We went out on the sunset sail - not only did we have incredible views but we also got to witness…read morethe incredible knowledge and sailing prowess of the Captain and Crew of the Sotto Voce! Saying that it's a one-of-a-kind experience isn't a strong enough statement to describe how fun and surreal of a time you have on the lake with this wonderful team. They are the real deal when it comes to sailing and providing amazing hospitality.

I was lucky enough to attend a sunrise sound bath sail with Scott & Danielle & their awesome crew…read moreback in 2024. It's been about a year and it is still one of the most peaceful and unique experiences I've had out on Lake Erie. Scott takes pride in his sail boat as well as the customer service he provides guests. From start to finish, our group had a fantastic time. We felt safe and lucky to be able to experience something so special. I highly recommend you join Scott on any of his unique adventures out on Lake Erie. Whether you want to learn how to sail or you want to enjoy a romantic wine pairing or massage out on the lake, Scott has a curated adventure waiting for you.

We had the best experience with Cory! Lost count of the fish we caught. Unbelievably knowledgeable…read morewith conditions and where / what needed to be done. He was extremely patient with our 7 year old--an experience we will never forget! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

I went on this trip as a guys weekend and had a great time. I feel the captain is Very…read moreprofessional, along with the Boat being spectacular as it was very clean, organized, nice and well equipped. I would highly recommend this charter to all of my friends and family. The price wasn't bad compared to other charters and I would recommend it to anyone from the professional fisherman to a weekend getaway with the family!

Steve is one of the best captains on the water. He goes above and beyond to get you on the fish…read moreand to make sure that you are having fun. Thanks Steve and see you soon.

Another great fishing trip with Captain Steve. We hit our limit in an hour and half! Multiple…read morelines going and Steve and mate Jim handle all the excitement with ease and professionalism. This is probably our 6th trip to Erie to fish with Small Program Chatters. We highly recommend them!

save your money and go on the perch pirate. the Edward's John boat will sit in a spot for 30-45…read moremins with no fish on the radar, waste of time and money. the Capt of the boat was not able to bring us to the fish to catch. Total disappointment that we travelled 4 hours total to go onto the Edward John and we were skunked while the other party boat pulled in with 3x's amount of fish we had in our boat.

Excellent way to spend our day with family. Crew was awesome. Will return! Boat was clean.read more

Ed and Mary are the owners of Lake Effect Sailing, and they charter sails on Lake Erie for any and…read moreall skill levels. To be completely transparent, I am their niece and have been sailing with them for over 20 years. Sailing with them is my favorite activity when visiting during the summer. And now I love taking friends and my partner with me, often times for their first sailing experience. Here are a few things to know. Whatever your comfort level on the water, Captain Ed and Mary can meet your needs. If your interest is a relaxing sail with some snacks and the tranquility of the water, this is for you. If you're considering taking sailing up as a hobby and want to learn more, they have a wealth of experience and information to share with you. I suggest taking bionine if you're prone to sea sickness, and staying on the deck helps too. You can also walk around to the bow of the boat while sailing - don't forget your camera! Parking is free and available close to the deck. If you live in the Erie, PA area or are visiting from out of town, this is a must do. Treat yourself to a charter and spend time with some lovely people!!

Ed is absolutely wonderful! I can't say enough nice things about him. He has such a wonderful…read moreattitude and truly allowed my family to enjoy their first cruise. He ensured that the boat was smooth and that we were all having a good time! I would sail with him a thousands times again. Thank you Ed! We will see you again!

What an awesome day on Lake Erie! We went there to catch big bass and Destin delivered! This is one…read moreof the best guided experiences we've had... big smallmouth bass, consistent action, and an awesome guide who made the whole day a blast. Destin DeMarion is a true Bassmaster!

From the owner: Big Fat Bass Guide Service is the only charter in Erie, PA with a former Bassmaster Elite Series…read moreProfessional Angler operating it. Captain Destin DeMarion is well traveled and versed in the best and newest techniques for finding and locating smallmouth bass on Lake Erie. He has spent countless hours on the fishery, went to college here on its shores and has his home with his family here as well. Captain Destin has years of experience with personal chartering as well as corporate chartering here and in Florida which gives him unique experience and skills to help you have the best experience possible. Captain Destin has a very well respected name on Lake Erie and the Great Lakes system as well as within the fishing community as a whole.

Very pleasant experience here…read more We called a few days in advance to rent a fishing boat for 4 hours. We thought the price was quite reasonable. When we arrived, we were shown a safety video on boating. The worker at the time then met us at our boat and gave us more tips. We had no trouble on the water, and it was a great day. The only thing I would suggest is a more streamlined payment and paperwork process. It's still a bit old school and time consuming. Great day on the water!

Do not trust this company AT ALL especially the OWNER and if you look at previous reviews, this is…read morenot the first time. Before you do ANYTHING and I mean ANYTHING AT ALL, have them show you the propeller regardless if there is a swim deck on the boat or not BEFORE you SIGN ANYTHING AT ALL OR TAKE IT OUT IN THE WATER. Trust me, it will save you in the end. DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING UNTIL YOU HAVE READ EVERYTHING ON THE PAPER AND HAVE SEEN EVERYTHING! We ended up paying for a new propeller that "was broken" and which ended up not being the cause of us stranded in the water. According to one of the employees who opened up the motor and I quote "You are fine, it's nothing. It's just the pin." He then yelled across the parking lot to the owner "it's not the drive, it's the pin in the transmission. We just need a new pin." The owner's response "I still need to put a new prop on it." Again, we were told by the employee we were not at fault. The owner then removed the 3 blade prop, removed the plastic sheath, said that part was fine. He did not charge us for a new plastic sheath and then put a 4 blade prop on the motor, which we were charged for. Apparently after we left, they replaced the pin as we saw the same boat in the water a few hours later. So for the frustration and dishonesty from the owner, if you still rent from them, DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING UNTIL YOU QUESTION EVERYTHING AND TAKE A PICTURE TO COVER YOUR BUTT. Do not trust and take your business else where.