Family Time Sportfishing 

4.9/5 (39 reviews)
 Manchester Road 241, Fairview, PA 16415, United States
4.9/5 (39 reviews)
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Manchester Road 241
Fairview, PA, United States

Family Time Sportfishing is located in Erie and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Capt. Justin will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing on Lake Erie. This involves 5 to 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Walleye, steelhead and lake trout, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as trolling and jigging.

Your fishing adventure starts on a restored 25’ Penn Yan cuddy cabin that can safely take up to 4 anglers. The boat is equipped with GPS, fishfinder, and radio electronics.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Please make sure to buy a valid fishing license ahead of time. The crew will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Family Time Sportfishing.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 39 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (52)

Great trip
Steelhead trip!
Great fishing experience
+49

Angler rating

36
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

92%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

95%

Caught fish

100%

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Showing: 5 of 39 reviews
Michael D.
Michael D.
5.0/5

Aug 2, 2025

8 Hour Trip – Walleye

The perfect trip

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From the time we met up until the time we left everything went smooth and easy. Fantastic crew who put us on the fish immediately. My father and I caught our limit in less than two hours, and that’s with us losing a few. They did a wonderful job cleaning our catch. We will definitely be booking with these guys again.

From the time we met up until the time we left everything went smooth and easy. Fantastic crew who put us on the fish immediately....  

 Michael D. recommends Family Time Sportfishing
 Michael D. recommends Family Time Sportfishing

Rick B.
Rick B.
5.0/5

Jul 3, 2025

5 Hour Trip – Walleye

Great trip

VERIFIED

Great trip, conditions not ideal with waves, but Justin and Josh worked hard to get us our limit of fish. Highly recommend.

Great trip, conditions not ideal with waves, but Justin and Josh worked hard to get us our limit of fish. Highly recommend.  

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 Rick B. recommends Family Time Sportfishing
 Rick B. recommends Family Time Sportfishing

Dan M.
Dan M.
5.0/5

Sep 10, 2024

8 Hour Trip – Walleye

Great Day with Family Time!

VERIFIED

Great day with Justin and Family Time charters. Justin worked hard to get Walleye limits for two old anglers from California today. Will definitely book again! Thank you for an awesome day Justin!!

Great day with Justin and Family Time charters. Justin worked hard to get Walleye limits for two old anglers from California today....  

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 Dan M. recommends Family Time Sportfishing
 Dan M. recommends Family Time Sportfishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 11, 2024
Thank you Dan and Randy! I enjoyed the trip with you guys and look forward to doing it again!

Michael J. H.
Michael J. H.
5.0/5

Oct 25, 2024

6 Hour Trip – Nearshore Steelhead

Steelhead trip!

VERIFIED

What an excellent family trip! Communication was excellent. Captain worked hard and was able to land 8 fish. Cabin cruiser was excellent to keep you out of wind and cold. Definitely recommend

What an excellent family trip! Communication was excellent. Captain worked hard and was able to land 8 fish. Cabin cruiser was...  

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 Michael J. H. recommends Family Time Sportfishing
 Michael J. H. recommends Family Time Sportfishing

Luther T.
Luther T.
5.0/5

Sep 28, 2024

8 Hour Trip – Walleye

Great fishing experience

VERIFIED

I highly recommend fishing with these guys . Withe their help, my group of 4 had our limit in just a few hours.

I highly recommend fishing with these guys . Withe their help, my group of 4 had our limit in just a few hours.  

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 Luther T. recommends Family Time Sportfishing
1 person finds this review helpful
 Luther T. recommends Family Time Sportfishing
1 person finds this review helpful

Trip availability and prices

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5 Hour Trip – Drift Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 1
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US $450 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Trip – May Night
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 PM
Seasonal trip May 8 - Jun 3
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US $525 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip – Lake Trout
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 28 - May 20
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip – Nearshore Steelhead
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Nov 1
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Trip – Walleye
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 3:30 PM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 1 (Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Trip – Walleye
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 1
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US $650 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 39 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (52)

Great trip
Steelhead trip!
Great fishing experience
+49

Angler rating

36
1
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

92%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

95%

Caught fish

100%

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Showing: 5 of 39 reviews
Michael D.
Michael D.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

The perfect trip

VERIFIED
NEW

8 Hour Trip – Walleye on August 2, 2025

From the time we met up until the time we left everything went smooth and easy. Fantastic crew who put us on the fish immediately. My father and I caught our limit in less than two hours, and that’s with us losing a few. They did a wonderful job cleaning our catch. We will definitely be booking with these guys again.

From the time we met up until the time we left everything went smooth and easy. Fantastic crew who put us on the fish immediately. My father and I caught our limit in less than two hours, and that’s with us losing a few. They did a wonderful job cleaning our catch. We will definitely be booking with these guys again.  

 Michael D. recommends Family Time Sportfishing

Rick B.
Rick B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip – Walleye on July 3, 2025

Great trip, conditions not ideal with waves, but Justin and Josh worked hard to get us our limit of fish. Highly recommend.

Great trip, conditions not ideal with waves, but Justin and Josh worked hard to get us our limit of fish. Highly recommend.  

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 Rick B. recommends Family Time Sportfishing

Dan M.
Dan M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Day with Family Time!

VERIFIED

8 Hour Trip – Walleye on September 10, 2024

Great day with Justin and Family Time charters. Justin worked hard to get Walleye limits for two old anglers from California today. Will definitely book again! Thank you for an awesome day Justin!!

Great day with Justin and Family Time charters. Justin worked hard to get Walleye limits for two old anglers from California today. Will definitely book again! Thank you for an awesome day Justin!!  

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 Dan M. recommends Family Time Sportfishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 11, 2024
Thank you Dan and Randy! I enjoyed the trip with you guys and look forward to doing it again!

Michael J. H.
Michael J. H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Steelhead trip!

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trip – Nearshore Steelhead on October 25, 2024

What an excellent family trip! Communication was excellent. Captain worked hard and was able to land 8 fish. Cabin cruiser was excellent to keep you out of wind and cold. Definitely recommend

What an excellent family trip! Communication was excellent. Captain worked hard and was able to land 8 fish. Cabin cruiser was excellent to keep you out of wind and cold. Definitely recommend  

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 Michael J. H. recommends Family Time Sportfishing

Luther T.
Luther T.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great fishing experience

VERIFIED

8 Hour Trip – Walleye on September 28, 2024

I highly recommend fishing with these guys . Withe their help, my group of 4 had our limit in just a few hours.

I highly recommend fishing with these guys . Withe their help, my group of 4 had our limit in just a few hours.  

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 Luther T. recommends Family Time Sportfishing
1 person finds this review helpful

FAQs about Family Time Sportfishing

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
1991
Restored in
2021
Boat manufacturer
Penn Yan
Boat type
Cuddy cabin

Engine model
Vortec
Powered by
1 x 260HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots
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