North Shore Charters invites you on an enjoyable fishing trip on Lake Ontario. Come visit Oakville, Ontario and have a fun time on the water as you discover the lake’s rich marine life and catch Salmon. Join Captain John Fensel and let him introduce you to all the beauties of Lake Ontario.

You’ll be using a restored 36’ Sea Ray flybridge for your trip. Up to 6 guests can come aboard this spacious boat that will provide a safe and comfortable trip to the fish and back. It uses modern GPS, fishfinder, and radio technology for navigation and is powered by twin 260 HP Mercruiser 454 engines. The onboard facilities include a flybridge, kitchen, toilet, shower, as well as bed. The boat is equipped with outriggers and downriggers, and also features air-conditioning, a multimedia system, TV, refrigerator, and an ice-box. For any help you might need during the trip, feel free to ask the first mate.

You and the crew will be targeting Chinook and Coho Salmon using trolling on heavy tackle. You can keep your catch and take it home to enjoy delicious meals but you’re also free to release fish back into the water. Kids are also welcome to join aboard, so bring them with you and enjoy a beautiful day on the water together. During your trip, keep in mind that alcohol isn’t allowed on board.

What you’ll need to bring on your trip are your licenses, snacks, and drinks. Captain John will take care of all the fishing gear, including lures.

Come to Oakville and enjoy a lovely day of fishing with North Shore Charters!



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  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 1
    US $544
    You and Captain John will be fishing the Western Basin of Lake Ontario for Salmon and Trout. The trip starts at 7:00 a.m. and lasts for 5 hours. You'll need your fishing licenses, food, and drinks, and the captain will take care of everything else.
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FAQs about North Shore Charters

North Shore Charters offers the following trip to customers:
  • CA $750 per group, additional CA $140 per person after 5 guests - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)

When you book a trip with North Shore Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with North Shore Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • First Mate

North Shore Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing

North Shore Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling

Top targeted fish species with North Shore Charters include:
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Meet the Captain

John Fensel
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
ID & license verified
7 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2021
Captain John's father was a certified Captain and he taught him at a very young age of 12 years old to start to fish and operate a vessel. It can be said it was a family pastime in the beginning, but the captain's love and passion for fishing eventually evolved into a career for him.

About this listing

Targeted species

Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon
Salmon (Coho) Coho Salmon

Boat specs

Sea Ray (Sportfishing) originally built in 1989, and restored in 2020. Powered by 2 260HP Mercruiser engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 18 knots.

Length
36 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing

Fishing techniques

Heavy Tackle
Trolling

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
First Mate

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No Alcohol
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Checks
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 7 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Steve N.
Oakville, Ontario
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with North Shore Charters

5 Hour Trip on June 3, 2023
It was an amazing experience with Captain John and Captain Steve. They were great hosts that explained the techniques and styles...
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Barbara J. H.
Burlington, ON
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Great fishing day with Captain John

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on August 19, 2023
So fun. Had a great day. John was so helpful and very experienced. I would recommend this charter to anyone. I hope to do it...
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Barbara J. H.
Burlington, ON
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5.0 / 5
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Best way to spend a day. Fishing with John

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on September 2, 2023
A great day again with North shore charter. John is a great guy to have take you out. Helps you bring in your catch and cleans...
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Jeff C.
Barrie, Ontario
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip

5 Hour Trip on August 12, 2023
Fantastic day on the water. Crew was knowledgeable and friendly
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Rob C.
Hamilton, Ontario
Very good
4.0 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain John

5 Hour Trip on August 12, 2023
We did a half day charter with John and North Shore charters. We had a good time and the boat was pretty nice. We ran into...
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