Erie Escape

Rating

Anglers' gallery (69)

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  Derrick Hughes

  

  Indiana, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

  Verified

  Excellent Charter Experience

  Full Day Trip on May 16, 2026 • 2 adults

  We went for my wifes birthday! Captain Matt was a consummate professional. We caught our limit within a couple hours! He knew exactly where to go to find the big ones. We caught 2 trophy size 26" walleye while out! Matt was courteous, knowledgeable and safe. He even gave us recommendations on where we could go to have our fish cooked up for us fresh! Incredible experience. I looked for a long time trying to find the perfect charter for her birthday and I feel as though I found the best one on lake Erie. Thanks Again Matt!

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  Response from Captain

  May 17, 2026

  thank you for the kind words Derrick! for never walleye fishing before, you two knocked it out of the ballpark!!! look forward to fishing with you guys again! i hope your hook and cook turned out okay. until next time. Thank you for trusting me on your special day!

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  Josh Clear

  

  Michigan, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

  Verified

  best out there

  Full day on March 30, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 child

  Matt was an amazng captain, our trip was exactly what we was expecting. he's very hands on for different experience levels and explains everything he's doing so you can learn. His boat and equipment was all nice and up to date. he took us out and put us right on the fish we limited out with a 5 man crew. it was suck an amazing time lots of memories and laughs. I highly recommend matt with lake Erie escape, my family was happy and excited just like your family will so don't wait and hit the water with matt you won't regret it.

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  Response from Captain

  April 1, 2026

  Thank you so much for the kind words Josh! yall make my job easy when your whole group was so detail oriented! I had a great time with your family and look forward to getting you out there on your next adventure!!

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  Dave I

  Repeat angler

  

  West Lafayette, OH, US

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  Member since 2024

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  2 trips

  5.0

  Verified

  Best In the Business

  Full day on July 11, 2026 • 4 adults

  For over thirty years I have been on chartering boats in the the Great Lakes to all the surrounding oceans of this beautiful contry and NEVER had an experience like I did with Captain Matt. There are no words other than to say he is exceptional and truly believes in customer satisfaction. He will be a life long annual trip with me, my sons, and hopefully my grandchildren (when they are old enough). Captain Matt will everyone catch quality fish on the lake. First in class!

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  Response from Captain

  July 11, 2026

  thank you for the kind words Dave. The same can be said for your family! breath of fresh air when I get groups such as yours!!! it truely is the reason I love my job!

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  Chris Sword

  Member since 2025

  5.0

  Half Day

  on November 2, 2025

  Our fishing trip with Captain Matt was incredible. Thanks to his extensive knowledge of the local waters, we started catching fish immediately and enjoyed continuous action. Captain Matt's professionalism and friendly demeanor were exceptional. He was patient with novice anglers and shared techniques that improved our skills. He also provided high-quality gear. We returned with not only a boat full of fish but also unforgettable memories and a strong desire to book our next trip with him.

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  Response from Captain

  December 4, 2025

  Thanks Chris! it was a great day to be on the water with you and yiur son!

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  Ryan Stair

  

  Wisconsin, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

  Verified

  Great Experience

  Full Day Trip on June 8, 2026 • 2 adults

  Great experience all around. Captain Matt was very knowledgeable, patient, and friendly. He kept us on the fish the whole time. This was my 13 year old daughters first time on a charter and she felt very comfortable on the boat and had a great time. Thanks again Matt and we’ll definitely be booking with you again.

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