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Justin Madara
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Justin Madara

Fairview, United States
25+ reviews
Captain Justin Madara runs various sorts of lake fishing adventures. Join him on Lake Erie and discover its immense beauty and famed fishery!

Charter

Rating

4.9
43 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish

All reviews (43)

Showing 1 – 5 of 43 reviews
  • Josh Powell
    Josh Powell
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Captain in Erie!

    Offshore walleye and Steelhead • 3 adults

    Justin was nothing short of amazing, from start to finish. Very polite and knowledgeable, he had us on fish all day limiting out on walleye. Also alot of firsts for my group thanks to Justin, I would recommend this captain to anyone coming to Erie looking for guide. I know we will definitely be back, thank you again for an amazing experience we can’t wait to come back again!

    Reported catch:
    Walleye
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Mary Walker
    Mary Walker
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    September fishing trip

    5 Hour Trip – Walleye • 4 adults
  • Larry Nuttall
    Larry Nuttall
    Repeat angler
    us
    Delaware, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Walleye Trip on Lake Erie

    5 Hour Trip – Drift Fishing • 3 adults

    There were 3 of us out trying to catch some walleye ... Well Captain Justin on the Family Time Sportfishing made it happen! We started off drifting for walleye and had some success and then switched over to trolling to finish our trip. The transition went very smooth and when we were a few short of getting our limits Captain Justin stayed out on the water the extra time until we caught our limit! The Captain was very knowledgeable and was a lot of fun to fish with... I highly recommend Family Time Sportfishing to anyone looking for a quality fishing experience!

  • Michael Duke
    Michael Duke
    us
    West Virginia, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    The perfect trip

    8 Hour Trip – Walleye • 4 adults

    From the time we met up until the time we left everything went smooth and easy. Fantastic crew who put us on the fish immediately. My father and I caught our limit in less than two hours, and that’s with us losing a few. They did a wonderful job cleaning our catch. We will definitely be booking with these guys again.

    Reported catch:
    Walleye
  • Tyler Caldwell
    Tyler Caldwell
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Justin

    8 Hour Trip – Walleye • 3 adults

Real catches shared by our community

  • Family Time Sportfishing
    Family Time SportfishingFairview, PA
    Three anglers proudly display a large lake trout aboard a fishing boat on open water.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Josh P.
    Josh P.
    Justin was nothing short of amazing, from start to finish. Very polite and knowledgeable, he had us on fish all day limiting out on walleye. Also alot of firsts for my group thanks to Justin, I would recommend this captain to anyone coming to Erie looking for guide. I know we will definitely be back, thank you again for an amazing experience we can’t wait to come back again!
  • Family Time Sportfishing
    Family Time SportfishingFairview, PA
    Angler proudly displaying a freshly caught fish on a fishing boat, showcasing the excitement of a successful day at sea.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    7-9-26 evening trip. We set out to find some better quality fish and did find a couple big ones! We even boated a rare lake erie coho and snapped an even bigger one off, cant catch them all. Fishing continues to be on fire!
  • Family Time Sportfishing
    Family Time SportfishingFairview, PA
    Angler proudly displaying a large Walleye while fishing on a boat in open water.
    Fish 1
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Sara M.
    Sara M.
    Justin and Josh were amazing! They were very knowledgeable and helpful. Very friendly with all of us. Very much recommended!
  • Family Time Sportfishing
    Family Time SportfishingFairview, PA
    A group of four anglers proudly displaying a catch of Walleye on a cleaning table after a successful fishing trip.
    Rick B.
    Rick B.
    Great trip, conditions not ideal with waves, but Justin and Josh worked hard to get us our limit of fish. Highly recommend.
  • Family Time Sportfishing
    Family Time SportfishingFairview, PA
    A collection of freshly caught Walleye displayed on a cleaning table, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    A quick midmorning trip resulted in two limits of nice walleyes in short order confirming that the day bite has been and will only continue to get better until fall!
  • Family Time Sportfishing
    Family Time SportfishingFairview, PA
    A neat display of six Rainbow Trout laid out on a cleaning table, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Michael J.
    Michael J.
    What an excellent family trip! Communication was excellent. Captain worked hard and was able to land 8 fish. Cabin cruiser was excellent to keep you out of wind and cold. Definitely recommend
  • Family Time Sportfishing
    Family Time SportfishingFairview, PA
    A group of four anglers proudly displaying their catch of Walleye on a cleaning station after a successful fishing trip.
    Luther T.
    Luther T.
    I highly recommend fishing with these guys . Withe their help, my group of 4 had our limit in just a few hours.
  • Family Time Sportfishing
    Family Time SportfishingFairview, PA
    An angler proudly displaying a large Walleye while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Pam M.
    Pam M.
    We limited out in a few fun filled hours. Crew was amazing. Largest walleye was 27 inches. Caught a double on a rod. What a great day
  • Family Time Sportfishing
    Family Time SportfishingFairview, PA
    An angler proudly displaying a large Walleye while fishing on a boat, showcasing a sunny day on the water.
    Dan M.
    Dan M.
    Great day with Justin and Family Time charters. Justin worked hard to get Walleye limits for two old anglers from California today. Will definitely book again! Thank you for an awesome day Justin!!
  • Family Time Sportfishing
    Family Time SportfishingFairview, PA
    A family group poses happily in front of a catch board displaying an array of freshly caught fish after a successful fishing trip.
    Great two boat trip tonight with fast fishing had us back at the dock with a packed full cooler before dinner!

What's biting with Family Time Sportfishing in Fairview

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Fishing reports

Angler proudly displaying a freshly caught fish on a fishing boat, showcasing the excitement of a successful day at sea.

Deep water equals big fish!

Jul 10, 2026 • Fairview
7-9-26 evening trip. We set out to find some better quality fish and did find a couple big ones! We even boated a rare lake erie coho and snapped an even bigger one off, cant catch them all. Fishing continues to be on fire!
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A collection of freshly caught Walleye displayed on a cleaning table, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

The day bite is on!

May 27, 2025 • Fairview
A quick midmorning trip resulted in two limits of nice walleyes in short order confirming that the day bite has been and will only continue to get better until fall!
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A family group poses happily in front of a catch board displaying an array of freshly caught fish after a successful fishing trip.

The big ones are hungry!

Jul 29, 2024 • Fairview
Great two boat trip tonight with fast fishing had us back at the dock with a packed full cooler before dinner!
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Angler proudly displaying a Walleye while fishing on a boat, with another person in the background preparing for the next catch.

First walleyes!

Jul 27, 2022 • Fairview
Tim and Kyle decided to book a last minute drift trip while they were in town for some work training. They had never caught walleyes before but it didnt take long for them to dial them in! They also caught a couple really nice perch and the Capt got to join in on the fun putting 3 limits topside. Thank you for joining us guys!
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Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Walleye while fishing on a boat, showcasing a sunny day on the water.

Great morning!

Jul 22, 2022 • Fairview
Lisa and her gang made a last minute morning trip with us and it paid off. Despite a delay for weather and a snotty lake we made it back in for brunch with a cooler full and aome happy customers!
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An angler casting a line into the ocean during a sunset fishing trip, showcasing a serene fishing environment.

7-2 and 7-3 drift trip

Jul 2, 2022 • Fairview
Regular customer Dale and his wife came up for an evening and morning trip and the bite did not disappoint! They even let the capatain join in on the fun! Limits both trips in quick order!
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