Lake Erie Fishing Guides
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Choosing a Lake Erie Fishing Guide near me
Fishing can seem tricky at first, especially for new anglers, but that doesn’t have to be the case. With just a little knowledge, you will know what gear to buy, fishing license information, and all the techniques needed to catch and land your favorite fish. This easily comes from hiring local Pennsylvania fishing guides, and not 20 times. The service will save you countless dollars on buying unnecessary equipment and cut your learning curve in half from one trip. By hiring a useful fishing guide, you’ll be able to get on the water and teach your family and friends, and be catching fish by the weekend.
Education is Key
When using Lake Erie fishing charters, they specifically cover fly fishing, spin fishing, and bait casters. Teach you to understand when to use one rod over another, how to properly cast spinning reels and lures, or even specifics about live bait. Get a quick understanding of how to target each species, whether bass fishing for smallmouth bass, fly fishing for brown trout, or fun fishing for flathead catfish, channel catfish, northern pike, steelhead walleye, stripers, crappie, or perch. For new fishermen, it’s one of the easiest ways to get up to speed and outside with minimal investment, utilizing and learning different options that may interest you down the road.
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Education is Key
When using Lake Erie fishing charters, they specifically cover fly fishing, spin fishing, and bait casters. Teach you to understand when to use one rod over another, how to properly cast spinning reels and lures, or even specifics about live bait. Get a quick understanding of how to target each species, whether bass fishing for smallmouth bass, fly fishing for brown trout, or fun fishing for flathead catfish, channel catfish, northern pike, steelhead walleye, stripers, crappie, or perch. For new fishermen, it’s one of the easiest ways to get up to speed and outside with minimal investment, utilizing and learning different options that may interest you down the road.
Featured Local Erie Fishing Guides
Meet the TEAM of local Lake Erie fishing guides, click here for a complete list.
Capt Mark Rose
Capt Mark Rose is a full-time local Lake Erie fishing guide and fishing charter expert. Years of experience including 5 star service for smallmouth bass and walleye. Mark born [Read More]
Capt John Miller
Capt John Miller is a full-time smallmouth bass fishing guide out of Erie, PA with 15+ years of a professional angler with incredible experience and knowledge to share with all [Read More]
Capt Jonathan Polanco
Capt Jonathan Polanco is a full-time smallmouth bass fishing guide out of Erie, PA with 15+ years of local experience as a native angler with incredible knowledge to share with all of his clients [Read More]
Capt Tom Goodrich
Capt Tom Goodrich a local fishing charter captain in Erie, PA area and surrounding water. Specialize in Walleye fishing, but well versus in catching smallmouth bass, Lake Trout, and more. [Read More]
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Pennsylvania Fishing License Regulations
- All anglers 16+ need a valid PA fishing license. The license can be purchased online or at License Outdoor Retailer, County Treasurer offices, or Fish & Boat Commission office.
- All fishing on Lake Erie requires an additional Erie stamp, even when using Lake Erie fishing charters.
- Some target species require their own stamp. For example, if fishing for Trout species, it’s necessary to get a Trout stamp.
Whether you fishing in a tributary of the lake, Pennsylvania is one great place to fish, pick a fishing charter, and get ready for an amazing freshwater adventure!
How to Become a Licensed Fishing Guide in Pennsylvania
Having a bass boat, angling skills, and a desire to share those skills with other fishermen can become licensed Pennsylvania fishing guides. To perform guide fishing trips commercially, you must become a registered Pennsylvania fishing guide. Guide services are regulated by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. There are some basic Pennsylvania fishing guide requirements to become licensed to have the right to make guide fishing trips in the state.
Required Steps for Pennsylvania Fishing Guides
You are required to apply for a charter boat operator and fishing guide in PA.
- USCG license and Boater safety if using a boat
- General liability insurance with $250,000 coverage
- CPR and first aid certification
- Valid fishing licenses
Resident Lake Erie fishing guides fees are $100, and nonresident fees are $400 annually to be licensed as a Pennsylvania fishing guide. To consider becoming a licensed guide service, review the required charter boat operators’ information sheet. When ready, apply at the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission website.
Lake Erie Fishing Charters
We are not a booking service where no one fishes…but the complete opposite. A group of Lake Erie fishing guides that have gotten together as a TEAM, under the best conditions to provide you with the finest service the Lake Erie fishing charters industry has ever seen. We specialize in working with experienced bass anglers, who are looking for prime waters and new techniques but also cater to novice bass anglers who are out for a true fun learning experience.
We will provide everything you need for your big day, reliable equipment, and the finest boats on the water for your enjoyment. The elite bass fishing guides in the country on “Lake Erie,” you have come to the right place, Lake Erie largest and #1 rated guide service in PA…, so why shouldn’t you…let’s go fishing!
More on Our Lake Erie Fishing Charters Captains
Capt Mark Rose hometown is Pittsburgh PA. Mark has been fishing Lake Erie and Lake Okeechobee since 1999. He fishes Lake Erie in the spring and summer for smallmouth. He runs a detail shop in his hometown during the summer, spring, and fall and heads to Florida during the winter months to do what he loves, guides on Lake Okeechobee. Mark has had a passion for fishing since he was 11 and his passion and love for the sport have grown over the years. As a Lake Erie fishing guide, he can make a bad day of fishing still be an awesome day out on the boat!
Mark guides out of Erie PA, in Presque Isle Bay of Lake Erie. Mark’s biggest bass was 12 lbs 11 oz. it was caught on Okeechobee in Feb of 2012. Mark’s biggest smallmouth bass is 7.2 lbs caught on Lake Erie. Whichever you choose, he will get the job done for you.
When not guiding, Mark fishes FLW, RAYOVAC series, BFL, and Presque isle Bassmasters. He also participates in Fishes Fishers Of men.
Mark is sponsored by the following- McEllwains Motors, Ranger Boats, Bass Online, Bass Assassin lures, Berkley, Abu Garcia, Spiderwire, Columbia sportswear, Minnkota, and Hummingbird.
Captain Mark is 30 years old and is married to a wonderfully supportive wife. The two have a baby on the way and have a loving and strong-willed beautiful black lab!
Want a great day on the lake? Mark Rose is your guy!
To fish with Capt Mark Rose, fill out the request form!, book online, or call (888) 629-2277 and request him!