
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!
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (119)


+116Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Appropriate for children
93%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
94%
Aug 3, 2025
Evening Trip
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.
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...



Sep 1, 2025
5 Hour Trip (AM)
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.
We arrived early, and captain Matt was already there getting the boat ready to go, and was very friendly also his first mate...

Sep 13, 2025
Quick morning trip
We definitely had the best fishing experience. Everything was perfect, we definitely gonna rebook next year.
We definitely had the best fishing experience. Everything was perfect, we definitely gonna rebook next year.



Jul 5, 2025
Evening Trip
I would recommend Captain Matt to anyone, great knowledge, equipment to make any fishing trip great. Definitely will do it again
I would recommend Captain Matt to anyone, great knowledge, equipment to make any fishing trip great. Definitely will do it again...


Aug 2, 2025
Quick morning trip


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Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (119)


+116Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Appropriate for children
93%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
94%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Evening Trip on August 3, 2025
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.
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.




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5 Hour Trip (AM) on September 1, 2025
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.
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.

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Quick morning trip on September 13, 2025
We definitely had the best fishing experience. Everything was perfect, we definitely gonna rebook next year.
We definitely had the best fishing experience. Everything was perfect, we definitely gonna rebook next year.



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Evening Trip on July 5, 2025
I would recommend Captain Matt to anyone, great knowledge, equipment to make any fishing trip great. Definitely will do it again
I would recommend Captain Matt to anyone, great knowledge, equipment to make any fishing trip great. Definitely will do it again


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Quick morning trip on August 2, 2025


