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About Your Trip

Water Type

Deep Sea, Nearshore, Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Hit Lake Ontario with Captain Dan for a trolling trip targeting some of the lake's most sought-after Salmon and Trout. Fishing out of Rochester, you'll chase Chinook and Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Lake Trout, and Brown Trout depending on the season and where the bite is best.

With more than 35 years of experience fishing Lake Ontario and the waters of Upstate New York, Dan knows how to adjust throughout the season. You'll troll with a mix of spoons, stickbaits, and flasher and cut-bait rigs while covering productive water in search of active fish.

You'll fish aboard a 31' Tiara 3100 Open powered by twin Crusader engines. With a wide 12' beam, spacious fishing deck, enclosed toilet, and room for up to 6 guests, the boat offers plenty of space for families and groups to enjoy a day on the Great Lakes. It's also loaded with Garmin electronics, Cannon downriggers, planer boards, Fish Hawk technology, and quality Daiwa, Okuma, and Shimano rods and reels.

All necessary fishing gear and tackle are provided, and Dan will clean and fillet your catch at the end of the trip. Just bring your food and drinks, weather-appropriate clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, soft-soled shoes, a cooler for your catch, and a valid New York fishing license.

Whether you're an experienced Great Lakes angler or bringing the family out for the first time, Dan will work to give everyone aboard a fun and memorable day on Lake Ontario.

Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea, Nearshore, 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.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

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 7 days before the trip.

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

	5 hours	8 hours
1 Person	$600.00	$800.00
2 People	$600.00	$800.00
3 People	$600.00	$800.00
4 People	$600.00	$800.00
5 People	$700.00	$925.00
6 People	$800.00	$1,050.00

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

About Your Guide

Dennis D.

Independent Guide

Captain Dennis brings more than 35 years of experience fishing Lake Ontario and the waters of Upstate New York. Over the years, he's earned numerous top-10 finishes in fishing derbies and tournaments while building an extensive knowledge of the lake's Salmon and Trout fisheries.

Dan is also actively involved in the Lake Ontario fishing community and has assisted with Trout and Salmon pen-rearing efforts alongside the DEC and New York State wildlife biologists on the...

About Your Guide

Dennis D.

Independent Guide

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Rochester, New York

Areas Fished

Lake Ontario

About Your Boat

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Boat Type: Cuddy Cabin
Boat Manufacturer: Tiara
Boat Length: 31'
Boat Restroom: Yes

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Cuddy Cabin
Boat Manufacturer: Tiara
Boat Length: 31'
Boat Restroom: Yes
Additional Amenities: You'll fish aboard a 31' Tiara 3100 Open powered by twin Crusader engines. With a wide 12' beam, spacious fishing deck, enclosed toilet, and room for up to 6 guests, the boat offers plenty of space for families and groups to enjoy a day on the Great Lakes. It's also loaded with Garmin electronics, Cannon downriggers, planer boards, Fish Hawk technology, and quality Daiwa, Okuma, and Shimano rods and reels.

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea, Nearshore, 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.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

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 7 days before the trip.

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 Rochester Fishing Reports »

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.