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My last trip will forever be know as rollcoater smallmouth fishing the ledge
My last trip will forever be know as rollcoater smallmouth fishing the ledge
Great fun I decided to make one more trip to Erie P.A. to fish with my fav. Captian Mark Rose. It was a beautiful late Nov. day. Mark was taking us out for the giant smallmouth that are feeding up. I have been fishing with Capt. Mark for years and he never disapoints me. Always puts me on fish . This day was a little diffferent ,while we were catching some nice smallmouth Mark said there are some big Lake Trout close by that we could try to catch. It was a fish I had not caught in all my yrs. so we said lets go. Well it was a blast . Thanks Capt for another great day of fishing. 
Great fun I decided to make one more trip to Erie P.A. to fish with my fav. Captian Mark Rose. It was a beautiful late Nov. day. Mark was taking us out for the giant smallmouth that are feeding up. I have been fishing with Capt. Mark for years and he never disapoints me. Always puts me on fish . This day was a little diffferent ,while we were catching some nice smallmouth Mark said there are some big Lake Trout close by that we could try to catch. It was a fish I had not caught in all my yrs. so we said lets go. Well it was a blast . Thanks Capt for another great day of fishing. 
Lake Erie Bronze backs My fall fishing trip this yr was a cold windy day on lake Erie. Capt Mark Rose with his new Ranger boat was putting us on fish as usual. The fishing was a little slow but they were there just not real hungry. We did manage some nice fish even though the conditions were tough. Mark was the professional as always and gave us a greta day on the lake to finish the seson. If you come to Erie and need a guide there is only 1 guy by far that I would go with. Ive been going with mark a couple times a year for the last 5 yrs. and always catch nice smallys which is my goal. Thanks Mark 
Caught fish all day in bad weather.
Caught fish all day in bad weather.
beautiful boat and great top of the line equipment. Put us on fish on a windy day. Great fisherman with tons of knowledge. Top of the line.
beautiful boat and great top of the line equipment. Put us on fish on a windy day. Great fisherman with tons of knowledge. Top of the line.
Based on Mark’s recommendation, we will be back in the fall to try for more smallmouth.
Based on Mark’s recommendation, we will be back in the fall to try for more smallmouth.
Thanks again,
Mark & Michelle Jackson
North Carolina
Thanks again,
Mark & Michelle Jackson
North Carolina
Professional and friendly and I will be there again for fall run
Professional and friendly and I will be there again for fall run
Several over 5lbs. Mark is a great guide and has become a friend ! Never had a guy work any harder and give your money’s worth. The last day it was 31degrees 18-25 mph winds and sleeting like crazy!
And we smacked them !! Only boat on the water !
That shows Marks dedication and desire to catch fish .
Several over 5lbs. Mark is a great guide and has become a friend ! Never had a guy work any harder and give your money’s worth. The last day it was 31degrees 18-25 mph winds and sleeting like crazy!
And we smacked them !! Only boat on the water !
That shows Marks dedication and desire to catch fish .
Mark is a true pro.... would certainly recommend Mark Rose if you are interested in having a memorable experience on Lake Erie catching smallmouth bass.
Mark is a true pro.... would certainly recommend Mark Rose if you are interested in having a memorable experience on Lake Erie catching smallmouth bass.
Thanks again Mark.
Thanks again Mark.
Great trip in a tough time of year Despite a tough time of year on Lake Erie, Capt. Rose kept us on fish and helped us have great days. Largemouth, pike, smallmouth, scaly cat (and even an occasional drum)... they all fell to our group of four. Thanks Mark for a great experience and we look forward to our next chance to catch some of those huge Lake Erie smallmouth! 
I had a fantastic time fishing with Captain Mark Rose. His skill and knowledge and his first class equipment made it a great experience for me. I am a return client and we'll definitely be fishing with him again soon. This was the best fishing I have ever done in my life in my home state of Pennsylvania! Thanks Captain Mark!!!
