Captain
David Faller

Member since June 2020 Lakeside Marblehead, United States
Background
I've been fishing the Lake Erie Islands for over 35 years and have dedicated my life to pursuing the incredible walleye fishery Lake Erie is known for. My passion for fishing started at a young age, fishing small streams and ponds with my father, and grew into a lifelong pursuit that led us to the open waters of Lake Erie. Over the years, we moved from small boats into competitive tournament fishing, where I developed advanced skills in locating and catching fish under changing conditions. Tournament experience taught me how to adapt daily and consistently put clients on fish—an approach I bring to every charter trip. I've spent more than 25 years working as a first mate on Lake Erie fishing charters, gaining hands-on knowledge of seasonal patterns, equipment, and proven techniques for targeting walleye and other popular species. FishingBooker clients can expect a captain who understands the lake and is committed to delivering results. As captain of BlackH2oDog Charters, I specialize in **Lake Erie walleye fishing charters** out of the Lake Erie Islands area, providing fully guided fishing trips for anglers of all experience levels. Whether you're booking your first trip through FishingBooker or you're a seasoned angler, my goal is to make your day safe, successful, and memorable. If you're looking for a 'top-rated Lake Erie fishing charter' with an experienced captain who knows how to find fish and make the most of your time on the water, BlackH2oDog Charters is ready to put you on the bite. Book your Lake Erie fishing charter today and experience why so many anglers choose FishingBooker to find the best trips on the water.
Techniques
At BlackH2oDog Charters, we specialize in Lake Erie Walleye fishing using proven, tournament-tested techniques that consistently produce results. Precision Trolling (Primary Technique) We target suspended Walleye with precision trolling, placing baits at exact depths where fish are actively feeding. Using advanced setups and repeatable patterns, we maximize efficiency and keep rods firing throughout the trip. My tournament fishing experience allows me to adapt quickly to changing conditions, often hour by hour—keeping you on the bite when others struggle. Drift & Casting (Hands-On Action) Prefer a more active approach? We also offer drift fishing and casting with worm harnesses, a highly effective and exciting way to catch Walleye. • Feel the strike in real time • Stay actively involved • Great for anglers who enjoy casting This method is perfect for those who want a more engaging, hands-on fishing experience. Family-Friendly & Beginner-Friendly Whether you're a seasoned angler or stepping on a boat for the first time, BlackH2oDog Charters is welcoming to all skill levels. • Patient instruction for beginners • Safe, relaxed environment for families • Kids and first-timers encouraged We make sure everyone is comfortable, confident, and catching fish. Teaching Charters for Boat Owners Own your own boat but want to improve your success? We offer Lake Erie teaching charters designed to shorten your learning curve. You'll learn: • Trolling setups & spread management • Electronics & fish-finding strategies • How to locate and stay on active Walleye • Patterning fish like a tournament angler This is one of the fastest ways to become more consistent on your own boat. What You Can Expect • High-percentage Walleye techniques • Hands-on coaching throughout the trip • A professional, results-driven captain • A focus on both catching fish AND learning why it works Book with Confidence When you step aboard BlackH2oDog Charters, you're not just booking a trip—you're investing in a productive, educational, and memorable Lake Erie fishing experience. Let's go catch Walleye. Tight lines! Captain David Faller

