Top Rated Fishing Charters in Pennsylvania

Q: Who are the best rated guides in Pennsylvania?

Some of the best rated guides in Pennsylvania are: Old Line Guide Service Chasing Dreams Sportfishing Old Timer Charters What That Vise Do Loco-Loco Fishing Charters Cast Above Charters Reel Obsession Fishing Charters Hammer Down Bowfishing LLC Bass Fishing Lake Erie On Stream Assassins

Q: What are the top fishing types in Pennsylvania?

Some of the best trip types in Pennsylvania are: River Fishing Lakes/Reservoirs/Ponds Fishing Offshore Fishing Inshore Fishing Flats/Shallows Fishing

Q: What are the top species I can catch in Pennsylvania?

Some of the top fish species you can catch in Pennsylvania are: American Yellow Perch Blue Catfish Bluegill Brook Trout Brown Trout Channel Catfish Chinook Salmon Coho Salmon Common Carp Crappie

Q: Do I need experience to go on a Fishing Charter?

Absolutely not! Most charter captains welcome anglers of all skill levels and specialize in teaching beginners. Many charters are family-friendly and will teach basic fishing techniques, help with equipment, and ensure everyone has a great time. Let your captain know your experience level when booking so they can tailor the trip accordingly.

Pennsylvania Fishing Charters (30 charters available)

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Susquehanna River

10 years experience

1-2 Guests

4-8 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$300

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Susquehanna River

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers rave about Cameron's expertise in finding fish and his passionate, professional approach

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2-3 Guests

4-8 Hours

6 Trips

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Starts from$350

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Lake Erie

Guest Reviews Say:

Guests praise Captain Matt's Lake Erie expertise and consistent fish-finding success

(13)

2-4 Guests

6-7 Hours

6 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$400

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Harrisburg, PA

6 years experience • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for finding fish in tough conditions and delivering trophy bass catches

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1-2 Guests

4-8 Hours

5 Trips

Available Next Week

Starts from$300

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Lake Erie

11 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Technical Fishing • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Bass Fishing • Freshwater Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers rave about trophy smallmouth catches and Destin's extensive Lake Erie knowledge

(10)

1-3 Guests

4-8 Hours

6 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$400

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Fairview, PA

19 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Freshwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Guests say their fishing trip exceeded expectations and was a fun time

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1-5 Guests

4-8 Hours

10 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$500

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Lake Erie

33 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Freshwater Fishing • Fly Fishing

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Praised for steelhead expertise, top-notch gear, and patient teaching with beginners

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4-8 Guests

6 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$300

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Lake Erie

32 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families

1-6 Guests

2-4 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$400

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Bedford, PA

35 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families • I Tie My Own Flies • Freshwater Fishing • Fly Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Guests praise Phil for keeping them on fish all day with great results

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1-4 Guests

4-8 Hours

3 Trips

Available Next Week

Starts from$375

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Erie, PA

Guest Reviews Say:

Guests say the trip exceeded expectations and provided a fun time

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2-3 Guests

4-8 Hours

8 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$375

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Lake Erie

26 years experience • Master Guide • Technical Fishing • Good with New Anglers • Freshwater Fishing • Fly Fishing • Drift Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for expert instruction, consistent fish catches, and friendly professionalism

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2-8 Guests

4-8 Hours

6 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$100

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Fairview, PA

29 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • I Tie My Own Flies • Freshwater Fishing • Fly Fishing

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Praised for putting guests on fish with world-class knowledge and humor

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3-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

7 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$250

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Fishing in Pennsylvania offers diverse opportunities from Lake Erie's productive waters to the renowned Susquehanna River system and local creeks. Anglers target smallmouth bass, walleye, steelhead, trout, and flatheads using techniques ranging from traditional trolling to fly fishing and specialized euro nymph methods. Lake Erie delivers consistent walleye action with trophy fish up to 25 pounds, while the Susquehanna produces impressive smallmouth catches of 18-50 fish per day. Guides accommodate all skill levels with patient instruction and educational approaches that help families and beginners succeed alongside experienced anglers.

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5.0 / 5.0

Based on 31 reviews by Guidesly users

Rich Turner

September 26, 2026

Trip taken September 26, 2026

River, AM - 6 hrs Trip

7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

2 Guests

Brandon is an awesome guide! The Rock Proof Boats Pro Jet is a comfortable, safe & fun boat to fish from. 43 Smallmouth caught - he definitely knows where they are and how to catch them. I highly recommend River Redemption for a great day on the river.

Harrisburg, PA

6 years experience • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for finding fish in tough conditions and delivering trophy bass catches

(5)

1-2 Guests

4-8 Hours

5 Trips

Available Next Week

Starts from$300

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Taylor Edwards

July 13, 2026

1 Guest

Best guide in the state. Highly experienced oarsmen and fly fisherman that has will you get into lots of, big fish, or both. Don't hesitate booking a trip. He's the man! Ive done two different floats and he will do what it takes to make sure it's the trip of a lifetime. Enjoy the beautiful Pennsylvania outdoors with a fun float!

Susquehanna River

10 years experience

1-2 Guests

4-8 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$300

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Susan D

June 27, 2026

1 Guest

Highly recommend! This boat is great - roomy and comfy and clean. Capt Sean and first mate Rennie do a WONDERFUL job finding ALL the fish. We caught our limit and had a ton of fun with these friendly and knowledgeable pros. They even clean the fish at the end of trip.

Lake Erie

32 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families

1-6 Guests

2-4 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$400

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Kirk

June 9, 2025

Trip taken June 3, 2025

Lake, AM - 7 hrs Trip

5:00 AM - 12:00 PM

1 Guest

Great trip! Captain Matt and Mate Billy were excellent guides. They knew exactly where to go and were able to keep us busy pulling in fish for both days. They were fun, helpful, and were outstanding at cleaning the fish afterwards. Don't miss a chance to go with these guys!

Lake Erie

Guest Reviews Say:

Guests praise Captain Matt's Lake Erie expertise and consistent fish-finding success

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2-4 Guests

6-7 Hours

6 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$400

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Brian S

February 8, 2025

1 Guest

Excellent guide, very knowledgeable. We had a great time even in wet, cold, windy conditions Destin found the smallies. Highly recommend.

Lake Erie

11 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Technical Fishing • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Bass Fishing • Freshwater Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers rave about trophy smallmouth catches and Destin's extensive Lake Erie knowledge

(10)

1-3 Guests

4-8 Hours

6 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$400

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Top Species

American Yellow Perch

Blue Catfish

Bluegill

Brook Trout

Brown Trout

Channel Catfish

Chinook Salmon

Coho Salmon

Common Carp

Crappie

Flathead Catfish

Freshwater Drum

Great Snakehead

Lake Trout

Largemouth Bass

Muskellunge

Northern Pike

Pike-Perch

Rainbow Trout

River Carpsucker

River Redhorse

Smallmouth Bass

Sockeye Salmon

Steelhead Trout

Striped Bass

Walleye

White Sucker

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