Lake Erie Fishing Package in Erie, PA
Three nights on the Erie bayfront and two days of guided fishing on Lake Erie for walleye and smallmouth bass. Here's a sample itinerary. We build every package around your dates and group.
What's in the Lake Erie package?
The sample package is a three-night stay on the Erie bayfront, at the Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel or the Courtyard by Marriott Erie Bayfront, with two guided fishing charters on Lake Erie. Your captain supplies the boat, fuel, rods, reels, tackle and safety equipment, and meets you at the meeting spot on your trip confirmation. Erie packages run during the charter season, typically mid-May through early October. A Pennsylvania fishing license, meals and travel are not included. Nights, fishing days and trip length can all be changed.
- Where
- Erie, PA, on Presque Isle Bay and Lake Erie
- Stay
- 3 nights, Sheraton or Courtyard on the bayfront
- Fishing
- 2 guided charters (2 to 11-hour trips available)
- Season
- Typically mid-May through early October
Sample itinerary
A typical three-night trip. Tell us your dates and we'll adjust the plan to fit.
- Arrival
Check in on the Erie bayfront
Check in for a three-night stay at the Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel or the Courtyard by Marriott Erie Bayfront. Both overlook Presque Isle Bay, a short walk from bayfront restaurants. Have dinner and get some rest before an early start.
Day 1Walleye and smallmouth bass on Lake Erie
Meet your captain at the meeting spot on your trip confirmation and head out on Lake Erie. Your captain picks the water for the day: the open lake with its reefs and rocks, or sheltered Presque Isle Bay when the wind picks up. Summer is prime time for walleye, and the smallmouth bass fishing is some of the best in the country.
Meeting spot: the location on your trip confirmation
- Day 2
A second day on the lake
Go back after yesterday's fish or try something new. In the fall, yellow perch join the walleye and smallmouth bass. You and your captain decide. Many captains will fillet your catch, so you can take some fish home for dinner.
- Day 3
Departure
Sleep in, enjoy breakfast and check out. Before you head home, drive out to Presque Isle State Park for its beaches, trails and lighthouses.
Where you'll stay
Choose either bayfront hotel when you request your package. The sample plan books one room with two beds; larger groups get more rooms and boats.
Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel
On the bayfront next to the Bayfront Convention Center, with views of Presque Isle Bay.
55 W Bay Dr, Erie, PA 16507
Courtyard by Marriott Erie Bayfront
On Sassafras Pier, next to the Bicentennial Tower and the bayfront walkway.
2 Sassafras Pier, Erie, PA 16507
What's included
Included
- Hotel stay (3 nights in the sample plan)
- Guided fishing with a local captain
- Boat, fuel, rods, reels and tackle
- Safety equipment
Not included
- Pennsylvania fishing license with Lake Erie permit
- Captain tip (10 to 20% is customary)
- Meals
- Travel to Erie and to the marina
Things to do in Erie
Have a free afternoon or an extra day? These are popular with our guests.
- Presque Isle State ParkBeaches, trails and lighthouses on a peninsula in Lake Erie
- Erie Maritime MuseumHome port of the U.S. Brig Niagara, on the bayfront
- Bicentennial TowerViews of the bay from the end of Dobbins Landing
- Waldameer Park & Water WorldRides and water slides near Presque Isle
- Erie ZooA family favorite in the city
- Downtown ErieRestaurants, breweries and summer baseball with the Erie SeaWolves
Plan your Lake Erie package
Tell us your dates, group size, which hotel you'd like and how many days you'd like to fish. Our team will get back to you with options and a quote.
Lake Erie package questions
What's included in the Lake Erie fishing package?
A hotel stay on the Erie bayfront, at the Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel or the Courtyard by Marriott Erie Bayfront, and guided fishing charters on Lake Erie. Your captain supplies the boat, fuel, rods, reels, tackle and safety equipment. A Pennsylvania fishing license, meals and travel are not included.
When can I book a Lake Erie package?
Erie packages run during the charter season, typically mid-May through early October. Summer is prime walleye time, and fall adds yellow perch.
What fish can we catch on Lake Erie?
Walleye, smallmouth bass and yellow perch are the main catches on Lake Erie out of Erie, PA.
Do I need a fishing license for Lake Erie?
Yes. Most anglers 16 and older need a Pennsylvania fishing license with a Lake Erie permit, sold by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
How much does the package cost?
Seasonal pricing may apply. The price depends on your dates, hotel, group size, number of nights and fishing days. Send us a request and we'll come back with options and a quote.