Erie Escape 

5.0/5 (22 reviews)
 108 Alabama Avenue, Lorain, OH 44052, United States

Erie Escape 

Lorain, OH, United States
26 ft
6
5.0/5 (22 reviews)

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There's a fish with your name on it in Lorain and Erie Escape will help you catch it! Having logged many hours on these waters, Captain Matt knows them forwards and back.

Depending on conditions, you might hook into Walleye, and who knows what else! On these trips, it's common to troll using light or heavy tackle. Sometimes, when the bite is really hot, Captain Matt will bust out the light tackle and cast for trophy walleye.

Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise, you should bring your own. And, you can't go wrong with snacks to keep up those energy levels!

Your boat for the day is a 26' Century walkaround with room for 6 passengers. It has outriggers and all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Rods, reels, and tackle are provided, along with lures. Live bait is available,

Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. Mates work hard to make your trip count, so a 10–20% tip is customary.

You will need to get a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain.

Don't forget to bring sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. 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.

Go ahead and treat yourself to a day on the water with Erie Escape.

There's a fish with your name on it in Lorain and Erie Escape will help you catch it! Having logged many hours on these waters, Captain Matt knows them forwards and back.

Depending on conditions, you might hook into Walleye, and who knows what else! On these trips, it's common to troll using light or heavy tackle. Sometimes, when the bite is really hot, Captain Matt will bust out the light tackle and cast for trophy walleye.

Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise, you should bring your own. And, you can't go wrong with snacks to keep up those energy levels!

Your boat for the day is a 26' Century walkaround with room for 6 passengers. It has outriggers and all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Rods, reels, and tackle are provided, along with lures. Live bait is available,

Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. Mates work hard to make your trip count, so a 10–20% tip is customary.

You will need to get a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain.

Don't forget to bring sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. 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.

Go ahead and treat yourself to a day on the water with Erie Escape.

Matt Barlow
Captain
Matt Barlow
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Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
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Full day
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Walleye
US $300
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Walleye
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
Single person/two people groups
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Walleye
US $900
Shared tour: 2 people
Full day small group
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Walleye
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Rating

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

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Dave I
Dave I
Repeat angler
us
West Lafayette, OH, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Best In the Business
Full day on July 11, 20264 adults

For over thirty years I have been on chartering boats in the the Great Lakes to all the surrounding oceans of this beautiful contry and NEVER had an experience like I did with Captain Matt. There are no words other than to say he is exceptional and truly believes in customer satisfaction. He will be a life long annual trip with me, my sons, and hopefully my grandchildren (when they are old enough). Captain Matt will everyone catch quality fish on the lake. First in class!

Matt Barlow
Response from Captain

thank you for the kind words Dave. The same can be said for your family! breath of fresh air when I get groups such as yours!!! it truely is the reason I love my job!

Derrick Hughes
Derrick Hughes
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Excellent Charter Experience
Full Day Trip on May 16, 20262 adults

We went for my wifes birthday! Captain Matt was a consummate professional. We caught our limit within a couple hours! He knew exactly where to go to find the big ones. We caught 2 trophy size 26" walleye while out! Matt was courteous, knowledgeable and safe. He even gave us recommendations on where we could go to have our fish cooked up for us fresh! Incredible experience. I looked for a long time trying to find the perfect charter for her birthday and I feel as though I found the best one on lake Erie. Thanks Again Matt!

Reported catch:
Walleye
Matt Barlow
Response from Captain

thank you for the kind words Derrick! for never walleye fishing before, you two knocked it out of the ballpark!!! look forward to fishing with you guys again! i hope your hook and cook turned out okay. until next time. Thank you for trusting me on your special day!

Josh Clear
Josh Clear
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
best out there
Full day on March 30, 20264 adults1 child

Matt was an amazng captain, our trip was exactly what we was expecting. he's very hands on for different experience levels and explains everything he's doing so you can learn. His boat and equipment was all nice and up to date. he took us out and put us right on the fish we limited out with a 5 man crew. it was suck an amazing time lots of memories and laughs. I highly recommend matt with lake Erie escape, my family was happy and excited just like your family will so don't wait and hit the water with matt you won't regret it.

Reported catch:
Walleye
Matt Barlow
Response from Captain

Thank you so much for the kind words Josh! yall make my job easy when your whole group was so detail oriented! I had a great time with your family and look forward to getting you out there on your next adventure!!

Vernon Peters
Vernon Peters
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2024
5.0
New
Full day small group with Captain Matt
Full day small group on August 6, 2026

A great day with Captain Matt, We got on the water at sunrise, Matt let us help get everything set up, he's a great teacher! We got our limit and had a good time! If you get a chance let Matt take you out for a great fishing trip!

Matt Barlow
Response from Captain

thank you for the kind words Vernon. really enjoyed our time together on the water!!!

Chris Sword
Chris Sword
Member since 2025
5.0
Half Day
on November 2, 2025

Our fishing trip with Captain Matt was incredible. Thanks to his extensive knowledge of the local waters, we started catching fish immediately and enjoyed continuous action. Captain Matt's professionalism and friendly demeanor were exceptional. He was patient with novice anglers and shared techniques that improved our skills. He also provided high-quality gear. We returned with not only a boat full of fish but also unforgettable memories and a strong desire to book our next trip with him.

Reported catch:
Walleye
Matt Barlow
Response from Captain

Thanks Chris! it was a great day to be on the water with you and yiur son!

FAQs about Erie Escape

Erie Escape offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $150 per person - Full day (6 hours)
  • US $200 per person - Full Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $450 per person - Single person/two people groups (6 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Full day small group (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Erie Escape, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Enclosed bathroom with flushing capabilities. Always kept clean and stocked with amenities.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Erie Escape include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Live bait is included in the cost.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (I charge $3 a fish to clean and package.)
  • First mate (I run a very unique style of charter. Everyone has a job and it's more hands on. I do not have a first mate, rather I make the experience for the customer more hands on.)
Erie Escape offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
  • Offshore fishing (In the late summer months, I may end up 12 miles offshore looking for big fish. Most times I only need to be 4-5 miles offshore.)
Erie Escape offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Erie Escape include:
  • Walleye

Your captain

Matt Barlow
Matt Barlow
Matt Barlow

Lorain, Ohio, United States

22 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2025

Operating a 26' Century Walkaround, Capt. Matt ensures a comfortable fishing experience in the waters of Lorain, Ohio. Keep your eyes peeled for Walleye as you try your hand at trolling, drifting, jigging, and more. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

22 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2025

Operating a 26' Century Walkaround, Capt. Matt ensures a comfortable fishing experience in the waters of Lorain, Ohio. Keep your eyes peeled for Walleye as you try your hand at trolling, drifting, jigging, and more. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

The fish you can target

Walleye
Walleye
Walleye
Walleye

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2017
Boat manufacturer
Century
Boat type
Walkaround
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Offshore Fishing
In the late summer months, I may end up 12 miles offshore looking for big fish. Most times I only need to be 4-5 miles offshore.

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Enclosed bathroom with flushing capabilities. Always kept clean and stocked with amenities.
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live bait well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Outriggers
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Live bait is included in the cost.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
I charge $3 a fish to clean and package.
First mate
I run a very unique style of charter. Everyone has a job and it's more hands on. I do not have a first mate, rather I make the experience for the customer more hands on.

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
A very safe space for children. New life jackets in all sizes and I love teaching children about the great outdoors and our amazing fishery!
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

 PayPal

 Checks

What’s biting in Lorain right now

WalleyeWalleye

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