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About Your Trip

Water Type

Deep Sea, Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Spend the day chasing trophy Trout and Salmon on the waters of Lake Ontario out of Rochester and Wilson, two of the lake’s premier fishing ports. These trips are designed around targeting some of the best freshwater gamefish in North America while giving anglers of all experience levels a productive and comfortable day on the water.

Trips are available in 5, 6, and 8-hour formats, allowing you to choose anything from a shorter morning run to a full day covering offshore water and trolling multiple depths throughout the lake.

Depending on the season and current conditions, you may target Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, and Coho Salmon while trolling a variety of setups across productive Lake Ontario water. Both light and heavy tackle may be used throughout the trip depending on the species and conditions for the day.

Fishing takes place aboard a 33’ Tiara sportfishing boat equipped for Great Lakes trolling and built to comfortably fish up to 6 anglers. The boat features modern Furuno electronics, downriggers, GPS, fishfinder systems, enclosed facilities, kitchen area, refrigerator, bed, and onboard restroom and shower for added comfort throughout the day.

All rods, reels, tackle, and lures are included, along with fish cleaning and bagging at the end of the trip so your catch is ready to take home. A first mate is also onboard throughout the trip to assist with setup, fishing, and landing fish.

No prior experience is necessary. Whether you’re a longtime Great Lakes angler or stepping onto a charter boat for the first time, the crew works hard to make the trip approachable, productive, and enjoyable for everyone onboard—including kids and families.

At the end of the day, the goal is simple: great fishing, great memories, and a fun day on Lake Ontario chasing trophy Trout and Salmon.

Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea, Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Weather

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

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Languages

English

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	5 hours	6 hours	8 hours
1 Person	$650.00	$750.00	$850.00
2 People	$650.00	$750.00	$850.00
3 People	$650.00	$750.00	$850.00
4 People	$650.00	$750.00	$850.00
5 People	$750.00	$850.00	$950.00
6 People	$850.00	$950.00	$1,050.00
7 People (two boats)	$1,300.00	$1,500.00	$1,700.00
8 People (two boats)	$1,300.00	$1,500.00	$1,700.00
9 People (two boats)	$1,500.00	$1,700.00	$1,900.00
10 People (two boats)	$1,500.00	$1,700.00	$1,900.00
11 People (two boats)	$1,700.00	$1,900.00	$2,100.00
12 People (two boats)	$1,700.00	$1,900.00	$2,100.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

James P.

Independent Guide

Talkative

Instructional

Comfortable

Quantity

Expert Oriented

Laid-back

Captain James has spent more than 30 years fishing the waters of Lake Ontario and loves sharing that experience with anglers of all skill levels. His focus is simple—work hard, stay on fish, and make sure everyone onboard has a great time doing it.

Whether you’re brand new to Great Lakes fishing or a seasoned angler chasing trophy Trout and Salmon, Captain James enjoys helping guests learn, improve, and experience the excitement of landing quality...

About Your Guide

James P.

Independent Guide

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

34 lb king Salmon

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Salmon

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

34 lb king Salmon

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Salmon

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Rochester, New York

Areas Fished

Lake Ontario

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Cuddy Cabin
Boat Manufacturer: Tiara
Year Built: 1988
Boat Length: 33'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Cuddy Cabin
Boat Manufacturer: Tiara
Year Built: 1988
Boat Length: 33'
Boat Restroom: Yes
Engine Manufacturer: Crusaders
Total Horsepower: 700
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Bed, Kitchen, Refrigerator, Ice box, Rods/Reels/Tackle, Child friendly

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea, Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Weather

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

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Languages

English

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

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 .

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Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

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're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

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 7 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 7 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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Captain Experiences is home to thousands of quality, vetted fishing, hunting, and other outdoor sports guides across the US and beyond. Our mission is to Unlock the Outdoors by making it quick and easy to book the trip of a lifetime every time with our Damn Good Guides.

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.

Salmon & Trout Fishing

About Your Trip

About Your Trip

Pricing Matrix

About Your Guide

About Your Guide

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

Start Location & Lodging Options

About Your Boat

About Your Boat

Trip Details & Amenities

Target Species

Techniques

Everything Else to Know

Recent Reviews of Captain Experiences

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