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About Your Trip

Water Type

River, Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

Fish the Salmon and Oswego River systems during steelhead season on a winter drift boat trip targeting hard-fighting Steelhead and Brown Trout from December through early spring.

As water temperatures drop, steelhead settle into deeper wintering water where drift fishing techniques become highly effective. These trips are focused on covering productive water from heated drift boats while adapting presentations based on conditions and fish activity throughout the day.

Common techniques include fishing egg sacs, beads, jigs, plugs, stoneflies, and worms beneath floats, along with back trolling crankbaits when conditions allow. Winter fishing often means fewer crowds and some of the most rewarding trout fishing of the year.

Trips are designed for 1–2 anglers aboard a 19’ Fish Rite drift boat equipped for cold weather conditions. Heated setups help keep anglers comfortable even during freezing temperatures.

All rods, reels, and tackle are included. Guests will need a valid New York fishing license and should bring warm layered clothing, weather gear, and optionally waders depending on preference and river conditions.

Trip timing and duration may vary depending on river levels, weather, and fish movement to ensure the best experience possible.

Amenities

Water Type

River, Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	6 hours
1 Person	$450.00
2 People	$450.00

Pay 20% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Shane & David T.

Independent Guide

About Your Guide

Shane & David T.

Independent Guide

Shane moved to Pulaski in 1990 after being drawn to the incredible fishing opportunities surrounding the Salmon River and eastern Lake Ontario. With a passion for the fishery and a desire to share it with others, he earned his guide and captain’s licenses and began running trips throughout the region.

Over the years, that same passion was passed down to his son David, who grew up fishing alongside him on both the river and the lake. Once old enough, David earned his own guide and captain’s licenses and now fishes side-by-side with his father year-round.

Together, Shane and David focus on creating safe, educational, and productive days on the water while targeting a wide variety of species throughout the seasons. Depending on the time of year, trips may focus on Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, and occasionally Atlantic Salmon.

During the summer months, they primarily fish Lake Ontario, trolling the eastern basin with techniques like downriggers, Dipsy Divers, copper lines, and lead core setups while targeting salmon and trout feeding on Alewives. In the fall, attention shifts to the river systems as King and Coho Salmon stage and migrate upstream, with drift boat trips allowing access to productive stretches of water and less pressured fish.

As temperatures cool, steelhead become the focus through fall, winter, and spring. Trips continue even through harsh winter conditions, with heated drift boats helping anglers stay comfortable while targeting fish using float fishing techniques, beads, jigs, egg sacs, and plugs.

With decades of combined experience on these waters, Shane and David bring a deep understanding of the seasonal patterns, techniques, and fisheries that make the Salmon River region one of the premier freshwater fishing destinations in the Northeast.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Pulaski, New York

Areas Fished

Salmon River

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Drift Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Fish Rite
Boat Length: 19'
Boat Restroom: No

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Drift Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Fish Rite
Boat Length: 19'
Boat Restroom: No

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

River, Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

View Full Species Seasonality Chart » View Recent Pulaski Fishing Reports »

Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Light Tackle Fishing

Everything Else to Know

Everything is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and anything else you might want on the trip.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 14 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.