Erie Charters

The following is a listing of charter boats which are based on Pennsylvania’s waters of Lake Erie. Most charter boats fish from May through October, and target walleye, steelhead, salmon, smallmouth bass, perch and lake trout.

Effective January 1, 2006, charters in Pennsylvania must be registered with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. 

The professionalism of charter captains can vary significantly. Questions you may wish to ask a captain before booking a charter include: (1) whether they are licensed by the United States Coast Guard; (2) their years of experience; (3) whether they operate full-time or only part-time; and (4) the duration of the trip (and whether it will end early if you “limit out”).

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5145 LaRae Drive
Erie, PA 16506

Phone: 877.461.2811

Email: captaindan@eyecatchersportfishing.com

Captain: Dan Graziano
Vessel: 31′ Baha Cruiser
Home Port: City of Erie
Guide/Charter Permit No.: 110

PO Box 488
Fairview, PA 16415

Phone: 814.205.1747

Email: captal01@gmail.com

Captain: Al Zlobin
Home Port: Walnut Creek
Guide/Charter Permit No.: 622

10384 West Lake Road
Lot# 143
Lake City, PA 16423

Email: stephens.donald@rocketmail.com

Vessel: 24′ Thompson Hardtop 242 Fisherman
Home Port: Multiple Ports
Guide/Charter Permit No.: 650

USCG Master Licence #000066893

6615 Garfield Ave
Harborcreek, PA 16421

Phone: 8145283817

Email: squarigger@yahoo.com

Captain: Captain Patrick Crosby
Vessel: Uscg master 200 ton

Angleharder

426 Vermont Ave.
Erie, PA 16505

Phone: 814-882-4968

Email: anglehard@neo.rr.com

Captain: Phil Wilson
Vessel: Tiara 3100
Home Port: Multiple Ports
Guide/Charter Permit No.: 256

8790 Horseshoe Drive
Erie, PA 16510

Phone: 1-814-840-1145

Email: captainqb@bayleoutsportfishing.com

Captain: Quinn Bayle
Vessel: 1998 Pro-line 2950 & 2001 Trophy 2052
Home Port: Multiple Ports
Guide/Charter Permit No.: 67

P.O. Box 246
Grove City, PA 16127

Phone: 724-790-4BFB (4232)

Email: destin@destindemarion.com

Captain: Destin DeMarion
Vessel: 21’8″ Phoenix 21 PHX
Home Port: Multiple Ports
Guide/Charter Permit No.: 897
NYS Badge No. :

1315 9th Avenue
Beaver Falls, PA 15010

Phone: 724.846.9943

Phone: 724.801.0331

Email: bombercharters@comcast.net

Captain: Tim Small
Vessel: 36′ Sportcraft
Home Port: City of Erie
Guide/Charter Permit No.: 034

225 Barbara Drive
McKees Rocks, PA 15136

Phone: 724.321.6729

Email: captdan@bucketscharters.com

Captain: Dan Kelly
Vessel: 27′ Sportcraft / 30′ Penn Yan
Home Port: City of Erie
Guide/Charter Permit No.: 283

Erie, Pa 16501

Phone: 724-448-1202

Email: Acastabovecharters@gmail.com

Captain: Tom Goodrich
Home Port: City of Erie
Guide/Charter Permit No.: 21

4156 West 28th Street
Erie, PA 16506

Phone: 814.882.7428

Email: dick@ciaocharters.com

Captain: Dick Torrelli
Vessel: 30′ Penn Yan Hardtop
Home Port: Multiple Ports
Guide/Charter Permit No.: 187

98 Clay Street
Kane, PA 16735

Phone: 8143660462

Email: 424959@gmail.com

Captain: Ted Race
Vessel: Striper 2901
Home Port: Walnut Creek
Guide/Charter Permit No.: 840

Lampe Marina
Foot of Port Access Road
Erie, PA 16507

Phone: 724-584-0031

Email: drhuska63@gmail.com

Captain: Dan Huska
Vessel: Tiara 2700 Open & Sportcraft 250 Fisherman
Home Port: Multiple Ports
Guide/Charter Permit No.: 978

12016 Davis Rd
North East, PA 16428

Phone: 814.725.7325

Phone: 814-323-6933

Email: fishtales62@gmail.com

Captain: Bruce Mcintyre
Vessel: 28′ Baha Fisherman
Home Port: North East
Guide/Charter Permit No.: 411

Fishing Magician

10170 West Main Rd
North East, PA 16428

Phone: 814.566.8081

Email: Fishinnotwishing@verizon.net

Captain: James Armstrong
Vessel: 28′ Baha Weekender
Home Port: North East
Guide/Charter Permit No.: 313

3009 Coleridge Drive
Erie, PA 16506

Phone: 814-838-1040

Email: captainron@justonemorecharters.com

Captain: Ron Lizon
Vessel: 23.5′ Bayliner Trophy
Home Port: Multiple Ports
Guide/Charter Permit No.: 598

Kingfish Charters

322 Edgewood Avenue
West Mifflin, PA 15122

Phone: 412.466.4305

Email: ianerie@hotmail.com

Captain: Ian Cerpani
Vessel: 25′ Penn Yan
Home Port: Walnut Creek
Guide/Charter Permit No.: 377

PO Box 207
Fairview, PA 16415

Phone: 724.448.2752

Email: CaptainMike@LocoLocoFishing.com

Captain: Michael Godleski
Vessel: 25′ Sportcraft Sportfish 252
Home Port: Multiple Ports
Guide/Charter Permit No.: 151

Offering guide trips primarily on Elk and Walnut Creeks, USA. Also charter trips on Lake Erie for walleye, perch, steelhead and lake trout.

