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.
66
Reviews

My Charter Listing

Dog's Life Sport Fishing

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
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Professional Service
Professional Service
Professional Service
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Angler rating
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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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Travis S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Trip!

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip 5AM (3-4 guests) on May 30, 2025
Captain Matt was fantastic,ย  put us on fish first thing in the morning and we were catching the entire trip. Great company,...
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John D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip! Thanks, Capt Matt!

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip 5AM (1-2 guests) on October 13, 2024
Very rough day on the lake - swells to 8-10 feet and the Coast Guard saying it was going to get worse finally chased us off...
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Jennifer B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Lake Erie and Captain Matthew

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip 5AM (1-2 guests) on August 21, 2024
Captain Matthew is a top notch fisherman and he was one of the hardest working men Iโ€™ve met. I definitely recommend a charter...
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Tony M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Day Fishing

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip 5AM (1-2 guests) on August 9, 2024
Weather wasnโ€™t the greatest, but Captain Matt had the rods bending all morning. Worked hard and traveled to get my dad and...
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Michael R.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip 4PM (3-4 guests) on June 30, 2025
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