Family Time Sportfishing
+8Family 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.
Captain
Justin Madara
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Trip availability and prices
In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (52)
+49Angler rating
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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Overall
Great trip
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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Great trip!
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!
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Great Day with Family Time!
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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Steelhead trip!
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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Great fishing experience
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.
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
Fairview, Pennsylvania, United States
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
What is the boat like?
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)
Walleye