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Bill Hitchcock
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Bill Hitchcock

Lakeside Marblehead, United States
25+ reviews
Captain Bill has over 20 years of professional experience. He's been guiding fishing trips on Lake Erie as a second-generation captain. He's very proud of his knowledge and skills and loves to share them with his guests. Join the captain you can learn a lot from.

Charters

Rating

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

What anglers say

98%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish

All reviews (45)

Showing 1 – 5 of 45 reviews
  • Ashley Fenn
    Ashley Fenn
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic experience!!

    Sunset Fish N Cruise • 4 adults • 2 children

    Jay and Jim were expert anglers - everyone had a chance to catch multiple fish, several were MASSIVE. They were also great with our younger kids who had a blast. Would definitely recommend this crew for anyone looking to catch walleye in Lake Erie, or just looking for a fun trip out on the lake.

    Reported catch:
    Walleye
  • Joseph Gump
    Joseph Gump
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    amazing

    6 Hour Trip – Walleye (PM) • 2 adults

    Had an excellent time going out on the eyehooker. The crew knew exactly where the fish were. We caught our limit and we're heading back to the marina before we knew it. The equipment and operations were top of the line. Would recommend this to anyone looking to catch fish and limit out

    Reported catch:
    Walleye
  • Jeremy Becker
    Jeremy Becker
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    geat captain amd first mate

    Morning Trip – Walleye • 6 adults

    our group of 5 guys and 1 chold had a grear time with Captain Billy and first mate Gavin. They were very knowledgeable about where the fish were. They both helped my son learn how to hold a fishing pole that he was unfamiliar with. We got our limit of Walleye in about 4-5 hours. We all had a great time. I would recommend Eyehooker to anyone looking for a great time.

  • Chantelle Arrigoni
    Chantelle Arrigoni
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip!

    Sunset Fish N Cruise • 2 adults

    We reserved the trip for our anniversary. They surprised us with wine! The Captain found a great spot and took care of everything. It was a great trip!

  • Jay Snelson
    Jay Snelson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2022
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    great experience

    Morning Trip – Walleye • 6 adults • 4 children

    we had a great morning on the water. we had our 6 man limit of fish by 10am. highly recommend! Captain Blake and his first mate were top notch

