Day Five Sportfishing Charters

Day Five Sportfishing Charters is known on lakes Erie and Ontario as a top guide for Yellow Perch and walleye as the crew has many limited out days. Nicknamed “Captain Perch”, Captain Brent Snyder is your safe bet for a fun day of the water and a cooler full of fish. Starting out of Buffalo, New York, he’ll take you to the best spots whether you want to fish the lakes, the Niagara River, or the area’s reefs and flats. Join Captain Brent a have a great time fishing!

Your journey takes place on a 27’ Hewescraft aluminum fishing boat. It’s powered by 300 HP Suzuki engines, can sit up to 6 anglers, and uses top-class navigation electronics. The boat features a semi-private toilet, air-conditioning, a wireless trolling motor, and 2 ice boxes. Its fishing gear includes outriggers, downriggers, and a livewell. A first mate also joins your trip.

The species you can go after are Brown, Lake, and Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Muskellunge, Yellow Perch, as well as Smallmouth Bass. You’ll use light and heavy tackle bottom fishing, jigging, and drift fishing. You can keep all the fish you catch if you want to. Bring your kids on the trip as well, as the crew loves teaching them how to fish.

Captain Brent provides all the fishing gear, live bait, lures, water, snacks, and lunch. Catch cleaning is available for a small additional fee. The only things you should bring for your trip are fishing licenses, a camera, clothing for the weather, soft shoes, and your smile.

Join Day Five Sportfishing Charters and have lots of fun fishing!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    6 Hour Trip – Fall Musky Nov-Dec
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Nov 30
    US $350
    We will target the toothy charters of the Buffalo Harbor and Lake Erie as well as the upper Niagara River. We will be mostly trolling large baits with rods in hand or in rod holders. With 25-plus pounders being normal, there have been many heavy fish caught, 40 to 60 inches long.
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Muskellunge (Musky)
    Muskellunge (Musky)
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Perch
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Feb 1 - Nov 30
    US $400
    A 4-hour dock to dock trip that starts at 6:00 a.m. Your fishing ends at 10:00 a.m. or when the limit is reached. The crew takes care of all the rods, reels, tackle, lures, live bait, snacks, lunch, and water. Just bring your fishing licenses and you'll be ready to go. An $80 fuel surcharge will be added at the dock. All perch trips run from April 1 to May 1 and again on September 1 until ice up.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Walleye (MAX 4)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Nov 30
    US $400
    Dock to dock, this trip lasts for 4 hours. Keep in mind that 1-4 people can join aboard. You will be trolling for Walleye starting at 6:00 a.m. and will get back at 10:00 a.m. The trip includes all the fishing equipment, bait, lunch, snacks, as well as water. A fuel surcharge will be added at dock at $80.00
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Perch
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Feb 1 - Nov 30
    US $600
    A 6-hour trip dock to dock starts at 6:00 a.m. and ends either at 12:00 p.m. or when the catch limit is reached. Bring nothing but your fishing licenses, as Captain Brent will take care of the rods, reels, tackle, bait, lunch, snacks, and water. A $100 fuel surcharge will be added at the dock.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Walleye (MAX 4)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Nov 1
    US $750
    This trip will see you trolling for Walleye for 6 hours dock to dock. Up to 4 people can join aboard. You'll leave the dock at 6:00 a.m. and return at 10:00 a.m. The crew covers you for all the equipment, bait, lunch, snacks, as well as water.A $100.00 fuel surcharge will be added at dock.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Niagara Drift (MAX 4)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 15 - Feb 15
    US $800
    On this trip, you and the crew will be drifting the lower Niagara River and Bar for Salmon and Trout. The trip can accommodate up to 4 guests and starts at 8:00 a.m. You'll be fishing for 8 hours dock to dock, and you should only bring your fishing licenses.A $120.00 fuel surcharge will be added at dock
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Perch
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Feb 1 - Nov 30
    US $800
    Enjoy a fun-packed chase for Perch starting at 6:00 a.m. You'll be fishing for 8 hours dock to dock or until you reach the catch limit. The crew supplies all the rods, reels, tackle, bait, lunch, snacks, and water, so bring nothing but your fishing licenses.A $120.00 fuel surcharge will be added at dock.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Walleye (MAX 4)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Nov 1
    US $800
    Enjoy trolling for Walleye for 8 hours dock to dock. 1-4 people can join this trip. You'll leave the dock at 6:00 a.m. and get back at 4:00 p.m. All the rods, reels, tackle, live bait, lures, lunch, snacks, and water are included in the trip price.A $120.00 fuel surcharge will be added at dock.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Multi-species
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 15 - Nov 1
    US $900
    Fishing 8 hours dock to dock, you and the crew will be targetting multi-species such as Perch, Walleye, and Bass. You leave the dock at 6:00 a.m. and return at 2:00 p.m. The crew covers all the fishing equipment, lunch, snacks, and water.A $120.00 fuel surcharge will be added at dock.

