Screwy Louie's Fishing Charters

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.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Weekdays Only (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 2 - Oct 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $550
    This morning trip will take you fishing the productive waters of Lake Ontario from Fair Haven, New York. Your main target will be Brown Trout, salmon, steelhead or lake trout depending on the conditions.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 2 - Oct 15
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $550
    This morning trip will take you fishing the productive waters of Lake Ontario from Fair Haven, New York. Your main target will be Brown Trout, salmon, steelhead or lake trout depending on the conditions.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 2 - Oct 15
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $700
    This morning trip will take you fishing the productive waters of Lake Ontario from Fair Haven, New York. Your main target will be Brown Trout, salmon, steelhead or lake trout depending on the conditions.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 2 - Oct 15
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $700
    This morning trip will take you fishing the productive waters of Lake Ontario from Fair Haven, New York. Your main target will be Brown Trout, salmon, steelhead or lake trout depending on the conditions.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 2 - Jul 31
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $850
    This trip runs throughout the summer months, heading offshore to catch monster fish. This morning trip will take you fishing the productive waters of Lake Ontario from Fair Haven, New York. Your main target will be Brown Trout, salmon, steelhead or lake trout depending on the conditions.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 68 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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Greg L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Beautiful Day on Lake Ontario!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 25, 2024
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...
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Diane R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the lake with a great crew!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 16, 2024
On Father’s Day our family of five booked a four hour fishing trip.  The communication leading up to the fishing trip was...
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James C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

The best fishing trip we could ask for!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on April 7, 2024
Brendan and his son, Charlie took me and my family out this afternoon for the best charter I have ever taken.  They were patient...
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Joe B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time with a great crew!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on September 15, 2024
This father and son crew showed us a great time. We came home with a cooler full of fish and a great day of memories. I’d...
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Chris G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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My sons 16th birthday

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 20, 2024
Overall this was a great trip. My sons has always wanted to have this type of experience. As a business owner I loved the fact...
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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 (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (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
Fair Haven, New York, United States
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68 Customer reviews
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Member since March 2018
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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

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

What the boat is 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

Which types of fishing are offered

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

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.

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