Damn Good Nearshore Fishing Charters In Lake Ontario

The best nearshore fishing charters in Lake Ontario are:

• D3 Charters

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 2 nearshore trips in Lake Ontario, and the most popular trips in the area are Big Walleye (troll jig or cast) guided by Don and Trophy Lake Erie walleye guided by Don.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly nearshore guides / fishing lessons in Lake Ontario? Check out our beginner and family friendly nearshore guides in Lake Ontario.

The most commonly sought after species for nearshore fishing is walleye.

The most common fishing techniques in Lake Ontario are artificial lure fishing, drift fishing, and jigging but light tackle fishing and live bait fishing are popular as well.

Prices for nearshore fishing in Lake Ontario can range anywhere from about $500 to $1,600, but the average price for a half day trip for nearshore fishing in Lake Ontario is $843. The average price for a full day trip for nearshore fishing in Lake Ontario is $1,107.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for nearshore fishing in Lake Ontario is summer, and most anglers book their trips 0 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Lake Ontario, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Lake Ontario. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Lake Ontario.