Captain

Vince Silvaggi

Languages: English
Experience: 10 years

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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.

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Fishing Reports

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Heather Z.

First mate

My Charter Listing

Old Timer Charters – Lake Erie

4.9 / 5

(89 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(89 reviews)

Fairview • 26 ft • 5 persons

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Trips from US $500

Fishing Reports

Cloudy and rain made for a great day on

Apr 25, 2025 Fairview

Our half day trip turned out to be a great one with lots of Lake trout hitting the deck and smiles everywhere!

Silver and Gold!!!

Sep 30, 2023 Fairview

Steady action with walleye and steelhead during our 4hrs trip!

Lake Erie doesn't disappoint

Aug 13, 2023 Fairview

Eric and crew did a great job of filling the cooler with some lake erie walleye! Even though the lake was a little choppy and standing while reeling was a bit challenging they got it done.

Childs Play!

Jul 23, 2023 Fairview

These kids reeled their arms off today with their dads to put 36 walleye in the box by 9:30am. The bite os on ?

Walleye Frenzy

Jul 6, 2023 Fairview

The walleye bite has been heating up and the fish have been hungry. Trolling 6 miles from shore has been the most preductive with a mix of small to large fish.

Lake Erie never disappoints

Jul 6, 2023 Fairview

Jim and Darryl had their 12 fish in short order this morning. Lead core and shallow plugs did the trick!

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 89 reviews

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Boat

4.9 / 5

Crew

4.9 / 5

Experience

4.8 / 5

Photos & videos by reviewers (100)

A skilled team aboard a well-sized vessel.

+97

Angler rating

5 stars		80
4 stars		4
3 stars		1
2 stars		1
1 star		0

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	97%
Friendly captain
	99%
Recommend this charter
	94%
Appropriate for children
	91%
Satisfied with the boat
	99%
Caught fish
	97%

Appropriate for children
	91%
Satisfied with the boat
	99%
Caught fish
	97%

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James W.

Westford, MA

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fun and educational trip!

VERIFIED Half Day Trip – Walleye (PM) on July 14, 2023

James W.

Westford, MA

5.0 / 5

Jul 14, 2023

Half Day Trip – Walleye (PM)

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 friendly. We caught our limit of walleye on a poor fishing time (sunny afternoon on a calm surface). We also landed fish bigger than the other charters at the time. The filleting was good. The fish tasted great. The Cptn and mate knew what they were doing We will definitely charter them again!

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...

James W. recommends Old Timer Charters – Lake Erie

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Marc P.

Erie, PA

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great Trip

VERIFIED Half Day Trip – Walleye (AM) on July 30, 2023

Marc P.

Erie, PA

5.0 / 5

Jul 30, 2023

Half Day Trip – Walleye (AM)

Great Trip

VERIFIED

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. Learned how to utilize planer boards the correct way. Captain Vince and his chatty mate were a blast, Very down to earth. I would highly recommend Old Timer Charters.We will be booking more trips in the future with them.

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....

Marc P. recommends Old Timer Charters – Lake Erie

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Vince Silvaggi (The Captain)

Replied on July 31, 2023

I’m glad you enjoyed the trip. Enjoy the fish and we look forward to seeing you again

Vince Silvaggi (The Captain)

Replied on July 31, 2023

I’m glad you enjoyed the trip. Enjoy the fish and we look forward to seeing you again

Captain replied

Anthony L. Z.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Excellent walleye trip!!

VERIFIED Half Day Trip – Walleye (PM) on July 28, 2024

Anthony L. Z.

5.0 / 5

Jul 28, 2024

Half Day Trip – Walleye (PM)

Excellent walleye trip!!

VERIFIED

We had a great trip with Captain Vince! Caught our limit pretty quickly and got some pretty big fish. Thanks much for an awesome trip!!

We had a great trip with Captain Vince! Caught our limit pretty quickly and got some pretty big fish. Thanks much for an awesome...

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Vince Silvaggi (The Captain)

Replied on July 31, 2024

I’m glad everyone enjoyed the trip! Safe travels and enjoy your vacation

Vince Silvaggi (The Captain)

Replied on July 31, 2024

I’m glad everyone enjoyed the trip! Safe travels and enjoy your vacation

Captain replied

James R.

North East, PA

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing with Vince

VERIFIED Full Day Trip – Walleye on July 6, 2023

James R.

North East, PA

5.0 / 5

Jul 6, 2023

Full Day Trip – Walleye

Fishing with Vince

VERIFIED

Very professional and on top of his operation. Friendly and polite . After selling my own boat ten years ago we started using charter service. Old Timer Charter is by far better than anyone that we have used before and we plan to use again. Thank you for a great day Jim & Daryl

Very professional and on top of his operation. Friendly and polite . After selling my own boat ten years ago we started...

James R. recommends Old Timer Charters – Lake Erie

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Vince Silvaggi (The Captain)

Replied on July 7, 2023

I’m glad you enjoyed the trip! Enjoy your fish and we’re looking forward to fishing with you again.

Vince Silvaggi (The Captain)

Replied on July 7, 2023

I’m glad you enjoyed the trip! Enjoy your fish and we’re looking forward to fishing with you again.

Captain replied

Doug C.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Master class in guiding

VERIFIED Full Day Trip – Walleye on July 17, 2024

Doug C.

5.0 / 5

Jul 17, 2024

Full Day Trip – Walleye

Master class in guiding

VERIFIED

Experience, expertise, ability abundantly visible. Connected with cap and first mate, and connected on fish the way we wanted to.

Experience, expertise, ability abundantly visible. Connected with cap and first mate, and connected on fish the way we wanted...

Doug C. recommends Old Timer Charters – Lake Erie

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Fun and educational trip!

Fun and educational trip!

Great Trip

Great Trip

Excellent walleye trip!!

Excellent walleye trip!!

Fishing with Vince

Fishing with Vince

Master class in guiding

Master class in guiding

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