Screwy Louie's Fishing Charters 

4.9
(103 reviews)
 14581 Fancher Avenue, Fair Haven, NY 13064, United States–

Screwy Louie's Fishing Charters 

Fair Haven, NY, United States
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31 ft
6
4.9
(103 reviews)

Screwy Louie's Fishing Charters is based in Fair Haven, New York just a short ride west of Oswego. Launching out of Little Sodus Bay, the company takes anglers of all ages and skill levels to the beautiful waters of Lake Ontario.

Join Captain Brendan
and let him take you to where the fish are. If you want to go out during the spring months, you can get your hands on Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon, Lake Trout, and Steelhead. Later in the season, you will be able to add Smallmouth Bass and Coho Salmon to the list.

The waters of Fair Haven are home to trophy Trout and Steelhead and can easily fill your cooler with some outstanding catches. Once you are done fishing, your catch will be cleaned for you so that you could taste it for dinner later.

Screwy Louie's Fishing Charters will take you out aboard a 30' Tiara boat. Built in 2000, the vessel comes powered by two 320 HP Crusader engines and can cruise at a top speed of 35 knots. The boat is rigged with electronics and top-notch gear and has plenty of space for up to 6 anglers. There is also a toilet on board for your maximum comfort.

All trips come with the use of rods, reels, tackle, lures, and live bait. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks and don't forget to purchase a fishing license before the trip.

Screwy Louie's Fishing Charters is based in Fair Haven, New York just a short ride west of Oswego. Launching out of Little Sodus Bay, the company takes anglers of all ages and skill levels to the beautiful waters of Lake Ontario.

Join Captain Brendan
and let him take you to where the fish are. If you want to go out during the spring months, you can get your hands on Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon, Lake Trout, and Steelhead. Later in the season, you will be able to add Smallmouth Bass and Coho Salmon to the list.

The waters of Fair Haven are home to trophy Trout and Steelhead and can easily fill your cooler with some outstanding catches. Once you are done fishing, your catch will be cleaned for you so that you could taste it for dinner later.

Screwy Louie's Fishing Charters will take you out aboard a 30' Tiara boat. Built in 2000, the vessel comes powered by two 320 HP Crusader engines and can cruise at a top speed of 35 knots. The boat is rigged with electronics and top-notch gear and has plenty of space for up to 6 anglers. There is also a toilet on board for your maximum comfort.

All trips come with the use of rods, reels, tackle, lures, and live bait. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks and don't forget to purchase a fishing license before the trip.

Brendan Shambo
Captain
Brendan Shambo
23 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

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Half Day Trip – Weekdays Only (AM)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 2 - Sep 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Bass (Smallmouth)
Brown Trout
+1
US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 2 - Oct 15
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Bass (Smallmouth)
Brown Trout
+1
US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (5:30 AM, 12:30 PM)
Seasonal trip
Apr 2 - Sep 15
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Bass (Smallmouth)
Brown Trout
+1
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 2 - Sep 15
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Bass (Smallmouth)
Brown Trout
+1
US $850
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
103 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (130)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

Reviews (103)

  • Bob Grabfelder
    Bob Grabfelder
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    unbelievable trip

    3/4 Day Trip on May 30, 2026 • 3 adults

    This was an awesome fishing trip the captain and his first mate were outstanding one of the best that I ever had. The boat was beautiful. All fishing gear was state of the art I would highly highly recommend this trip for any angler looking to get out on Lake Ontario. I will be booking plenty more trips, with screwy Louie again, the captain and first mate was above and beyond what I could ever expect they work very hard to get you fish

  • Patrick Beaver
    Patrick Beaver
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Memories

    Full Day Trip on June 29, 2026 • 4 adults

    Captain Brendan Shambo and First Mate John were great. Freindly and knowledgeable. they worked hard to put us on fish and took care of everything but reeling them in. Seeing the smiles on the kids’ faces after pulling a big salmon out of the lake is priceless.

