Old Timer Charters – Lake Erie
Old Timer Charters is a full-service fishing charter on Lake Erie. They are based out of Erie, Pennsylvania and offer half and full day trips throughout the year.
Captain Vince Silvaggi, who owns and operates the charter has fished Lake Erie his whole life and it was a clear choice for him to run charters here. After all, who better to take you fishing than a local?
Capt. Vince offers a variety of trips from May through November. During this time, Lake Erie, known as the Walleye capital of the world, becomes a hub of the Walleye enthusiasts. You will target these hard-fighting fish by trolling the eastern basin of Lake Erie. Lake Trout, Steelhead, and Perch are also abundant in the lake.
Fishing is done aboard a 27' Penn Yan walkaround with a capacity for up to 6 anglers.
The captain will use a GPS and a fishfinder to locate the schooling fish, and there's a live bait well on board and a cooler for your catch. Your guide will provide top quality rods and reels such as Okuma, Daiwa, Shimano, Fish Hawk, and more. Tackle, bait, and fish cleaning are also included in the trip's price. The 1st mate works for tips!
The vessel also has a porta potty on board which is a big plus when you're spending the whole day on the water or are taking kids fishing.
Please make sure you have a valid Pennsylvania fishing license with Lake Erie permit and Trout stamp if fishing for Steelhead or Lake Trout. Don't forget to stock up on food, snacks, and drinks as well.
Join Old Timer Charters for a day of excellent angling action that will make you fall in love with fishing all over again!
Old Timer Charters is a full-service fishing charter on Lake Erie. They are based out of Erie, Pennsylvania and offer half and full day trips throughout the year.
Captain Vince Silvaggi, who owns and operates the charter has fished Lake Erie his whole life and it was a clear choice for him to run charters here. After all, who better to take you fishing than a local?
Capt. Vince offers a variety of trips from May through November. During this time, Lake Erie, known as the Walleye capital of the world, becomes a hub of the Walleye enthusiasts. You will target these hard-fighting fish by trolling the eastern basin of Lake Erie. Lake Trout, Steelhead, and Perch are also abundant in the lake.
Fishing is done aboard a 27' Penn Yan walkaround with a capacity for up to 6 anglers.
The captain will use a GPS and a fishfinder to locate the schooling fish, and there's a live bait well on board and a cooler for your catch. Your guide will provide top quality rods and reels such as Okuma, Daiwa, Shimano, Fish Hawk, and more. Tackle, bait, and fish cleaning are also included in the trip's price. The 1st mate works for tips!
The vessel also has a porta potty on board which is a big plus when you're spending the whole day on the water or are taking kids fishing.
Please make sure you have a valid Pennsylvania fishing license with Lake Erie permit and Trout stamp if fishing for Steelhead or Lake Trout. Don't forget to stock up on food, snacks, and drinks as well.
Join Old Timer Charters for a day of excellent angling action that will make you fall in love with fishing all over again!
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Dean Talmonti4.7Verifiedgreat trip.
Full Day Trip – Walleye on July 25, 2026 • 4 adultsThe trip itself was great, but the customer service afterward was unacceptable. My group was reduced by one person, and the captain specifically instructed me to contact Fish Booker for a refund. I did exactly that and received absolutely no response. Being completely ignored after following the captain’s is unacceptable. This experience has left me extremely disappointed, and because of the lack of communication and customer service, I do not know if i will be recommending Fish Booker.
Daniel Steingraber5.0VerifiedAwesome choice!
Half Day Trip – Walleye (AM) on August 4, 2026 • 3 adultsHad a great trip with Vince and his first mate. Had us on fish all day. Very friendly and prompt and professional communication before the trip. I highly recommend and will be booking again for sure!
Susan Bradley5.0VerifiedA skilled team aboard a well-sized vessel.
Half Day Trip – Walleye (PM) on July 26, 2025 • 3 adultsThis was a fantastic new adventure for my family, and we can't wait to do it again. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun day on the water. Be sure to opt for a larger boat; you'll definitely have a great time!
Casey TomacRepeat angler5.0VerifiedJuly fishing trip
Half Day Trip – Walleye (AM) on July 4, 2025 • 4 adults • 1 childOur family had an awesome trip with Vince and his boy. We met our limit within a couple hours. Overall great time.
Ben PowellRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGood trip
Full Day Trip – Walleye on August 5, 2025 • 3 adultsLimited out both days. Captain and his son were both both great and would recommend to anyone.
Doug Cornish5.0VerifiedMaster class in guiding
Full Day Trip – Walleye on July 17, 2024 • 2 adults • 1 childExperience, expertise, ability abundantly visible. Connected with cap and first mate, and connected on fish the way we wanted to.
Rachel Johnson5.0VerifiedSunrise Charter
Half Day Trip – Lake Trout (PM) on April 9, 2021 • 5 adultsWe had initially booked an afternoon Charter for Friday, but unfortunately the weather didn’t hold out for us. Captain Vince was able to book us for the very next morning and it did NOT disappoint. The sunrise was beautiful, the atmosphere was great, the crew was so knowledgeable and helpful! Overall, I’d recommend this charter to anyone with a group of people looking to fish, learn something new and have some fun. First Mate Jake was so enthusiastic, it was impossible not to share in his pure joy! We will definitely be booking again with Old Timer Charters.
Matt LowtherRepeat angler5.0VerifiedFull day walleye trip with capt Vince.
Full Day Trip – Walleye on July 10, 2023 • 2 adultsCapt Vince was great, he had us on fish within a hour and limited out 5 guys in under the full day. Had two 10 year olds on the trip. The crew was great in making sure they had a great time. Would go with him again
Joshua Bernard5.0VerifiedFull day for steelhead with Captain Vince
Full Day Trip – Walleye on September 29, 2021 • 2 adultsHad a blast… it was our first time with a charter and did I pick a good one. He explained everything he was doing and why, he is very knowledgeable on what he is doing and also a very nice guy. We couldn’t of asked for a better day. The fish really wasn’t biting to much but we took 5 and two other charters didn’t take any or even have a bite… the captain did what he could and we were both happy… so all in all a very good trip with a very good captain, most definitely will book again
Andrew Mccoy5.0VerifiedExcellent trip!!
Full Day Trip – Lake Trout (Spring) on April 24, 2021 • 3 adultsCaptain Vince is the perfect captain for lake trout. He is passionate about fishing and a genuinely great guy to fish with. We went out on a beautiful day and he put his decades of experience to good use on Lake Erie to find us some beautiful lakers. The boat size and accommodation with a toilet on board was also a plus for an 8 hour trip. I will definitely be keeping him in mind for future trips!
