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Matthew Shopene
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Matthew Shopene

Erie, United States
50+ reviews
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.

Charter

Rating

4.9
93 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

95%
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
87%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (93)

Showing 1 – 5 of 93 reviews
  • Jerry Lewis
    Jerry Lewis
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    GREAT CAPTAIN . GREAT FISHING EXPERIENCE

    Second trip • 2 adults

    Captain Matt was awesome! we had the best time walleye fishing at Lake Erie! Captain had great stories to tell, kept us safe, and fishing was perfect! He was timely and professional, and took the time to clean, fillet, freeze and deliver our fish! We will be repeat customers! Thanks Captain Matt! PS: he also took great pictures for us! 😉

  • Dane Kalwanaski
    Dane Kalwanaski
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2022
    3 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Catching Walleye, Fishing Optional

    7 Hour Trip 5AM (1-2 guests) • 2 adults

    We had 2 great trips with Captain Matt and deckhand Charlotte! he put us right on the fish and we caight walleye on both trips pretty much straight from the lines getting to depth until we had a limit! It really was more catching than fishing. Capt Matt knows where the fish are, and knows where the big fish are too! we couldn’t have asked for a better experience and look forward to when we can go again!

    Reported catch:
    Walleye
  • Gabe Rhoads
    Gabe Rhoads
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Made The Best of It!

    Second trip • 4 adults • 2 children

    The weather didnt cooperate but we made the best of it. Captain Matt is exactly what you would expect for a fishing guide. He offered a great expereince, great stories, and some great fishing, even if we didnt bag out.

    Reported catch:
    Walleye
    Lake Trout
  • Madasonne Butler
    Madasonne Butler
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Will definitely be repeat customers

    6 Hour Trip 4PM (1-2 guests) • 2 adults

    From start to finish our trip was perfect. Captain Matt knows the water like the back of his hand. We caught our Walleye limit with ease which was also filleted for us. I would recommend this trip to anyone!

  • Cynthia Mitzel
    Cynthia Mitzel
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2022
    4 trips
    4.0
    Verified

    1sr time fishing Erie

    7 Hour Trip 5AM (1-2 guests) • 2 adults

    This was our first time fishing Lake Erie. When we booked the thrip it stated the we would be fishing for not only Walleye , but also trout and perch. We had booked for 7 hour trip for roughly $380 and all we caught Wllawh.eye and nothing else. For the price that we had pad we should have out longer and fishing for lake trout and perch as advertised on his fishingbooker4 site. We booked for 7hrs fishing and were only out for about 2.r roe hr w h. We caigughr our limit on wallets.rhen 7aw head ime[.

    Reported catch:
    Walleye

Real catches shared by our community

  • Dog's Life Sport Fishing
    Dog's Life Sport FishingErie, PA
    Two young anglers proudly display a large walleye near a marina after a freshwater fishing trip.
    Gabe R.
    Gabe R.
    The weather didnt cooperate but we made the best of it. Captain Matt is exactly what you would expect for a fishing guide. He offered a great expereince, great stories, and some great fishing, even if we didnt bag out.
  • Dog's Life Sport Fishing
    Dog's Life Sport FishingErie, PA
    Adult angler proudly holding a large golden fish aboard a fishing boat offshore, with rods and open ocean visible.
    Iron S.
    Iron S.
  • Dog's Life Sport Fishing
    Dog's Life Sport FishingErie, PA
    Two anglers proudly posing with a display of freshly caught Walleye on a cleaning table after a successful fishing trip.
    Madasonne B.
    Madasonne B.
    From start to finish our trip was perfect. Captain Matt knows the water like the back of his hand. We caught our Walleye limit with ease which was also filleted for us. I would recommend this trip to anyone!
  • Dog's Life Sport Fishing
    Dog's Life Sport FishingErie, PA
    A selection of freshly caught Walleye laid out on a fillet table, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Justin A.
    Justin A.
  • Dog's Life Sport Fishing
    Dog's Life Sport FishingErie, PA
    Large group of walleye arranged on a fillet table, with a partial angler visible beside the catch.
    Dane K.
    Dane K.
    We had 2 great trips with Captain Matt and deckhand Charlotte! he put us right on the fish and we caight walleye on both trips pretty much straight from the lines getting to depth until we had a limit! It really was more catching than fishing. Capt Matt knows where the fish are, and knows where the big fish are too! we couldn’t have asked for a better experience and look forward to when we can go again!
  • Dog's Life Sport Fishing
    Dog's Life Sport FishingErie, PA
    A variety of freshly caught Walleye laid out on a fillet table, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Scott C.
    Scott C.
    Captain put us on the fish right away both days of our trip. both days with a 4 man limit and a bonus steelhead. Highly recommend
  • Dog's Life Sport Fishing
    Dog's Life Sport FishingErie, PA
    Group of anglers, including a young angler, proudly holding a large lake trout aboard a fishing boat on open water.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Brent J.
    Brent J.
    Matt truly knows what he is doing and put us on some quality fish. Will be booking with him again.
  • Dog's Life Sport Fishing
    Dog's Life Sport FishingErie, PA
    An angler proudly displaying a large Walleye at a fishing cleaning station, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Garrett H.
    Garrett H.
    My girlfriend and I went out and caught our first eyes. All equiptment worked as should and we landed our limits in no time. I would definitely reccomend Dog’s Life Sport Fishing if you are into having a good time and also wanting to get that bang for your buck.
  • Dog's Life Sport Fishing
    Dog's Life Sport FishingErie, PA
    A couple proudly displaying their catch of Walleye on a board at the marina after a successful fishing trip.
    Dave M.
    Dave M.
  • Dog's Life Sport Fishing
    Dog's Life Sport FishingErie, PA
    Two anglers proudly displaying a catch of Walleye on a board at a marina in Erie, PA.
    Dave M.
    Dave M.
    Matt put us on fish right away he knows the lake

What's biting with Dog's Life Sport Fishing in Erie

With the cold front coming in, both the guides and the fish take a break and there are fewer anglers around the lake. Perch become the go-to species to target in the late fall, because they don't mind the cold and they're hungry.

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