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Reel Knockoffs Guide Service 

4.9
(72 reviews)
 Broadway Avenue 200, St. Catharines, ON L2M 7W8, Canada–
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Reel Knockoffs Guide Service 

St. Catharines, ON, Canada
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23 ft
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4.9
(72 reviews)
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Reel Knockoffs Guide Service provides and teaches fishing techniques for anglers of all skill levels. Captain Matt Bowman and his team specialize in family-friendly trips and give their best with smaller groups on board. They depart from Stoney Creek, ON, where you can find them from April to October.

Capt. Matt invites you to join him on his 23' Wellcraft boat. This offshore vessel accommodates up to three guests, including kids over six years old. The boat features a powerful 200 HP Yamaha engine, which enables the boat to reach the maximum speed of 40 knots. Besides navigational electronics, the boat also has a live bait tank, downriggers, and a cooler.

Trolling for Salmon is what Reel Knockoffs are the masters of! With them, you can go trolling after Chinook, Coho, and Atlantic Salmon. Lake Ontario also holds an impressive number of Steelhead, Lake, and Brown Trout. You can release them back once you catch them, or keep them if you're aiming for a delicious meal after the trip.

All fishing gear is provided. All you need to bring is a valid Ontario fishing license, proper clothing, and your snacks.

If you've never done it before, this is the right time to learn how to catch and clean fish. Come to battle some Lake Ontario monsters and have a great time on the water!

Reel Knockoffs Guide Service provides and teaches fishing techniques for anglers of all skill levels. Captain Matt Bowman and his team specialize in family-friendly trips and give their best with smaller groups on board. They depart from Stoney Creek, ON, where you can find them from April to October.

Capt. Matt invites you to join him on his 23' Wellcraft boat. This offshore vessel accommodates up to three guests, including kids over six years old. The boat features a powerful 200 HP Yamaha engine, which enables the boat to reach the maximum speed of 40 knots. Besides navigational electronics, the boat also has a live bait tank, downriggers, and a cooler.

Trolling for Salmon is what Reel Knockoffs are the masters of! With them, you can go trolling after Chinook, Coho, and Atlantic Salmon. Lake Ontario also holds an impressive number of Steelhead, Lake, and Brown Trout. You can release them back once you catch them, or keep them if you're aiming for a delicious meal after the trip.

All fishing gear is provided. All you need to bring is a valid Ontario fishing license, proper clothing, and your snacks.

If you've never done it before, this is the right time to learn how to catch and clean fish. Come to battle some Lake Ontario monsters and have a great time on the water!

Matt Bowman
Captain
Matt Bowman
21 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour
Popular features
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Toilet
Child friendly
Popular features
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Toilet
Child friendly

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November 2026
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2 adults • 0 children
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Quick morning trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 10 - Oct 31
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+2
US $357
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Evening Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 10 - Oct 31
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+2
US $357
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 10 - Oct 31
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $464
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 10 - Oct 31
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+2
US $464
Entire boat: up to 3 people

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

Anglers' gallery (148)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
93%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (72)

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Emma Littlewood
Emma Littlewood
ca
Ontario, Canada
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
great 30th birthday!
5 Hour Trip (AM) on June 7, 2026 • 3 adults

Matt was an awesome host, we had a fabulous time out on the water and were kept busy with lots of big catches! I cant recommed this experience enough, we had all different levels of experience in the party and everyone had a blast. Were looking forward to getting out on the water again soon!

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Coho Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Matt Bowman
Response from Captain

Thanks for coming out guys! it sure was a busy morning

Dmytro Pohrebniak
Dmytro Pohrebniak
ca
Ontario, Canada
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Fantastic Experience!
Evening Trip on August 30, 2026 • 3 adults

Had a fantastic experience with Captain Matt! We caught a ton of salmon plus a trout. Matt was extremely professional and clearly cares about safety, which made the whole trip comfortable and relaxed. Highly recommend!

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Matt Bowman
Response from Captain

Thanks for coming out guys, had a lot of fun that evening. Hope you enjoy all of the fresh meals!

Frazer Horn
Frazer Horn
Repeat angler
ca
Ontario, Canada
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
What a great morning fishing.
Evening Trip on September 4, 2026 • 1 adult • 1 child

Spent a great morning on lake ONTARIO with Captain Matt. My son and I are beginners and i really appreciated Matts patience and guidance during our tip. We will be back.

Matt Bowman
Response from Captain

Thanks for coming out guys! it was a fun morning on the big pond

James Chappell
James Chappell
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
fun trip
Quick morning trip on June 16, 2026 • 2 adults

had a great time, captain knew his stuff. really cool boat, had everything we needed. great people to deal with, definitely recommend to anyone looking for a fun day

Matt Bowman
Response from Captain

Thanks for thenkind words. it was a pleasure having you guys out. Hope you enjoy the rest of your anniversary vacation!

