Second Nature Sport Fishing Charters

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!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    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)
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $750
    Wake up a bit earlier and hit the water before the fishing pressure picks up! You'll be fishing for various Trout and Salmon species within minutes from the dock.
  • Private trip
    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)
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $750
    Wait out the noon heat and hit the fishery as the air cools down. The catch list contains Rainbow, Brown, and Lake Trout, Coho, Chinook, and Atlantic Salmon as well.
  • Private trip
    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)
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $950
    Spend the entire day fishing on Lake Ontario for a variety of species like Rainbow, Lake, and Brown Trout, Chinook, Silver, and Atlantic Salmon! The captain will provide you with all the required equipment.
  • Private trip
    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)
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $950
    This trip is fully customizable. You choose the starting time, fish species, and anything special you'd like to do on this trip. You can start in the morning or evening.
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Customer reviews

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Excellent
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Experience
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Michael S.
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Hardest working captain and crew

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Customizable on August 14, 2024
It was a challenging day for fishing, but these guys worked tirelessly to put us on fish and give us the best possible opportunities....
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Mitchell M.
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The perfect trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on June 7, 2024
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....
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Peter V.
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Great fishing!!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on June 29, 2024
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!
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Brian C.
Saugerties, NY
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8 hour afternoon charter in July

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Customizable on July 22, 2023
Everything about this trip was amazing. From the Captain and the first mate to the boat full of fish at the end and everything...
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Charlton, NY
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Awesome day with Second Nature Sport Fishing Charter

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 3, 2021
Captain Eric and RJ were a couple of great guys that kept us on the fish. Check them out on Facebook and see our photos. We...
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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
  • First Mate (Gratuity greatly appreciated)

Second Nature Sport Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

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
Oswego, New York, United States
1 Fishing Report
33 Customer reviews
Response time 14 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.

The fish you can target

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

What is the boat like?

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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
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques will you try?

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Private
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live Bait Well
Refrigerator

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano
Live Bait
Frozen bait, prepared before you arrive
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
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.

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

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