Captain Stephen Ernye of Lake Run Fly and Guide has been dedicated to chasing Great Lakes salmonids for over a decade! He believes in giving his clients the best chance at catching true trophies and creating life long memories.

Come aboard his 18’ Stealthcraft power drifter with a 40 HP Mercury engine and enough room to accommodate up to 3 people. You’ll have quality Lamiglass rods and reels to use, and if you’re a fly rodder, your guide will bring the fly fishing gear with him, just let him know in advance.

Capt. Stephen specializes in chasing Trout and Salmon, so it’s a good idea to pick a trip depending on what species you’d like to target. The Chinook Salmon season opens in September and these delicious fish are in the cards by late October.

As November approaches, Great Lake tributaries are becoming the playground of Brown and Rainbow Trout that follow the migrating Salmon in search of food. Trout are relentless acrobatic fighters that will give you an incredible battle before you get them into the boat.

The spring is a great time to chase big Brown Trout and get into some fast and furious action. Capt. Stephen will provide everything you need for your fishing jaunt, you just need to show up with a valid fishing license and some food for the trip.

Whether you decide to come with your kids or your best fishing buddies, Lake Run Fly and Guide will make it their business to get you hooked!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Salmon Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Sep 15 - Oct 31 (Sat, Sun)
    US $350
    Beginning mid-september large chinook salmon begin their annual migration into our river systems.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Night Walleye
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Jun 20
    US $450
    Starting in May, big Walleye enter nearshore haunts to chase baitfish and spawn. This is your opportunity to catch true trophy class fish. A unique night fishing experience.
  • Private trip
    Salmon Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 15 - Oct 31
    US $400
    Beginning mid-september large chinook salmon begin their annual migration into our river systems.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Trout
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 25 - May 7
    US $400
    Spend a day on the water and go after various species of Trout with the guidance of a knowledgeable guide. You'll be targeting Steelhead and Brown Trout on conventional tackle or you can do some fly fishing, if you prefer, Capt. Stephen will provide all the necessary gear. Catch and release is encouraged. For this trip, you'll need a fishing license and food to stay energized. Legal fishing hours begin half an hour before sunrise so departure time will vary.
    Targeted fish
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Wading Trout
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - May 15
    US $400
    You'll be wading the Salmon River and Lake Ontario tributaries for Trout.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 19 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Curtis H.
Wilmington, DE
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Great Experience!

VERIFIED   Salmon Trip (AM) on October 8, 2021
Where do I start? I had to rearrange this trip because of a change in travel plans and Capt. Stephen worked with me the entire...
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Gregory M.
Stamford, Connecticut
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October fishing trip

VERIFIED   Salmon Trip (AM) on October 15, 2022
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Jim S.
Bennington, Vermont
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8 hour trip with Steve

VERIFIED   Salmon Trip (AM) on October 3, 2021
spectacular day..great experience Steve is truly a great guide.. terrific experience caught our limit and released others ...
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Erik R.
Shickshinny, Pennsylvania
Excellent
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October 7 2019

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Salmon on October 7, 2019
Mike is a knowledgable captain and fishing guide. We could not have had a better day of fishing. Came up for a bachelor party...
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Pavel R.
Fair Lawn, NJ
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Full day trip with captain Steve

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Trout on November 1, 2020
Water in river was pretty low so we could reach just one spot on the Oswego river. From 5:30 am to 11am 7 fish (one person)...
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FAQs about Lake Run Fly & Guide

Lake Run Fly & Guide offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $200 per group, additional US $150 per person after 1 guest - Salmon Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $250 per group, additional US $200 per person after 1 guest - Full Day Trip – Night Walleye (8 hours)
  • US $250 per group, additional US $150 per person after 1 guest - Salmon Trip (AM) (8 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $200 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip – Trout (8 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $150 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip – Wading Trout (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Lake Run Fly & Guide, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder

Trips booked with Lake Run Fly & Guide include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Lamiglass)
  • Live Bait (Prepared before the trip)
  • Lures
  • Drinks
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Lake Run Fly & Guide offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Lake Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing

Lake Run Fly & Guide offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Lake Run Fly & Guide include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Walleye

Meet the Captain

Stephen Ernye
Oswego, New York, United States
83 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
19 Customer reviews
Response time 24 hours
Member since April 2017
Captain Stephen Ernye has been fishing his whole life and he spent the last decade exploring the abundance of Lake Ontario and its tributaries. He's a USCG captain and a licensed guide in the state of New York, and he spends every free moment in nature and on the water. Steelhead is Capt. Stephen's favorite fish, and he's happy to show his amazing local fishery to anglers from all over the country.

About this listing

Targeted species

Brown Trout Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon
Walleye Walleye

Boat specs

Stealthcraft (Jet boat) originally built in 2017. Powered by a 40HP Mercury engine.

Length
18 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Fly Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lamiglass
Live Bait
Prepared before the trip
Lures
Drinks
Fly Fishing Equipment

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Any age welcome, up to the parents to decide
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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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