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Jim Hanley
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Jim Hanley

Angola on the Lake, United States
4 reviews
Capt. Jim is the most experienced gudie navigating the waters of the eastern end of Lake Erie near Bufflao, New York and is ready to take you on a productive fishing trip. Explore these waters teeming with Walleye and Smallmouth Bass under Captain Jim's expert guidance. Jim brings 48 years of experience in guiding on the Great Lakes, the Gulf and Atlantic Ocean. He is only fisherman to have been inducted into the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame.

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Rating

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

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  • Sean Murphy
    Sean Murphy
    Member since 2025
    5.0

    Lake Erie smallmouth trip with Captain Jim Hanley

    Full Day Trip –Smallies and Walleye

    Five years ago two of my friends and I booked a three day smallmouth bass trip with Captain Jim Hanley. To say our first experience with Captain Jim was absolutely amazing would be a huge understatement! We enjoyed ourselves so much we booked again for the following year before we left. Fast forward four years we enjoy fishing with Jim now more than ever and have already booked for our 6th year. He has excellent equipment, stories about his impressive career for days, he is kind, very knowledgeable about numerous fish species, an absolute pleasure to fish with and oh yeah....almost 50 years of guiding experience on Lake Erie. The photos above are proof that rain or shine Captain Jim will put you on the fish! If you are up in the air about booking a trip with him let me put your mind at ease....BOOK IT! He is absolutely worth every penny and then some. Can't wait to get back on the water with him!

    Reported catch:
    Smallmouth Bass
    Walleye
    Response from Captain

    Thanks so much Sean. Fishing with, Jason and Scottie is like fishing with family now! I truly appreciate the kind words.

  • Madison Sequenzia
    Madison Sequenzia
    Member since 2025
    5.0

    To fish with the best, fish w/ Captain Jim

    Full Day Trip –Smallies and Walleye

    Captain Jim has over 40yrs of experience fishing Lake Erie. He was even inducted into the Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame for him impact on the Buffalo fishing industry. There’s a reason be has a deep roster of clients that return year and year. All the best spots, all the best knowledge, all the best tips and tricks. If you want to fish with the best, fish with Captain Iim Hanley.

    Reported catch:
    Smallmouth Bass
    Response from Captain

    Thanks Madison. Appreciate the very kind words and endorsement.

  • Amber Spiesz
    Amber Spiesz
    Member since 2026
    5.0

    Day trip with Jim

    Full Day Trip –Smallies and Walleye

    I had the best experience with Jim! He was very informative and helped us catch soo many fish! Would definitely recommend Jim Hanley!

    Reported catch:
    Walleye
    Response from Captain

    thanks so much amber. it was great having you and your family aboard.

  • Josh A
    Josh A
    Member since 2026
    5.0

    Walleye Trip with Captain Jim

    Full Day Trip –Smallies and Walleye

    Great day, caught lots of fish. Limited out on walleye for three guys in 4 hrs. Captain Jim cleaned all of our fish when we got back to the boat launch. Would definitely book again!

    Reported catch:
    Walleye