David Downey
David Downey
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great guide!! Great trip!!
Evening Trip on June 7, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

Matt was a great guide!!! If your looking to have fun on Lake Ontario he’s the man!! We had constant action the whole trip!! If we ever come back to Ontario, we will be repeat customers!!

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Matt Bowman
Response from Captain

Thanks for choosing us to be a part of your vacation! hope you guys enjoy the rest of your trip.

FAQs about Reel Knockoffs Guide Service

Reel Knockoffs Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • CA $500 per group - Evening Trip (4 hours)
  • CA $500 per group - Quick morning trip (4 hours)
  • CA $650 per group - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • CA $650 per group - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)
When you book a trip with Reel Knockoffs Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Flushable 'camping' toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Reel Knockoffs Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano telora rods and Shimano tekota reels)
  • Live bait (Bait strips prepared before the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Ziplock bags provided, fillet if lake is safe)
Reel Knockoffs Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (We go where the fish are. Sometimes within a mile offshore to 20 miles off shore. If the weather is clear, we can always see land. )
Reel Knockoffs Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Reel Knockoffs Guide Service include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Atlantic)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Matt Bowman
Matt Bowman
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
72 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2020
I began fishing when I was 3 and haven't stopped since. I have always dreamed of fishing for a living because it's my greatest passion and I love getting other people involved. Seeing my guests smile when they catch their first fish is priceless. But it's not just about catching fish – we're also creating memories together!
Matt Bowman
Matt Bowman
Fully verified
4
reports
72
reviews
2020
member since
~1h
response
I began fishing when I was 3 and haven't stopped since. I have always dreamed of fishing for a living because it's my greatest passion and I love getting other people involved. Seeing my guests smile when they catch their first fish is priceless. But it's not just about catching fish – we're also creating memories together!

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

  • Angler proudly displaying a large Salmon while fishing on a boat, showcasing a beautiful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Daniel S.
    Daniel S.
    Nice boat and crew. Captain went the extra mile (literally) to find fish. Truly knows what he’s doing. Good times.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large trout while fishing on a calm lake, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Chinook Salmon
    Frazer H.
    Frazer H.
    Spent a great morning on lake ONTARIO with Captain Matt. My son and I are beginners and i really appreciated Matts patience and guidance during our tip. We will be back.
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large silvery salmon aboard a fishing boat on open water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Coho Salmon
    Dmytro P.
    Dmytro P.
    Had a fantastic experience with Captain Matt! We caught a ton of salmon plus a trout. Matt was extremely professional and clearly cares about safety, which made the whole trip comfortable and relaxed. Highly recommend!
  • A young woman proudly displays a large Lake Trout while fishing on a boat, surrounded by fellow anglers.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Lake Trout
    Chelsie W.
    Chelsie W.
    All our 10 year old wanted to do was catch a big fish… and he did!
  • Solo adult angler proudly displaying a large spotted fish aboard a fishing boat offshore, with rods and open water in the background.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    James C.
    James C.
    had a great time, captain knew his stuff. really cool boat, had everything we needed. great people to deal with, definitely recommend to anyone looking for a fun day
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Lake Trout while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Lake Trout
    Candace M.
    Candace M.
    We loved the vibe Capt Matt brought for the entire experience. From a slow start to catching 13/14 with 4 different species on a 4 hour charter.
  • Angler holding a large mottled sport fish aboard a fishing boat, with a second person and open water in the background.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Kelly W.
    Kelly W.
    captain Matt was very personable and knew his stuff. we had a great time on this charter and will definitely do it again.
  • A proud angler holding a large Lake Trout while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Emma L.
    Emma L.
    Matt was an awesome host, we had a fabulous time out on the water and were kept busy with lots of big catches! I cant recommed this experience enough, we had all different levels of experience in the party and everyone had a blast. Were looking forward to getting out on the water again soon!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Lake Trout while fishing on a boat in clear waters.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    David D.
    David D.
    Matt was a great guide!!! If your looking to have fun on Lake Ontario he’s the man!! We had constant action the whole trip!! If we ever come back to Ontario, we will be repeat customers!!
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large fish while on a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Kym P.
    Kym P.
    We definitely had the best fishing experience. Everything was perfect, we definitely gonna rebook next year.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
1989
Restored in
2018
Boat manufacturer
Wellcraft 210 Coastal
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Heavy Tackle
Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Flushable 'camping' toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano telora rods and Shimano tekota reels
Live bait
Bait strips prepared before the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Ziplock bags provided, fillet if lake is safe

How cancellations work

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
At least 6 years old. Life jackets 30–90 pounds
No alcohol
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

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
 Bank transfer

What’s biting in St. Catharines right now

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

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