  • Jd Johnson
    Jd Johnson
    us
    Oklahoma, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    amazing trip

    Half Day Trip (PM) on September 8, 2026 • 2 adults

    Brad did amazing putting us on fishing had a amazing time missed several fish still almost limited out on salmon needed 1 more even caught 2 lake trout total of 7 nice fish plus 1 to small to keep highly recommended it every chance u get

  • Shawn Brown
    Shawn Brown
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Best trip ever

    Full Day Trip on September 5, 2026 • 4 adults

    We had a great time on the boat and the fish were biteing. Cannot wait till next year.

  • Derek Nalepa
    Derek Nalepa
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    What a day!

    Full Day Trip on August 16, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

    5 browns, 3 salmon, 1 steelhead!

  • Alex Christen
    Alex Christen
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    limited out!

    Half Day Trip – Weekdays Only (AM) on April 14, 2026 • 5 adults

    had an awesome time with Brendon he is a very knowledgeable captain. Caught fish from start to finish. Will be back for salmon season

  • Kristine Conte
    Kristine Conte
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    A total pro in all aspects!

    Half Day Trip (PM) on June 14, 2025 • 4 adults

    Took the hubby and two grown kids fishing on Lake Ontario. My goal was to create a great fishing memory. Originally we scheduled Screwy Lewie’s charter for a half day beginning at 1pm to 4pm. He called us the previous day and said he felt the weather and his gut instincts were that we really should go early in the morning to get fish. We changed our time to 5:30 am and had a very successful day. Friends of ours who left for fishing at 11am on that same day said they didn’t catch anything. Meanwhile, we caught our limit of brown trout. Deckhand John was very knowledgeable as well and welded his fillet knife like an iron chef. The conversation was great and we loved hearing their fish tales of past customers. It was a great time! The kids now want to come back for salmon. Fish-check, good time-check, fish dinner on the grill-check, lasting memories-check.

  • Greg Locke
    Greg Locke
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Beautiful Day on Lake Ontario!

    Half Day Trip (PM) on August 25, 2024 • 2 adults • 1 child

    My son and I had a great time with Captain Brendan! He has years of expertise and is very knowledgeable. My son and him hit it off. This was the first time either of us had experienced down rigger fishing. By the time we were done, he was helping the captain with selecting lures and setting lines. Brendan was very patient with him and very down to earth. My son caught the biggest fish he has ever caught to date; 13+ pound lake trout. We will be looking Brendan up again when we are back in the area!

  • James Clary
    James Clary
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    The best fishing trip we could ask for!

    Half Day Trip (PM) on April 7, 2024 • 6 adults

    Brendan and his son, Charlie took me and my family out this afternoon for the best charter I have ever taken. They were patient with the novices in our group and were 100% dedicated to putting us on fish and having a great time. We pulled in Salmon, Bass and Brown Trout...enough to feed a small army and had a great time doing it. Everyone caught fish, but even if we hadn't, it would have been a good trip talking to these guys. I can't recommend them enough.

  • Michael Geer
    Michael Geer
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Screwy Louie Charter .. the best ever

    3/4 Day Trip on June 13, 2025 • 5 adults

    The charter was our 2nd with Captain Brendan and first mate John. They really know the lake and the conditions to put us on the fish. Worked hard to change things up to locate more fish. We would charter in the future only with Screwy Louie and recommend to all to use them!!

Rating

4.9
103 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (130)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (103)

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Bob Grabfelder
Bob Grabfelder
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
unbelievable trip
3/4 Day Trip on May 30, 2026 • 3 adults

This was an awesome fishing trip the captain and his first mate were outstanding one of the best that I ever had. The boat was beautiful. All fishing gear was state of the art I would highly highly recommend this trip for any angler looking to get out on Lake Ontario. I will be booking plenty more trips, with screwy Louie again, the captain and first mate was above and beyond what I could ever expect they work very hard to get you fish

Reported catch:
Brown Trout
Chinook Salmon
Brendan Shambo
Response from Captain

thanks, Bob, see you guys again soon. 

