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.



Trip availability and prices

  • 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)
    Price for 2 persons
    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)
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 20 - Nov 1
    Price for 2 persons
    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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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 67 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip
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Half day Walleye trip
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Satisfied with the boat
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Scott R.
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Walleye (PM) on August 24, 2024
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Heath F.
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Great trip!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Walleye (PM) on August 3, 2024
3rd year out with Captain Tony. Always a great time with Tony & Matt and they always find the fish! Looking forward to the...
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Aaron B.
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Erie trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Walleye (AM) on July 22, 2024
fishing was awesome captain and crew was great caught alot of fish we had a great time
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Jesse B.
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VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Walleye (PM) on July 23, 2024
Captain Tony put us on the fish! Not only keepers but on big walleye!
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Thomas W.
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VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Walleye (PM) on June 22, 2024
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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

Your captain

Tony Kesselring
Fairview, Pennsylvania, United States
82 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
67 Customer reviews
Response time 10 hours
Member since June 2018
Love Fishing, Hunting, and Trapping

The fish you can target

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

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
1995
Boat manufacturer
Carolina Classic
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Chevy 496 stroker
Powered by
1 x 347HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques will you try?

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Outriggers
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
First Mate

How cancellations work

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.

What the listing policies are

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

How you can pay

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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