Second Nature Sport Fishing Charters 

5.0
(34 reviews)
 41 Lake Street, Oswego, NY 13126, United States–

Second Nature Sport Fishing Charters 

Oswego, NY, United States
–
31 ft
6
5.0
(34 reviews)

If you want to experience fishing Lake Ontario, it's tough to beat the combination of a premier service with the great local knowledge that Second Nature Sport Fishing Charters offers!

Captain Eric King invites you to join him for a fishing adventure on board his 31' Penn Yan. She was put on the water in 2000 and fully refurbished in 2018 – a time-tested design with all the modern amenities. You'll glide across the lake with ease, thanks to the twin 270 HP Crusader engines. Her spacious back deck and comfortable cabin are able to hold 6 anglers fishing at the same time, so bring your entire fishing team with you.

Capt. Eric will take you after all of the A-listers of Lake Ontario. Brown, Lake, and Rainbow Trout can be hooked up, as well as the famous Ontario Salmon species: Chinook, Coho, and Atlantic Salmon. You'll have frozen bait ready for you when you board, as well as a wide range of lures, spoons, flies, and tackle.

You should pack some snacks and drinks to keep your energy up between battles. Make sure to get your fishing license ahead of time, so you can start your trip without a hitch.

If you're not sure what you want to go after on Lake Ontario, or maybe you know exactly where and when you want to fish, Capt. Eric offers a fully customizable trip.

Treat yourself by booking a thrilling experience on Lake Ontario. You deserve it!

If you want to experience fishing Lake Ontario, it's tough to beat the combination of a premier service with the great local knowledge that Second Nature Sport Fishing Charters offers!

Captain Eric King invites you to join him for a fishing adventure on board his 31' Penn Yan. She was put on the water in 2000 and fully refurbished in 2018 – a time-tested design with all the modern amenities. You'll glide across the lake with ease, thanks to the twin 270 HP Crusader engines. Her spacious back deck and comfortable cabin are able to hold 6 anglers fishing at the same time, so bring your entire fishing team with you.

Capt. Eric will take you after all of the A-listers of Lake Ontario. Brown, Lake, and Rainbow Trout can be hooked up, as well as the famous Ontario Salmon species: Chinook, Coho, and Atlantic Salmon. You'll have frozen bait ready for you when you board, as well as a wide range of lures, spoons, flies, and tackle.

You should pack some snacks and drinks to keep your energy up between battles. Make sure to get your fishing license ahead of time, so you can start your trip without a hitch.

If you're not sure what you want to go after on Lake Ontario, or maybe you know exactly where and when you want to fish, Capt. Eric offers a fully customizable trip.

Treat yourself by booking a thrilling experience on Lake Ontario. You deserve it!

Eric King
Captain
Eric King

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
3/4 Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 15 - Oct 1 (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun)
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 15 - Oct 1 (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun)
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 15 - Oct 1 (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun)
US $950
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip – Customizable
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 15 - Oct 1 (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun)
US $950
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (87)

What anglers say

97%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

Reviews (34)

  • Tony Huiber
    Tony Huiber
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Expert and hard working crew.

    3/4 Day Trip (AM) on August 24, 2025 • 4 adults

    Captain Eric is very knowledgeable. He and 1st mate Bob worked their a$$es off to get us 8 very nice fish. Will definitely book with them again.

  • Peter Vaiciulis
    Peter Vaiciulis
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great fishing!!

    3/4 Day Trip (AM) on June 29, 2024 • 2 adults

    Captain Eric and Mate RJ worked non stop to keep us on the fish we all caught kings.came with a big cooler full of fillets!

