perch fishing party boat, Edward John, Erie Pa
Perch fishing Lake Erie out of Presque Isle Bay, Erie, Pennsylvania!
Captain John Nekoloff is a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and holds a 100-ton Masters Captain license. His Coast Guard career was spent focusing on vessel and passenger safety and providing customer service to the fishing communities on both the East and West coasts, and on the Great Lakes, so he knows what the customer expects from the captain and crew of a head boat.

Captain John and his family have a love of fishing and recently have had the opportunity to turn their passion for fishing into a family business.

With his wife Sonja and their three sons, JP, Justin and Sean, Captain John, along with the other captains and crew promise to make your day of fishing a memorable occasion.

So come and join us aboard the Edward John. It's affordable fun for the whole family!

  • B.Y.O.B. Beer permitted, no hard alcohol
  • Cooler to carry your catch home
  • Rod and reel (rentals available on board $3.00 each)
  • Fishing License (valid PA fishing license and Lake Erie Stamp)
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Motion sickness pills (take before boarding if necessary)
  • BAIT INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION PRICE!

Reserve the whole boat for groups!

 Edward John perch fishing party boat

7:00am - 2:00pm Everyday

4:00pm - 10:00pm Everyday

Until mid-August - then will fish til dark

$30 - Adults, $20 Kids under 16, $25 Seniors over 65
  • Business meetings
  • Church outings
  • Union parties
  • Birthday parties
  • School trips
  • Reunions
  • Weddings
  • Stag parties
  • 52-ft Paasch Boat, built in Erie, PA
  • Private head
  • U.S. Coast Guard inspected and approved for up to 40 passengers
  • U.S. Coast Guard licensed Captains and First Mates with many years of experience fishing on Lake Erie
  • Color video fishfinder
  • State-of-the-art radar
  • Marine radio
  • GPS

$785 - Tues, Wed & Thurs
$885 - Monday & Friday
$985 - Saturday & Sunday

Includes Bait - up to 40 persons
$200 deposit required

Adults ~ $400, Senior ~ $375, Kids ~ $250

Walk-On Reservations: reservations are not required but are encouraged. Please call (814) 881-7611 for reservations. Your spot will be reserved up to 15 minutes before departure.

Cancellations: Due to weather or lack of passengers - at sole discretion of your Captain.