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David Faller
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David Faller

Lakeside Marblehead, United States
Angler's choice
100+ reviews
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.
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Charter

Rating

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

What anglers say

97%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (117)

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  • Scott Harden
    Scott Harden
    Repeat angler
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    No bananas!!

    6 Hour Trip – Walleye (AM) Erie • 2 adults

    Captain David was great. The conditions weren’t great, water was muddy from the day before, so he took us a lot further east to better water. We caught our limit and loved our time with David. I especially appreciated his communication before our trip. David took care of everything! As he was putting the gear away before we headed back I commented that the banana i had earlier didn’t sit well with the swells we had. That’s when he told us that bananas on boats are bad luck, a superstition that has persisted for centuries. he said some captains say “no bananas” on their forbidden stuff to bring onboard. Well we had great luck on the fish and no mishaps even though I brought bananas onboard. My advice though is to leave your bananas behind! 🤣

    Reported catch:
    Walleye
    Response from Captain

    Scott, I really appreciate the kind words—glad it brought a few laughs along the way! 😄 Getting to spend time on the water with you (and Randy) is always the real reward. Those are the moments that make it all worthwhile. Wishing you both the best as well—looking forward to the next trip and more great conversations out there. Tight lines, my friend. 🎣 Capt David

  • Tim Smith
    Tim Smith
    Repeat angler
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    I don’t think it could get much better!

    6 Hour Trip – Walleye (AM) Erie • 1 adult

    I have fished all over the U.S. with various charters booked through Fishingbooker.com. I have had some really great trips but really, none have compared to the day on the water with Captain Dave! The gear was in great shape, rods and reels were well balanced, and the conversation was great! HOWEVER, the conversation was likites because every other phrase was, “Oh! There’s one! Fish on!”. We were on fish within 20 minutes of leaving the harbor and it didn’t stop. All around, a REALLY GREAT day!!

    Response from Captain

    Tim, thank you so much for the amazing review and for choosing BlackH2oDog Charters! Your kind words truly mean a lot, especially coming from someone with so much charter fishing experience. I'm glad we were able to get on fish early and keep the action going throughout the day. My goal is always to provide a fun, safe, and memorable experience for everyone who steps aboard, whether it's seasoned anglers, first-time fishermen, families, or groups of friends. I'm happy you enjoyed the equipment, the conversation, and all those exciting "Fish On!" moments. Thank you again for the recommendation. It was a pleasure having you aboard, and I look forward to sharing another great day on Lake Erie with you in the future! – Captain David

  • Jocelyn Smith
    Jocelyn Smith
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    birthday celebration

    5 Hour Trip – Walleye (PM) Erie • 4 adults • 2 children

    We had an amazing time on our fishing charter! We took our son out for his 10th birthday, and it couldn’t have been a better experience. Captain Dave was so nice and incredibly helpful with our two kids—he made them feel comfortable, excited, and involved the whole time. Everything was well-organized, the boat was clean, and safety was clearly a priority. Best of all, we were catching fish and having fun the entire trip! This was such a special way to celebrate, and we made memories we’ll never forget. Highly recommend

    Reported catch:
    Walleye
    Response from Captain

    Thank you for taking time to leave a review of your Lake Erie Walleye Experience. Everyone did a great job bringing in Walleye after Walleye. Tight lines Capt David

  • Andrew Pumroy
    Andrew Pumroy
    Repeat angler
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic Captain!!!

    6 Hour Trip – Walleye (AM) Erie • 3 adults • 1 child

    Had a great time on the lake! My 12 year old son, my brother and his son fished!! Captain David was awesome!!! Very knowledgeable with fantastic equipment. We are experienced fishermen, and Captain David taught us lots along the way! a great way to end our summer!! Thanks again BlackH2odog charters and Captain David!!!!

  • Kerry Bartman
    Kerry Bartman
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Most memorable Walleye Charter

    5 Hour Trip – Walleye (PM) Erie • 3 adults

    Captain David got us on Walleye within the first fifteen minutes. He was excellent in organizing everything. Our largest Walleye measured twenty-seven inches. We had great memories while achieving or limit. We will plan a return trip with Captain David and would recommend this Charter for a Walleye adventure.