  • Brian Ciarlante
    Brian Ciarlante
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    8 hour afternoon charter in July

    Full Day Trip – Customizable on July 22, 2023 • 6 adults

    Everything about this trip was amazing. From the Captain and the first mate to the boat full of fish at the end and everything in between

  • FishingBooker Member
    FishingBooker Member
    Member since 2018
    5.0

    Another great day with Second Nature

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 29, 2018

    This was my fourth trip with Capt Eric on Second Nature charters. Once again, he did not disappoint! He has a knack for finding fish and works his tail off to get them on the line. We had consistent action during the trip and even tripled up on kings at one point! The boat is big and roomy and can accommodate three across the back with no problem. The boat is always clean and he uses nothing but top of the line equipment. A day on the water with Capt Eric is always enjoyable and the way he catches fish is Second Nature!

  • Jennifer Lenweaver
    Jennifer Lenweaver
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2019
    5.0
    Verified

    Four hour trip with Captain Eric

    Half Day Trip (PM) on June 29, 2019 • 3 adults

    Captain Eric and first mate made the day a trip to remember. They are great with kids and did everything they could to get as many fish as they could for us. This was a great experience!

  • John Serrapere
    John Serrapere
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2019
    5.0
    Verified

    Bounding With Your Son!

    3/4 Day Trip (AM) on July 16, 2019 • 2 adults

    Eric and his mate were The Best Crew! This was my sixth charted fishing experience in my life, none better! We will return next year before Dante graduates HS!

  • Chakerie Mitchell
    Chakerie Mitchell
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2019
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day fishing Trip with Captain Eric

    3/4 Day Trip (AM) on June 29, 2019 • 6 adults

    This was definitely a wonderful experience and we can't wait to try it again. Also the Captain and 1st mate were really nice guys to fish with.

  • FishingBooker Member
    FishingBooker Member
    Member since 2018
    5.0

    Family Fishing Trip

    Full Day Trip on August 5, 2018

    Went out with my Dad, father in law and sister in law. it was my dad's first time salmon fishing and capt Eric put us onto some great fish! we lost a few but had a great time! looking forward to our next trip and I highly recommend booking a trip it's an experience you will never forget!

  • Katherine Lyon
    Katherine Lyon
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2018
    5.0
    Verified

    LOVE LOVE LOVE!!

    3/4 Day Trip (PM) on September 22, 2018 • 4 adults

    If you want an experience of a lifetime then this is the charter you should choose! Eric and RJ not only made it extremely comfortable and gave us a lot of knowledge and learning ! We had an amazing day and we will most certainly book with Second Nature again !

  • FishingBooker Member
    FishingBooker Member
    Member since 2018
    5.0

    Second Nature Sport Fishing

    3/4 Day Trip (PM) on August 19, 2018

    Eric and RJ showed us a great day! They worked very hard to send us home with some fish and taught us alot. They answered many questions and shared valuable info with us. We were able to relax and laugh and just have a great time. We are already planning our next trip with them.

FAQs about Second Nature Sport Fishing Charters

Second Nature Sport Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $750 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $950 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $950 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip – Customizable (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Second Nature Sport Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Private
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live bait well
  • Refrigerator
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Second Nature Sport Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano)
  • Live bait (Frozen bait, prepared before you arrive)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (If the staff fish cleaner is not working the day of your trip we clean the fish for the clients. Otherwise you pay $4 per fish to be cut and bagged for you by them.)
  • First mate (Gratuity greatly appreciated)
Second Nature Sport Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (We will run as far as needed to reach the fish as they move from day to day.)
Second Nature Sport Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Second Nature Sport Fishing Charters include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Atlantic)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Eric King
Eric King
Oswego, New York, United States
1 Fishing Report
34 Customer reviews
Typical response within 10 hours
Member since July 2018
"Grew up fishing the Oswego River for various Trout species. Developed a love for Lake Fishing and decided to turn that passion into a profession." Captain Eric King is a 3rd generation outdoorsman, loving nature and enjoying the outdoors is in his blood. He's spent his youth catching Chinook and Coho Salmon in the Oswego River. For the past 10 years, he's been fishing Lake Ontario and he's happy to pursue his life's dream – guiding people on pleasant fishing trips.
Eric King
Eric King
1
reports
34
reviews
2018
member since
~11h
response
"Grew up fishing the Oswego River for various Trout species. Developed a love for Lake Fishing and decided to turn that passion into a profession." Captain Eric King is a 3rd generation outdoorsman, loving nature and enjoying the outdoors is in his blood. He's spent his youth catching Chinook and Coho Salmon in the Oswego River. For the past 10 years, he's been fishing Lake Ontario and he's happy to pursue his life's dream – guiding people on pleasant fishing trips.

