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Erie, Pennsylvania

Erie, PA Fishing Charters

16 charter captains and guides fishing from Erie, Presque Isle Bay and the Erie tributaries, listed A to Z with their boats, trip types and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.

16 captains and guides6 publish prices$500 typical half day
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The captains

Erie fishing charters and guides, A to Z

Trip types, species and prices are shown as each operator publishes them. Ask the captain what fits your group, and confirm prices before you book.

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Bite Force Fishing

Courtesy dock at the Sheraton main entrance, off State Street, Erie, PA

Capt. Ryan; Capt. Jackson40 ft Tiara 3600 (Lake Erie)Up to 6 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

Fly fishingRiverLake

Targets: Walleye, Lake trout, Steelhead, Salmon, Brown trout

Walleye, 6am-1pm or limit (1-4 people) $800Walleye, 1pm-8pm or limit (1-4 people) $800North East Lake Trout, 7am-3pm (1-4 people) $800+2 more on their site
(724) 787-4111Website

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Bomber Charters

21 State Street, Erie, PA 16507 (Public Dock, Presque Isle Bay)

Capt. Mike Small31 ft Tiara (3-boat fleet: Bomber, Bloodline, Small Program)Up to 18 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

Lake

Targets: Walleye, Steelhead, Lake trout, Smallmouth bass

(724) 683-1053Website

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Off the Isle Charters

Erie

Capt. John Grzelka26 ft Seaswirl StriperUp to 4 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

Lake

Targets: Walleye

Up to 8 hours or limit, 1-2 people $425Up to 8 hours or limit, 3 people $575Up to 8 hours or limit, 4 people $725
(814) 397-3374Website

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Old Timer Charters

Lampe Marina, Port Access Rd., Erie, PA 16503; also East Ave Marina, Erie and North East Marina, 11950 E Lake Rd., North East, PA

Capt. Vincent Silvaggi

Lake

Targets: Walleye, Steelhead, Lake trout, Yellow perch

Full day walleye $550Full day steelhead $550Full day lake trout $550+3 more on their site
(814) 490-6955Website

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Perch Pirate (Tell No Tales Charters)

Erie Bayfront

Capt. John KrasaUp to 20 guests

LakeParty boat

Targets: Walleye, Yellow perch, Lake trout, Smallmouth bass, White bass, Steelhead, Channel catfish

Public walleye walk-on (per person) $60Private walleye charter (Mon-Tue) $1,000Private walleye charter (Wed-Fri) $1,100+1 more on their site
(814) 746-5809Website

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Relentless Pursuit Lake Erie Charters

Courtesy dock, Lampe Marina, foot of Port Access Road, Erie, PA

Capt. Chad Terlitsky37 ft Trojan "Relentless Pursuit"Up to 6 guests

Lake

Targets: Walleye

Full-day Charter (8 hr, 1-4 people) $1,100Half-day Charter AM (5 hr, 1-4 people) $800Half-day Charter PM (5 hr, 1-4 people) $800
(814) 559-3474Website

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Trip types

Deep sea, inshore or party boat in Erie?

How the 16 operators listed here split by the trips they run. Not sure which fits? Read inshore vs offshore fishing.

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Inshore and bay guides

Inshore trips fish calm bays, flats, marsh and the passes close to land. Short runs, smaller boats and steady action make them the usual pick for kids and first-timers.

Usually after: Walleye, Smallmouth bass, Steelhead, Yellow perch.

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Party boats

Party boats (head boats) sell spots per person, bait and tackle included. They are the cheapest way onto the water, and the crew helps beginners.

Usually after: Walleye, Yellow perch, Lake trout, Smallmouth bass.

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Seasons and what is biting: Erie fishing report.

Prices

What a fishing charter costs in Erie

Calculated from the prices captains publish (private trips for the whole boat, not per person), checked October 2026. Most prices cover up to 4 to 6 anglers; tips, fuel surcharges and fish cleaning can be extra.

TripMedianRangeBoats
Private half day (about 4 hours)$500$285 – $8003
Private full day (about 8 hours)$487$400 – $1,1004

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Seasons

What is biting in Erie, month by month

The main months for each fish, so you can match your dates to what you want to catch.

SpeciesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Walleye
Lake trout
Steelhead
Smallmouth bass
Yellow perch

Shaded months are the main season or open season for each fish, from the state wildlife agency or local captains’ own published calendars. Seasons and limits change – check current rules before you go. Sources: eregulations.com, adrenalinesportfishing.com, oldtimercharters.com, rodsquadfishingcharters.com, tellnotalescharters1.com.

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Fishing in Erie: local notes

A Lake Erie permit (or Combination Trout/Lake Erie permit) is required to fish Lake Erie, Presque Isle Bay and their tributaries; Presque Isle's East and West Basin ponds and inland Erie County waters are exempt.

Source: eregulations.com

Lake Erie tributaries close to fishing from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. from September 3 until the April trout opener, except Walnut Creek north of Manchester Bridge Road and Elk Creek north of Route 5.

Source: eregulations.com

Trout Run, Godfrey Run, Orchard Beach Run and posted parts of Crooked Creek are nursery waters, closed to fishing and wading.

Source: eregulations.com

PA steelhead tributaries include Elk, Walnut, Twenty Mile, Sixteen Mile, Twelve Mile, Conneaut, Crooked and Raccoon creeks among others.

Source: pa.gov

Walleye season on PA's Lake Erie is closed March 15 through May 2.

Source: eregulations.com

Questions

Erie fishing charter questions

How many fishing charters are in Erie?

We list 16 charter captains and guides fishing from Erie, Presque Isle Bay and the Erie tributaries, A to Z – not ranked.

How much is a fishing charter in Erie?

Among 3 boats that publish a private half-day price, the median is $500 (from $285 to $800), and the median full day is $487. Prices are for the whole boat, usually up to 4 to 6 anglers.

What fish can you catch in Erie?

The species Erie captains list most often are Walleye, Lake trout, Steelhead, Yellow perch, Smallmouth bass and Salmon. In October, the season calendar above shows Lake trout, Steelhead, Smallmouth bass, Yellow perch in season.

Do I need a fishing license on a charter in Pennsylvania?

Ask the captain when you book: in many coastal states a licensed charter boat covers its paying passengers, but not in every state or on every trip. A Pennsylvania resident annual license is $27.97 and a nonresident annual license $60.97. Pennsylvania fishing license prices and rules.

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