Plan B with Captain Mark Rose I booked 2 days of Lake Erie smallmouth fishing with Caption Mark Rose. The weather however was very windy out of the north and Lake Erie was to rough to fish, but not to worry. Caption Mark had plan B ready to go. We headed south to an inland lake and had two awesome days of smallmouth fising. I caught 35 smallies in two 4 hour trips. It doesnt get better than that. I have fished with Caption Mark for 3 years now and i am always amazed at his ability to find smallies and provide awesome fishing trips. I highly recommend Caption Mark to anyone who wants to experiance smallmouth fising at its best. 
Smallmouth Charters with Captain Mark Rose My adult son & I, both experienced Lake Erie fishermen, just completed two successful Presque Isle smallmouth charters with Captain Mark Rose. We caught quality smallies both days in tough conditions with several over 5 lbs. and one 6 pounder.Captain Mark consistently located the smallies and willingly shared his smallmouth fishing expertise with my son & I. His focus is definitely on helping you catch smallmouth bass while having a good time. He’s good at it too!
In summary, we had a great time fishing with Captain Mark Rose and picked up some valuable smallmouth fishing tips from a pro.
WE WILL BE BACK!

Captain Mark consistently located the smallies and willingly shared his smallmouth fishing expertise with my son & I. His focus is definitely on helping you catch smallmouth bass while having a good time. He’s good at it too!
In summary, we had a great time fishing with Captain Mark Rose and picked up some valuable smallmouth fishing tips from a pro.
WE WILL BE BACK!
Captain Mark Rose put our group of 8 on the smallies we caught over 200 fish in two days and all quality fish we will be back next year this was an experience of a life time and Captain Mark Rose and his other Captains made it so much fun its like fishing with friends that bait you hook lol GREAT GROUP OF GUYS!
Better than expected We thought going in the dog days of summer would not be productive for smallmouth. Captain Mark prove that wrong! We caught several smallmouth over 3 pounds and a personal best of nearly 6 pounds. To top it off we got a half a dozen walleye that will eat very well. 
Mark Rose is the best! Mark is like a blood hound when it comes to finding fish. Everyone knows that July on Lake Erie can be very unpredictable, for small mouth but Mark put us right on the fish. Canât wait to meet up with him in Florida. Weâll probably do a day in the swamp for large mouth and a day after parrot bass. This is the fourth time we used Mark Rose. Very serious but we have fun and laugh. My wife loves him very patient. 
Lake Erie Smallmouth Fishing Capt. Mark Rose with Bass Online Fishing Guides was a great guide. His knowledge of the lake and fish habitat was spot on. It took us a few hours to find the smallmouth we were looking for but we had a blast once we found them. I would highly recommend Mark Rose to any of my friends and family for their next fishing trip. 
Fish On! What a great fishing trip! Despite weather that was not perfect, we landed some fine smallies. We were told that if anyone could find them, it was Mark Rose and sure enough, he proved to be an excellent guide. Three different spots with multiple strategies resulted in a fun afternoon of fishing! 
Captain Mark Rose was exceptional We went out on a cold rainy day just before Independence Day. Caught one Small Mouth Bass but because the weather was so miserable, Captain Mark Rose decided to take us out again the next day. We caught 6 magnificent ones the second day. Mark was very kind, patient, knowledgeable and professional and we enjoyed both trips for the price of one. I'd highly recommend Captain Mark. Martin and Judy Charney Toronto. 
Lake Erie smallmouth Erie PA It was very easy and convenient to book the trip online. The booking and payment process was the best I've ever used for a guided fishing trip. Captain Mark Rose worked as hard as he could to put us on smallmouth. He is the first guide I have ever had that did not fish while guiding because he is committed to give his clients the best trip possible. The only reason I don't give a perfect rating is because the fish weren't in a feeding mood but that is not a reflection on Mark's skill and knowledge. 
Fishing adventure Would like to start with had a great time.. Captain Mark Rose was an excellent charter.. anyone wanting to do smallmouth bass fishing around the Presque Isle Bay Area I would recommend Mark Rose best guy will guarantee you a great day.. Thanks to Mark Rose definitely made our Lake Erie experience something to remember. 
