Dog's Life Sport Fishing 

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

Dog's Life Sport Fishing 

Erie, PA, United States
25 ft
4
4.9
(92 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 availability and prices

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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
Just booked! Last booked: 2 hours ago
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
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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (125)

What anglers say

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

All reviews (92)

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Jerry Lewis
Jerry Lewis
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
GREAT CAPTAIN . GREAT FISHING EXPERIENCE
Second trip on August 21, 20262 adults

Captain Matt was awesome! we had the best time walleye fishing at Lake Erie! Captain had great stories to tell, kept us safe, and fishing was perfect! He was timely and professional, and took the time to clean, fillet, freeze and deliver our fish! We will be repeat customers! Thanks Captain Matt! PS: he also took great pictures for us! 😉

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, 20262 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!

Reported catch:
Walleye
Madasonne Nighswonger
Madasonne Nighswonger
us
California, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Will definitely be repeat customers
6 Hour Trip 4PM (1-2 guests) on August 11, 20262 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!

Cynthia Mitzel
Cynthia Mitzel
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2022
4 trips
4.0
Verified
1sr time fishing Erie
7 Hour Trip 5AM (1-2 guests) on June 11, 20262 adults

This was our first time fishing Lake Erie. When we booked the thrip it stated the we would be fishing for not only Walleye , but also trout and perch. We had booked for 7 hour trip for roughly $380 and all we caught Wllawh.eye and nothing else. For the price that we had pad we should have out longer and fishing for lake trout and perch as advertised on his fishingbooker4 site. We booked for 7hrs fishing and were only out for about 2.r roe hr w h. We caigughr our limit on wallets.rhen 7aw head ime[.

Reported catch:
Walleye
Sean Dewitt
Sean Dewitt
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
August fishing trip
Weekday walk on on August 27, 20261 adult

Reported catch:
Walleye

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

92 Customer reviews
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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
92
reviews
2022
member since
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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

  • Will definitely be repeat customers
    Madasonne B.
    Madasonne B.
  • August fishing trip
    Justin A.
    Justin A.
  • Captain can put you on the fish.
    Scott C.
    Scott C.
  • Great trip, great Captain
    Brent J.
    Brent J.
  • Amazing Charter !
    Garrett H.
    Garrett H.
  • Fishing with Matthew
    Dave M.
    Dave M.
  • October fishing trip
    Dave M.
    Dave M.
  • Never a dull moment!
    Melanie F.
    Melanie F.
  • Outstanding!
    Matthew Q.
    Matthew Q.
  • Better than we imagined
    Linda G.
    Linda G.

What is the boat like?

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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.

More details

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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