    Reported catch:
    Walleye
    Response from Captain

    Kerry thank you for taming time to leave a review. Grandparent trips are special to me as I had a very close relationship with my grandfather. t Thank you for choosing and trusting BlackH2oDog Charters for your Lake Erie Walleye Experience. Should there be a next time we can work in drift and cast. Thanks again, Capt David

Real catches shared by our community

  • BlackH2oDog Charters | Walleye Charters
    BlackH2oDog Charters | Walleye ChartersLakeside Marblehead, OH
    Multiple walleye arranged on a boat surface alongside trolling lures and planer boards.
    **Veterans Day fun on Lake Erie!** What do you do with a beautiful November 11th day off? You go fishing! Just me, the boat, and Lake Erie today. No clients, no pressure. Just a solo trip to enjoy the day and see if the walleye wanted to play. The Off Shore Tackle Company planer boards were running strong, and the hot combo was Reef Runner 900s in Barbie color, 30 feet back, at 2.3–2.5 mph. The fish cooperated, and a few nice Lake Erie walleye are headed for some tasty winter meals. ❄️ Beautiful weather, good fish, and a relaxing day on the water. Hard to ask for much more! #BlackH2oDogCharters #OffShoreTackle #ReefRunner #LakeErie #LakeErieWalleye #WalleyeFishing #VeteransDay #NovemberWalleye #PlanerBoards #Trolling #SoloFishing #GreatLakesFishing
  • BlackH2oDog Charters | Walleye Charters
    BlackH2oDog Charters | Walleye ChartersLakeside Marblehead, OH
    Adult angler holding a large golden walleye aboard a fishing boat, with the rod and open water visible in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    ? Mike and his Uncle Jim came to town to support Mike’s father through a medical procedure, but with Wednesday still a day away, they needed a way to burn off some steam. And when you're visiting the Walleye Capital of the World, there's only one logical answer—hit Lake Erie on a beautiful 75° day and chase some walleye feeding up on shad before winter! The Offshore Off Shore Tackle Company OR-12 Planer Boards got a true multi-species workout today, including several Fish Ohio caliber fish. Early on, the hot program was running baits 50 back and 50/30 with 2 oz snap weights. As the bite and conditions changed, we pulled the snap weights and ran everything 20–50 feet back. Bandits, Flicker Minnows, Spro 120s, and P10s all put fish in the boat. ?? More importantly, it was an awesome day spending time with this crew, helping take their minds off family matters, sharing stories, and enjoying everything Lake Erie has to offer. Sometimes a day on the water is exactly what's needed. ❤️ Please join me in sending prayers and blessings to Mike's father as he undergoes his procedure tomorrow. Wishing him a successful treatment, a smooth recovery, and better days ahead. ? #BlackH2oDogCharters #LakeErieWalleye #WalleyeCapitalOfTheWorld #OffshoreTackle #OR12PlanerBoards #FishOhio #BanditCrankbaits #FlickerMinnow #Spro120 #P10 #BigWaterFishing #LakeErie #WalleyeFishing #MultiSpeciesAction #FishingTherapy #TightLines #FamilyFirst #PrayersForHealing #Blessings ??❤️?☀️?
  • BlackH2oDog Charters | Walleye Charters
    BlackH2oDog Charters | Walleye ChartersLakeside Marblehead, OH
    Solo angler proudly holding a large game fish aboard a boat on open water, with fishing rods visible in the background.
    ?? Ron and his son Patrick were back aboard for another shot at the Cleveland Walleye that are packing on weight for the winter! ?❄️ We headed north out of East 55th Street and got right back on yesterday's fish, working the troughs. The bite was spread out long, deep, and shallow, with the shallow leads keeping the Off Shore Tackle Company boards busy. Bandits run 50/150 behind #3 Tadpoles and unassisted P10s took care of the fish getting a suntan near the top of the water column. ☀️? Once the high diver and and the Big Fish Tuff Tackle Co. TruTrip 50 dialed in, the Jointed J7 and Jointed Flicker Shads started producing a beautiful grade of Walleye. ?? After everyone had their arms stretched and plenty of fish in the box, we pulled the deep leads and spent some time having fun with catch-and-release action on the shallow fish. ?↩️ Ron and Patrick are heading back to Indiana with plenty of fish fry bounty and some great memories from another Lake Erie adventure! ??️? #BlackH2oDogCharters #LakeErieWalleye #WalleyeFishing #FishLakeErie #ClevelandFishing #OffshoreTackle #BanditCrankbaits #TadpoleDivers #FlickerShad #RapalaJ7 #LimitCatchin #FallBrawl #walleyeslam #brawlboardmeeting #FishFryBound #GreatLakesFishing #LakeErieCharter #IndianaAnglers #FallWalleye #FishingLife #TeamBlackH2ODog ????
