Family Time Sportfishing 

4.9/5 (38 reviews)
 Manchester Road 241, Fairview, PA 16415, 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.

Justin Madara

Captain

Justin Madara

9 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified

Most popular features:

 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Child Friendly
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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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
Price for up to 3 people
US $450 
5 Hour Trip – May Night
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 PM
Seasonal trip May 8 - Jun 3
Price for up to 4 people
US $525 
6 Hour Trip – Lake Trout
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 28 - May 20
Price for up to 4 people
US $600 
6 Hour Trip – Nearshore Steelhead
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Nov 1
Price for up to 4 people
US $600 
5 Hour Trip – Walleye

 In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 3:30 PM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 1 (Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Price for up to 4 people
US $600 
8 Hour Trip – Walleye

 In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 1
Price for up to 4 people
US $650 
There are 3 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 38 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
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

91%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

95%

Caught fish

100%

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Rick B.
Rick B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great trip

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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

Anthony L. Z.
Anthony L. Z.
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 28, 2024

(Review by Ethan, 11 years old): It was a pleasure fishing with you guys! We caught 24 fishes altogether, and Captain Justin and his partner were very kind and patient! They helped us clean the fish and were very generous. We would love to fish with them again!

(Review by Ethan, 11 years old): It was a pleasure fishing with you guys! We caught 24 fishes altogether, and Captain Justin and his partner were very kind and patient! They helped us clean the fish and were very generous. We would love to fish with them again!  

 Anthony L. Z. 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
Justin Madara
Justin Madara (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
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FAQs about Family Time Sportfishing

What are the trip rates for Family Time Sportfishing?

Family Time Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $450 per group, additional US $125 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Drift Fishing (5 hours)
  • US $525 per group - 5 Hour Trip – May Night (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Walleye (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Lake Trout (6 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Nearshore Steelhead (6 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Walleye (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Family Time Sportfishing?

When you book a trip with Family Time Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
What's included in the trip price with Family Time Sportfishing?

Trips booked with Family Time Sportfishing include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
What types of fishing does Family Time Sportfishing offer?

Family Time Sportfishing offers the following type of fishing:

  • Lake Fishing (Lake Erie)
What fishing techniques does Family Time Sportfishing offer?

Family Time Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Trolling
  • Jigging
Which fish species can I catch with Family Time Sportfishing?

Top targeted fish species with Family Time Sportfishing include:

  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Walleye

Your captain

Justin Madara

Fairview, Pennsylvania, United States

5 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
38 Customer reviews
Response time 2 hours
Member since March 2022

Captain Justin Madara runs various sorts of lake fishing adventures. Join him on Lake Erie and discover its immense beauty and famed fishery!

The fish you can target

Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Walleye
Walleye

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

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Lake Erie

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling

Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

First Mate

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

You Keep Catch

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

What’s biting in Fairview right now

Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
WalleyeWalleye
3 people are looking at this charter.