The fish you can target

Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Atlantic Salmon
Atlantic Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Atlantic Salmon
Atlantic Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon

Real catches by this captain

  • An angler proudly displaying a large Salmon while fishing offshore, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Tony H.
    Tony H.
    Captain Eric is very knowledgeable. He and 1st mate Bob worked their a$$es off to get us 8 very nice fish. Will definitely book with them again.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large salmon while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Michael S.
    Michael S.
    It was a challenging day for fishing, but these guys worked tirelessly to put us on fish and give us the best possible opportunities. We ended up catching some great fish, but I would be giving a great review even if we were skunked. These guys were amazing.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Salmon while fishing on a boat, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch despite overcast weather.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Chinook Salmon
    Peter V.
    Peter V.
    Captain Eric and Mate RJ worked non stop to keep us on the fish we all caught kings.came with a big cooler full of fillets!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Salmon while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Chinook Salmon
    Mitchell M.
    Mitchell M.
    Can't express enough how happy we were with our decision to fish with Eric and RJ. These guys really know what they are doing. Fished our limit. Sizeable fish. Super slam kind of a day. As far as variety and action it doesn't get much better than that. Constantly attentive to which tackle was working and depth. Its not a matter of if but moreso when we will be booking another trip with these guys.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Salmon while fishing offshore, showcasing a beautiful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Coho Salmon
    Brian C.
    Brian C.
    Everything about this trip was amazing. From the Captain and the first mate to the boat full of fish at the end and everything in between
  • Angler displaying a large Lake Trout while fishing on a clear day, showcasing the vibrant colors of the fish against the ocean backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Lake Trout
    Dennis G.
    Dennis G.
  • Two individuals posing near a lighthouse by the water, enjoying a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Chinook Salmon
    John S.
    John S.
    Eric and his mate were The Best Crew! This was my sixth charted fishing experience in my life, none better! We will return next year before Dante graduates HS!
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large silver salmon aboard a fishing boat, with rods and open water in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Chinook Salmon
    Jennifer L.
    Jennifer L.
    Captain Eric and first mate made the day a trip to remember. They are great with kids and did everything they could to get as many fish as they could for us. This was a great experience!
  • Adult angler proudly displays two large saltwater fish aboard a sportfishing boat, with open ocean and fishing gear visible in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Lake Trout
    Chakerie M.
    Chakerie M.
    This was definitely a wonderful experience and we can't wait to try it again. Also the Captain and 1st mate were really nice guys to fish with.
  • Boat interior with mounted fishing rods and rod holders overlooking a misty river at sunrise.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Katherine L.
    Katherine L.
    If you want an experience of a lifetime then this is the charter you should choose! Eric and RJ not only made it extremely comfortable and gave us a lot of knowledge and learning ! We had an amazing day and we will most certainly book with Second Nature again !

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
31 ft
Year built
2000
Restored in
2016
Boat manufacturer
Penn Yan
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Crusader
Powered by
2 x 270HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Private
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live bait well
Refrigerator
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano
Live bait
Frozen bait, prepared before you arrive
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
If the staff fish cleaner is not working the day of your trip we clean the fish for the clients. Otherwise you pay $4 per fish to be cut and bagged for you by them.
First mate
Gratuity greatly appreciated

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.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Min. age 8, all sizes of jackets provided
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible

How you can pay

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
 Checks

What’s biting in Oswego right now

Brown TroutBrown Trout
Lake TroutLake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Atlantic)Salmon (Atlantic)
Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)

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