  • BlackH2oDog Charters | Walleye Charters
    BlackH2oDog Charters | Walleye ChartersLakeside Marblehead, OH
    Multiple fish arranged on a boat bench offshore, with a black fishing dog beside the catch and open ocean in the background.
    ?? **Back in CLE for the Fall Derbies!** ?? Today was a pre-fishing trip with our Portuguese Water Dog, Fisher, making his first ride of the season! ?⚓ We headed North and set out two Off Shore Tackle Company OR-12 planer boards and one Big Fish Tuff Tackle Co. TruTrip 50. ? The outside board ran high in the water column targeting fish looking for a little sunshine ?. The second board pulled a #3 Tadpole and a Bandit, and the mid-100s depths kept that board plenty busy! ? The TruTrip 50 was set 70' back with a BADMO LURES Arrowhead spoon featuring a gold front and purple back. What a producer! ?✨? We spent the day playing a little catch and release, while also putting a few quality fish in the box for the freezer. ?? It was great having Fisher onboard before the cold-weather trips start rolling in. ?❤️? #BlackH2oDogCharters #LakeErieFishing #FallDerbies #WalleyeFishing #FishingLife #OffShoreTackle #BigFishTuffTackle #BADMOLures #PortugueseWaterDog #FisherTheFishingDog #CatchAndRelease #BlackH2oDog #LakeErieWalleye #ClevelandFishing #OhioFishing #FishOn #WalleyeFishing #LakeErie #FallBrawl #WalleyeSlam #LakeErieWalleye #WalleyeDerby #ErieOutfitters ?????
  • BlackH2oDog Charters | Walleye Charters
    BlackH2oDog Charters | Walleye ChartersLakeside Marblehead, OH
    Angler proudly displaying a large Smallmouth Bass while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Smallmouth Bass
    Adam H.
    Adam H.
    Good time, caught 4 varieties of fish. Would recommend
  • BlackH2oDog Charters | Walleye Charters
    BlackH2oDog Charters | Walleye ChartersLakeside Marblehead, OH
    Two women enjoying a relaxing moment on a boat, showcasing the comfortable seating and serene water backdrop.
    Douglas V.
    Douglas V.
    Definitly do this again. highly recommend
  • BlackH2oDog Charters | Walleye Charters
    BlackH2oDog Charters | Walleye ChartersLakeside Marblehead, OH
    A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of Walleye on a catch board at East Harbor State Park Marina, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    ?? **Sunday, August 16th Fishing Report - Family, Fish, and Fun on Erie!** ?? Earlier this summer, Andy and his son Drew were scheduled to fish with me while traveling home from a baseball tournament in Cooperstown. Unfortunately, Mother Nature had other plans and a weather delay forced us to reschedule. Fast forward to mid-August, and Andy made the trip back, bringing along his brother Larry and nephew Joe for a great day on Lake Erie! ☀️? This crew may be seasoned anglers, with plenty of experience chasing salmon on Lake Michigan and targeting walleye and other species in Canada, but fishing Erie with offshore inline planer boards wasn't really part of their playbook. Today turned into a fun learning experience as we worked through the spread, covering the ins and outs of Offshore boards, Big Fish Tuff Tackle Co. TrueTrip 50s, and Dipsy Divers. ?? We picked up right where we left off yesterday and headed back to the Roller Coasters, where a beautiful grade of fish was waiting for us. ?? ? **Today's top producers:** ✅ Berkley Fishing Flicker Minnow 11s, 70' back with 3 oz weights ✅ TrueTrip 50s, 50' back pulling crawler harnesses ✅ Dipsy Divers on a #3 setting, 60' back with crawler harnesses The rods stayed busy and the crew quickly got comfortable with some new techniques while stacking a very respectable cooler of Erie gold! ?? With a Squall Watch posted and a great catch already in the box, we decided to call it an early success and head for the dock. Safety first! ⛈️⚓ Now it's time for those fresh walleye fillets to make their way to Bayside Provisions for some of their outstanding fish coating and batter mix. Nothing beats fresh Lake Erie walleye on the dinner table! ??️ Thanks again, Andy, Drew, Larry, and Joe! It was an absolute pleasure fishing with you all and sharing some new techniques. We hope to see you back aboard soon! ?? #BlackwaterDogsCharters #LakeErieWalleye #FamilyFishing #LakeErieFishing #WalleyeFishing #OhioFishing #ErieGold #BigWaterSmallBoards #OffshorePlanerBoards #TrueTrip50 #DipsyDiver #BerkleyFlickerMinnow #FishingReport #LimitChasing #WalleyeHunter #FishingMemories #BlackH2oDog #CooperstownToLakeErie #BaysideProvisions #FishOn ???☀️
