We are Trusted Charter Captains
The Eastern Lake Erie Charter Boat Association (ELECBA) is an association of Professional, USCG Licensed Charter Captains operating on the Eastern Basin of Lake Erie and the upper Niagara River and Chautauqua Lake in beautiful Erie and Chautauqua Counties of New York State. Each of our charter boats are fully equipped to help you land the “BIG ONE”; including the latest in electronics, rods, reels and tackle.
Captains and their boats are equipped and experienced to fish for most species, although some captains may be limited to a specific port or target species. Dive and sightseeing trips are also available.
Book a trip with one our Captains today and be ready for a memorable Great Lakes Fishing experience!
Membership Benefits
Your membership offers more than meeting the USCG drug testing requirements for licensed captains and mates.
- Access to the Members Only Facebook Group – Paid members will be invited to join the page by an officer.
- Members Only Website – Special page of our website with all the information captains need to maintain their licenses as well as many useful links.
- Group Discount Programs – See our Members Only Facebook group or any officer for more information.
- Network of Captains – Opportunity to network with other members to arrange multiple boat charters for additional business.
- Listing on Association Website – The website is hosted in association with Lake Erie United. Listing can be customized with your personal website and email.
- Membership Meetings – ELECBA meets February, April, June, October & December and provides updates on USCG information and enforcement, NYDEC fishery information and lake & harbor news and information. Dates and locations vary in WNY and are sent via email at least 14 days prior to the meeting.
- Membership Credentials – Card & decals.
- Drug Testing Consortium – Drug testing program meets all the requirements of Title 46 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 16.230, Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 40.
- Alcohol Screening Test – Captains receive complementary alcohol screening test for use in the event of a serious marine incident.
- A Voice – Your voice on important topics becomes much louder when it is delivered from an organized group.
The ELECBA has a relationship with local and state government leaders
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LOCATION - Why Fish Western NY?
Chautauqua and Erie Counties are located in the western most portion of New York State and borders the eastern basin of Lake Erie to the north, and Pennsylvania to the west. In addition to the superb fishing, visitors can enjoy a multitude of activities when enjoying our little corner of the world.
Located in Erie County, Buffalo, New York, offers a variety of cultural, social and sporting events in addition to the great fishing. Buffalo is a short drive from one of the seven wonders of the world, Niagara Falls, and is home to the NFL Buffalo Bills, NHL Buffalo Sabres, NLL Buffalo Bandits and the Triple AAA baseball Buffalo Bisons. Visitors can enjoy the Buffalo Zoo, the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, or countless shows in the Theater District. The Buffalo area also offers culinary delights at local bars and restaurants including world famous Buffalo wings and Beef on Weck.
Farther west is Chautauqua County, and the ports of Barcelona, Dunkirk and Silver Creek, New York. This scenic more rural area is the home of the State University of New York at Fredonia, several well known regional wineries, the Dunkirk Lighthouse, as well as Chautauqua Lake and the home of the Chautauqua Institute. Visitors can tour local antique stores, sample local wines or just simple enjoy a beautiful summer day with a picnic at Lake Erie State Park in Brocton or Point Gratiot Park in Dunkirk. Friday Fish Fry dinners are a must!
Erie and Chautauqua Counties are an easy drive from destinations such as Cleveland, OH (2.5 hours), Pittsburgh, PA (2.5 hours), and Rochester, NY (2 hours). Buffalo is one of the United States major border crossing areas to Canada, and is located only two (2) hours from Toronto, Ontario.
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