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Lakeside Marblehead, United States
Background
I've been fishing the Lake Erie Islands for over 35 years and have dedicated my life to pursuing the incredible walleye fishery Lake Erie is known for. My passion for fishing started at a young age, fishing small streams and ponds with my father, and grew into a lifelong pursuit that led us to the open waters of Lake Erie. Over the years, we moved from small boats into competitive tournament fishing, where I developed advanced skills in locating and catching fish under changing conditions. Tournament experience taught me how to adapt daily and consistently put clients on fish—an approach I bring to every charter trip. I've spent more than 25 years working as a first mate on Lake Erie fishing charters, gaining hands-on knowledge of seasonal patterns, equipment, and proven techniques for targeting walleye and other popular species. FishingBooker clients can expect a captain who understands the lake and is committed to delivering results. As captain of BlackH2oDog Charters, I specialize in **Lake Erie walleye fishing charters** out of the Lake Erie Islands area, providing fully guided fishing trips for anglers of all experience levels. Whether you're booking your first trip through FishingBooker or you're a seasoned angler, my goal is to make your day safe, successful, and memorable. If you're looking for a 'top-rated Lake Erie fishing charter' with an experienced captain who knows how to find fish and make the most of your time on the water, BlackH2oDog Charters is ready to put you on the bite. Book your Lake Erie fishing charter today and experience why so many anglers choose FishingBooker to find the best trips on the water.
Techniques
At BlackH2oDog Charters, we specialize in Lake Erie Walleye fishing using proven, tournament-tested techniques that consistently produce results. Precision Trolling (Primary Technique) We target suspended Walleye with precision trolling, placing baits at exact depths where fish are actively feeding. Using advanced setups and repeatable patterns, we maximize efficiency and keep rods firing throughout the trip. My tournament fishing experience allows me to adapt quickly to changing conditions, often hour by hour—keeping you on the bite when others struggle. Drift & Casting (Hands-On Action) Prefer a more active approach? We also offer drift fishing and casting with worm harnesses, a highly effective and exciting way to catch Walleye. • Feel the strike in real time • Stay actively involved • Great for anglers who enjoy casting This method is perfect for those who want a more engaging, hands-on fishing experience. Family-Friendly & Beginner-Friendly Whether you're a seasoned angler or stepping on a boat for the first time, BlackH2oDog Charters is welcoming to all skill levels. • Patient instruction for beginners • Safe, relaxed environment for families • Kids and first-timers encouraged We make sure everyone is comfortable, confident, and catching fish. Teaching Charters for Boat Owners Own your own boat but want to improve your success? We offer Lake Erie teaching charters designed to shorten your learning curve. You'll learn: • Trolling setups & spread management • Electronics & fish-finding strategies • How to locate and stay on active Walleye • Patterning fish like a tournament angler This is one of the fastest ways to become more consistent on your own boat. What You Can Expect • High-percentage Walleye techniques • Hands-on coaching throughout the trip • A professional, results-driven captain • A focus on both catching fish AND learning why it works Book with Confidence When you step aboard BlackH2oDog Charters, you're not just booking a trip—you're investing in a productive, educational, and memorable Lake Erie fishing experience. Let's go catch Walleye. Tight lines! Captain David Faller
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Walleye Graduation Celebration
Walleye Graduation Celebration
Jun 6, 2026 Lakeside Marblehead
BlackH2oDog Charters Fishing Report ? Kerry booked an afternoon Walleye charter to celebrate his grandson Aiden's graduation from the University of Cincinnatiโ€”great way to mark the occasion! We left West Harbor and headed east of the islands. With a mid-afternoon start and storms building, we had just enough time to dial in a programโ€”and it paid off with a full limit of Walleye before the weather moved in. Our Big Fish Tuff Tackle Co. TruTrip 50s paired with BADMO LURES Arrowhead spoons (set 43โ€™ and 48โ€™ back) started producing Walleye right away, even before our board lines hit the water. We set out Off Shore Tackle Company OR-12 inline planer boards running Berkley Fishing Deep Hitstick 9s, weighted with 2 oz Guppy weights: - One side: 40/40 & 50/50 - Other side: 30/30 & 35/35 Hot ? colors included Gold, Flashy Pearl, and my own custom ErieDescent pattern. The action stayed steadyโ€”just fast enough to keep things interesting without turning into chaos. At we called our.outing a fishing success , 5 of 6 boards dropped back with Walleye onโ€”great way to wrap it up! As we cleared the down rods, the skies finally let loose with heavy ?. Thanks to our Raymarine USA Doppler radar, we were able to ride the north edge of the front and stay just ahead of the worst of it, with ? off our starboard side. Fast action meant not many picturesโ€”but plenty of memories. Awesome crew, and a great day on the water! #BlackH2oDogCharters #LakeErieWalleye #WalleyeFishing #ErieWalleye #FishingCharter #LimitCatch #PlanerBoards #BigWaterFishing #TrollingProgram #FishingReport #LakeErieFishing #WalleyeLimit #GraduationTrip #FamilyFishing #MakeMemories #RodBendingAction #OffshoreTackle #BerkleyFishing #BadmoSpoons #FishingLife #CaptainLife #Anglers #TightLines #FishOn #stormchasing
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Bucket List Walleye Charter
Bucket List Walleye Charter
May 31, 2026 Lakeside Marblehead
?? Huge thank you to Scott and Randy for joining me aboard BlackH2oDog Charters ! These longtime friends made the trip all the way from Illinois to cross Lake Erie walleye fishing off their bucket listโ€”and Iโ€™m glad they did. After yesterdayโ€™s 25 mph winds stirred up the western basin, we made the call to push well east. It paid off. We found a solid group of fish and got to work dialing in the program. We ran: - Small crankbaits o. The Off Shore Tackle Company OR-12 inlineplannerboards with Reef Runner Tackle Company Deep Little Rippers - 40 back unassisted, 80โ€“100 back with 2 oz - Big Fish Tuff Tackle Co. TruTrip 50s with Spoons and J-7s (50 back) - Dipsys on a 3 setting, 55 back with spoons Speed control was key: - Into the NE wind: **1.5โ€“1.8 mph** - With the wind: **~1.9 mph The bite didnโ€™t start on fire, but once we figured them out, it was game on. We worked our way to a solid box and a great day on the waterโ€”lots of laughs and a crew that made it a blast. Only hiccup of the dayโ€ฆ I somehow missed Scott pulling out a banana ?โ€โ™‚๏ธ?. Who does that?! Luckily, once the banana was gone, so was the bad luckโ€”the monkey was officially off our backs! Awesome time with a great group. Looking forward to getting you guys back out again soon! #BlackH2oDogCharters #BlackH2oDog #LakeErieWalleye #WalleyeFishing #FishingCharter #LimitOut #GreatLakesFishing #BoatLife #FishingLife #OhioFishing #WalleyeNation #TrollingForWalleye #CharterFishing #BucketListFishing #MidwestFishing
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 109 reviews
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Most memorable Walleye Charter
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Appropriate for children
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No bananas!!

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip โ€“ Walleye (AM) Erie on May 31, 2026
Captain David was great. The conditions werenโ€™t great, water was muddy from the day before, so he took us a lot further east...
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Jocelyn S.
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Birthday celebration

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Walleye (PM) Erie on May 2, 2026
We had an amazing time on our fishing charter! We took our son out for his 10th birthday, and it couldnโ€™t have been a better...
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Kerry B.
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Most memorable Walleye Charter

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip โ€“ Walleye (PM) Erie on June 6, 2026
Captain David got us on Walleye within the first fifteen minutes. He was excellent in organizing everything. Our largest Walleye...
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Burias W.
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Great Atmosphere

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Walleye (PM) Erie on May 15, 2026
It was a good time on the water. The captain is very family friendly. He works hard to engage with everyone.
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Michael B.
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Captain Dave is Great!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Walleye (PM) Erie on May 16, 2026
Great time, good fishing, and a great Captain!ย  Would higly recommend booking!
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