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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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 63 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (119)

Perfect Day
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Angler rating

61
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

98%

Appropriate for children

93%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

94%

Showing 1 - 5 of 63 reviews
Showing: 5 of 63 reviews
Matthew G.
Matthew G.
5.0/5

Aug 3, 2025

Evening Trip

Great Trip

VERIFIED

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...  

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 Matthew G. recommends Reel Knockoffs Guide Service
 Matthew G. recommends Reel Knockoffs Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 15, 2025
Thanks for the kind words. It was a pleasure having you guys out.
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Felicia B.
Felicia B.
5.0/5

Sep 1, 2025

5 Hour Trip (AM)

Good morning on the water.

VERIFIED

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...  

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Captain replied
 Felicia B. recommends Reel Knockoffs Guide Service
 Felicia B. recommends Reel Knockoffs Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 2, 2025
Thanks for coming out guys! Hope you enjoyed your short Canadian vacation. It was nice to meet my southern “cousin” lol

Kym P.
Kym P.
5.0/5

Sep 13, 2025

Quick morning trip

Perfect Day

VERIFIED

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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Captain replied
 Kym P. recommends Reel Knockoffs Guide Service
 Kym P. recommends Reel Knockoffs Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 14, 2025
thanks for comingnout guys! it sure was a beautiful morning on the water!

Anthony M.
Anthony M.
5.0/5

Jul 5, 2025

Evening Trip

Thank you Captain Matt. Boys had a great time

VERIFIED

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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Captain replied
 Anthony M. recommends Reel Knockoffs Guide Service
 Anthony M. recommends Reel Knockoffs Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 6, 2025
Thanks for coming out guys! The weather was great and we had a lot of fun!

Tanya R.
Tanya R.
5.0/5

Aug 2, 2025

Quick morning trip

August fishing trip

VERIFIED

 

Captain replied
 Tanya R. recommends Reel Knockoffs Guide Service
 Tanya R. recommends Reel Knockoffs Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 4, 2025
Thanks for coming out guys. It was a fun morning
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Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Quick morning trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 31
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US $319 
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 $319 
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 $425 
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 $425 
Entire boat: up to 3 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 63 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (119)

Perfect Day
Perfect Day
Perfect Day
+116

Angler rating

61
2
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

98%

Appropriate for children

93%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

94%

Showing 1 - 5 of 63 reviews
Showing: 5 of 63 reviews
Matthew G.
Matthew G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Trip

VERIFIED

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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 Matthew G. recommends Reel Knockoffs Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 15, 2025
Thanks for the kind words. It was a pleasure having you guys out.
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Felicia B.
Felicia B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Good morning on the water.

VERIFIED

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.  

Review media 0
 Felicia B. recommends Reel Knockoffs Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 2, 2025
Thanks for coming out guys! Hope you enjoyed your short Canadian vacation. It was nice to meet my southern “cousin” lol

Kym P.
Kym P.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Perfect Day

VERIFIED

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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 Kym P. recommends Reel Knockoffs Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 14, 2025
thanks for comingnout guys! it sure was a beautiful morning on the water!

Anthony M.
Anthony M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Thank you Captain Matt. Boys had a great time

VERIFIED

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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 Anthony M. recommends Reel Knockoffs Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 6, 2025
Thanks for coming out guys! The weather was great and we had a lot of fun!

Tanya R.
Tanya R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED

Quick morning trip on August 2, 2025

 

 Tanya R. recommends Reel Knockoffs Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 4, 2025
Thanks for coming out guys. It was a fun morning
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FAQs about Reel Knockoffs Guide Service

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
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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