FAQs about Day Five Sportfishing Charters

Day Five Sportfishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $175 per person - 6 Hour Trip – Fall Musky Nov-Dec (6 hours)
  • US $400 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Perch (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Walleye (MAX 4) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Perch (6 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $150 per person after 1 guest - 6 Hour Trip – Walleye (MAX 4) (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Niagara Drift (MAX 4) (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Perch (8 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Walleye (MAX 4) (8 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Multi-species (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Day Five Sportfishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet A semi-private head for your convenience
  • Air Conditioning For total climate control
  • GPS With pin-point accuracy to your sports
  • Fishfinder The most advanced color 3D with Active Target
  • Live Bait Well To keep your bait fresh
  • Wireless Trolling Motor The unit is self-deploying to keep you on the fish
  • Outriggers So you can cover more water to improve chances
  • Ice Box 2 on board, one for your catch full of ice
  • Radar The most state-of-art for safety

Trips booked with Day Five Sportfishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (The crew matches the equipment to your trip)
  • Live Bait (Caught the morning of the trip or the night before)
  • Lures (hundreds to choose from as the bite changes and we)
  • Snacks ( Different packages available, feel free to ask)
  • Drinks (Water provided)
  • First Mate (20% gratuity is customary)
  • Fishing License (you can buy online NYS DEC SITE you must have it)
  • Lunch (Different packages available, ask when booking)

Day Five Sportfishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing (The upper and lower niagara)
  • Lake Fishing (eastern Lake Erie )
  • Inshore Fishing (Lake Erie)
  • Nearshore Fishing (Lake Erie)
  • Offshore Fishing (Lake Erie)
  • Reef Fishing (special spots only known by us)
  • Flats Fishing (for schooling perch and bass)

Day Five Sportfishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (Perch and Bass)
  • Heavy Tackle (musky)
  • Bottom Fishing (perch and walleye)
  • Trolling (Both rods in holder or you hold them)
  • Jigging (Most of Perch and Spring Walleye)
  • Drift Fishing (The famous Niagara Bar for big Trout)

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

Meet the Captain

Brent Snyder
Buffalo, New York, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
5 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2021
Captain Brent offers fun and relaxing fishing trips on Lakes Erie and the Niagara River, as well as other productive locations out of Buffalo, New York. Join him for a memorable time on the water and return home with a cooler full of various classy species!

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Smallmouth) Smallmouth Bass
Brown Trout Brown Trout
Lake Trout Lake Trout
Muskellunge (Musky) Muskellunge (Musky)

Boat specs

Hewescraft (Aluminum fishing) originally built in 2021. Powered by 2 300HP Suzuki engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 38 knots.

Length
28 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
The upper and lower niagara
Lake Fishing
eastern Lake Erie
Inshore Fishing
Lake Erie
Nearshore Fishing
Lake Erie
Offshore Fishing
Lake Erie
Reef Fishing
special spots only known by us
Flats Fishing
for schooling perch and bass

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Perch and Bass
Heavy Tackle
musky
Bottom Fishing
perch and walleye
Trolling
Both rods in holder or you hold them
Jigging
Most of Perch and Spring Walleye
Drift Fishing
The famous Niagara Bar for big Trout

Amenities

Toilet
A semi-private head for your convenience
Air Conditioning
For total climate control
GPS
With pin-point accuracy to your sports
Fishfinder
The most advanced color 3D with Active Target
Live Bait Well
To keep your bait fresh
Wireless Trolling Motor
The unit is self-deploying to keep you on the fish

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
The crew matches the equipment to your trip
Live Bait
Caught the morning of the trip or the night before
Lures
hundreds to choose from as the bite changes and we
Snacks
Different packages available, feel free to ask
Drinks
Water provided
First Mate
20% gratuity is customary
Fishing License
you can buy online NYS DEC SITE you must have it
Lunch
Different packages available, ask when booking

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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
The crew loves teaching children how to fish
You Keep Catch
We will clean your fish with the exception of perch
Catch and Release Allowed
all undersize will be released

Payment

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 4 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photo by reviewers (1)
Captain Brent Snyder provided the ultimate fishing experience!
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
50%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Doug F.
Tonawanda, NY
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Captain Brent Snyder provided the ultimate fishing experience!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Walleye (MAX 4) on June 16, 2023
Captain Snyder ran a terrific charter!  The professionalism he exhibited in handing his boat, rigging the multiple fishing...
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donald s.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   August 3, 2023
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Rebecca B.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   May 25, 2024
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Bob Z.
Niagara Falls, NY
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VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Walleye (MAX 4) on June 19, 2022
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Danielle C.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   September 23, 2023
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