Captain Mark Rose I have went out with Captain Mark Rose every year for the last 5 years, and no matter what the weather conditions, he figures out a way to find the big smallmouth and get them in the boat. Windy conditions this year kept us from going where he wanted, but he still found big smallmouth for us in the wind protected bay. I have caught my personal best smallmouth (5 lb. 11 oz.) with Mark and we continue to work on getting that 6+ lb. I am already looking forward to my next trip with Captain Mark Rose! 
Best fishing experience of my life Captain Mark Rose put us right on em and we smashed so many giants. 4-5lbers and we were throwing 3lbers back like they were dinks! Truly a blessed trip, I for sure wanna go back and would recommend going out with Captain Mark Rose!
Lake Erie Small Mouth Fishing Mark Rose captained our unbelievable trip. If you are looking to catch fish and not just fish, this is the trip to take. We caught 50-60 bass, on a six hour trip with Mark. He provides great guiding, top notch equipment and a great, fun experience!
Mark Rose I recently booked a family trip for my dad, brother and myself with Mark Rose on lake erie 5-12-18. We booked way and advance and were dealt some bad weather on the day of the trip. We woke up to 40 degree temperatures and severe storms closing in. An hour into our day we got chased off the lake by lightning. Mark was great about it and from the safety of shore we decided to wait it out. After some early lunch and killing time in a local sporting goods store, we got back on the water in the early afternoon and he put us on the fish. All together we caught 40 small mouth all 3 to 5 pounds. The biggest, and my dads personal best, was 5 pounds 9 ounces. What started out as a bad dream ended up as a great day of fishing. Id like to thank Mark for sticking it out through the storm and putting us on some great fish. If you looking for a great lake erie small mouth trip call Mark Rose. Justin. 
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Captain Bio
Capt Mark Rose is a full-time fishing guide on Lake Erie and surrounding waters. Do you want to explore catching fish right-a-way? Based in Erie, PA, Capt Mark is originally from Pittsburg, PA with over 20+ years of fishing experience.
If you’re serious about exploring Lake Erie, then you need to book a trip with him. Captain Mark is a local who enjoys teaching others to fish. As a family man himself, he will put your whole family first. Everyone will enjoy a day out with him, that’s a guarantee. When you head out on the waters of Lake Erie with Captain Mark Rose, you’ll have the fishing adventure of a lifetime!
Hop on board his 22’ Ranger bass boat that can easily accommodate groups of up to 4 anglers on board and fishing at the same time. The boat comes equipped with full safety and navigational features so you can fish with peace of mind.
A major highlight of fishing in Lake Erie is for giant smallmouth bass and walleye, Capt Mark can help you catch either or both. You can sight cast for smallmouth bass with artificial lures, all of which the captain will provide. Whether you want to throw grubs, drop shots, jerk baits, or topwater baits, you can have a fishing trip you’ll never forget – and don’t worry, you’ll know what all of these are after a trip with Capt. Mark.
Capt. Mark will let you know about changing regulations for what you can and cannot keep if that is of interest to you. The smallmouth bass trips are not charters for filling up the freezer, but for catching the most popular sportfish in the area. If you’re looking for filling the cooler, Capt Mark can do that as well during a Walleye trip.
All the rods, reels, and tackles are included in the price. Capt. Mark is sponsored by some top brands, so you know that this gear won’t let you down when going after big fish!
You’ll need to buy a fishing license before the day of the trip and are welcome to bring food and drink along. This can go into the captain’s built-in cooler.
Book a trip today with Capt Mark for an unforgettable day out with friends and family, fishing the best fishing holes in Lake Erie. Read his amazing reviews to see what we mean. You can contact Capt Mark directly with any questions
Amenities
- Boat Capacity: 4 People
- Fishing Chairs
- Cooler, Ice, Bottled Water
- Boat Specs: 22+ ft
- All Fishing Equipment
- Life Jackets
Meeting Locations
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Lake Erie - Erie, PA 402 W Bayfront Pkwy, Erie, PA 16507
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Allegheny River - Oil City, PA 1016 W 1st St, Oil City, PA 16301

