If fishing in Lake Erie is on your bucket list, look no further than Pro Charter Fishing. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Matthew can tell you all about the local fishery.

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Perch, Walleye, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Smallmouth Bass, Lake Trout, and whatever else takes the bait. On these trips, it’s common to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

Young ones are welcome, so get ‘em offline and onto the water! If you don’t have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there’s one on board. Don’t forget to bring snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!

Capt. Matthew will bring you aboard a 26’ Crevalle center console with a capacity for 6 passengers. It has downriggers and everything else you need for a productive day on the water. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience. Rods, reels, and tackle are ready for you, as well as lures. Live bait is included, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you’ll be catching it yourself.

Before coming aboard, it will be necessary to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.

You can’t go wrong when you bring sunscreen (non-spray), sunglasses, and bottled water. If you’d like to bring other drinks, feel free.

If you have any questions about fishing with Pro Charter Fishing, don’t hesitate to send Capt. Matthew a message down below.