Spend a day with King David Guide Service and experience the beauty of fishing on the Salmon River. Captain David Falato will guide you to the river’s best fishing spots and make sure you have a productive and fun day on the water. The captain has been fishing the river and surrounding tributaries for over 20 years and will know how to put you on the fish. Join him in Pulaski and have the experience of a lifetime!

Your trip will take place on a 17’ Fish Rite drift boat that can fit up to 3 anglers. The boat will safely take you to the Salmon River’s rich grounds where you can chase Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout. In order to attract them, you can use light tackle, spinning, fly fishing, and drift fishing. You’re free to take home the fish you catch, you’ll enjoy some delicious meals with your family or friends. Kids are welcome to join aboard, so bring them along and have a wonderful family day on the water.

Captain David will provide you with all the needed rods, reels, tackle, and fly fishing gear, as well as live bait and lures. What you should bring are your fishing licenses and any food or drinks you like.

Join King David Guide Service and have a memorable time fishing in New York!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – 1 Person Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    US $400
    This is a one-person trip on the boat or walk-in for steelhead fishing on the Salmon River. Float fishing or fly fishing.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Steelhead/Brown Trout
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:15 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - May 6
    US $450
    A 6-hour trip. All the equipment is provided by the captain. Your trip will either take place on the Salmon River or another river. The captain can set up more guides if there are more than 2 guests on the trip. The departure time is 5:15 a.m.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
  • Private trip
    Fly fishing
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    US $450
    Steelhead fly fishing trips Fish for steelhead on thexworld famous salmon river Gear we use, redington , stcroix, rio fly linesxnad leader
    Targeted fish
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
  • Private trip
    Pike and bass
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 15 - Aug 28
    US $450
    Cast lures or troll lures out of the drift boat
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Pike (Northern)
    Northern Pike
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
  • Private trip
    Summer walk river trips
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 31
    US $450
    Walk to salmon river casting spinners for bass and trout on light tackle
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Atlantic)
    Atlantic Salmon
  • Private trip
    Walleye
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 4 - Mar 15
    US $450
    Cast jig or troll for walleye out of the drift boat
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
  • Private trip
    brown trout trolling
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    US $525
    troll the shore line with drift boat pulling spoons and stick baits
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Brown Trout
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 AM
    US $700
    Target brown trout on smaller tributaries.
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FAQs about King David Guide Service

King David Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group - 6 Hour Trip – 1 Person Trip (6 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $225 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Steelhead/Brown Trout (6 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $225 per person after 2 guests - Fly fishing (6 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Pike and bass (6 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $225 per person after 2 guests - Summer walk river trips (6 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $200 per person after 2 guests - Walleye (6 hours)
  • US $525 per group, additional US $250 per person after 2 guests - brown trout trolling (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $350 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Brown Trout (7 hours)

Trips booked with King David Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

King David Guide Service offers the following type of fishing:
  • River Fishing (salmon river and surrounding area's)

King David Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling (back rowing plugs)
  • Spinning (11ft rods with spinning reels using floats shimano)
  • Fly Fishing (st.croix rods and lampson reels)
  • Drift Fishing (Float fishing, center pin fishing)

Top targeted fish species with King David Guide Service include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Brown Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Walleye

Meet the Captain

David Falato
Pulaski, New York, United States
7 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
7 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since October 2019
Captain David started guiding in 2000. He loves to catch Brown Trout and Steelhead on the fly or by floating.

About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

Fish Rite (Drift boat) originally built in 1993. Powered by a 1HP fish engine.

Length
17 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
salmon river and surrounding area's

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling
back rowing plugs
Spinning
11ft rods with spinning reels using floats shimano
Fly Fishing
st.croix rods and lampson reels
Drift Fishing
Float fishing, center pin fishing

Amenities

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Fly Fishing Equipment

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Knowledgeable and professional
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Knowledgeable and professional

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Steelhead/Brown Trout on November 11, 2023
David knew exactly what we were doing right at first light.  No feel out process.  We had 4 hookups in the first hour. ...
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Tatyana K.
Juarez, Quintana Roo
Excellent
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Steelhead fishing trip on the river

6 Hour Trip – Steelhead/Brown Trout on November 7, 2022
Dave is super easy and pleasant to deal with It went nice and smooth Unfortunately we weren’t lucky to get any...
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Dominic M.
Wayne, Pennsylvania
Excellent
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First Class

6 Hour Trip – Steelhead/Brown Trout on November 18, 2022
David is best guide I have used on the Salmon River. Bite was tough but still got into the Steelies thanks to David’s hustle...
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Reed M.
Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
Excellent
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Steelhead drift with King David

6 Hour Trip – Steelhead/Brown Trout on November 18, 2022
Best guide I’ve had on Salmon River.  Great guy!
Reed M. recommends King David Guide Service
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Russell S.
Middletown, Connecticut
Excellent
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November fishing trip

6 Hour Trip – Steelhead/Brown Trout on November 6, 2022
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