Jamie Respecki
Captain

Jamie Respecki

Erie, United States
50+ reviews
Captain Jamie Respecki was born and raised right on the banks of Lake Erie. He grew up spending as much time on the lake as possible. From fishing with his parents to the being a mate on several boats and finally obtaining his captain's license, he's always had a deep love for Lake Erie. Capt. Jamie has been working these waters for a quarter of a century now, but he's never lost his passion for taking people out and showing them a good time.

Charter

Rating

5.0
74 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

98%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish

All reviews (74)

Showing 1 – 5 of 74 reviews
  • James  Sanderson
    James Sanderson
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
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    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    afternoon walkeye trip!

    Half Day Trip - Walleye (AM) • 4 adults • 2 children

    My 2 boys, wife and i went on an afternoon walleye trip with Jamie. it was a great afternoon on the water! we caught a 4 man limit. Jamie was a great, was excellent with the boys and did a great job keeping us in fish. Highly recommend from my our experience!!!

    Reported catch:
    Walleye
    Response from Captain

    James, it was great to see your boys have such a great time on the water! I am so glad that your family enjoyed yourselfs! thx for fishing with me! Captain Jamie.

  • Jennifer Eger
    Jennifer Eger
    us
    Monongahela, PA, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    First time ever on Lake Erie!

    Half Day Trip - Walleye (PM) • 4 adults

    Captain Jamie is an expert and a great guy. Left the dock on time and got way out there to a prime spot in no time. Following his direction, we all limited out and had an absolutely awesome evening! Highly recommend!

    Reported catch:
    Walleye
    Response from Captain

    Thx you Jenn for fishing with me! I am so glad you and family enjoyed yourself!! Captain Jamie

  • Gregory Borys
    Gregory Borys
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Fishing

    Half Day Trip - Walleye (AM) • 5 adults • 2 children

    Captain Jamie was knowledgeable and brought us on a great trip! Money well spent on a fun fishing trip on Lake Erie!

    Reported catch:
    Walleye
    Response from Captain

    It was a great trip with you and the boys! enjoy the fish! Memories made!! Captain Jamie!!

  • Greg Rashall
    Greg Rashall
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
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    Member since 2025
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    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    First Time for Walleye - Limited Out

    Half Day Trip - Walleye (AM) • 2 adults

    This was the first time my wife and I fished for Walleye, or anything in on of the Great Lakes. We are Gulf Coast saltwater fishers. Captain Jamie Respecki put us on the fish in short order. There was a little chop to the water and a it was a little bumpy on the way out, but trolling back with the waves was pretty smooth. The boat was set up for this kind of fishing with planer boards, downriggers, and Dipsy-Diver rigs. We caught three limits well withing the time for our half-day evening trip. Captain Jamie has fished these waters all his life and it shows. Since we are from Houston, Texas, the only challenge we had was getting the fillets home. Captain Jamie was kind enough to freeze the fish overnight for us, which we picked up in the morning on our way out of town. We found a place in Cleveland (our next destination on our trip) that packed them in dry ice in a heavy styrofoam shipping container. We were going to overnight them home with FedEx, but since it was Saturday on Labor Day weekend, they would get home until Tuesday. We ended up keeping them frozen with ice on top and buying a small soft-side cooler with a hard insert and a air-tight, leak proof lid (Titan by Arctic Zone) and some reusable ice packs. The hotel froze our ice packs for us the night before we flew home from Indianapolis, and we just checked the cooler as a piece of luggage. They made it home just fine with no hassles from the airport. Overall, a near perfect trip.

    Reported catch:
    Walleye
  • Allen Fike
    Allen Fike
    Repeat angler
    us
    Maryland, US
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    Member since 2020
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    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing trip!

    Half Day Trip - Walleye (PM) • 2 adults

    This fishing trip was amazing!!! Awesome captain and mate. The captain was very knowledgeable, helpful and personable… the best of everything! My husband is a fisherman and hunter, me…not! Jamie was very helpful and even was able give my husband insight to new things. He said this was THE best experience he has had! Highly recommended!!! We will be back!

    Reported catch:
    Walleye

Real catches shared by our community

  • Riptide Fishing Charters
    Riptide Fishing ChartersErie, PA
    afternoon walkeye trip!
    James  .
    James .
  • Riptide Fishing Charters
    Riptide Fishing ChartersErie, PA
    Great Fishing
    Gregory B.
    Gregory B.
  • Riptide Fishing Charters
    Riptide Fishing ChartersErie, PA
    First time ever on Lake Erie!
    Jennifer E.
    Jennifer E.
  • Riptide Fishing Charters
    Riptide Fishing ChartersErie, PA
    First Time for Walleye - Limited Out
    Greg R.
    Greg R.
  • Riptide Fishing Charters
    Riptide Fishing ChartersErie, PA
    Perfect day on the water!
    John P.
    John P.
  • Riptide Fishing Charters
    Riptide Fishing ChartersErie, PA
    September fishing trip
    Barry B.
    Barry B.
  • Riptide Fishing Charters
    Riptide Fishing ChartersErie, PA
    Fishing with Jamie
    David R.
    David R.
  • Riptide Fishing Charters
    Riptide Fishing ChartersErie, PA
    August fishing trip
    David D.
    David D.
  • Riptide Fishing Charters
    Riptide Fishing ChartersErie, PA
    Amazing
    Richard B.
    Richard B.
  • Riptide Fishing Charters
    Riptide Fishing ChartersErie, PA
    Half day with captain Jamie
    Tom T.
    Tom T.

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