A.
    Excellent captain, great fishing, nice clean boat. Tons of laughs, fish, and good humor on the boat for us which always makes these trips even better.
  • JT Sportfishing Charters
    JT Sportfishing ChartersLakeside Marblehead, OH
    A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of Walleye on a fishing charter, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Korey P.
    Korey P.
    This trip was a graduation celebration! All 6 guys couldn’t say enough about how awesome the trip was. They had a nice smooth trip and caught their limit of fish, which is always a plus! Definitely 100% recommend. They are talking about going again next year!
  • JT Sportfishing Charters
    JT Sportfishing ChartersLakeside Marblehead, OH
    Large group display of striped bass arranged on a two-tier catch board beside boats at a marina.
    Adam S.
    Adam S.
    Excellent trip. Jerry finished his first charter early and took us out early. We caught our limit. Jerry is a very nice guy and very helpful. He did the trip by himself and was very active on the boat. He doesn’t even need a first mate.
  • JT Sportfishing Charters
    JT Sportfishing ChartersLakeside Marblehead, OH
    Cooler filled with multiple walleye from a freshwater fishing trip.
    It was a overall great trip, we even got to go out 2 hours early. Water was beautiful and not choppy. Crew was nice caught some nice fish, was 30$ to clean all the fish which was a good deal. Only thing that might have been a con, was felt kinda of rushed and don’t know if it was because it being a birthday for one of the crew members but hardly got any pictures. But I would definitely go again
  • JT Sportfishing Charters
    JT Sportfishing ChartersLakeside Marblehead, OH
    Multiple walleye stored on ice inside a cooler after a freshwater fishing trip.
    Christopher A.
    Christopher A.
    Had a great afternoon out with Cpt JT ! The Cpt was on a mission to limit us out, and did so in 3 hours! Nonstop action, kept us moving and catching fish! We will definitely be hitting Cpt John up in the future!
  • JT Sportfishing Charters
    JT Sportfishing ChartersLakeside Marblehead, OH
    Adult angler holding two freshly caught fish aboard a fishing boat on calm open water.
    Fish 1
    Yellow Perch
    Carol W.
    Carol W.
    My wife and I had never been fishing on any of the Great Lakes. This was not just a fishing trip to Lake Erie. This was an experience that pulled me away from the cube farm and gave me and my wife a shared experience that we will never forget. I cannot thank JT and his First Mate for all the help, instruction, and great conversation and, most importantly their vigilance in some of the more crowded areas where we were fishing. To sum up the experience I would state that I left in a peaceful state of mind with a freezer full of Yellow Perch. V/R LJW and CAW
  • JT Sportfishing Charters
    JT Sportfishing ChartersLakeside Marblehead, OH
    A scenic view from the helm of a boat during sunset, showcasing the calm waters and vibrant sky, perfect for an evening fishing trip.
    John C.
    John C.
  • JT Sportfishing Charters
    JT Sportfishing ChartersLakeside Marblehead, OH
    A woman enjoying a sunny day on a boat, with waves in the background, showcasing the interior seating area.
    Vic H.
    Vic H.
    Great communication, 100% would book again!!!
  • JT Sportfishing Charters
    JT Sportfishing ChartersLakeside Marblehead, OH
    Three anglers preparing a catch of multiple fish on a cleaning station after a successful fishing trip.
    Justin L.
    Justin L.
    Good experience! Caught a ton of fish.
  • JT Sportfishing Charters
    JT Sportfishing ChartersLakeside Marblehead, OH
    An adult angler proudly displaying a large Walleye after a successful fishing trip at the dock.
    Nicole L.
    Nicole L.

What's biting with JT Sportfishing Charters in Lakeside Marblehead

Walleye and Yellow Perch fishing is excellent at the beginning of the month but tends to slow down as the waters gradually begin to cool. This is also the end of the charter season on Lake Erie, and by mid-November, most boats are out of the water.

Top catches for November