Tight Lines Sport Fishing LLC

It’s time to book your Lake Erie adventure today! Captain Jim of Tight Lines Sport Fishing LLC is looking forward to welcoming you on board. No experience is necessary – Capt. Jim will ensure you have a fantastic day fishing with him. Capt. Jim has been fishing for decades, and decided to create his own charter company in 2019 – he wants others to find the same love of fishing that he has. He knows all the top spots to take you to get the most out of your day.

You’ll be fishing on the classic Bayliner Trophy 2060, which was restored in 2019. This is a great boat with comfortable seats and plenty of rod holders. More rods in the water increases your chances of catching fish! This boat is good on rough water, making it great for kids and beginners alike.

There is enough cover for 2 to sit while 2 are fishing on the deck. You’ll be fishing in rotation for the likes of Perch, Walleye, Steelhead, and even a Lake Trout or two. Each fish has its own season and limit, which the captain will inform you about. The captain will recommend where the keeper fish can be taken to be cleaned and filleted. There is also a service available to have your fish exchanged, pound-for-pound, for smoked fillets. Have a cooler in the car ready to take your fish home in.

Rods and tackle are included in the price of trips and are all new Okuma: trolling rods, ultralights, and spinning rods. You are welcome to bring your own lucky rods or tackle if you wish.

Everyone over 16 in the group will need a valid PA fishing license with a Lake Erie Combo Stamp. This must be bought before the day but can be signed on the morning of the trip. You’ll also need to bring food and drink, which there is space for on board. No alcohol is allowed on board. It’s best to wear light clothing in layers with deck shoes.

Book a trip with Tight Lines Sport Fishing LLC for an epic Lake Erie fishing experience! This is fun for the whole family!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Steelhead (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 20 - Nov 30
    US $650
    Have a great trip targeting Steelhead. The ride to the fishing grounds is 30 minutes. Bring along food and drink, which the captain has space for on board. Leave your own cooler in the car to transport the fish home in. Wear warm layers and deck shoes. You must buy a fishing license before the trip. Fishing gear and tackle are included in the price of the trip, as well as live bait when used. The captain will tell you the best places to have you catch filleted after the trip.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Steelhead (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Sep 20 - Nov 30
    US $650
    Have a great trip targeting Steelhead. The ride to the fishing grounds is 30 minutes. Bring along food and drink, which the captain has space for on board. Leave your own cooler in the car to transport the fish home in. Wear warm layers and deck shoes. You must buy a fishing license before the trip. Fishing gear and tackle are included in the price of the trip, as well as live bait when used. The captain will tell you the best places to have you catch filleted after the trip.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Walleye (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 30
    US $650
    Spend 5-hours targeting Walleye. All the rods and reels are included in the price, along with the live bait (if used). You must buy a fishing license with a Lake Erie Combo Stamp for all members in the group over 16. Bring along your own food and drinks – alcohol is not allowed on board. Don't forget to take seasickness medicine the night before and bring sunscreen and a hat. Wear light layers and deck shoes.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Walleye (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 30
    US $650
    This trip will see you on the water for 5 hours fishing for Walleye and 30 minutes riding to the fishing grounds. All the fishing gear and tackle you need for a great day are included in the price. Make sure you buy a fishing license with a Lake Erie Combo Stamp for all anglers over 16. Don't forget to take seasickness medication before the day and to bring along food and drink – this can go into the captain's cooler. Alcohol is not permitted. Wear light layers and deck shoes.
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FAQs about Tight Lines Sport Fishing LLC

Tight Lines Sport Fishing LLC offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Steelhead (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Steelhead (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Walleye (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Walleye (PM) (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Tight Lines Sport Fishing LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Portable, for use in emergencies
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Tight Lines Sport Fishing LLC include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Okuma rods and reels)
  • Live Bait (When used will be bought before the trip)
  • Lures (Reef runners, Bay rats, Berkley baits)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (At additional cost)

Tight Lines Sport Fishing LLC offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing (Lake Erie , Erie PA)

Tight Lines Sport Fishing LLC offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Tight Lines Sport Fishing LLC include:
  • Lake Trout
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Walleye

Meet the Captain

Jim Stasko
Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
5 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2019
"I have always enjoyed the boat life and water. I was "hooked" on fishing as a child at Cape Cod, Massachusetts where I caught my first rememberable fish." Captain Jim can remember the first fish he caught, a Sunfish off the coast of Cape Cod. He has a passion for fishing and enjoys fishing Lake Erie and her tributaries.

About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

Bayliner trophy 2060 (Sportfishing) originally built in 1985, and restored in 2019. Powered by a 230HP Volvo engine.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Lake Erie , Erie PA

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Portable, for use in emergencies
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Okuma rods and reels
Live Bait
When used will be bought before the trip
Lures
Reef runners, Bay rats, Berkley baits
Catch cleaning & filleting
At additional cost

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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
Min. age 5, life vests provided
No Alcohol
And no drug
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Very good
3.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 5 reviews
Boat
Very good
3.3 / 5
Crew
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience
Very good
3.7 / 5
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Justin S.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   July 22, 2023
The charter operator canceled 6 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Jim L.
Doylestown, PA
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
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4.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Capt Jim

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Walleye (PM) on August 16, 2019
We had some weather cancellations but Capt Jim worked really hard to make sure we got out on the lake.  We had an exciting...
Jim L. recommends Tight Lines Sport Fishing LLC
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Dennis B.
New Brighton, PA
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Full day trip with Capt. Jim

VERIFIED   9 Hour Trip – Perch & Walleye on July 11, 2020
Capt. Jim put us on the fish. All had a great time. We are planning on booking some more trips in the future.
Dennis B. recommends Tight Lines Sport Fishing LLC
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Barry N.
Swatara, PA
Good
2.7 / 5
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Fishing with Jim

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Walleye (PM) on June 2, 2022
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Dan B.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   May 8, 2021
The charter operator canceled 4 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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