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Paul Curmi
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Paul Curmi

Lakeside Marblehead, United States
3 reviews
Capt. Paul Curmi is your guide to an unforgettable fishing adventure in the waters of Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio. The crew has you covered if you wish to try trolling, or other techniques. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

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Rating

5.0
3 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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  • David Oldham
    David Oldham
    us
    Iowa, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Perch gone walleye

    Afternoon 5 hour perch trip • 5 adults

    We booked this Saturday afternoon of Labor Day perch charter the Thursday before. The wind turned and was coming in from the NE. Captain Paul greeted us warmly at the dock. We boarded his beautiful, well maintained 30+ft Tiarra boat. Paul discussed with us that the perch fishing had turned off but he could put us on walleye. The wind was going to be a problem with 4-5 ft wakes. The calmer trip would have been perch fishing in a more protected area. We opted for the walleye trip. The water was ROUGH but Paul did not disappoint! He put us on walleye and he worked hard keeping 16 poles going the entire time. 3 of the 6 onboard got sick and one was unable to fish after the first 30 minutes but the rest of is were having a great time catching 20+ inch fish on a steady basis. We truly had a great experience with Captain Paul and will look him up for our next trip to this area.

    Response from Captain

    thank you for choosing reel instinct charters and hope you have a safe trip home.

  • Brett Svoboda
    Brett Svoboda
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best trip ever!

    6 Hour Trip (PM) • 4 adults

    Captain Paul was wonderful to spend the evening with. My wife and 2 sons had a blast fishing and we all hit our limit on walleye and even caught a big perch and a few other fish as well. The boat was clean and comfortable and even has a working toilet away from the deck and a lower cabin if you want to relax away from the sun. The boat is wider than other smaller boats so it handles the waves better and you have more room to fish without feeling crowded. When we make it back up north Captain Paul will be the 1st guy I call!!!

    Reported catch:
    Walleye
    Yellow Perch
    Response from Captain

    thank you for choosing reel instinct charters! I had a blast fishing with your family.

  • Bryan Rizzio
    Bryan Rizzio
    us
    West Virginia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip...Caught our Limits!

    Full day up to 4 people • 3 adults • 1 child

    Captain Paul was fantastic! He answered questions leading up to the trip, was friendly and knowledgeable while out and took time to teach our 13yr old a thing or two about fishing while we were out. Would definitely recommend!