John Redmond
John Redmond
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
5.0
Verified
First time fishing for freshwater fish
Full Day Trip on July 6, 2026 • 5 adults

My family came up from Texas so we fished a lot in the gulf. This was the first time fishing in Lake Ontario. We did a 8hr tour, my siblings and their family joined us from Pennsylvania and we caught our limit with an hour to spare. The captain’s first mate I thought he was on point. Very knowledgeable about the water and what is biting.

Brendan Shambo
Response from Captain

thanks for the review John,  i’m glad you guys enjoyed it!

Patrick Beaver
Patrick Beaver
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great Memories
Full Day Trip on June 29, 2026 • 4 adults

Captain Brendan Shambo and First Mate John were great. Freindly and knowledgeable. they worked hard to put us on fish and took care of everything but reeling them in. Seeing the smiles on the kids’ faces after pulling a big salmon out of the lake is priceless.

Brendan Shambo
Response from Captain

thanks Patrick, lots of laughs were had. hope to see you guys sgain!

David Williams
David Williams
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great experience. Highly recommend
Half Day Trip – Weekdays Only (AM) on May 1, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

Brendan was very polite and made the experience for my children very comfortable and action packed even though the weather was unusually cool. I will definitely be returning and will be telling everyone about my experience. his rates are also very fair which is just an added bonus.

Brendan Shambo
Response from Captain

thanks, David, had a great morning with you and your boys. Hope to see you again.

Jd Johnson
Jd Johnson
us
Oklahoma, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
amazing trip
Half Day Trip (PM) on September 8, 2026 • 2 adults

Brad did amazing putting us on fishing had a amazing time missed several fish still almost limited out on salmon needed 1 more even caught 2 lake trout total of 7 nice fish plus 1 to small to keep highly recommended it every chance u get

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Chinook Salmon
Brendan Shambo
Response from Captain

thanks JD, glad you guys enjoyed it. Hope to see you again!

FAQs about Screwy Louie's Fishing Charters

Screwy Louie's Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Weekdays Only (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip - 12:30 PM (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Screwy Louie's Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Enclosed bathroom
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Screwy Louie's Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (No fishing for live bait)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (I clean fish on the boat at no charge)
  • First mate
Screwy Louie's Fishing Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
Screwy Louie's Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Screwy Louie's Fishing Charters include:
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)

Your captain

Brendan Shambo
Brendan Shambo
Fair Haven, New York, United States
ID & license verified
103 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2018
Brendan Shambo has been fishing the waters of Lake Ontario his whole life and worked as a captain for the past 19 years. Fishing is Brendan's full-time job. He is more than familiar with the tried-and-true methods and fish patterns and never stops exploring. Captain Brendon is also the owner of Screwy Louie's Sport Shop in downtown Fair Haven.
Brendan Shambo
Brendan Shambo
Fully verified
103
reviews
2018
member since
~1h
response
Brendan Shambo has been fishing the waters of Lake Ontario his whole life and worked as a captain for the past 19 years. Fishing is Brendan's full-time job. He is more than familiar with the tried-and-true methods and fish patterns and never stops exploring. Captain Brendon is also the owner of Screwy Louie's Sport Shop in downtown Fair Haven.

The fish you can target

Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon

Real catches by this captain

  • amazing trip
    Jd J.
    Jd J.
  • Best trip ever
    Shawn B.
    Shawn B.
  • What a day!
    Derek N.
    Derek N.
  • Great Memories
    Patrick B.
    Patrick B.
  • unbelievable trip
    Bob G.
    Bob G.
  • limited out!
    Alex C.
    Alex C.
  • Awesome time!!
    Jerry D.
    Jerry D.
  • August fishing trip
    Carl D.
    Carl D.
  • Bucket List
    Vaughn J.
    Vaughn J.
  • Great day of fishing
    David W.
    David W.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
31 ft
Year built
1994
Boat manufacturer
Tiara
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
crusader
Powered by
2 x 320HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Enclosed bathroom
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
No fishing for live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
I clean fish on the boat at no charge
First mate

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
No min. age; vests supplied
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
 Cash
 PayPal

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