Family Time Sportfishing 

4.9
(43 reviews)
 Manchester Road 241, Fairview, PA 16415, United States–

Family Time Sportfishing 

Fairview, PA, United States
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30 ft
4
4.9
(43 reviews)

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 30 foot Proline walk around that can safely take up to 6 anglers. The vessel boasts a nearly 11 foot besm with a full head.
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 PAfishing license with lake erie permit 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.

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 30 foot Proline walk around that can safely take up to 6 anglers. The vessel boasts a nearly 11 foot besm with a full head.
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 PAfishing license with lake erie permit 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
10 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
5 Hour Trip – Drift Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Aug 1
Walleye
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 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
Walleye
US $525
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
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)
US $650
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 (Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
US $825
Entire boat: 2 people
Offshore walleye and Steelhead
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 15 - Aug 20 (Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Walleye
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
US $850
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
43 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (56)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
95%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish

Reviews (43)

  • Josh Powell
    Josh Powell
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Captain in Erie!

    Offshore walleye and Steelhead on July 25, 2026 • 3 adults

    Justin was nothing short of amazing, from start to finish. Very polite and knowledgeable, he had us on fish all day limiting out on walleye. Also alot of firsts for my group thanks to Justin, I would recommend this captain to anyone coming to Erie looking for guide. I know we will definitely be back, thank you again for an amazing experience we can’t wait to come back again!

  • Jim Sullivan
    Jim Sullivan
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2023
    4.7
    Verified

    Busy morning

    8 Hour Trip – Walleye on August 25, 2023 • 4 adults

    Capt Justin did it all (no mate). Went out a mile further than the other boats, got the dipsy's out 1st, then downriggers. Were hooking up before the planer lines were out. The pictures show it was a limit of good sized fish. We'll definitely be rebooking with Family Time! The only reason it wasn't 5 stars across the board was with 5 adult men, it was tight for the run out in 2-4 footers. Calmer waters would've given us room to spread out. Capt can't do anything about mother nature and it was fine for us. Just giving an honest assessment

  • Sara Mahosky
    Sara Mahosky
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time

    5 Hour Trip – Walleye on August 23, 2025 • 4 adults

    Justin and Josh were amazing! They were very knowledgeable and helpful. Very friendly with all of us. Very much recommended!

  • Rick Boyd
    Rick Boyd
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2018
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip

    5 Hour Trip – Walleye on July 3, 2025 • 4 adults

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

  • Pamela Loedding
    Pamela Loedding
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome fishing trip!

    Special 6 hours trip for Pamela Loedding on May 18, 2024 • 2 adults

    Captain Justin and First Mate Josh gave my nephew and I a great day at “sea”. We had such a great time catching Lake Trout we are thinking about another charter this summer. I highly recommend booking a charter with this Captain.

  • Dan Mcauliffe
    Dan Mcauliffe
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Day with Family Time!

    8 Hour Trip – Walleye on September 10, 2024 • 2 adults

    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!!

  • Michael Jared Hobbs
    Michael Jared Hobbs
    Repeat angler
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2017
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Steelhead trip!

    6 Hour Trip – Nearshore Steelhead on October 25, 2024 • 4 adults

    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

  • Zollie Rayner
    Zollie Rayner
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Great trip

    5 Hour Trip – Drift Fishing on July 3, 2024 • 3 adults

    First time my wife was on the lake my son wife and I all caught limits of walleye plus some bonus yellow perch along with drum and white perch. We had a wonderful time. Captain was nice and kept us on the fish. We definitely would recommend

  • Luther Teague
    Luther Teague
    Repeat angler
    Equatorial Guinea
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great fishing experience

    8 Hour Trip – Walleye on September 28, 2024 • 4 adults

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

  • Pam Massey
    Pam Massey
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing day

    8 Hour Trip – Walleye on September 21, 2024 • 3 adults

    We limited out in a few fun filled hours. Crew was amazing. Largest walleye was 27 inches. Caught a double on a rod. What a great day

FAQs about Family Time Sportfishing

Family Time Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 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 - 6 Hour Trip – Nearshore Steelhead (6 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Walleye (5 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $125 per person after 1 guest - 8 Hour Trip – Walleye (8 hours)
  • US $850 per group - Offshore walleye and Steelhead (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Family Time Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Outriggers
  • Radar
Trips booked with Family Time Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate
  • Fly fishing equipment
Family Time Sportfishing offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing (Lake Erie)
Family Time Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Flounder gigging
Top targeted fish species with Family Time Sportfishing include:
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Walleye

Your captain

Justin Madara
Justin Madara
Fairview, Pennsylvania, United States
6 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
43 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
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!
Justin Madara
Justin Madara
Fully verified
6
reports
43
reviews
2022
member since
~1h
response
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
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Walleye
Walleye

Real catches by this captain

  • Three anglers proudly display a large lake trout aboard a fishing boat on open water.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Josh P.
    Josh P.
    Justin was nothing short of amazing, from start to finish. Very polite and knowledgeable, he had us on fish all day limiting out on walleye. Also alot of firsts for my group thanks to Justin, I would recommend this captain to anyone coming to Erie looking for guide. I know we will definitely be back, thank you again for an amazing experience we can’t wait to come back again!
  • Angler proudly displaying a freshly caught fish on a fishing boat, showcasing the excitement of a successful day at sea.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    7-9-26 evening trip. We set out to find some better quality fish and did find a couple big ones! We even boated a rare lake erie coho and snapped an even bigger one off, cant catch them all. Fishing continues to be on fire!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Walleye while fishing on a boat in open water.
    Fish 1
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Sara M.
    Sara M.
    Justin and Josh were amazing! They were very knowledgeable and helpful. Very friendly with all of us. Very much recommended!
  • A group of four anglers proudly displaying a catch of Walleye on a cleaning table after a successful fishing trip.
    Rick B.
    Rick B.
    Great trip, conditions not ideal with waves, but Justin and Josh worked hard to get us our limit of fish. Highly recommend.
  • A collection of freshly caught Walleye displayed on a cleaning table, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    A quick midmorning trip resulted in two limits of nice walleyes in short order confirming that the day bite has been and will only continue to get better until fall!
  • A neat display of six Rainbow Trout laid out on a cleaning table, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Michael J.
    Michael J.
    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
  • A group of four anglers proudly displaying their catch of Walleye on a cleaning station after a successful fishing trip.
    Luther T.
    Luther T.
    I highly recommend fishing with these guys . Withe their help, my group of 4 had our limit in just a few hours.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Walleye while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Pam M.
    Pam M.
    We limited out in a few fun filled hours. Crew was amazing. Largest walleye was 27 inches. Caught a double on a rod. What a great day
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Walleye while fishing on a boat, showcasing a sunny day on the water.
    Dan M.
    Dan M.
    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!!
  • A family group poses happily in front of a catch board displaying an array of freshly caught fish after a successful fishing trip.
    Great two boat trip tonight with fast fishing had us back at the dock with a packed full cooler before dinner!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
1997
Restored in
2017
Boat manufacturer
Pro line
Boat type
Walkaround
Engine model
Mercruiser
Powered by
2 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Flounder Gigging

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Outriggers
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate
Fly fishing equipment

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.
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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

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