Reel Knockoffs Guide Service 

4.9/5 (63 reviews)
 North Service Road 711, Hamilton, ON L8E 5W6, Canada

Reel Knockoffs Guide Service 

4.9/5 (63 reviews)
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North Service Road 711
Hamilton, ON, Canada

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!

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Rating

4.9
63 reviews
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61
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4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (119)

Perfect Day
Two anglers proudly displaying a large fish while on a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
Two women enjoying a day on a fishing boat, seated comfortably in the cabin area with a calm water backdrop.
Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Silver Trout while fishing on a boat in clear waters.
A young angler proudly displays a large salmon while fishing on a boat, with fellow anglers in the background enjoying the calm waters.
A young angler proudly displaying a large fish while fishing on a boat, with fellow anglers in the background.
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What anglers say

98%
Great experience
93%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (63)

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Matthew Greenhalgh
Matthew Greenhalgh
5.0
Verified
Great Trip
Evening Trip on August 3, 20253 adults
I’m not much for leaving reviews but for this one I had to. At first we were rescheduled because the lake was choppy. I’m glad we did though we got out a couple days later and had a great time which could have easily been ruined. Thanks again for recommended we wait to get out! The captain has a pretty good handle on the lake and knows where to find the fish and what’s working to catch them. I have and will continue to recommend Reel Knockoffs for any small groups that want to go out.
A young angler proudly displays a large salmon while fishing on a boat, with fellow anglers in the background enjoying the calm waters.
Response from Captain
August 15, 2025
Thanks for the kind words. It was a pleasure having you guys out.
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Felicia Bowman
Felicia Bowman
5.0
Verified
Good morning on the water.
5 Hour Trip (AM) on September 1, 20252 adults
We arrived early, and captain Matt was already there getting the boat ready to go, and was very friendly also his first mate was nice too. We were able to joke and have a great time while waiting for the next fish to bite. This West Virginia hillbilly had a great time and has a few more great fish stories to tell. Thank you captain Matt Bowman for the great memories.
Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Silver Trout while fishing on a boat in clear waters.
Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Response from Captain
September 2, 2025
Thanks for coming out guys! Hope you enjoyed your short Canadian vacation. It was nice to meet my southern “cousin” lol
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Kym Parent
Kym Parent
5.0
Verified
Perfect Day
Quick morning trip on September 13, 20252 adults
We definitely had the best fishing experience. Everything was perfect, we definitely gonna rebook next year.
Review media 0
Two anglers proudly displaying a large fish while on a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
Two women enjoying a day on a fishing boat, seated comfortably in the cabin area with a calm water backdrop.
Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Response from Captain
September 14, 2025
thanks for comingnout guys! it sure was a beautiful morning on the water!
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Anthony Mattina
Anthony Mattina
5.0
Verified
Thank you Captain Matt. Boys had a great time
Evening Trip on July 5, 20252 adults1 child
I would recommend Captain Matt to anyone, great knowledge, equipment to make any fishing trip great. Definitely will do it again
Young angler proudly holding a large fish while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful catch during a summer outing.
Two young anglers enjoying their time on a boat, giving thumbs up while fishing on a sunny day.
Response from Captain
July 6, 2025
Thanks for coming out guys! The weather was great and we had a lot of fun!
0
Tanya Riley
Tanya Riley
5.0
Verified
August fishing trip
Quick morning trip on August 2, 20253 adults
Response from Captain
August 4, 2025
Thanks for coming out guys. It was a fun morning
0

Trip availability and prices

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Quick morning trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
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Apr 1 - Oct 31
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US $327
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Evening Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 4:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Oct 31
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US $327
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Oct 31
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US $435
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 3:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Oct 31
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US $435
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Rating

4.9
63 reviews
5
61
4
2
3
0
2
0
1
0
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (119)

Perfect Day
Two anglers proudly displaying a large fish while on a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
Two women enjoying a day on a fishing boat, seated comfortably in the cabin area with a calm water backdrop.
Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Silver Trout while fishing on a boat in clear waters.
A young angler proudly displays a large salmon while fishing on a boat, with fellow anglers in the background enjoying the calm waters.
A young angler proudly displaying a large fish while fishing on a boat, with fellow anglers in the background.
+113

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
93%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (63)

Filter
Showing 15 of 63 reviews
Matthew Greenhalgh
Matthew Greenhalgh
5.0
Verified
Great Trip
Evening Trip on August 3, 20253 adults
I’m not much for leaving reviews but for this one I had to. At first we were rescheduled because the lake was choppy. I’m glad we did though we got out a couple days later and had a great time which could have easily been ruined. Thanks again for recommended we wait to get out! The captain has a pretty good handle on the lake and knows where to find the fish and what’s working to catch them. I have and will continue to recommend Reel Knockoffs for any small groups that want to go out.
A young angler proudly displays a large salmon while fishing on a boat, with fellow anglers in the background enjoying the calm waters.
Response from Captain
August 15, 2025
Thanks for the kind words. It was a pleasure having you guys out.
0
Felicia Bowman
Felicia Bowman
5.0
Verified
Good morning on the water.
5 Hour Trip (AM) on September 1, 20252 adults
We arrived early, and captain Matt was already there getting the boat ready to go, and was very friendly also his first mate was nice too. We were able to joke and have a great time while waiting for the next fish to bite. This West Virginia hillbilly had a great time and has a few more great fish stories to tell. Thank you captain Matt Bowman for the great memories.
Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Silver Trout while fishing on a boat in clear waters.
Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Response from Captain
September 2, 2025
Thanks for coming out guys! Hope you enjoyed your short Canadian vacation. It was nice to meet my southern “cousin” lol
0
Kym Parent
Kym Parent
5.0
Verified
Perfect Day
Quick morning trip on September 13, 20252 adults
We definitely had the best fishing experience. Everything was perfect, we definitely gonna rebook next year.
Review media 0
Two anglers proudly displaying a large fish while on a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
Two women enjoying a day on a fishing boat, seated comfortably in the cabin area with a calm water backdrop.
Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Response from Captain
September 14, 2025
thanks for comingnout guys! it sure was a beautiful morning on the water!
0
Anthony Mattina
Anthony Mattina
5.0
Verified
Thank you Captain Matt. Boys had a great time
Evening Trip on July 5, 20252 adults1 child
I would recommend Captain Matt to anyone, great knowledge, equipment to make any fishing trip great. Definitely will do it again
Young angler proudly holding a large fish while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful catch during a summer outing.
Two young anglers enjoying their time on a boat, giving thumbs up while fishing on a sunny day.
Response from Captain
July 6, 2025
Thanks for coming out guys! The weather was great and we had a lot of fun!
0
Tanya Riley
Tanya Riley
5.0
Verified
August fishing trip
Quick morning trip on August 2, 20253 adults
Response from Captain
August 4, 2025
Thanks for coming out guys. It was a fun morning
0

FAQs about Reel Knockoffs Guide Service

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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
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