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Priorities
- 1. Our passengers’ safety is our top and most important priority.
- 2. Our second priority is making sure our passengers are having fun and enjoying themselves. Our job is to make sure everyone has a good time even if the fishing is tough.
- 3. Finally, our third priority is the fish. We will always strive to do our very best to catch your limit of the targeted fish species.
About the Boat
We run a fully outfitted 2700 Tiara hardtop. With an overall length of 29.5 feet and a width of 10 feet, this boat will comfortably deliver to you a fishing experience not soon forgotten! The Bite Force is rigged with Cannon downriggers/rod holders and Muddy Creek Tackle electric planer boards. As far as electronics go, we have a Raymarine radar, autopilot and GPS, two Garmin fish finders, a Fishhawk down temp/speed probe, and a Furuno FCV-585. This boat has plenty of seating and a 110-gallon RTIC cooler ready to fill up with your limit of walleye or salmonoid. There is also a functional bathroom for your convenience down in the cabin. We carry all the coast guard required safety items.
The Captain & Crew
The Bite Force Fishing Crew is made up of a father and son duo. Captain Ryan on the right and first mate Jackson on the left. They have both had a love for the sport of fishing for many years and decided to turn this out-of-control hobby into a part-time profession.
In 2018 Ryan bought a 24-foot bay boat, to fish some of the local reservoirs, lakes, rivers, and Lake Erie. Eventually, Ryan and Jackson fell in love with fishing the Great Lakes and their obsession has grown from there. Since 2018, they have cultivated their knowledge and skills of fishing and can now successfully bring in a limit of fish under a multitude of different conditions on both Lake Ontario and Lake Erie.
Captain Ryan is a United States Coast Guard licensed captain.
Tournament Standings:
- 1st Place Sunday, 2nd Place Overall - 2024 Wilson Harbor Invitational
- 2nd Place - 2023 EPSFA Fall Trout Challenge
- 6th Place Day 1 (10th place overall) - Wilson Harbor Invitational 2022
- 4th Place - AM division EPSFA Summer Slam 2022
- 1st Place - EPSFA Fall Trout Challenge 2022
Charters and Rates
$100 deposit to hold your booking. Fully refundable if cancelling 2 weeks prior to trip or if captain cancels trip due to weather.
Additional $125 for a fifth person.
Tip for the mate is customary.
Lake Erie
Walleye
- Time: 6am-2pm or limit
- $750 for 1-4 people
- $650 for 3 people
- $550 for 2 people
- Time: 3pm-sundown or limit
- $750 for 1-4 people
- $650 for 3 people
- $550 for 2 people
North East Lake Trout
- Time: 7am-3pm
- $800 for 1-4 people
Offshore Steelhead
- Time: 6am-2pm
- $800 for 1-4 people
Lake Ontario
Salmon
- Time: 5 am-1pm or limit
- $800 for 1-4 people
Locations & Species
Lake Erie
Lake Erie has some of the most diverse fishing in the USA. Here you can catch everything from little Bluegills to big, angry Lake Trout and nearly everything in between. Erie is known mainly for its incredible summertime Walleye fishing but also has phenomenal Lake Trout and Steelhead fishing when the time is right. We troll for all these fish using mainly planer boards and downriggers.
Walleye: June through September
Steelhead: July through October
Lake Trout: Mid-April through May then October through November
Lake Erie charters will meet on the courtesy dock at Lampe Marina at 1 Port Access Road, Erie, Pa 16507.
Lake Ontario
Lake Ontario is home to the big, powerful, and tasty Chinook Salmon. If you are looking for a place to really test your strength against big, angry fish, then look no further than Lake Ontario. The month of May brings large concentrations of Chinook and Coho Salmon to the Western end of the lake where they feast on baitfish and are relatively easy to catch. When fishing for salmon, there is also the chance to catch Brown Trout, Lake Trout, and Steelhead too. We troll for these fish using downriggers, dipsey divers, and heavy long lines on planer boards.
Salmon: May
Lake Ontario charters will meet at Bootleggers Cove Marina at 6 Oconnel Island, Wilson, NY 14172.
What to Bring and What not to Bring
What to Bring:
- Pennsylvania fishing license with Erie stamp and Trout stamp if fishing for trout
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sea sickness prevention if needed
- Soft sole shoes
- Camera
- Snacks and drinks
- A cooler with ice for fish fillets
- Appropriate clothing for the day’s weather
What NOT to Bring:
- No drugs
- No alcohol in glass containers, cans are permitted. Please drink responsibly.
- No bananas
We are very well outfitted with the best lures, tackle, and other necessary gear so there is no need to bring your own.
There is a large 110-gallon RTIC cooler on board to hold the day’s catch until we return to the dock and clean your fish.
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Guided Steelhead Stream Fly Fishing
The idea of catching Steelhead on the tributaries draws anglers from across the world to Lake Erie. There is no greater feeling than when the line goes tight, that fish of a lifetime takes off downstream and the fight is on. Fisherman of all skill levels are welcome, and we hope to give you a fun, educational, and memorable experience on Steelhead Alley.
When and Where:
Steelhead start moving up the creeks early October and stick around until April. The stream flows and runs of fish will determine which stream we fish each day. Typically, we will fish the infamous Elk Creek.
We provide all the necessary gear that you need except waders and boots. We will teach you what to look for on the creeks and how to cast a fly rod if you have never fly fished. We are dialed in on our gear set ups and will provide rods and all the flies/terminal that is necessary.
You are welcome to bring your own rod and reel setup if you wish but you are not required to.
Please Bring:
1. Waders and wading boots (we recommend felt soles or studded rubber soles).
2. Appropriate clothing. It tends to be chilly during Steelhead season so make sure you keep an eye on the weather.
3. Sunglasses
4. A small pack with snacks and drinks to take with you down the creek.
Trips:
6 hours: $450
(Trips are 1-2 people per guide)
Contact Us
If you have any questions about anything at all or would like to book your trip of a lifetime, then please let us know!
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