Real catches shared by our community

  • Eyehooker Sportfishing Lake Erie
    Eyehooker Sportfishing Lake ErieLakeside Marblehead, OH
    A bucket filled with freshly caught fish, likely a mix of species, resting on a dock near a boat.
    Gene T.
    Gene T.
    We had an amazing time. Ryan was a great captain. He was courteous & knowledgable. We will use them again.
  • Eyehooker Sportfishing Lake Erie
    Eyehooker Sportfishing Lake ErieLakeside Marblehead, OH
    Group of anglers posing behind a large catch board displaying walleye, perch, and smallmouth bass from Eye Hooker Sportfishing.
    Stephen Z.
    Stephen Z.
    the crew was great. Put us on fish, landed the limit, fun guys to spend the day with. spotless boat. good coaching. will definately go back.
  • Eyehooker Sportfishing Lake Erie
    Eyehooker Sportfishing Lake ErieLakeside Marblehead, OH
    A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of Walleye and Perch on a catch board at Lake Erie, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    As water temps increase we’re seeing walleye continue to follow their typical migratory patterns of moving into deep and cooler water. For the first 2 weeks of August were fishing East of the Lake Erie Islands near the Canadian Border in 40-45 feet of water. Fish are primarily being taken by trolling TruTrip and Dipsy Divers in front of worm harnesses at a speed of 1.9 to 2.1 mph. We’re seeing tiny shad in the bellies so were using very small Colorado Blades with success. Limit catches are still being taken daily and we do have availability in the nearby. Prrch fishing is just starting to heat up West of the islands and will continue to improve as we approach late August. Great catches are being taken around the range cans and between Green snd Rattlesnake Islands. We’re seeing a mixed grade of perch coming in the boat with several over 10 inches. Tight Lines, EyeHooker Team!!
  • Eyehooker Sportfishing Lake Erie
    Eyehooker Sportfishing Lake ErieLakeside Marblehead, OH
    A solitary sailboat gliding across the calm waters under an overcast sky, showcasing a serene maritime environment.
    Connie C.
    Connie C.
    10 Stars for this outfit in Marblehead! They gladly accepted out request as a last minute trip!! Communication with Bill was just what we had hoped for! We contacted Bill first thing in the morning for an 2:30 trip and they gladly made it happen! Blake and Ryan met us on time with everything we needed to have a great experience on the water. Once we reached the area to drop the lines they quickly worked together, baited the hooks and directed us how to get the lines down with close attention to every detail! We didn’t even have all the lines in yet and they were grabbing poles and handing it off to reel’em in! Very impressed with how these two young men worked around the boat! Very happy with our experience!!
  • Eyehooker Sportfishing Lake Erie
    Eyehooker Sportfishing Lake ErieLakeside Marblehead, OH
    A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of Walleye and Perch on a catch board after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Yellow Perch
    Steve N.
    Steve N.
    Great boat, friendly professional crew and put us on the fish
  • Eyehooker Sportfishing Lake Erie
    Eyehooker Sportfishing Lake ErieLakeside Marblehead, OH
    Large catch board displaying rows of Walleye, Perch, and Smallmouth Bass outside Eye Hooker Sportfishing.
    Russell D.
    Russell D.
    We had a great day fishing with the EyeHooker crew! The crew did an awesome job get us on the fish! Lots of great memories and can’t wait to do it again!! Highly recommend!
  • Eyehooker Sportfishing Lake Erie
    Eyehooker Sportfishing Lake ErieLakeside Marblehead, OH
    A young girl joyfully celebrating on a fishing boat, showcasing the excitement of a day out on the water.
    Tia L.
    Tia L.
  • Eyehooker Sportfishing Lake Erie
    Eyehooker Sportfishing Lake ErieLakeside Marblehead, OH
    Family group and young angler posing beside a catch board displaying a large haul of walleye at a sportfishing charter.
    Scott L.
    Scott L.
    Just a flat out awesome experience. Great boat, super clean, Bill was a great guide, got us right into the fish!!! First mate was super helpful. Both great with kids. I can’t recommend this charter enough!!!!! Book with Bill, you won’t be disappointed!!!!!!
  • Eyehooker Sportfishing Lake Erie
    Eyehooker Sportfishing Lake ErieLakeside Marblehead, OH
    Open-water view from a moving boat, showing the wake and a partial boat structure beneath a cloudy sky.
    Fish 1
    White Perch
    Michael C.
    Michael C.
    This was our 1st time walleye fish. We had a good experience. Thank you!
  • Eyehooker Sportfishing Lake Erie
    Eyehooker Sportfishing Lake ErieLakeside Marblehead, OH
    Four young anglers pose behind an Eye Hooker Sportfishing catch board displaying rows of freshly caught fish.
    Justin Y.
    Justin Y.
    Captain Bill and his first mate Zane were awesome. They were great with the kids and definitely made it a wonderful experience, even with the lake conditions being rough. We experienced 4-5ft swells for most of the trip and were still able to catch 28 keepers and had several that didn’t make it into the boat. I’d definitely recommend the Eyehooker. 10/10

What's biting with Eyehooker Sportfishing Lake Erie 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 group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of Walleye and Perch on a catch board at Lake Erie, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Fishing Continues to be strong in the We

Aug 14, 2025 • Lakeside Marblehead
As water temps increase we’re seeing walleye continue to follow their typical migratory patterns of moving into deep and cooler water. For the first 2 weeks of August were fishing East of the Lake Erie Islands near the Canadian Border in 40-45 feet of water. Fish are primarily being taken by trolling TruTrip and Dipsy Divers in front of worm harnesses at a speed of 1.9 to 2.1 mph. We’re seeing tiny shad in the bellies so were using very small Colorado Blades with success. Limit catches are still being taken daily and we do have availability in the nearby. Prrch fishing is just starting to heat up West of the islands and will continue to improve as we approach late August. Great catches are being taken around the range cans and between Green snd Rattlesnake Islands. We’re seeing a mixed grade of perch coming in the boat with several over 10 inches. Tight Lines, EyeHooker Team!!
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