  • BlackH2oDog Charters | Walleye Charters
    BlackH2oDog Charters | Walleye ChartersLakeside Marblehead, OH
    A group of four anglers proudly displaying their catch of Walleye on a catch board at East Harbor State Park Marina in Marblehead, OH.
    An incredible mid-August charter and exactly the kind of Western Basin walleye fishing that keeps anglers smiling all the way back to the dock!
  • BlackH2oDog Charters | Walleye Charters
    BlackH2oDog Charters | Walleye ChartersLakeside Marblehead, OH
    A proud angler displaying a freshly caught Walleye while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    ?? **Birthday Walleye Mission Accomplished!** ?? Repeat customers George, Rachel, and Kayden jumped aboard BlackH2oDog Charters this morning at East Harbor State Park Marina, and we pointed the bow toward the soon-to-be-rising sun over Kelleys Island. ?☀️ Today's bite was more of a slow pick than a hot-and-heavy chew, but persistence paid off! ?? Early producers included: ✅ BADMO LURES Arrowhead Spinner Harnesses ✅ BADMO Worm Burner on a Dipsey Diver (3 setting, 60' back) ✅ Big Fish Tuff Tackle Co. 50s (50' back), all featuring pink-backed BADMO Worm Burner patterns On the Off Shore Tackle Company boards, the fish also liked: ? Berkley HitStick 9s (30/30 with 2oz & 3oz weights) ? Rapala Jointed J9s (60' back with 3oz) ? Trolling speed started at **2.2 mph**. As the wind laid down, the Dipseys and TruTrips got quiet, so we made a change. Adding **J7s** and **Jointed Flicker Shads**, then bumping the speed up to **2.4 mph**, was exactly what the walleyes wanted. That adjustment quickly put **9 more fish in the cooler!** ????????? This fine Western Basin Lake Erie Walleye limit is soon to meet up with local favorite Bayside Provisions. ? Happy Birthday, George! Thank you, Rachel and Kayden, for choosing BlackH2oDog Charters to celebrate his special day. We appreciate your continued support and always enjoy having your family aboard! #BlackH2oDogCharters #LakeErieWalleye #WalleyeFishing #FishingCharter #KelleysIsland #EastHarborStatePark #HappyBirthdayGeorge #FamilyFishing #OffshoreBoards #DipseyDiver #BerkleyHitStick #RapalaJ9 #FlickerShad #WormBurner #LakeErieFishing #WalleyeAddiction #FishOn #SunriseBite ????????
  • BlackH2oDog Charters | Walleye Charters
    BlackH2oDog Charters | Walleye ChartersLakeside Marblehead, OH
    Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Walleye on a catch board at East Harbor State Park Marina, showcasing a successful fishing trip on Lake Erie.
    ? BlackH2oDog Charters Fishing Report First-timers on Lake Erie and first-timers in the boat with BlackH2oDog Charters ! Maria and Oscar left West Harbor just after sunrise, and we pointed the bow east in search of Lake Erie Walleye. ?? Big Fish Tuff Tackle Co. TruTrip 50s earned today's hardware ?, running 43' and 45' back with crawler harnesses. The fish definitely showed a preference for butterfly blades over Colorados, while BADMO LURES small gold tandem blades put a few more quality walleyes in the box. On the Dipsey Divers, a #3 setting running 47' and 58' back produced on both a J9 and harness presentation. The Off Shore Tackle Company OR-12 planer boards were a key part of the program. The hottest setup was a J9 running 20/50 with a 3 oz Guppy Weight, consistently finding active fish. One thing we didn't mind seeing today? No sheephead and no white perch! ? The result was a great box of Lake Erie Walleye headed for the table, soon to be coated in local favorite Bayside Provisions Batter & Cracker Meal. Nothing beats fresh Erie walleye after a successful day on the water. Welcome to Lake Erie, Maria and Oscar. Thanks for trusting BlackH2oDog Charters to make your first Eriep experience one to remember! ?? #BlackH2oDogCharters #LakeErieWalleye #LakeErieFishing #WalleyeFishing #WestHarbor #FishingCharter #LimitChasing #BigFishTuffTackle #TruTrip50 #BADMOLures #OffShoreTackle #OR12PlanerBoards #CrawlerHarness #DipseyDiver #RapalaJ9 #FishingOhio #ErieEyes #WalleyeWeekend #SunriseFishing #BaysideProvisions

