Captain
John Grzelka

Member since March 2025 Erie, United States
Background
Capt. John runs trips out of Erie aboard a sportfishing 26' Sea Swirl Striper. Using trolling, and other techniques, you'll have a chance to catch Walleye and Rainbow Trout (Steelhead). The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

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Erie, United States
Background
Capt. John runs trips out of Erie aboard a sportfishing 26' Sea Swirl Striper. Using trolling, and other techniques, you'll have a chance to catch Walleye and Rainbow Trout (Steelhead). The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
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Off the Isle Charters

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(4 reviews)
Erie
 Last booking: 6 days ago
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Trips from US $400

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 4 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fabulous Fishing Experience
Great experience on Lake Erie
Great experience on Lake Erie
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Larry M.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Walleye

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip โ€“ Walleye on June 23, 2025
Capt.john and capt jim had great knowledge of the lake caught quality walleye in about an hour and a half and capt.john still...
Larry M. recommends Off the Isle Charters
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Stephanie K.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Fabulous Fishing Experience

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip โ€“ Walleye on June 28, 2025
We had an awesome time with Off the Isle Charters.ย  The captain was very knowledgeable and experienced.
Stephanie K. recommends Off the Isle Charters
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Alexis S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience on Lake Erie

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Walleye on June 16, 2025
Captain John was very nice an made this experience very fun this was my fiancรฉ an Iโ€™s very first time fishing for walleye...
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Darnell D.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Mckeesport fishing

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Walleye on June 12, 2025
Captain John was a one man crew this day and he did amazing all by himself. My wife and myself limited out what more could...
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