Captain
Matthew Shopene

Member since June 2022 Erie, United States
Background
Captain Matthew offers to take you out on a fishing trip on Lake Erie. Come enjoy the beautiful nature and have lots of fun catching fish with a friendly crew.

Hey, I'm Captain Matthew Shopene

Erie, United States
Background
Captain Matthew offers to take you out on a fishing trip on Lake Erie. Come enjoy the beautiful nature and have lots of fun catching fish with a friendly crew.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(66 reviews)
Erie
Trips from US $200

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 66 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (92)
Professional Service
Professional Service
Professional Service
+89
Angler rating
62
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
83%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
97%
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Annette H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Professional Service

VERIFIED   NEW  7 Hour Trip 5AM (1-2 guests) on June 21, 2025
Cpt. Matt reached out the day before our trip to make sure we arrived safely and where to meet. We left on time. Crew hand...
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Shirley H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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2nd trip even better

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip 5AM (1-2 guests) on August 24, 2024
My boss and I booked another morning trip, 1 year after our first time with Dogโ€™s Life and this fishing excursion went even...
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Carl T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  7 Hour Trip 5AM (1-2 guests) on July 4, 2025
We had an outstanding experience. Caught our limit of walleye! Capt was very fun, patient and professional.
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Thomas K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Worth every dime j

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip 5AM (1-2 guests) on July 30, 2024
Had a wonderful time out with captain Matt it was my girlfriends first on a charter and fishing in Lake Erie got our limit...
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Heather S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Erie Walleye Charter

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip 5AM (1-2 guests) on July 27, 2024
My father and I took a trip to Lake Erie, and we couldnโ€™t be happier with the experience we received with Captain Matt. He...
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