DNA Fishing. It’s in Our Genes. 

5.0
(22 reviews)
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 41 Lake Street, Oswego, NY 13126, United States

DNA Fishing. It’s in Our Genes. 

Oswego, NY, United States
28 ft
5
5.0
(22 reviews)

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DNA Fishing bids you a warm welcome to Oswego, New York. With over 26 years of professional chartering experience, Captain Donald Lavoie and his wife Andrea will do their best to make your day of fishing as fun and enjoyable as possible. They will take you out to Lake Ontario and show you the best spots for landing that prized catch. Feel free to tell them if you have any preferences. They want you to enjoy your trip and be as involved as you want to be.

Your adventure will take place on a 28' Baha Cruiser performance fishing boat that can safely take up to 5 anglers. This boat is powered by a 350 HP Mercury Magnum 6.2 liter engine that can reach cruising speeds of 25 knots. The boat uses extensive navigation electronics, has a portable toilet, and comes with an ice-box and downriggers for all your needs.

You and your guides will be chasing King Salmon, Coho Salmon and Brown Trout on the lake. To attract them, you can try trolling with light tackle, so you know you're in for a battle. The fish you catch is yours to keep if you want it, fish cleaning is available at the dock for a small fee. Be sure to bring a cooler to bring yiur filets home.

The crew will also provide you with all the fishing rods, reels, tackle, and lures for the trip. All you need to do is bring some snacks, drinks, and ensure everyone on board has a fishing license, and you'll be set to go.

Hit the water with DNA Fishing and make some incredible memories on Lake Ontario!

DNA Fishing bids you a warm welcome to Oswego, New York. With over 26 years of professional chartering experience, Captain Donald Lavoie and his wife Andrea will do their best to make your day of fishing as fun and enjoyable as possible. They will take you out to Lake Ontario and show you the best spots for landing that prized catch. Feel free to tell them if you have any preferences. They want you to enjoy your trip and be as involved as you want to be.

Your adventure will take place on a 28' Baha Cruiser performance fishing boat that can safely take up to 5 anglers. This boat is powered by a 350 HP Mercury Magnum 6.2 liter engine that can reach cruising speeds of 25 knots. The boat uses extensive navigation electronics, has a portable toilet, and comes with an ice-box and downriggers for all your needs.

You and your guides will be chasing King Salmon, Coho Salmon and Brown Trout on the lake. To attract them, you can try trolling with light tackle, so you know you're in for a battle. The fish you catch is yours to keep if you want it, fish cleaning is available at the dock for a small fee. Be sure to bring a cooler to bring yiur filets home.

The crew will also provide you with all the fishing rods, reels, tackle, and lures for the trip. All you need to do is bring some snacks, drinks, and ensure everyone on board has a fishing license, and you'll be set to go.

Hit the water with DNA Fishing and make some incredible memories on Lake Ontario!

Donald Lavoie
Captain
Donald Lavoie
30 years of experience
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6 Hour Trip
Non-refundable
6 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
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May 5 - Sep 10
US $700
Entire boat: up to 5 people
8 Hour Trip
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8 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip
May 5 - Sep 10
US $900
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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5.0
22 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

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Brian Ruh
Brian Ruh
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New Jersey, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Amazing trip!!!
6 Hour Trip on August 16, 20262 adults

The fishing trip exceeded all of our expectations! From start to finish, the captain and crew were incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and professional. They made sure we had a great experience and were always there to answer questions and lend a hand. We couldn’t have asked for anything more! It was an awesome day on the water, and we made some great memories. We would definitely recommend this charter to anyone looking for a fantastic fishing experience in Oswego. We can’t wait to come back!

Donald Lavoie
Response from Captain

thank you for your kind words.

Jim Mills
Jim Mills
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2019
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Best day on the water in 10 years
6 Hour Trip on August 10, 20264 adults

Not only did they put us on fish while it was still dark out, they clearly went above and beyond to make sure we hit our limit and not only gave us the basic information, but then allowed us to handle the rods and the net made it into more of an adventure than just handing us a fishing pole with a fish on the end of the line. It made us work together and we had the best time I would recommend this to people with younger kids or groups looking to catch fish. Either way DNA is the boat to take.

Reported catch:
Coho Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Donald Lavoie
Response from Captain

thank you very much. we had a great day.

