Riptide Fishing Charters 

5.0
(74 reviews)
 Long Point Drive, Erie, PA 16505, United States

Riptide Fishing Charters 

Erie, PA, United States
26 ft
5
5.0
(74 reviews)

No need to be an experienced fisherman to enjoy rippin' lips out on Lake Erie - Riptide Charters will take you around beautiful Lake Erie and highlight the hot spots for your preferred fishing choice of Walleye, Perch, Steelhead, or Lake Trout.

Captain Jamie Respecki offers half day and day trips for up to 5 people. You will ride the waves on a 26' Seaswirl Stryper built in 2004 and powered by a 350 HP inboard Volvo engine. She has all the top-notch equipment to make your trip safe and easy, so no need to bring any of your own equipment. There is also a bathroom onboard to make the day even more comfortable.

Capt. Jamie knows a day out on the lake can make anyone hungry. Feel free to bring a cooler with food or drinks for the trip and get ready to roll. Additional items you may want to bring are a camera, sunscreen, and something warm in case of a change of weather or if you just plain get wet.

Captain Jamie Respecki is a year-round, seasoned fisherman. He and his skilled first mate work hard on every charter to put you on the best fish around. No matter what your occasion, Riptide Charters wants to make it memorable!

So come and enjoy a fishing experience with Capt. Jamie, reeling in a bucketload of your favorite fish on beautiful Lake Erie. You'll soon figure out why they call it the Walleye Capital of the World.

No need to be an experienced fisherman to enjoy rippin' lips out on Lake Erie - Riptide Charters will take you around beautiful Lake Erie and highlight the hot spots for your preferred fishing choice of Walleye, Perch, Steelhead, or Lake Trout.

Captain Jamie Respecki offers half day and day trips for up to 5 people. You will ride the waves on a 26' Seaswirl Stryper built in 2004 and powered by a 350 HP inboard Volvo engine. She has all the top-notch equipment to make your trip safe and easy, so no need to bring any of your own equipment. There is also a bathroom onboard to make the day even more comfortable.

Capt. Jamie knows a day out on the lake can make anyone hungry. Feel free to bring a cooler with food or drinks for the trip and get ready to roll. Additional items you may want to bring are a camera, sunscreen, and something warm in case of a change of weather or if you just plain get wet.

Captain Jamie Respecki is a year-round, seasoned fisherman. He and his skilled first mate work hard on every charter to put you on the best fish around. No matter what your occasion, Riptide Charters wants to make it memorable!

So come and enjoy a fishing experience with Capt. Jamie, reeling in a bucketload of your favorite fish on beautiful Lake Erie. You'll soon figure out why they call it the Walleye Capital of the World.

Jamie Respecki
Captain
Jamie Respecki

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Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour Trip PM 2 Persons MAX
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 20 - Sep 30 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun)
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip - Lake Trout (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 2:30 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - May 22
US $575
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip - Walleye (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $620
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip - Walleye (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 20 - Sep 5
US $620
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip - Lake Trout
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - May 22
US $675
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip - Walleye
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
US $715
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Solar Eclipse Special
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 8 - Apr 8
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

5.0
74 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (136)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
93%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish

Reviews (74)

  • James  Sanderson
    James Sanderson
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    afternoon walkeye trip!

    Half Day Trip - Walleye (AM) on August 9, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    My 2 boys, wife and i went on an afternoon walleye trip with Jamie. it was a great afternoon on the water! we caught a 4 man limit. Jamie was a great, was excellent with the boys and did a great job keeping us in fish. Highly recommend from my our experience!!!

  • Jennifer Eger
    Jennifer Eger
    us
    Monongahela, PA, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    First time ever on Lake Erie!

    Half Day Trip - Walleye (PM) on June 21, 2026 • 4 adults

    Captain Jamie is an expert and a great guy. Left the dock on time and got way out there to a prime spot in no time. Following his direction, we all limited out and had an absolutely awesome evening! Highly recommend!

  • Gregory Borys
    Gregory Borys
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Fishing

    Half Day Trip - Walleye (AM) on June 24, 2026 • 5 adults • 2 children

    Captain Jamie was knowledgeable and brought us on a great trip! Money well spent on a fun fishing trip on Lake Erie!