What's biting with BlackH2oDog Charters | Walleye 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

Multiple walleye arranged on a boat surface alongside trolling lures and planer boards.

Solo Veterans Day Walleye Trolling

Nov 11, 2026 • Lakeside Marblehead
**Veterans Day fun on Lake Erie!** What do you do with a beautiful November 11th day off? You go fishing! Just me, the boat, and Lake Erie today. No clients, no pressure. Just a solo trip to enjoy the day and see if the walleye wanted to play. The Off Shore Tackle Company planer boards were running strong, and the hot combo was Reef Runner 900s in Barbie color, 30 feet back, at 2.3–2.5 mph. The fish cooperated, and a few nice Lake Erie walleye are headed for some tasty winter meals. ❄️ Beautiful weather, good fish, and a relaxing day on the water. Hard to ask for much more! #BlackH2oDogCharters #OffShoreTackle #ReefRunner #LakeErie #LakeErieWalleye #WalleyeFishing #VeteransDay #NovemberWalleye #PlanerBoards #Trolling #SoloFishing #GreatLakesFishing
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Two adult anglers display four large walleye beside a charter boat at a marina dock.

Lake Erie Walleye on Planer Boards

Nov 3, 2026 • Lakeside Marblehead
? Mike and his Uncle Jim came to town to support Mike’s father through a medical procedure, but with Wednesday still a day away, they needed a way to burn off some steam. And when you're visiting the Walleye Capital of the World, there's only one logical answer—hit Lake Erie on a beautiful 75° day and chase some walleye feeding up on shad before winter! The Offshore Off Shore Tackle Company OR-12 Planer Boards got a true multi-species workout today, including several Fish Ohio caliber fish. Early on, the hot program was running baits 50 back and 50/30 with 2 oz snap weights. As the bite and conditions changed, we pulled the snap weights and ran everything 20–50 feet back. Bandits, Flicker Minnows, Spro 120s, and P10s all put fish in the boat. ?? More importantly, it was an awesome day spending time with this crew, helping take their minds off family matters, sharing stories, and enjoying everything Lake Erie has to offer. Sometimes a day on the water is exactly what's needed. ❤️ Please join me in sending prayers and blessings to Mike's father as he undergoes his procedure tomorrow. Wishing him a successful treatment, a smooth recovery, and better days ahead. ? #BlackH2oDogCharters #LakeErieWalleye #WalleyeCapitalOfTheWorld #OffshoreTackle #OR12PlanerBoards #FishOhio #BanditCrankbaits #FlickerMinnow #Spro120 #P10 #BigWaterFishing #LakeErie #WalleyeFishing #MultiSpeciesAction #FishingTherapy #TightLines #FamilyFirst #PrayersForHealing #Blessings ??❤️?☀️?
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Solo angler proudly holding a large game fish aboard a boat on open water, with fishing rods visible in the background.

Cleveland Lake Erie Walleye Bite

Oct 24, 2026 • Lakeside Marblehead
?? Ron and his son Patrick were back aboard for another shot at the Cleveland Walleye that are packing on weight for the winter! ?❄️ We headed north out of East 55th Street and got right back on yesterday's fish, working the troughs. The bite was spread out long, deep, and shallow, with the shallow leads keeping the Off Shore Tackle Company boards busy. Bandits run 50/150 behind #3 Tadpoles and unassisted P10s took care of the fish getting a suntan near the top of the water column. ☀️? Once the high diver and and the Big Fish Tuff Tackle Co. TruTrip 50 dialed in, the Jointed J7 and Jointed Flicker Shads started producing a beautiful grade of Walleye. ?? After everyone had their arms stretched and plenty of fish in the box, we pulled the deep leads and spent some time having fun with catch-and-release action on the shallow fish. ?↩️ Ron and Patrick are heading back to Indiana with plenty of fish fry bounty and some great memories from another Lake Erie adventure! ??️? #BlackH2oDogCharters #LakeErieWalleye #WalleyeFishing #FishLakeErie #ClevelandFishing #OffshoreTackle #BanditCrankbaits #TadpoleDivers #FlickerShad #RapalaJ7 #LimitCatchin #FallBrawl #walleyeslam #brawlboardmeeting #FishFryBound #GreatLakesFishing #LakeErieCharter #IndianaAnglers #FallWalleye #FishingLife #TeamBlackH2ODog ????
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Fishing lines and colorful floats trail across open water as a fish breaks the surface during an active angling scene.

