Mark Lorenc Charters LLC 

4.8
(87 reviews)
 1111 Fuhrmann Boulevard, Buffalo, NY 14203, United States–

Mark Lorenc Charters LLC 

Buffalo, NY, United States
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23 ft
4
4.8
(87 reviews)

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Mark Lorenc Charters specializes in trophy fishing on Lake Erie, cruising out of the Small Boat Harbor in Buffalo, New York. Captain Mark is very familiar with the local waters and can trailer his boat to fish the hottest spots in the area targeting local favorites like Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and Perch.

Enjoy your trip with Mark Lorenc Charters aboard a 23' Warrior boat, which comes powered by a 350 HP Yamaha engine. The vessel provides a comfortable fishing space for up to four guests. It is rigged with top-notch navigational electronics, which include three Garmin depth finders, two Garmin forward facing sonars, marine radio, and GPS. Also on board are an electric trolling motor, an in-line planer boards (for Walleyes), a live bait tank, and an ice-box to keep the catch fresh.

Mark Lorenc Charters offers half and full-day trips on Eastern Lake Erie. Captain Mark specializes in rod-in-hand fishing techniques to catch trophy sport fish. When targeting Walleye, he bottom bounces with his own hand-made worm harnesses. For Yellow Perch and Smallmouth Bass, the captain prefers very light tackle.

A trip with Mark Lorenc Charters comes inclusive with rods, reels, tackle, live bait, and lures. As well as that, the captain provides the cleaning and filleting service for whatever you want to keep and take home with you. If you want, you can feel free to bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks (preferred). Please note, that smoking is not allowed on board.

If you're ready to experience the full extent of the action available on Lake Erie, book a trip with Mark Lorenc Charters (I have been fishing on Lake Erie foe over 40 years) and get ready to make some memories!

Mark Lorenc Charters specializes in trophy fishing on Lake Erie, cruising out of the Small Boat Harbor in Buffalo, New York. Captain Mark is very familiar with the local waters and can trailer his boat to fish the hottest spots in the area targeting local favorites like Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and Perch.

Enjoy your trip with Mark Lorenc Charters aboard a 23' Warrior boat, which comes powered by a 350 HP Yamaha engine. The vessel provides a comfortable fishing space for up to four guests. It is rigged with top-notch navigational electronics, which include three Garmin depth finders, two Garmin forward facing sonars, marine radio, and GPS. Also on board are an electric trolling motor, an in-line planer boards (for Walleyes), a live bait tank, and an ice-box to keep the catch fresh.

Mark Lorenc Charters offers half and full-day trips on Eastern Lake Erie. Captain Mark specializes in rod-in-hand fishing techniques to catch trophy sport fish. When targeting Walleye, he bottom bounces with his own hand-made worm harnesses. For Yellow Perch and Smallmouth Bass, the captain prefers very light tackle.

A trip with Mark Lorenc Charters comes inclusive with rods, reels, tackle, live bait, and lures. As well as that, the captain provides the cleaning and filleting service for whatever you want to keep and take home with you. If you want, you can feel free to bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks (preferred). Please note, that smoking is not allowed on board.

If you're ready to experience the full extent of the action available on Lake Erie, book a trip with Mark Lorenc Charters (I have been fishing on Lake Erie foe over 40 years) and get ready to make some memories!

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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Oct 31
Walleye
Perch (Yellow)
Bass (Smallmouth)
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Oct 31
Walleye
Perch (Yellow)
Bass (Smallmouth)
US $400
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
7 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Oct 31
Walleye
Perch (Yellow)
Bass (Smallmouth)
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.8
87 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (60)

What anglers say

93%
Great experience
87%
Family friendly
97%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
94%
Recommended
91%
Caught fish

Reviews (87)

  • Luz Santiago
    Luz Santiago
    us
    New York, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    My Sons Birthday gift

    Half Day Trip (AM) on May 27, 2026 • 2 adults

    Marks knowledgeable and easygoing. Explains safety. Boat is comfortable. 4 hrs was more than enough. We caught 3 Heafty sized walleye on Lake Erie last hour and half. Mark Got us to the Fish ! It was our first time out in the open water but won’t be our last . We learned so much about the sport with Mark and really enjoyed ourselves. Mark also cleaned and filet our walleye for us and we brought home our catch! Mark provides all needed just bring yourself, your company and get ready to catch fish and enjoy.