  • Greg Rashall
    Greg Rashall
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    First Time for Walleye - Limited Out

    Half Day Trip - Walleye (AM) on August 30, 2025 • 2 adults

    This was the first time my wife and I fished for Walleye, or anything in on of the Great Lakes. We are Gulf Coast saltwater fishers. Captain Jamie Respecki put us on the fish in short order. There was a little chop to the water and a it was a little bumpy on the way out, but trolling back with the waves was pretty smooth. The boat was set up for this kind of fishing with planer boards, downriggers, and Dipsy-Diver rigs. We caught three limits well withing the time for our half-day evening trip. Captain Jamie has fished these waters all his life and it shows. Since we are from Houston, Texas, the only challenge we had was getting the fillets home. Captain Jamie was kind enough to freeze the fish overnight for us, which we picked up in the morning on our way out of town. We found a place in Cleveland (our next destination on our trip) that packed them in dry ice in a heavy styrofoam shipping container. We were going to overnight them home with FedEx, but since it was Saturday on Labor Day weekend, they would get home until Tuesday. We ended up keeping them frozen with ice on top and buying a small soft-side cooler with a hard insert and a air-tight, leak proof lid (Titan by Arctic Zone) and some reusable ice packs. The hotel froze our ice packs for us the night before we flew home from Indianapolis, and we just checked the cooler as a piece of luggage. They made it home just fine with no hassles from the airport. Overall, a near perfect trip.

  • David Snyder
    David Snyder
    Repeat angler
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2022
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Trip with Riptide Charters

    Full Day Trip - Walleye on June 25, 2022 • 4 adults • 1 child

    We had a fantastic trip. Captain Respecki and his son James (our mate), we’re courteous, efficient and extremely effective in allowing us to catch our limit of Walleye in a remarkably short period of time. Both the Captain and his son were great with my 8 year old grandson. The boat was clean and well maintained. The Captain made contact with me the day before our trip and we decided to leave the departure area earlier than planned. We had a beautiful sunrise on the water and were on the way to catching our limit of Walleye as the sun rose. They knew where the fish were and I couldn’t have asked for a better fishing experience.

  • Richard Booth
    Richard Booth
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing

    Full Day Trip - Walleye on July 25, 2023 • 3 adults

    Jamie and James are the dynamic duo, what a trip ... I will be booking in the future and telling my friends, thanks for the great day and experience

  • David Demko
    David Demko
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2018
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    August fishing trip

    Full Day Trip - Walleye on August 3, 2023 • 4 adults

    Great day on the water with guys from riptide could have not ask for a better captain and his mate

  • Amber Naylor
    Amber Naylor
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing experience walleye fishing

    Full Day Trip - Walleye on August 6, 2022 • 5 adults

    We had a great time with Captain Jamie and James. Crew was very knowledge and fun! We had a fish in the livewell before sunrise! 100% recommend them to captain your fishing trip. They won’t disappoint. We can’t wait to fish with them again!

  • Kimberly White
    Kimberly White
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Trip!!!!

    4 Hour Trip PM 2 Persons MAX on July 15, 2020 • 2 adults

    We were suppose to go to Key West fishing this year. Of course due to Covid 19 our trip was cancelled. We decided to go to Erie for a few days and try some fishing. So glad we did. Fishing was great and Jamie was even better. He made sure we were all comfortable and was sure to find where all the fish were. We've fished all over the world and this trip ranks up there as one of the best. We caught our limit and are looking forward to a big fish fry soon. Riptide Fishing is the ticket. Do it.... you won't be sorry!!!!!

  • Stacy Vincent
    Stacy Vincent
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day trip with Captain Jamie

    Half Day Trip - Walleye (PM) on August 17, 2021 • 4 adults

    What an awesome surprise gift my wife got me. I got to share this great experience with my brother in law and his son's. Captain Jamie and his first mate were fantastic. They worked hard and made sure we had an awesome first time experience.......they did just that! We will definitely be booking with Riptide Fishing Charters again!

Rating

5.0
74 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (136)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
93%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish

All reviews (74)

Frequently mentioned
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James Sanderson
James Sanderson
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2020
5.0
Verified
afternoon walkeye trip!
Half Day Trip - Walleye (AM) on August 9, 20262 adults2 children

My 2 boys, wife and i went on an afternoon walleye trip with Jamie. it was a great afternoon on the water! we caught a 4 man limit. Jamie was a great, was excellent with the boys and did a great job keeping us in fish. Highly recommend from my our experience!!!

Reported catch:
Walleye
Jamie Respecki
Response from Captain

James, it was great to see your boys have such a great time on the water! I am so glad that your family enjoyed yourselfs! thx for fishing with me! Captain Jamie.

Jennifer Eger
Jennifer Eger
us
Monongahela, PA, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
First time ever on Lake Erie!
Half Day Trip - Walleye (PM) on June 21, 20264 adults

Captain Jamie is an expert and a great guy. Left the dock on time and got way out there to a prime spot in no time. Following his direction, we all limited out and had an absolutely awesome evening! Highly recommend!

Reported catch:
Walleye
Jamie Respecki
Response from Captain

Thx you Jenn for fishing with me! I am so glad you and family enjoyed yourself!! Captain Jamie

Gregory Borys
Gregory Borys
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Fishing
Half Day Trip - Walleye (AM) on June 24, 20263 adults2 children

Captain Jamie was knowledgeable and brought us on a great trip! Money well spent on a fun fishing trip on Lake Erie!

