FAQ

Where and how do we fish?

We spend the majority of our time trolling on Lakes Ontario and Erie for Salmon, Trout and Walleye. This is the most productive way to target pelagic freshwater fish. Trolling is a method of fishing where a moving boat pulls one or more lines with baited hooks (or lures) through the water to draw fish in and encourage them to strike! Recently we have developed an open water jigging program with conventional fishing gear for these species as well, a captain favorite!

In the fall / winter we put our trolling gear away and switch over to conventional tackle. With this gear we bottom bounce, cast, and jig for everything that swims in the Niagara River!

We encourage you to call us before you book your next fishing trip for a recent fishing report. Our goal is to put fish in the boat and send you home with a full cooler and sore arms!

What can you expect to catch with us?

  • Chinook salmon (King salmon)

  • Coho salmon

  • Atlantic salmon

  • Rainbow trout (Steelhead)

  • Brown trout

  • Lake trout

  • Smallmouth Bass

  • Walleye

What should we bring on our trip?

  • Valid fishing licenses* **

  • Food and beverages (no glass bottles)

  • Seasickness medication (gravol / dramamine)

  • Sunglasses (very important!)

  • Sun protection

  • Soft soled shoes (no work boots)

  • Appropriate clothing for time of year (will advise)

  • Cooler with ice to take home your catch (we will clean and bag your Lake Ontario catch)

  • Child sized life vest for kids 12 and under (for anyone 16yrs or younger a life vest is required by-law and must be worn the entire time on the boat)

  • No bananas!

* A valid Ontario fishing license is required for EVERYONE between the ages of 18 - 64 years old.

** During the months of April / May we may travel across the CANADA / US border to catch fish in NY State waters. To do this everyone onboard must hold a valid NY State fishing license. A 1-day license can be purchased online in advance or on the day of the charter (+/- $15 CAD). A passport is NOT REQUIRED to fish in NY State waters. If a member of your party cannot cross the border please let us know in advance.

Buy Ontario fishing license here: https://www.huntandfishontario.com/

Buy NY State fishing license here: https://decals.east.licensing.app/

St. Catharines Marina

Our home port is the St. Catharines Marina in St. Catharines, ON. Our marina is located 10 minutes from the QEW, 15 minutes from Niagara Falls and 1 hour from the GTA.

 

Winter Fishing Niagara River

During the Fall / Winter / Spring we offer fishing trips on the lower Niagara River from the Queenston Boat Launch (see below). We spend the colder months targeting Steelhead, Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass and Salmon on the river. We use conventional tackle to bottom bounce, cast, and jig!

** During the winter months we will travel across the CANADA / US border to catch fish in NY State waters. To do this everyone onboard must hold a valid NY State fishing license. a 1-day license can be purchased online in advance or on the day of the charter (+/- $15 CAD). A passport is NOT REQUIRED to fish in NY State waters. If a member of your party cannot cross the border please let us know in advance.

Buy Ontario fishing license here: https://www.huntandfishontario.com/

Buy NY State fishing license here: https://decals.east.licensing.app/

Queenston Boat launch

The boat launch is located 5 minutes from highway 405 / Queenston Lewiston boarder crossing, 10 minutes from downtown Niagara Falls and 1 hour from the GTA.