    Reported catch:
    Walleye
    Response from Captain

    thanks for choosing reel instinct! i had a blast

Real catches shared by our community

  • Reel Instinct Charters
    Reel Instinct ChartersLakeside Marblehead, OH
    A cooler filled with freshly caught Walleye, showcasing a successful fishing trip aboard the 'Reel Instinct' boat.
    Bryan R.
    Bryan R.
    Captain Paul was fantastic! He answered questions leading up to the trip, was friendly and knowledgeable while out and took time to teach our 13yr old a thing or two about fishing while we were out. Would definitely recommend!
  • Reel Instinct Charters
    Reel Instinct ChartersLakeside Marblehead, OH
    Two anglers celebrating a successful catch of a Walleye while fishing on a boat, showcasing a joyful moment on the water.
    David O.
    David O.
    We booked this Saturday afternoon of Labor Day perch charter the Thursday before. The wind turned and was coming in from the NE. Captain Paul greeted us warmly at the dock. We boarded his beautiful, well maintained 30+ft Tiarra boat. Paul discussed with us that the perch fishing had turned off but he could put us on walleye. The wind was going to be a problem with 4-5 ft wakes. The calmer trip would have been perch fishing in a more protected area. We opted for the walleye trip. The water was ROUGH but Paul did not disappoint! He put us on walleye and he worked hard keeping 16 poles going the entire time. 3 of the 6 onboard got sick and one was unable to fish after the first 30 minutes but the rest of is were having a great time catching 20+ inch fish on a steady basis. We truly had a great experience with Captain Paul and will look him up for our next trip to this area.
  • Reel Instinct Charters
    Reel Instinct ChartersLakeside Marblehead, OH
    A young angler proudly displaying a Yellow Perch and a White Bass while fishing on a boat, showcasing a fun family fishing experience.
    Fish 1
    Yellow Perch
    Fishing for perch friday and Saturday 14th and 15th was very good. Still sorting smaller fish but Definitely alot bigger fish this weekend than last. Saturdays catch was 103 fish for 36.12 lbs. All the kids did great and actually out fished the adults. We fished 36' of water between the islands. Open dates check my calendar.
  • Reel Instinct Charters
    Reel Instinct ChartersLakeside Marblehead, OH
    A cooler filled with numerous freshly caught Yellow Perch, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Yellow Perch
    Perch bite is on lots of shorting no stop action but ended up with there limit of 60 perch for 20lbs. Great day on the water fished between the islands.
  • Reel Instinct Charters
    Reel Instinct ChartersLakeside Marblehead, OH
    Group of anglers posing beside a catch board displaying multiple fish outside Reel Instinct Charters.
    Fishing booker afternoon trip success with a limit in just 4 hours even got the captain 6 fish and bonus perch.
  • Reel Instinct Charters
    Reel Instinct ChartersLakeside Marblehead, OH
    Large display board of multiple walleye catches arranged outside Reel Instinct Charters, with the captain's phone number and charter website prominently shown.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Yellow Perch
    Brett S.
    Brett S.
    Captain Paul was wonderful to spend the evening with. My wife and 2 sons had a blast fishing and we all hit our limit on walleye and even caught a big perch and a few other fish as well. The boat was clean and comfortable and even has a working toilet away from the deck and a lower cabin if you want to relax away from the sun. The boat is wider than other smaller boats so it handles the waves better and you have more room to fish without feeling crowded. When we make it back up north Captain Paul will be the 1st guy I call!!!
  • Reel Instinct Charters
    Reel Instinct ChartersLakeside Marblehead, OH
    Family fishing group proudly displaying multiple walleye catches in front of a charter catch board.
    Mothers day started out a little bumpy but the lake setted down and turned out to be a great day. Started out with one side of the boat running crankbanks and the other running tru trips and spoons. First 10 firsh came on cranks then spoon bite turned on strong! 30 fish by 11 with some bigger fish mixed in with a great grade of fish.

What's biting with Reel Instinct 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

Fishing reports

A young angler proudly holding a freshly caught Yellow Perch while fishing on a boat.

Big Perch Bite: 103 Fish Weekend

Aug 15, 2026 • Lakeside Marblehead
Fishing for perch friday and Saturday 14th and 15th was very good. Still sorting smaller fish but Definitely alot bigger fish this weekend than last. Saturdays catch was 103 fish for 36.12 lbs. All the kids did great and actually out fished the adults. We fished 36' of water between the islands. Open dates check my calendar.
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A cooler filled with numerous freshly caught Yellow Perch, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Limit of 60 Perch Between the Islands

Aug 8, 2026 • Lakeside Marblehead
Perch bite is on lots of shorting no stop action but ended up with there limit of 60 perch for 20lbs. Great day on the water fished between the islands.
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Group of anglers posing beside a catch board displaying multiple fish outside Reel Instinct Charters.

Afternoon trip success

Jun 20, 2026 • Lakeside Marblehead
Fishing booker afternoon trip success with a limit in just 4 hours even got the captain 6 fish and bonus perch.
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Family fishing group proudly displaying multiple walleye catches in front of a charter catch board.

Great spoon bite

May 10, 2026 • Lakeside Marblehead
Mothers day started out a little bumpy but the lake setted down and turned out to be a great day. Started out with one side of the boat running crankbanks and the other running tru trips and spoons. First 10 firsh came on cranks then spoon bite turned on strong! 30 fish by 11 with some bigger fish mixed in with a great grade of fish.
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