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Start a Lake Erie Charter: Captain's Kit

October 2026 edition. Facts verified . On sale until .

A plain guide to the licenses, permits and paperwork behind a Lake Erie charter in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and Michigan waters, with printable templates. Every rule is cited to the agency's own page or regulation and dated.

Contents

  1. Which credential for which waters
  2. The Coast Guard OUPV ("six-pack") credential
  3. Ohio Lake Erie fishing guide license
  4. Pennsylvania charter boat/fishing guide permit
  5. New York
  6. Michigan
  7. Crossing into Ontario waters
  8. Insurance basics
  9. Season calendar
  10. Printable templates
  11. Presenting your business honestly

No waivers, releases, contracts, tax or legal advice. Ask a maritime attorney / an accountant.

Sample pages

Sample Kit page, stamped SAMPLE: the Ohio guide license section with its checklist
Sample page: Ohio guide license checklist
Sample Kit page, stamped SAMPLE: a trip confirmation template with blank fields
Sample page: trip confirmation template

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