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Head out to the Great Lakes or the Niagara River with Sparkys Charters and have the time of your life! Captain Mark Mcgranahan has been chartering for over 18 years, and he has all the experience needed to put you on the fish. He’ll make sure to take you to the most prolific fishing grounds and put a smile on your face!

You’ll be fishing aboard his 19’ Crestliner aluminum fishing boat, powered by twin 200 HP Yamaha engines. This boat will take you where you need to be in no time, and the navigational equipment on board will help take you where the fish are. There’s a wireless trolling motor on board, so you don’t have to worry about spooking the fish. Up to 4 people can come aboard.

These are some of the richest freshwater fisheries in the country, so there’s never a shortage of fish you can target. Capt. Mark will always take you to the area that’s giving results at the moment. You can expect to reel in species like Salmon, Lake Trout, Brown Trout, Steelhead, Walleye, Perch, and Bass.

You’ll have all the fishing equipment ready for you on board, including rods, reels, and tackle. Capt. Mark will also provide you with live bait, so you’ll have the best chance at reeling some trophy specimens. At the end of the day, he’ll clean and fillet your catch, so you can take it home for a delicious meal with the family.

Kids are welcome to join, so feel free to take them along for the ride, and show them what fishing is all about and how fun it can be. Pack some snacks and drinks for the day to stay refreshed, and you’re ready for a great time!

Join Sparkys Charters and visit the prolific fresh waters of New York, making some amazing new fishing memories!



About the Captain

Mark Mcgranahan
Tonawanda, New York, United States
6 Fishing Reports
21 Customer reviews
Response time 24 hours
Member since January 2020
I was an Executive Chef for many years and always fished for fun and slowly cooked less and fished more and never looked back. I've been in business chartering on Lake Erie, Ontario, and the mighty Niagara for 18 years. I pride myself on not giving boat rides. If you have a fish in mind to catch I can help you do that and have fun along the way. We fish many different ways casting, drifting, trolling it all depends on the type of fish we are after. I became a captain because of my love for fishing. Let me know if I can be of service!

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Smallmouth) Smallmouth Bass
Brown Trout Brown Trout
Lake Trout Lake Trout
Perch (Yellow) Yellow Perch

Boat specs

Crestliner (Aluminum fishing) originally built in 2013. Powered by 2 200HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
19 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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 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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
Checks

Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 21 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (15)
Half Day Trip!
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
81%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
80%
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Michael A.
Rutherford, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Lake Erie with Captain Sparky

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (2 Anglers) on September 22, 2020
Full Day fishing on Lake Erie for Walleye.  Captain Sparky was extremely knowledgeable, excellent fishing.  Morning bite...
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Chris B.
Tonawanda, New York
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing Experience!!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (1 or 2 Anglers) on July 5, 2021
I booked a half day charter with Sparky’s Charters for Father’s Day. My stepdad and I went out and had a blast! We caught...
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Shaun S.
Edmond, OK
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Half Day Lake Ontario and Lower Niagara River

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (1 or 2 Anglers) on September 25, 2021
Had a great time with my wife and Sparky fishing for walleye. Sparky’s boat, tackle and organization is top notch. Fishing...
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Liz C.
Buffalo, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 12, 2021
Booked a half day morning trip as a Fathers Day gift for my dad! Would highly recommend and am definitely going to book again!...
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Desiree J.
Kingston, New York
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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7 hour trip

VERIFIED   Personal Trips on June 18, 2020
We had an awesome time out fishing with Captain Sparky he was fun, professional, very experienced, fully equipped with everything...
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FAQs about Sparkys Charters

Sparkys Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $300 per group, additional $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (1 or 2 Anglers) (4 hours)
  • $400 per group, additional $80 per person after 1 guest - Full Day Trip (2 Anglers) (7 hours)
  • $400 per group, additional $75 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • $480 per group, additional $100 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Sparkys Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Sparkys Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Sparkys Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Lake Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Sparkys Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Sparkys Charters include:
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Walleye