Honghui Zhang
Honghui Zhang
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
New
Best trip ever!
6 Hour Trip on September 1, 20264 adults1 child

Don and Andrea are extremely knowledgable and funny! The boat is nice, clean and rides smoothly! It did not take long for us to hook some giant kings and laughters are all over the boat. I am really impress d how Dan and Andrea work together to manage the multiple trolling setup. Personally, I own a 17 feet walleye boat and i also like fluke fishing on charter boat. This is the best experience i had.

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Brown Trout
Donald Lavoie
Response from Captain

your entire group was fun to be around. and we had a very enjoyable day with you. thanks for coming with us.

Robert Keister
Robert Keister
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2024
5 trips
5.0
Verified
Amazing day on the water.
8 Hour Trip on July 27, 20262 adults

Donald Lavoie
Response from Captain

thank you Rob, always a fun day with you.

Brad Ronkko
Brad Ronkko
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great day of fishing.
8 Hour Trip on July 2, 20252 adults

We asked our Captain and Crew to fish in deep water for big fish. We caught two 20lb King Salmon and limited out before 10am w/60lb+ of Salmon. Next we were headed to Bass country to finish out our tour. While on the way the Captain/Crew switched out all the riggings smoothly as the boat ride itself. We took a 20" and a 17" and released/lost at least five small mouths. It was a great fishing experience with DNA Fishing.

FAQs about DNA Fishing. It’s in Our Genes.

DNA Fishing. It’s in Our Genes. offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with DNA Fishing. It’s in Our Genes., you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with DNA Fishing. It’s in Our Genes. include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (There is fish cleaning available for 3 dollars per fish. )
  • First mate
DNA Fishing. It’s in Our Genes. offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
DNA Fishing. It’s in Our Genes. offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with DNA Fishing. It’s in Our Genes. include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Atlantic)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Donald Lavoie
Donald Lavoie

Oswego, New York, United States

5 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
22 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2022

Captain Donald grew up in a fishing family. Together with his wife Andrea, he makes DNA Fishing. This husband-wife team met in Key West, Florida when he was a light tackle guide and she was in the navy. They have guided hunters and fishermen for the last 28 years together. They started fishing together in Key West and then moved to northern Maine and ran a sporting camp for 19 years. They guided moose, bear, and bird hunters as well as fishermen. Capt. Donald and his wife have been fishing Lake Ontario for 16 years. They sold their lodge and bought a charter boat. For them, it's more of a passion than just a business. They often fish tournaments in their spare time. This team enjoys getting clients involved in the setup and whatever else they'd like to learn or try.

Our Team
Don L.

Don L.

Captain

Andrea F.

Andrea F.

First mate

Donald Lavoie
Donald Lavoie
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2022
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Captain Donald grew up in a fishing family. Together with his wife Andrea, he makes DNA Fishing. This husband-wife team met in Key West, Florida when he was a light tackle guide and she was in the navy. They have guided hunters and fishermen for the last 28 years together. They started fishing together in Key West and then moved to northern Maine and ran a sporting camp for 19 years. They guided moose, bear, and bird hunters as well as fishermen. Capt. Donald and his wife have been fishing Lake Ontario for 16 years. They sold their lodge and bought a charter boat. For them, it's more of a passion than just a business. They often fish tournaments in their spare time. This team enjoys getting clients involved in the setup and whatever else they'd like to learn or try.
The crew
Don L.
Don L.
Captain
Andrea F.
Andrea F.
First mate

The fish you can target

Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Atlantic Salmon
Atlantic Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Atlantic Salmon
Atlantic Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon

Real catches by this captain

  • Best trip ever!
    Honghui Z.
    Honghui Z.
  • Best day on the water in 10 years
    Jim M.
    Jim M.
  • Experienced the impossible yet prevailed
    Kurt R.
    Kurt R.
  • Awesome trip
    Thomas V.
    Thomas V.
  • Highly recommended!
    Robert K.
    Robert K.
  • Awesome
    Leonard L.
    Leonard L.
  • Great day of fishing.
    Brad R.
    Brad R.
  • Perfect fishing trip!
    Trevor B.
    Trevor B.
  • Capt. Don Put Us On The Kings!!
    Steve B.
    Steve B.
  • Guys trip with grandson, son-in-law, and friend
    Wayne S.
    Wayne S.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Yachts
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
2009
Boat manufacturer
Baha Cruiser
Boat type
Cruiser
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
There is fish cleaning available for 3 dollars per fish.
First mate

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
If you bring kids under 12 be sure to bring a comfortable life jacket for them to wear. We have the big bulky ones and many smaller children can’t handle the fishing rod in them
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

What’s biting in Oswego right now

Brown TroutBrown Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Atlantic)Salmon (Atlantic)
Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)

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