Captain
Kelly Schmidt

Member since July 2018 Lakeside Marblehead, United States
Background
Captain Kelly Schmidt has been fishing the Western Basin of Lake Erie for about two decades. He started his own company to introduce anglers from all over the country to the lake’s great fishing opportunities. Captain Kelly and his first mate Stacie, who is also his wife, strive to make everyone involved into the action – they always work hard for everyone to achieve the maximum. Capt. Kelly is also a great teacher!

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Lakeside Marblehead, United States
Background
Captain Kelly Schmidt has been fishing the Western Basin of Lake Erie for about two decades. He started his own company to introduce anglers from all over the country to the lake’s great fishing opportunities. Captain Kelly and his first mate Stacie, who is also his wife, strive to make everyone involved into the action – they always work hard for everyone to achieve the maximum. Capt. Kelly is also a great teacher!

My Charter Listings

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(8 reviews)
Lakeside Marblehead
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Trips from US $750
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(2 reviews)
Lakeside Marblehead
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 10 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (7)
Erieregarless
June fishing trip
Fishing with Kelly
+4
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Jim M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Erieregarless

VERIFIED   Afternoon - Walleye on June 25, 2025
This was the best charter we have had to date. The Captain and 1st mate were top notch. They were excellent with the kids and...
Jim M. recommends Eriegardless Sportfishing
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Richard C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Walleye (PM) on June 17, 2025
Great time,ย  caught some big fish.
Richard C. recommends Eriegardless Sportfishing โ€“ 1-3 People
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Roger S.
Massillon, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

AM Walleye Fishing Trip 6/28/20

VERIFIED   5-6 Person Charter - AM on June 28, 2020
Had the Lake Erie walleye fishing experience of a lifetime with Eriegardless Sportfishing! Captain Kelly put us on the bite...
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Curt B.
Cincinnati, Ohio
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day trip with Captain Kelly & Stacy of Eriegardless

VERIFIED   1-4 Person Charter - AM on September 5, 2020
My wife and I, along with our 3 kids, booked with Kelly and Stacy for a 1/2 day charter. From even before our day, Captain...
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Sally C.
Cleveland, Ohio
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Late afternoon trip

VERIFIED   Walleye Charter - Evening on May 22, 2021
Great day for fishing!ย  Was worried about the late day start but still managed to get 2 shy of our limit in only 3 hours!ย ...
Sally C. recommends Eriegardless Sportfishing
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