Whether you’re looking to try hooking up a Walleye for the first time or are a seasoned freshwater veteran going for a personal best for Steelhead, Erie Doghouse Charters has a trip just for you!

Captain Tony Kesselring invites you to join him on board his 25’ Carolina Classic. She can hold 6 anglers fishing at the same time in comfort, thanks to her spacious deck. You won’t waste any time looking for fish, her onboard navigation and fishfinding system will quickly spot your targets. The boat is crafted to handle ocean waters and conditions, which means it’s perfectly suited to the diverse weather conditions on Lake Erie.

Capt. Tony will put you on the hottest bite on Lake Erie, whether that’s in the shallows or in the depths offshore. You’ll go for the famous Walleye, Steelhead, and Perch.

You will be provided with high-quality Okuma rods and a variety of lures from companies like Reef Runner, Bay Rat, and much more, switching it up as the season progresses.

A first mate is present to give you a hand with whatever you need and ensure that your trips are memorable! He works very hard and gratuity is greatly appreciated (20% is the local industry standard).

If you’re ready to see why Lake Erie has such a sterling reputation for freshwater fishing, book a trip with Erie Doghouse Charters! Just remember to bring your polarized sunglasses, food and drink, and Pennsylvania fishing license. Kids are always very welcome onboard.



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  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip - Walleye (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 20 - Nov 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $500
    Dock to dock or til limit is achieved if sooner. Head out onto Lake Erie to target trophy Walleye and take home some tasty fish. You can catch Steelhead on these trips in the months of August-September when you are offshore so there may be a little bonus if lucky! Remember you need a PA fishing license with a Trout stamp to keep the bonus Steelhead.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip - Walleye (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 20 - Nov 1
    US $500
    This trip will last six hours or dock to dock or until you hit your limits. Head offshore to troll for Walleye in the lake's top spots. Between August and September, you can hook up Steelhead on this trip too. Remember that you need a valid PA fishing license with a Trout stamp to keep these pleasant surprises! As an added bonus, you can finish your trip by catching the beautiful sunset over Lake Erie.
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FAQs about Erie Doghouse Charters

Erie Doghouse Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip - Walleye (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip - Walleye (PM) (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Erie Doghouse Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Erie Doghouse Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • First Mate

Erie Doghouse Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Erie Doghouse Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with Erie Doghouse Charters include:
  • Lake Trout
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Walleye

Meet the Captain

Tony Kesselring
Fairview, Pennsylvania, United States
73 Fishing Reports
62 Customer reviews
Response time 4 hours
Member since June 2018
Love Fishing, Hunting, and Trapping

About this listing

Targeted species

Lake Trout Lake Trout
Perch (Yellow) Yellow Perch
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Walleye Walleye

Boat specs

Carolina Classic (Sportfishing) originally built in 1995. Powered by a 347HP Chevy 496 stroker engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Jigging

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Outriggers
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
First Mate

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 62 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (56)
Half day Walleye trip
3\/4 day trip
3\/4 day trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Heath F.
Normalville, Pennsylvania
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Walleye (AM) on June 21, 2023
Beautiful day out on the lake. Struggled a bit to find the fish but got into them and limited out in no time. What a great...
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Jeffrey M.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Half day Walleye trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Walleye (AM) on September 22, 2023
This was our second trip with Captain Tony. We caught our limit in under 3 hours. Great time. We will be going again next year.
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Alfons S.
Butler, PA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3/4 day trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Walleye (PM) on September 16, 2023
Had a great day catching a mix bag of walleye and steelhead with Captain Tony and first mate Mike.  The guys really worked...
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Thomas W.
Ligonier, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Tony

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Walleye (PM) on July 3, 2023
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Chris W.
Gilberton, PA
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Half day

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Walleye (PM) on May 27, 2023
Fun trip
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