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Samuel Downing
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Samuel Downing

Lakeside Marblehead, United States
Angler's choice
100+ reviews
Capt. Samuels grew up in western Pennsylvania and was introduced to hunting and fishing as soon as he could hold a rod and a gun. He remembers fishing with his dad on the Allegheny River where he would night fish for Sucker and Catfish as a little boy. They moved on to wading the streams fishing for Trout, learning the finesse techniques of fly fishing, and the patience involved with the sport. As the captain grew older, they ventured to the Great Lakes in New York and Pennsylvania to fish for Salmon and Steelhead creating great memories. Capt. Samuel went into the Air Force and ended up stationed in North Dakota where he was exposed to Walleye fishing on Devils Lake. He fell in love with the challenges of catching Walleye. Several years later, he ended up living in Michigan surrounded by tremendous Walleye fishing opportunities. He purchased a Lund boat, gained knowledge and experience, and decided to upgrade to his North River and get a charter license to share what he's learned.

Charters

Rating

4.9
152 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

97%
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish

All reviews (152)

Showing 1 – 5 of 152 reviews
  • Spencer Wolverton
    Spencer Wolverton
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great trip

    6 Hour Trip – Walleye (PM) • 2 adults

    The captain was great (Ethan I believe his name was) and we caught a good amount of walleye. Highly recommend the pork chop express if you’re looking to catch walleye.

    Reported catch:
    Walleye
    Response from Captain

    thank you spencer hope to see you again on the pork chop express!!

  • Doug Felts
    Doug Felts
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    one of the best trips ever

    6 Hr Trip – Walleye (PM) 2-6 ppl • 3 adults

    The fishing trip was outstanding had an excellent time and really enjoyed it. The captain was very knowledgeable and Very friendly. one of the best trips ever. caught lots of fish!

    Response from Captain

    great to hear, thanks for fishing with us Doug. hope to see you again on the Pork Chop Express!

  • Gwenn Sanders
    Gwenn Sanders
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    amazing trip

    4 Hour budget trip – (PM) • 5 adults • 1 child

    This was our first charter fishing experience. We had a wonderful time. We caught the max allowed for 5 people. (30 I believe was our total). We hope to return and do this again. Maybe next time we will try for fall so we can go for perch. A very memorable experience for our family. Definitely recommend.

    Response from Captain

    Thank you Gwenn!! Caleb enjoyed your crew, glad everyone had fun! see you next time!!

  • Branden Schaefer
    Branden Schaefer
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2021
    8 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great day on the wayer

    8Hr combo–Perch/walleye (AM) 2-6ppl • 3 adults

    We had a great time Ethan was amazing had a blast definitely will be bringing more people back with me next year

    Response from Captain

    thank you Branden. we can’t wait to see you on board next round..

  • Jeffrey Smiley
    Jeffrey Smiley
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip

    8 Hour Trip–Salmon (AM) 1-6 People • 4 adults

    The trip was great! Captain was extremely knowledgeable about the lake and all the equipment. We really appreciate him sticking it out and putting us on fish despite the rough waters. Great experience from start to finish—we’ll definitely be back! 🎣🌊

    Reported catch:
    Chinook Salmon
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Response from Captain

    Thanks Jeff! we had fun with your crew. come out and fish with us again sometime..

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    one of the best trips ever
    Doug F.
    Doug F.
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    Jeffrey S.
    Jeffrey S.
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    Amazing family fun!
    Arica D.
    Arica D.
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    Good trip
    Pat Connie B.
    Pat Connie B.
  • Pork Chop Express Charters
    Pork Chop Express ChartersLakeside Marblehead, OH
    Outstanding!!!
    Brent P.
    Brent P.
  • Pork Chop Express Charters
    Pork Chop Express ChartersLakeside Marblehead, OH
    couldn’t be better!
    Gerald B.
    Gerald B.
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    Pork Chop Express ChartersLakeside Marblehead, OH
    Great trip.
    Brandan S.
    Brandan S.

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with Pork Chop Express 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

Two anglers standing on a boat with a large catch of Walleye displayed on the deck after a successful fishing trip.

Team PA

May 31, 2023 • Lakeside Marblehead
Morning trip bite was fantastic we boated the PA boys their limits and mate and I reeled ours too really good bite remains let’s hope it stays..
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A family group proudly displaying their catch of multiple fish on a fishing boat, enjoying a successful day on the water.

Team ohio

May 30, 2023 • Lakeside Marblehead
Really good bite this morning with Ed and his crew everyone reeled their limits and I reeled in a few too.
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A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of numerous fish on a fishing charter, showcasing a successful day on the water.

Indiana day 2

May 29, 2023 • Lakeside Marblehead
Great morning today with Dave and his family from IN. We had a great bite today with 7 limits hitting the deck, they reeled their limits and mate and I reeled ours too. Beautiful morning on the lake. It appears NE wind is becoming our prevailing wind…..???? Bandits and spoons did the work today.
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A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of numerous Walleye on a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.

Indiana family day

May 28, 2023 • Lakeside Marblehead
Really great morning today we got this crew from Indiana their limits of nice walleye and mate and I reeled in 8 too great fishing today.
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A mother and daughter proudly display their catch of several fish in front of the Purk Chop Express charter boat after a successful fishing trip.

Mother daughter day

May 27, 2023 • Lakeside Marblehead
Second trip was a good one for sue and her daughter Rene. They reeled In Their limits of walleye to take back to Cadillac, MI and I reeled in 2 also. Nice afternoon on the water for a couple hours.
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Three anglers proudly displaying their catch of multiple fish on a fishing boat after a successful outing.

Buddy trip

May 26, 2023 • Lakeside Marblehead
Second trip went great for Jeff and his buddies. Picked them up at south bass island and we got them their limits of nice walleye and I reeled in 3 clearing rods. South passage was fun today…. Back at it in the morning.
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