Captain Derek grew up fishing the Finger Lakes and started competing in local trolling derbies alongside his father in the 1990s. In the early 2000s, he shifted his attention toward Lake Ontario and has been chasing Salmon, Trout, and other Great Lakes species ever since.
Over the years, Derek has earned numerous big-fish awards throughout the Finger Lakes and Lake Ontario while developing his approach to Great Lakes trolling. In 2023, he added a pro-division tournament victory at the Tri-Counties West Summer Classic to his accomplishments.
Today, Derek fishes Lake Ontario throughout the seasons, running his larger boat for Salmon and Trout trolling and switching to a smaller Alumacraft when the season calls for Perch, Brown Trout, Steelhead, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, or staging fall Kings.
Whether you're an experienced Great Lakes fisherman or making your first trip to Lake Ontario, Derek is ready to share his knowledge and put you in position for a memorable day on the water.
