Jim Hanley's Charters
Jim Hanley's Charters has a trip with your name on it along the beautiful waters of Lake Erie within 30 miles of Buffalo NY. With Captain Jim at the helm, you'll have the most nowledgeable and experienced guide in the aeea. Captain Jim has been guiding since 1978.
Captain Jim Hanley has shared fishing time with such notables such as Bill Dance, Hank Parker, Jimmy Houston, Jim Kelly, Jake McCabe, Wade Boggs, Don Beebe and too many more to list here. He will share stories of his many years of guiding these legendary folks as part of your days fishing.
Top targets include Walleye and Smallmouth Bass. During the trip you might be spinning, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.
If you're traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Don't forget to bring snacks to ward off any mid-trip fatigue!
You'll be dropping lines from a 21' Lund pro V with a 300 Mercury Verado on the back with capacity for 3 passengers. It has all the essentials.
Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.
Before coming aboard, it will be necessary to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.
Don't forget to bring sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), bottled water, and a hat. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Jim Hanley's Charters will make it easy for you to go fishing in the eastern end of Lake Erie near Buffalo NY! So, how about booking that trip?
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Orange, Massachusetts
May 19, 2025
Full Day Trip –Smallies and Walleye
Lake Erie smallmouth trip with Captain Jim Hanley
Five years ago two of my friends and I booked a three day smallmouth bass trip with Captain Jim Hanley. To say our first experience with Captain Jim was absolutely amazing would be a huge understatement! We enjoyed ourselves so much we booked again for the following year before we left. Fast forward four years we enjoy fishing with Jim now more than ever and have already booked for our 6th year. He has excellent equipment, stories about his impressive career for days, he is kind, very knowledgeable about numerous fish species, an absolute pleasure to fish with and oh yeah....almost 50 years of guiding experience on Lake Erie. The photos above are proof that rain or shine Captain Jim will put you on the fish! If you are up in the air about booking a trip with him let me put your mind at ease....BOOK IT! He is absolutely worth every penny and then some. Can't wait to get back on the water with him!
Five years ago two of my friends and I booked a three day smallmouth bass trip with Captain Jim Hanley. To say our first experience...
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New Orleans, Louisiana
May 17, 2025
Full Day Trip –Smallies and Walleye
To fish with the best, fish w/ Captain Jim
Captain Jim has over 40yrs of experience fishing Lake Erie. He was even inducted into the Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame for him impact on the Buffalo fishing industry. There’s a reason be has a deep roster of clients that return year and year. All the best spots, all the best knowledge, all the best tips and tricks. If you want to fish with the best, fish with Captain Iim Hanley.
Captain Jim has over 40yrs of experience fishing Lake Erie. He was even inducted into the Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame for him...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (6)
+3Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
Orange, Massachusetts
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Lake Erie smallmouth trip with Captain Jim Hanley
Full Day Trip –Smallies and Walleye on May 19, 2025
Five years ago two of my friends and I booked a three day smallmouth bass trip with Captain Jim Hanley. To say our first experience with Captain Jim was absolutely amazing would be a huge understatement! We enjoyed ourselves so much we booked again for the following year before we left. Fast forward four years we enjoy fishing with Jim now more than ever and have already booked for our 6th year. He has excellent equipment, stories about his impressive career for days, he is kind, very knowledgeable about numerous fish species, an absolute pleasure to fish with and oh yeah....almost 50 years of guiding experience on Lake Erie. The photos above are proof that rain or shine Captain Jim will put you on the fish! If you are up in the air about booking a trip with him let me put your mind at ease....BOOK IT! He is absolutely worth every penny and then some. Can't wait to get back on the water with him!
Five years ago two of my friends and I booked a three day smallmouth bass trip with Captain Jim Hanley. To say our first experience with Captain Jim was absolutely amazing would be a huge understatement! We enjoyed ourselves so much we booked again for the following year before we left. Fast forward four years we enjoy fishing with Jim now more than ever and have already booked for our 6th year. He has excellent equipment, stories about his impressive career for days, he is kind, very knowledgeable...
New Orleans, Louisiana
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
To fish with the best, fish w/ Captain Jim
Full Day Trip –Smallies and Walleye on May 17, 2025
Captain Jim has over 40yrs of experience fishing Lake Erie. He was even inducted into the Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame for him impact on the Buffalo fishing industry. There’s a reason be has a deep roster of clients that return year and year. All the best spots, all the best knowledge, all the best tips and tricks. If you want to fish with the best, fish with Captain Iim Hanley.
Captain Jim has over 40yrs of experience fishing Lake Erie. He was even inducted into the Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame for him impact on the Buffalo fishing industry. There’s a reason be has a deep roster of clients that return year and year. All the best spots, all the best knowledge, all the best tips and tricks. If you want to fish with the best, fish with Captain Iim Hanley.
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