Redwood Sportfishing Charters – 18'

Explore the natural world of Ontario on your next freshwater fishing adventure with Redwood Sportfishing Charters! Captain Dean Lapham inherited the charter from his father Dale, along with the knowledge and experience to put you on the fish.

Hop aboard their 18’ Hobo Cruiser flats boat, perfect for cruising the waters of St. Mary’s River. The boat can accommodate up to 5 people fishing at the same time, so it’s great for a friend and family outing. There’s a porta-potty toilet on board for your convenience. The boat comes with a wireless trolling motor, so you don’t have to worry about scaring the fearful specimens.

You’ll get all the fishing equipment on board – Capt. Dean uses Daiwa reels and Berkley rods, and he’ll provide you with live bait as well. He’ll show you a variety of techniques used in these waters, and after a productive day, he’ll be happy to clean and fillet any catch that you’d like to take to the table.

When it comes to fishing, St. Mary’s River is famous for its Rainbow Trout and Whitefish populations, as well as Salmon. You can target Coho, Pink, Chinook, and Atlantic Salmon, depending on the season. Expect to run into Walleye, Perch, Pike, and Bass as well.

Capt. Dean can take you from the rapids of the St. Mary’s River all the way to the mouth of the Garden River and Lake George. This area has amazing opportunities for Salmon fishing, and thanks to the Atlantic Salmon stocking program of Lake Superior State University, it will stay that way for future generations.

Make sure to buy and bring a fishing license, as well as a small cooler. You can bring your own snacks and drinks, and Capt. Dean can arrange a box lunch at an additional charge – just let him know about any allergies.

Join Redwood Sportfishing Charters today, and explore the beautiful nature of Ontario on a great fishing adventure!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Atlantic Salmon
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Nov 15
    US $256
    Come out on the water in the morning and spend 5 hours reeling in some prized Atlantic Salmon. You can expect to do a bit of trolling, jigging, and drifting. The captain will provide you with the fishing equipment, but bring a valid fishing license, as well as some snacks and drinks. Bring your sense of adventure, and come have some serious fun!
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FAQs about Redwood Sportfishing Charters – 18'

Redwood Sportfishing Charters – 18' offers the following trip to customers:
  • CA $350 per group, additional CA $85 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Atlantic Salmon (5 hours)

When you book a trip with Redwood Sportfishing Charters – 18', you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Multimedia System Stereo
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Redwood Sportfishing Charters – 18' include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate

Redwood Sportfishing Charters – 18' offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Lake Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Redwood Sportfishing Charters – 18' offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Redwood Sportfishing Charters – 18' include:
  • Bass (Smallmouth)

Meet the Captain

Dean Lapham
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
3 Customer reviews
Response time 2 hours
Member since April 2019
Captain Dale Lapham established the charter in the ’70s, and he has a lifetime of experience fishing in the area. His son Dean continued his father’s legacy, and he’s running the charter out of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. He is very passionate about fishing, and he would love to share his knowledge and experience with you.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Smallmouth) Smallmouth Bass

Boat specs

Hobo Cruiser (Cruiser) originally built in 1974. Powered by a 90HP Honda engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 24 knots.

Length
18 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Multimedia System
Stereo
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
Parents to supply life jackets.
No Alcohol
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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
Checks
Bank Transfer

Customer reviews

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Captain Dean and Jess are amazing !
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Captain Dean and Jess are amazing !

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Atlantic Salmon on October 27, 2023
Family fish with great results . Captain Dean and Jess are very knowledgeable and patient !! Dean an avid Sault historian on...
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Early morning out with da boys.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Atlantic Salmon on August 7, 2023
Captain Dean and First Mate Jessie welcomed us aboard to a friendly and fun filled first time fishing excursion for me. My...
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Atlantic Salmon on August 9, 2023
We had a great time with Dean and Jessie. They were fantastic guides and helped my son catch his first salmon (plus a couple...
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