  • Robert Druker
    Robert Druker
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
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    Member since 2023
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Caption Mark sets a standard that I compare all other Captions I fish with to !

    Full Day Trip on August 4, 2025 • 2 adults

    My 2nd year fishing with Caption Mark and we are already planning for next season ! I do many fishing charters a year for all different species across NY and PA....this Charter is by far one of my favorites ! Caption Mark knows his equipment and fishery like the back of his hand and not only gets you on fish but teaches you at the same time ! He's a pleasure to fish with ! Bring your kids, bring your family this is one relaxing great time ! The fact that we have had a 3 man limit 2 years straight before 11am is just a bonus to the amazing trip !

  • Mark Incardona
    Mark Incardona
    us
    New York, US
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    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing trip in September

    Half Day Trip (PM) on September 11, 2023 • 3 adults
  • Kevin Bohner
    Kevin Bohner
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
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    Member since 2019
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Mark is the best

    Half Day Trip (AM) on August 31, 2025 • 2 adults

    This was my third trip with Captain Mark and the first for my 13-year-old daughter. He is a safe and professional boater and knows how to get fish. We had a blast and can't wait to do it again next year!

  • David Badger
    David Badger
    us
    North Carolina, US
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    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Knowledgeable guide

    Half Day Trip (AM) on April 11, 2024 • 2 adults • 1 child

    Captain Mark was knowledgeable and friendly. He worked hard to give us opportunities to catch fish, was a wealth of knowledge about fishing and Lake Erie. I would highly recommend Captain Mark for anyone looking to experience fishing on Lake Erie.

  • Michelle Depew
    Michelle Depew
    us
    Illinois, US
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    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day fishing!

    Full Day Trip on July 15, 2024 • 2 adults • 1 child

    We had a great day with Captain Mark and caught a lot of fish. Since a storm was coming in, we couldn’t go to deep water, but he still put us on fish. My 11 year old son had a blast. Can’t wait to cook up the Walleye!

  • Don Hanavan
    Don Hanavan
    us
    Buffalo, NY, US
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    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    June fishing trip

    Full Day Trip on June 16, 2025 • 3 adults
  • Amy Bergstrom
    Amy Bergstrom
    us
    New Jersey, US
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    Member since 2022
    4.7
    Verified

    Half day/storm watch

    Half Day Trip (AM) on August 8, 2022 • 2 adults

    We had a spectacular morning with a captain who was very knowledgeable, personable and safety oriented. Unfortunately we only caught 4 fish because the pending storm kept us to a limited area and the fish under the boat just weren’t biting today. I was happy to err on the side of caution. Captain Mark showed concern regarding possible seasickness and gave us the opportunity to head in if we needed to. He also showed my son how to filet a fish. I would absolutely recommend booking a trip with him!

  • Michael Roland
    Michael Roland
    us
    Virginia, US
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    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    Full day trip with Captain Mark

    Full Day Trip on September 3, 2020 • 2 adults

    Was not a good weather day to fish. Small craft advisory was coming in. Wife lasted until the waves hit 2 plus feet. Captain Mark slow trolled her back. She was happy about that. We went back out to find some fish. They weren't there. Captain Mark asked what I wanted to do. I said, "put me on the fish". He did. We went deep. We went shallow. We changed rods and reels. We changed baits and colors. We hopped from one reef to another. The Captain was non-stop trying to find the fish. He found them for me. I could not have been happier with his efforts or the results. Even on the worst of fishing days, Captain Mark got fish into the boat. I will be booking again. Can't wait to see how he does on a good day!

  • Bob Pierleoni
    Bob Pierleoni
    us
    New York, US
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    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    Full day trip on MLC (Mark Lorenc Charters)

    Full Day Trip on June 8, 2020 • 2 adults

    Our first ever Lake Erie charter. I chose this charter because after looking at the different size boats and cost of the charter, this one seemed perfect. A 22 ft 300 HP Yamaha, Deep V Skeeter that was only $400 for a full day of fishing. The boat seats 3. The Captain who does not sit much, and seats for 2 others. I'm not certain he would take more than 2 but if you are a party of 2 I highly recommend Mark. If your party is larger you may want to talk with the captain, from what we saw his set up is for 2. My wife and I fish 3 to 4 times a week on our own new bass boat on the finger lakes but we wanted some walleyes. Mark was waiting at the launch at 7 AM. as we made our way out of the marina, Mark gave us a rundown of the history of the area. Mark's preferred style of fishing is bottom bouncing with his own hand made worm harnesses. We had several hits but no hook ups for the first hour. Then in the next 4 and a half hours we boated our 18 fish limit of walleyes ranging from legal to about 21 inches. Our only regret was not taking a photo of the cooler chuck full of walleyes, and maybe the fact that we were done after 5 and a half hours. I asked Mark how many walleyes he gets on average each time out and he said 10. We also boated about 8 drums and 2 silver bass. If your thinking of an Erie charter for walleye's give Mark a chance, I know we will book with him again.