1566 Steubenville Pike
Burgettstown, PA 15021

Phone: 412.980.9642

Email: kevinlp1@gmail.com

Captain: Kevin Battista
Vessel: 30 Ft. Baha Cruiser Hard Top
Home Port: City of Erie
Guide/Charter Permit No.: 378

Manatau Charters

6670 Old Ridge Rd
Fairview, Pa 16415

Phone: 814 464 4392

Email: penemanatau@gmail.com

Captain: Jim Pettys
Vessel: 24 Foot Trophy
Guide/Charter Permit No.: 963

2007 Raspberry Street
Erie, PA 16502

Phone: 814-490-6955

Email: Steelheadn365@gmail.com

Captain: Vincent Silvaggi
Vessel: 22′ Starcraft
Home Port: Walnut Creek
Guide/Charter Permit No.: 4557528

482 Baker Hill Rd
Franklin, PA 16323

Phone: 814-758-9818

Email: CaptJason@outcastfishingcharter.com

Captain: Jason Whitman
Vessel: 25′ Pro-line
Home Port: City of Erie
Guide/Charter Permit No.: 763

20101 Brown Rd.
Saegertown , PA 16433

Phone: 814.573.3207

Email: pacifictimesportfishing@hotmail.com

Vessel: Pacific 2325V
Home Port: Multiple Ports
Guide/Charter Permit No.: 554

United States Coast Guard Master license with towing endorsement #1512646

31 State St.
East Canal Basin
Erie, PA 16507

Phone: (814) 746-5809

Email: captain@tellnotalescharters1.com

Captain: John Krasa
Vessel: 44′ DMR
Home Port: City of Erie
Guide/Charter Permit No.: 465

U.S. Coast Guard licensed master captain with commercial towing endorsement.

1203 Broad St
Conneaut, OH 44030

Phone: 724-977-0825

Email: chriscap10@hotmail.com

Captain: Chris Caputo
Vessel: 29′ Sportcraft
Home Port: Multiple Ports

PA Guide/Charter Permit – 608
USCG Master License #2806716

7371 Rosebay St
Erie, PA 16509

Phone: 412-612-7506

Email: reelobsession@hotmail.com

Vessel: 28′ Baha Sportfisherman
Home Port: City of Erie
Guide/Charter Permit No.: 662

USCG Master Licence #2927760

731 Ferne Drive
Kittanning , PA 16201

Phone: 724.543.9182

Phone: 724.664.3136

Email: rhcharters@hotmail.com

Captain: John Platko
Vessel: 30′ Baha 299 Fisherman
Home Port: City of Erie
Guide/Charter Permit No.: 481

P.O. Box 247
Fairview, PA 16415

Phone: 412.793.7310 or (in season) 814.474.2199

Email: ron@fishfry.com

Captain: Ron Rusch
Vessel: 25′ Boston Whaler
Home Port: Multiple Ports
Guide/Charter Permit No.: 007

208 Winchester Ave.
Aliquippa, PA 15001

Phone: 724.601.1919

Email: smallprogram@comcast.net

Captain: Steve Small
Vessel: 31′ Tiara
Home Port: City of Erie
Guide/Charter Permit No.: 691

106 Front Street
Blairsville, PA 15717

Phone: 412.559.5547

Email: s.moodie@comcast.net

Captain: Thomas Scott Moodie
Vessel: Baha Cruiser 27′
Home Port: Multiple Ports

Stumpjumper Charters

12180 Wickwire Road
Albion, PA 16401

Phone: 814.756.0594

Email: sdhall@velocity.net

Vessel: 27′ Sportcraft
Home Port: City of Erie
Guide/Charter Permit No.: 107

Charters run out of Erie from April through July, then out of Lake Ontario from August through October

88 Briggs street
Pittsburgh, Pa 15234

Phone: 412-799-6444

Email: Sunsetteradventures@gmail.com

Captain: Vince Javornick
Vessel: 38″ Bay Liner
Home Port: City of Erie
Guide/Charter Permit No.: 1024

3204 Garden Ave.
Erie, PA 16508

Phone: 814.746.5809

Email: captain@tellnotalescharters1.com

Captain: John Krasa
Vessel: Grady White 280 Marlin
Home Port: City of Erie
Guide/Charter Permit No.: 465

U.S. Coast Guard licensed master captain with commercial towing endorsement.

207 Rice Ave
Girard, PA 16417

Phone: 814-602-9810

Email: tlbcharters@gmail.com

Captain: Mark Haffey
Vessel: 28′ Baha Sportfisherman
Home Port: City of Erie
Guide/Charter Permit No.: 844

7007 Moorheadville Road
Northeast, PA 16428

Phone: 814.725.0694

Email: petealex@dreamsteelie.com

Captain: Pete Alex
Vessel: 29′ Tiara and 36ft. Tiara
Home Port: City of Erie
Guide/Charter Permit No.: 008