Old Timer Charters – Lake Erie
+16Old Timer Charters is a full-service fishing charter on Lake Erie. They are based out of Erie, Pennsylvania and offer half and full day trips throughout the year.
Captain Vince Silvaggi, who owns and operates the charter has fished Lake Erie his whole life and it was a clear choice for him to run charters here. After all, who better to take you fishing than a local?
Capt. Vince offers a variety of trips from May through September. During this time, Lake Erie, known as the Walleye capital of the world, becomes a hub of the Walleye enthusiasts. You will target these hard-fighting fish by trolling the eastern basin of Lake Erie. Lake Trout, Steelhead, and Perch are also abundant in the lake.
Fishing is done aboard a 26’ Striper walkaround with a capacity for up to 3 anglers. Powered by twin 150 HP Johnson engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 46 knots, the boat will get you to the fishing grounds in no time.
The captain will use a GPS and a fishfinder to locate the schooling fish, and there’s a live bait well on board and a cooler for your catch. Your guide will provide top quality rods and reels such as Okuma, Daiwa, Shimano, Fish Hawk, and more. Tackle, bait, a first mate, and fish cleaning are also included in the trip’s price.
The vessel also has a porta potty on board which is a big plus when you’re spending the whole day on the water or are taking kids fishing.
Please make sure you have a valid Pennsylvania fishing license with Lake Erie permit and Trout stamp if fishing for Steelhead or Lake Trout. Don’t forget to stock up on food, snacks, and drinks as well.
Join Old Timer Charters for a day of excellent angling action that will make you fall in love with fishing all over again!
Captain
Vince Silvaggi
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Trip availability and prices
In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
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Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (93)
+90Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Appropriate for children
91%
Friendly captain
99%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Recommend this charter
94%
Caught fish
97%
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Excellent walleye trip!!
Half Day Trip – Walleye (PM) on July 28, 2024
We had a great trip with Captain Vince! Caught our limit pretty quickly and got some pretty big fish. Thanks much for an awesome trip!!
We had a great trip with Captain Vince! Caught our limit pretty quickly and got some pretty big fish. Thanks much for an awesome trip!!
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Master class in guiding
Full Day Trip – Walleye on July 17, 2024
Experience, expertise, ability abundantly visible. Connected with cap and first mate, and connected on fish the way we wanted to.
Experience, expertise, ability abundantly visible. Connected with cap and first mate, and connected on fish the way we wanted to.
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June fishing trip
Full Day Trip – Walleye on June 29, 2024
We had a wonderful time and the captain was awesome! Thank you Captain Vince for a great time !
We had a wonderful time and the captain was awesome! Thank you Captain Vince for a great time !
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Great trip!
Half Day Trip – Walleye (AM) on July 7, 2024
Very friendly and knowledgable! Excellent charter service!
Very friendly and knowledgable! Excellent charter service!
Venetia, PA
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6hr trip for Walleye with Captain Vince
Full Day Trip – Walleye on July 22, 2023
We had a great first experience fishing on Lake Erie with Captain Vince and his first mate Daniel. There were 4 of us on the boat - my son and I, his friend and his dad + Vince and Daniel. Plenty of room to fish. The boat was clean and in very good condition. They had a good plan to fish the shallows first and see what we would catch. We got half of our 6 per day limit there in 2 hours. He then took us to a deeper area and we caught the balance of our limit there. We were very impressed with their set up and rigging. They had more rods and lures than we could ever use in a weeks time. They were attentive to our "first time" on Lake Erie needs. They answered lots of questions and gave lots of insight to the local area, the boat set ups and the lake and fish characteristics. I would not hesitate to charter with Vince & Daniel again and I highly recommend him for any level of angler.
We had a great first experience fishing on Lake Erie with Captain Vince and his first mate Daniel. There were 4 of us on the boat - my son and I, his friend and his dad + Vince and Daniel. Plenty of room to fish. The boat was clean and in very good condition. They had a good plan to fish the shallows first and see what we would catch. We got half of our 6 per day limit there in 2 hours. He then took us to a deeper area and we caught the balance of our limit there. We were very impressed...
FAQs about Old Timer Charters – Lake Erie
What are the trip rates for Old Timer Charters – Lake Erie?
Old Timer Charters – Lake Erie offers the following trips to customers:
- US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – Lake Trout (AM) (4 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – Lake Trout (PM) (4 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – Steelhead (AM) (4 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – Steelhead (PM) (4 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – Walleye (AM) (4 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – Walleye (PM) (4 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip – Lake Trout (Fall) (8 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip – Lake Trout (Spring) (8 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip – Steelhead (8 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip – Walleye (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Old Timer Charters – Lake Erie?
When you book a trip with Old Timer Charters – Lake Erie, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet Porta potty
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
- Ice Box
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with Old Timer Charters – Lake Erie?
Trips booked with Old Timer Charters – Lake Erie include:
- Rods, reels & tackle (Okuma, Shimano, Daiwa, Cannon)
- Live Bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- First Mate (Only works for tips)
What types of fishing does Old Timer Charters – Lake Erie offer?
Old Timer Charters – Lake Erie offers the following type of fishing:
- Lake Fishing (Lake Erie)
What fishing techniques does Old Timer Charters – Lake Erie offer?
Old Timer Charters – Lake Erie offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Old Timer Charters – Lake Erie?
Top targeted fish species with Old Timer Charters – Lake Erie include:
- Lake Trout
- Perch (Yellow)
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Salmon (Coho)
- Walleye
Your captain
Fairview, Pennsylvania, United States
I've been hooked since I was 3 years old. I grew up fishing the Great Lakes with my dad and grandfather. I've had the dream of becoming a charter captain since I was about 12 years old. Now I own and operate Old Timer Charters.
Daniel S.
First mate
Heather Z.
First mate
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Lake Fishing
Lake Erie
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
Porta potty
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
Radar
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Okuma, Shimano, Daiwa, Cannon
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Only works for tips
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Aged 7 and up; vests provided
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 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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 Fairview right now
Perch (Yellow)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Coho)
Walleye