Dog's Life Sport Fishing 

4.9
(93 reviews)
 Port Access Road, Erie, PA 16507, United States–

Dog's Life Sport Fishing 

Erie, PA, United States
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25 ft
4
4.9
(93 reviews)

Dog's Life Sport Fishing is located in Erie and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Capt. Matthew will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 7-hour trip or until your limit of the target species has been caught .for Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, and Perch, depending on the season anconditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as trolling, jigging, and spinning.

Your fishing adventure starts on the Dog's Life, a 25' Sport Craft express cruiser ideal for fishing big water. She can safely take up to 6 anglers, including guests using wheelchairs. She is safe, fast, and smooth with a roomy cockpit for making it happen on a wide-open bite. Apart from various navigation electronics, this boat comes with a toilet, ice-box, and downriggers.

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 Dog's Life Sport Fishing.

Dog's Life Sport Fishing is located in Erie and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Capt. Matthew will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 7-hour trip or until your limit of the target species has been caught .for Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, and Perch, depending on the season anconditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as trolling, jigging, and spinning.

Your fishing adventure starts on the Dog's Life, a 25' Sport Craft express cruiser ideal for fishing big water. She can safely take up to 6 anglers, including guests using wheelchairs. She is safe, fast, and smooth with a roomy cockpit for making it happen on a wide-open bite. Apart from various navigation electronics, this boat comes with a toilet, ice-box, and downriggers.

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 Dog's Life Sport Fishing.

Matthew Shopene
Captain
Matthew Shopene

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Second trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Sep 30
Walleye
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Perch (Yellow)
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
Weekday walk on
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
US $500
Shared tour: 2 people
7 Hour Trip 5AM (1-2 guests)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour Trip 4PM (1-2 guests)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
US $525
Entire boat: 2 people
7 Hour Trip 5AM (3-4 guests)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
US $650
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour Trip 4PM (3-4 guests)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
US $775
Entire boat: 2 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
93 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (129)

What anglers say

95%
Great experience
87%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

Reviews (93)

  • Dane Kalwanaski
    Dane Kalwanaski
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2022
    3 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Catching Walleye, Fishing Optional

    7 Hour Trip 5AM (1-2 guests) on August 6, 2026 • 2 adults

    We had 2 great trips with Captain Matt and deckhand Charlotte! he put us right on the fish and we caight walleye on both trips pretty much straight from the lines getting to depth until we had a limit! It really was more catching than fishing. Capt Matt knows where the fish are, and knows where the big fish are too! we couldn’t have asked for a better experience and look forward to when we can go again!

  • Gabe Rhoads
    Gabe Rhoads
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Made The Best of It!

    Second trip on September 26, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    The weather didnt cooperate but we made the best of it. Captain Matt is exactly what you would expect for a fishing guide. He offered a great expereince, great stories, and some great fishing, even if we didnt bag out.

  • Madasonne Butler
    Madasonne Butler
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Will definitely be repeat customers

    6 Hour Trip 4PM (1-2 guests) on August 11, 2026 • 2 adults

    From start to finish our trip was perfect. Captain Matt knows the water like the back of his hand. We caught our Walleye limit with ease which was also filleted for us. I would recommend this trip to anyone!

  • Scott Croyle
    Scott Croyle
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain can put you on the fish.

    7 Hour Trip 5AM (1-2 guests) on June 9, 2026 • 4 adults

    Captain put us on the fish right away both days of our trip. both days with a 4 man limit and a bonus steelhead. Highly recommend

  • Iron Sheek
    Iron Sheek
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    This was my second trip with Capt. Matt amd we limited out both times.

    Weekday walk on on August 14, 2026 • 1 adult
  • Justin Adams
    Justin Adams
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    August fishing trip

    7 Hour Trip 5AM (1-2 guests) on August 7, 2026 • 2 adults
  • Brent Jacobs
    Brent Jacobs
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip, great Captain

    Weekday walk on on May 7, 2026 • 2 adults

    Matt truly knows what he is doing and put us on some quality fish. Will be booking with him again.

  • Annette Hinkson
    Annette Hinkson
    us
    Maine, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Professional Service

    7 Hour Trip 5AM (1-2 guests) on June 21, 2025 • 2 adults

    Cpt. Matt reached out the day before our trip to make sure we arrived safely and where to meet. We left on time. Crew hand Bill was there and assisted us. Matt and Bill used downriggers and all we had to do was reel in the walleye. Easy peasy! We caught LOTS of fish. No need to bring equipment. They had everything. Just bring a drink or two. When we got back to the docks, they both cleaned and fillet our fish. They bagged them and we put them on ice in a cooler we had in our vehicle. You don’t need to bring a cooler on the boat. The boat was comfortable. Matt and Bill are personable fellows with a good sense of humor and made sure we were safe and comfortable. They are good people, professional, and friendly. All these characteristics made for a great fishing trip and good memories. Thank you!

  • Bryan Uncapher
    Bryan Uncapher
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2024
    4.7
    Verified

    You will catch fish.

