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D.d. Rod Father Sportfishing
Erie, United States
Angler's choice
100+ reviews
I've been a fisherman all of my life. Starting with the Zebco bait casting reel as a toddler, I graduated to bigger and better tools and techniques as I grew older. Trout fishing was my main hobby growing up. But as a young man, I always had my eye on charter fishing and I always knew that someday I would be a charter captain on the Lake Erie. After fishing with my dad in his small boat for many years on the local lakes and rivers, I bought my first boat in 2008 and I started getting a taste of the Lake Erie experience. My second boat didn't come long after that. I fished the big pond every chance that I got. I've been fishing Lake Erie for over 18 years now. I got my credentials in order and I obtained my six-pack charter license in 2015. I'm in my 12th year as a charter captain and I can compete with the best of the longer tenured captains. They say that '10% of the fisherman catch 90% of all the fish'. I put myself in that category. The proof is in the pudding.
Charter
Rating
4.9
106 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (134)
What anglers say
96%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
All reviews (106)
Showing 1 – 5 of 106 reviews
Amy Bosco
Pennsylvania, US•Member since 20265.0VerifiedNEWSuch a great trip!
Afternoon walleye trip for 3 people • 3 adultswe booked this trip for my son’s 16th birthday and it was amazing! They caught their limit and they were delicious. Great communication and overall such a great day. I would definitely book again and recommend 10/10.
Jeff MacknikRepeat anglerPennsylvania, US•Member since 2022•6 trips5.0VerifiedFound Our Go-to Guide!
Afternoon Walleye trip for 4 people • 4 adults • 1 childHa an excellent trip with Captain Dan and 1st Mate Jeff. Both were ver professional and everyone comfortable including my wife. It was a "lghts out" rip ith ou limi f 24 Walleye in less thn 2 hours. If you are looking for a professional cewwith the knowledge to get the job donethen look no futher
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Response from Captainfun times for everyone.
John CantrellMontana, US•Member since 20265.0VerifiedFishing memories to last a lifetime
Afternoon Walleye trip for 4 people • 4 adultsCaptain Dan and deckhand Jeff were first class!! We were fishing for walleye and we all caught our limit in record time. They were very accommodating and made it a very special experience for our family. They were very personable, educational and had great senses of humor.
Response from Captainit was fun for everyone.
Joseph S OhPennsylvania, US•Member since 20265.0Verifiedone of the finest trip me and the kids have been on
Afternoon Walleye trip for 2 people • 2 adultsCaptain Dan and first mate did a wonderful job at getting us out on water and putting us on fish and his first mate did a great job at helping us pulling in fish and getting set back up for the next one. busy day for him with limited of walleye on the boat.
Response from Captainit was a great day!
Kevin BellRepeat anglerMaryland, US•Member since 2025•3 trips5.0Verifiedgreat day on the water!
Afternoon walleye trip for 3 people • 3 adultsDespite rough conditions (4-5 foot waves);we were able to get our limit. Captain Dan and first mate Jeff were very professional and very good knowledge of the water. I would highly recommend them and look forward to booking them again next year!
Response from CaptainIt was a very successful day for every one. Enjoy those fish fillets!
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What's biting with D.D. Rod Father Sportfishing in Erie
This is one of the best months to come to Erie and spend a couple of days fishing. You can target Walleye and Steelhead, jumbo Perch, and epic Bass in the bay.