Reported catch:
Walleye
Jamie Respecki
Response from Captain

It was a great trip with you and the boys! enjoy the fish! Memories made!! Captain Jamie!!

Greg Rashall
Greg Rashall
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
First Time for Walleye - Limited Out
Half Day Trip - Walleye (AM) on August 30, 20252 adults

This was the first time my wife and I fished for Walleye, or anything in on of the Great Lakes. We are Gulf Coast saltwater fishers. Captain Jamie Respecki put us on the fish in short order. There was a little chop to the water and a it was a little bumpy on the way out, but trolling back with the waves was pretty smooth. The boat was set up for this kind of fishing with planer boards, downriggers, and Dipsy-Diver rigs. We caught three limits well withing the time for our half-day evening trip. Captain Jamie has fished these waters all his life and it shows. Since we are from Houston, Texas, the only challenge we had was getting the fillets home. Captain Jamie was kind enough to freeze the fish overnight for us, which we picked up in the morning on our way out of town. We found a place in Cleveland (our next destination on our trip) that packed them in dry ice in a heavy styrofoam shipping container. We were going to overnight them home with FedEx, but since it was Saturday on Labor Day weekend, they would get home until Tuesday. We ended up keeping them frozen with ice on top and buying a small soft-side cooler with a hard insert and a air-tight, leak proof lid (Titan by Arctic Zone) and some reusable ice packs. The hotel froze our ice packs for us the night before we flew home from Indianapolis, and we just checked the cooler as a piece of luggage. They made it home just fine with no hassles from the airport. Overall, a near perfect trip.

Reported catch:
Walleye
Tamra Chadwell Fike
Tamra Chadwell Fike
Repeat angler
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2020
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Amazing trip!
Half Day Trip - Walleye (PM) on July 19, 20242 adults

This fishing trip was amazing!!! Awesome captain and mate. The captain was very knowledgeable, helpful and personable… the best of everything! My husband is a fisherman and hunter, me…not! Jamie was very helpful and even was able give my husband insight to new things. He said this was THE best experience he has had! Highly recommended!!! We will be back!

Reported catch:
Walleye

FAQs about Riptide Fishing Charters

Riptide Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip PM 2 Persons MAX (4 hours)
  • US $575 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip - Lake Trout (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $620 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip - Walleye (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $620 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip - Walleye (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $675 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip - Lake Trout (7 hours)
  • US $715 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip - Walleye (7 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - Solar Eclipse Special (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Riptide Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Riptide Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Daiwa, Shimano)
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate
Riptide Fishing Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
Riptide Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Riptide Fishing Charters include:
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Lake Trout
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Walleye

Your captain

Jamie Respecki
Jamie Respecki

Erie, Pennsylvania, United States

74 Customer reviews
Typical response within 11 hours
Member since June 2018

Captain Jamie Respecki was born and raised right on the banks of Lake Erie. He grew up spending as much time on the lake as possible. From fishing with his parents to the being a mate on several boats and finally obtaining his captain's license, he's always had a deep love for Lake Erie. Capt. Jamie has been working these waters for a quarter of a century now, but he's never lost his passion for taking people out and showing them a good time.

Jamie Respecki
Jamie Respecki
74
reviews
2018
member since
~11h
response
Captain Jamie Respecki was born and raised right on the banks of Lake Erie. He grew up spending as much time on the lake as possible. From fishing with his parents to the being a mate on several boats and finally obtaining his captain's license, he's always had a deep love for Lake Erie. Capt. Jamie has been working these waters for a quarter of a century now, but he's never lost his passion for taking people out and showing them a good time.

The fish you can target

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

Real catches by this captain

  • afternoon walkeye trip!
    James  .
    James .
  • Great Fishing
    Gregory B.
    Gregory B.
  • First time ever on Lake Erie!
    Jennifer E.
    Jennifer E.
  • Perfect day on the water!
    John P.
    John P.
  • September fishing trip
    Barry B.
    Barry B.
  • Fishing with Jamie
    David R.
    David R.
  • August fishing trip
    David D.
    David D.
  • Amazing
    Richard B.
    Richard B.
  • Half day with captain Jamie
    Tom T.
    Tom T.
  • August fishing trip
    Jake C.
    Jake C.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2004
Boat manufacturer
Sea swirl striper
Boat type
Walkaround
Engine model
In board 350 Volvo penta
Powered by
1 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
38 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Daiwa, Shimano
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child friendly
Aged 5 and up
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

 PayPal

 Checks

What’s biting in Erie right now

Bass (Smallmouth)Bass (Smallmouth)
Lake TroutLake Trout
Perch (Yellow)Perch (Yellow)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
WalleyeWalleye

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