Welcome to Hotlinefishing

Your fishing trip of a lifetime has arrived!

Come aboard Hotlinefishing with your charter Captain John Bates to enjoy Lake Erie at it's finest!  This is where the big ones don't get away.  We guarantee you will catch fish or your next trip is free!

black fishing rod and body of water during golden hour

Heading out from Nanticoke on Lake Erie for an enjoyable day


Address

48 Unity Road
Caledonia, ON, N3W 1Y2, CA

About Us

Captain John has been fishing since he was old enough to hold a fishing pole and started out on ponds and along the banks of the Grand River.  It didn't matter what was biting as long has they had fins.  John honed his skills on many species after wading and canoeing to find what he was looking for.  After fishing the the Great Lakes for over 30 years Captain John can provide a unique fishing experience.

Captain John is fully certified and has the following designations as required by Transport Canada

PCOC - Pleasure Craft Operators Card
SVOP - Small Vessel Operator Proficiency
MED/A3 - Marine Emergency Duties
ROC(M) - Restricted Operator's Certificate Maritime (VHF)
CPR-A - Marine First Aid