    7 Hour Trip 5AM (1-2 guests) on July 13, 2024 • 2 adults

    Captain Matt is very focused on catching fish. My daughter (she's 24)and I went out for the 5am charter and Capt. Matt was all business. We started catching walleye instantly. He doesn't talk much, so if you want someone with a lot to say I don't think Capt. Matt is your guy. He is watching lines and getting a rod in your hands that have a fish on it. He said the bite wasn't very good but we thought 2 hours to limit out was pretty good. So if you want someone that seems like he really wants to see you catch fish ,Capt. Matt is your guy. The boat was nothing fancy. It seemed like a little bit of a heavy boat where we didn't get beat up. That was nice. I did like that you could sit up front where it's covered and warm for the 5am ride out. He said there was a toilet but we didn't use it. We took a small cooler for drinks and some muffins for breakfast. Leave the big cooler in the car for when you get back with the fish. Take ziplock bags to put your filets in , Captain Matt will clean and filet for you. If you ask him to take pictures, check them out, he's not a very good photographer. Lol. But he knows fish. There was 2 of us I wouldn't go with more than 3 , I'm not sure what he allows but to me more than 3 people fishing would be a little tight. I will use him again if we decide to do another charter. Thinking lake trout in the spring.

  • James Town
    James Town
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Morning trip with Captian Matt!

    6 Hour Trip 4PM (3-4 guests) on August 11, 2023 • 4 adults

    This was our first time on a charter boat on Erie and it couldn't have been a better experience. It was a rough ride out of the marina with some real choppy waves and winds, but Captian Matt handled it like the pro he is. The fishing started off hot and we were rolling. Great way to enjoy the day with my son and his girlfriend. Captian Matt definitely knows how to put you on the fish, plus his easy going manner and willingness to answer even the most mundane questions put us at ease and made for a really enjoyable experience. This was the way to go! And taking home a bunch of slab filets that he took care of for us was awesome! Time for a fish fry!

FAQs about Dog's Life Sport Fishing

Dog's Life Sport Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $200 per person - Second trip (5 hours)
  • US $250 per person - Weekday walk on (5 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $125 per person after 1 guest - 6 Hour Trip 4PM (1-2 guests) (6 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $125 per person after 2 guests - 7 Hour Trip 5AM (1-2 guests) (7 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $125 per person after 1 guest - 6 Hour Trip 4PM (3-4 guests) (7 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $125 per person after 3 guests - 7 Hour Trip 5AM (3-4 guests) (7 hours)
When you book a trip with Dog's Life Sport Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Dog's Life Sport Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate
Dog's Life Sport Fishing offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
Dog's Life Sport Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with Dog's Life Sport Fishing include:
  • Lake Trout
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Walleye

Your captain

Matthew Shopene
Matthew Shopene
Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
93 Customer reviews
Typical response within 3 hours
Member since June 2022
Captain Matthew offers to take you out on a fishing trip on Lake Erie. Come enjoy the beautiful nature and have lots of fun catching fish with a friendly crew.
Matthew Shopene
Matthew Shopene
93
reviews
2022
member since
~3h
response
Captain Matthew offers to take you out on a fishing trip on Lake Erie. Come enjoy the beautiful nature and have lots of fun catching fish with a friendly crew.

The fish you can target

Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Walleye
Walleye
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Walleye
Walleye

Real catches by this captain

  • Two young anglers proudly display a large walleye near a marina after a freshwater fishing trip.
    Gabe R.
    Gabe R.
    The weather didnt cooperate but we made the best of it. Captain Matt is exactly what you would expect for a fishing guide. He offered a great expereince, great stories, and some great fishing, even if we didnt bag out.
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large golden fish aboard a fishing boat offshore, with rods and open ocean visible.
    Iron S.
    Iron S.
  • Two anglers proudly posing with a display of freshly caught Walleye on a cleaning table after a successful fishing trip.
    Madasonne B.
    Madasonne B.
    From start to finish our trip was perfect. Captain Matt knows the water like the back of his hand. We caught our Walleye limit with ease which was also filleted for us. I would recommend this trip to anyone!
  • A selection of freshly caught Walleye laid out on a fillet table, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Justin A.
    Justin A.
  • Large group of walleye arranged on a fillet table, with a partial angler visible beside the catch.
    Dane K.
    Dane K.
    We had 2 great trips with Captain Matt and deckhand Charlotte! he put us right on the fish and we caight walleye on both trips pretty much straight from the lines getting to depth until we had a limit! It really was more catching than fishing. Capt Matt knows where the fish are, and knows where the big fish are too! we couldn’t have asked for a better experience and look forward to when we can go again!
  • A variety of freshly caught Walleye laid out on a fillet table, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Scott C.
    Scott C.
    Captain put us on the fish right away both days of our trip. both days with a 4 man limit and a bonus steelhead. Highly recommend
  • Group of anglers, including a young angler, proudly holding a large lake trout aboard a fishing boat on open water.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Brent J.
    Brent J.
    Matt truly knows what he is doing and put us on some quality fish. Will be booking with him again.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Walleye at a fishing cleaning station, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Garrett H.
    Garrett H.
    My girlfriend and I went out and caught our first eyes. All equiptment worked as should and we landed our limits in no time. I would definitely reccomend Dog’s Life Sport Fishing if you are into having a good time and also wanting to get that bang for your buck.
  • A couple proudly displaying their catch of Walleye on a board at the marina after a successful fishing trip.
    Dave M.
    Dave M.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a catch of Walleye on a board at a marina in Erie, PA.
    Dave M.
    Dave M.
    Matt put us on fish right away he knows the lake

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Yachts
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
1999
Boat manufacturer
Sport Craft
Boat type
Cruiser
Engine model
Yanmar
Powered by
1 x 270HP
Max cruising speed
38 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling
Spinning
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live bait well
Ice box
Radar
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 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible

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
 Checks

What’s biting in Erie right now

Lake TroutLake Trout
Perch (Yellow)Perch (Yellow)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
WalleyeWalleye

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