Captain
Vince Silvaggi

Member since June 2017 Fairview, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
Even though I spend the majority of my time trolling for walleye, steelhead, and lake trout, I still enjoy stream fishing and drift fishing.

Hey, I'm Captain Vince Silvaggi

Fairview, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
Even though I spend the majority of my time trolling for walleye, steelhead, and lake trout, I still enjoy stream fishing and drift fishing.
Our Team
Daniel S.
First mate
Heather Z.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(87 reviews)
Fairview
 Last booking: 2 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 87 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (99)
A skilled team aboard a well-sized vessel.
July fishing trip
July fishing trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
97%
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Susan B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A skilled team aboard a well-sized vessel.

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip – Walleye (PM) on July 26, 2025
This was a fantastic new adventure for my family, and we can’t wait to do it again. I highly recommend it to anyone looking...
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Casey T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip – Walleye (AM) on July 4, 2025
Our family had an awesome trip with Vince and his boy. We met our limit within a couple hours. Overall great time.
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Daniel M.
Venetia, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6hr trip for Walleye with Captain Vince

VERIFIED   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...
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James W.
Westford, MA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun and educational trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Walleye (PM) on July 14, 2023
Captain Vince and his mate took a lot of time to teach us about the rigging as well as fishing on Lake Erie.  They were super...
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Marc P.
Erie, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Walleye (AM) on July 30, 2023
We took my dad out for a morning of walleye fishing for his birthday. We had a great time,Lots of laughs and lots of fish....
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