Rating

4.8
87 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (60)

What anglers say

93%
Great experience
87%
Family friendly
97%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
94%
Recommended
91%
Caught fish

All reviews (87)

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Luz Santiago
Luz Santiago
us
New York, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
My Sons Birthday gift
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 27, 2026 • 2 adults

Marks knowledgeable and easygoing. Explains safety. Boat is comfortable. 4 hrs was more than enough. We caught 3 Heafty sized walleye on Lake Erie last hour and half. Mark Got us to the Fish ! It was our first time out in the open water but won’t be our last . We learned so much about the sport with Mark and really enjoyed ourselves. Mark also cleaned and filet our walleye for us and we brought home our catch! Mark provides all needed just bring yourself, your company and get ready to catch fish and enjoy.

Reported catch:
Walleye
John Gradwick
John Gradwick
us
Clifton Springs, NY, US
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Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip!
Half Day Trip (AM) on September 14, 2026 • 2 adults

Captain Mark was very knowledgeable, friendly, and gave us a safe trip.

Phil Ruffini
Phil Ruffini
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
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Member since 2026
•
2 trips
5.0
Verified
. As always, it was a great trip. A little bumpy on the big lake, but we still, managed to put some fish in the boat.
Half Day Trip (PM) on August 18, 2026 • 2 adults

Caught some nice smallmouth with some sheepshead thrown in. The new boat is exceptionally nice. Very smooth and very well equipped. Can't wait to do it again!!

Justin Sanner
Justin Sanner
us
Virginia, US
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Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Mark
Half Day Trip (AM) on October 27, 2025 • 4 adults

Andrew Dolan
Andrew Dolan
us
Pennsylvania, US
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Member since 2026
4.3
Verified
Great boat great captain
Half Day Trip (AM) on April 22, 2026 • 4 adults

FAQs about Mark Lorenc Charters LLC

Mark Lorenc Charters LLC offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (7 hours)
When you book a trip with Mark Lorenc Charters LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder with Forward Facing Sonar (2)
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Mark Lorenc Charters LLC include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
Mark Lorenc Charters LLC offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing (Eastern Lake Erie)
Mark Lorenc Charters LLC offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Mark Lorenc Charters LLC include:
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Walleye

Your captain

Mark Lorenc
Mark Lorenc

Buffalo, New York, United States

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119 Customer reviews
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Member since April 2017

Captain Mark Lorenc specializes in catching trophy fish in Lake Erie. He has been fishing the eastern end of the lake for over 30 years. Right after Mark graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering, he bought his first boat and started fishing Barcelona Harbor. Mark is a U.S.C.G. Master Licensed Captain and fishes Lake Erie as a full time guide from early April through the end of October. He is a father of two boys, who have inherited his passion for fishing.

Mark Lorenc
Mark Lorenc
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119
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2017
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Captain Mark Lorenc specializes in catching trophy fish in Lake Erie. He has been fishing the eastern end of the lake for over 30 years. Right after Mark graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering, he bought his first boat and started fishing Barcelona Harbor. Mark is a U.S.C.G. Master Licensed Captain and fishes Lake Erie as a full time guide from early April through the end of October. He is a father of two boys, who have inherited his passion for fishing.

The fish you can target

Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Walleye
Walleye
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

Real catches by this captain

  • My Sons Birthday gift
    Luz S.
    Luz S.
  • June fishing trip
    Don H.
    Don H.
  • Great day fishing!
    Michelle D.
    Michelle D.
  • Knowledgeable guide
    David B.
    David B.
  • Fishing with Mark
    Tom G.
    Tom G.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Speed boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2026
Boat manufacturer
Warrior
Boat type
Dual console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
with Forward Facing Sonar (2)
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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
No smoking
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

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:

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 Visa

 Mastercard

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What’s biting in Buffalo right now

Bass (Smallmouth)Bass (Smallmouth)
Brown TroutBrown Trout
Lake TroutLake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
WalleyeWalleye

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