Lake Erie Walleye: Planer Board Action

Oct 23, 2026 • Lakeside Marblehead
?? **Back in CLE for the Fall Derbies!** ?? Today was a pre-fishing trip with our Portuguese Water Dog, Fisher, making his first ride of the season! ?⚓ We headed North and set out two Off Shore Tackle Company OR-12 planer boards and one Big Fish Tuff Tackle Co. TruTrip 50. ? The outside board ran high in the water column targeting fish looking for a little sunshine ?. The second board pulled a #3 Tadpole and a Bandit, and the mid-100s depths kept that board plenty busy! ? The TruTrip 50 was set 70' back with a BADMO LURES Arrowhead spoon featuring a gold front and purple back. What a producer! ?✨? We spent the day playing a little catch and release, while also putting a few quality fish in the box for the freezer. ?? It was great having Fisher onboard before the cold-weather trips start rolling in. ?❤️? #BlackH2oDogCharters #LakeErieFishing #FallDerbies #WalleyeFishing #FishingLife #OffShoreTackle #BigFishTuffTackle #BADMOLures #PortugueseWaterDog #FisherTheFishingDog #CatchAndRelease #BlackH2oDog #LakeErieWalleye #ClevelandFishing #OhioFishing #FishOn #WalleyeFishing #LakeErie #FallBrawl #WalleyeSlam #LakeErieWalleye #WalleyeDerby #ErieOutfitters ?????
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A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of Walleye on a catch board at East Harbor State Park Marina, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Lake Erie Walleye — Offshore Boards

Aug 16, 2026 • Lakeside Marblehead
?? **Sunday, August 16th Fishing Report - Family, Fish, and Fun on Erie!** ?? Earlier this summer, Andy and his son Drew were scheduled to fish with me while traveling home from a baseball tournament in Cooperstown. Unfortunately, Mother Nature had other plans and a weather delay forced us to reschedule. Fast forward to mid-August, and Andy made the trip back, bringing along his brother Larry and nephew Joe for a great day on Lake Erie! ☀️? This crew may be seasoned anglers, with plenty of experience chasing salmon on Lake Michigan and targeting walleye and other species in Canada, but fishing Erie with offshore inline planer boards wasn't really part of their playbook. Today turned into a fun learning experience as we worked through the spread, covering the ins and outs of Offshore boards, Big Fish Tuff Tackle Co. TrueTrip 50s, and Dipsy Divers. ?? We picked up right where we left off yesterday and headed back to the Roller Coasters, where a beautiful grade of fish was waiting for us. ?? ? **Today's top producers:** ✅ Berkley Fishing Flicker Minnow 11s, 70' back with 3 oz weights ✅ TrueTrip 50s, 50' back pulling crawler harnesses ✅ Dipsy Divers on a #3 setting, 60' back with crawler harnesses The rods stayed busy and the crew quickly got comfortable with some new techniques while stacking a very respectable cooler of Erie gold! ?? With a Squall Watch posted and a great catch already in the box, we decided to call it an early success and head for the dock. Safety first! ⛈️⚓ Now it's time for those fresh walleye fillets to make their way to Bayside Provisions for some of their outstanding fish coating and batter mix. Nothing beats fresh Lake Erie walleye on the dinner table! ??️ Thanks again, Andy, Drew, Larry, and Joe! It was an absolute pleasure fishing with you all and sharing some new techniques. We hope to see you back aboard soon! ?? #BlackwaterDogsCharters #LakeErieWalleye #FamilyFishing #LakeErieFishing #WalleyeFishing #OhioFishing #ErieGold #BigWaterSmallBoards #OffshorePlanerBoards #TrueTrip50 #DipsyDiver #BerkleyFlickerMinnow #FishingReport #LimitChasing #WalleyeHunter #FishingMemories #BlackH2oDog #CooperstownToLakeErie #BaysideProvisions #FishOn ???☀️
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A group of four anglers proudly displaying their catch of Walleye on a catch board at East Harbor State Park Marina in Marblehead, OH.

Western Basin Walleye Action

Aug 16, 2026 • Lakeside Marblehead
An incredible mid-August charter and exactly the kind of Western Basin walleye fishing that keeps anglers smiling all the way back to the dock!
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