Why Hire a Charter Captain?

If you are interested in booking a charter with one of the vetted Charter Captains, we think you are making a great decision for a variety of different reasons. These reasons range from local knowledge of waters/fishery, local knowledge of laws and regulations, cost effective decision vs. owning a boat or towing your own boat, all equipment provided, fish cleaned and discarding of carcass legally, are just a few of the reasons!

Local Knowledge
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Local Knowledge

Local Knowledge of the waters/fishery

Many of the captains listed here have decades of fishing experience on Lake Erie.  They understand the unique ecosystem here at a deeper level then most.  From seasonal migration patterns, to how water temps and clarity affect lure selection, to the best times of day or night to get on the bite.  Let this deep knowledge base work for you and cut years off the learning curve or simply know that you are giving yourself the best chance of catching fish that day by being on their boat.

Laws & Regulations
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Laws & Regulations

Local knowledge of laws and regulations

There are specific laws and regulations that change depending on the time of year your are fishing, the species you are fishing for and the body of water your fishing on. Not abiding by these laws can end up ruining your trip and cost your more than you expected. Let our captains minimize this risk and keep you on the right side of the law.
Cost Effective
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Cost Effective Solution

Owning your own boat, paying for gas plus the wear and tear you put on both the vehicle and the boat can make hiring a charter captain a cost effective solution. Plus the peace of mind of just having to show up and go fishing and not worrying about anything else is often times worth more than anything.

All Equipment Provided
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All Equipment Provided

All Equipment Provided

How much space would you save on the ride up by not having to worry about packing all your fishing gear for the day? Not to mention that there is probably a good chance you don’t have the exact lure you need for that day on those specific conditions. No worries though, our captains most likely have exactly that!
Fish Cleaned and Discarded
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Fish Cleaned and Discarded

Fish Cleaned and Discarding of Carcass Legally

Don’t get your hands dirty! Let the captain clean your fish the proper way for you so all you have to worry about is how you want to cook it up and what seasoning you want to use for your meal later that evening. There are also specific laws revolving around proper ways to discard of the carcass; again not something you have to worry about when you hire a charter captain as they will take care of that for you.

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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