DNA Fishing. It’s in Our Genes. 

4.9/5 (19 reviews)
 41 Lake Street, Oswego, NY 13126, United States

DNA Fishing. It’s in Our Genes. 

Oswego, NY, United States
28 ft
5
4.9/5 (19 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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Trip availability and prices

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6 Hour Trip
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6 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
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May 5 - Sep 10
US $700
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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4.9
19 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

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Thomas Van Den Bergh
Thomas Van Den Bergh
Repeat angler
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New York, US
Member since 2023
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Awesome trip
8 Hour Trip on August 15, 20254 adults

The DNA team of Capt Donald and first mate Andrea run a great charter. From the start of the booking they insure timely communications, to being at the dock ready to go as well as working the whole trip to make sure we got on the fish they were great. In addition, thier boat and gear was top notch. Highly recommend this team for a great trip.

Robert Keister
Robert Keister
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2024
5 trips
5.0
Verified
New
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.

Robert Keister
Robert Keister
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2024
5 trips
5.0
Verified
Highly recommended!
8 Hour Trip on August 14, 20253 adults

Donald and Andrea worked hard to find fish on a challenging day. We could have limited out easily, but decided to head back a little early because of the winds. One of the best charters I have been on. Great crew with the knowledge to put you on the fish.

Reported catch:
Atlantic Salmon
Kurt Rockafellow
Kurt Rockafellow
us
Maine, US
Member since 2025
4.7
Verified
Experienced the impossible yet prevailed
8 Hour Trip on August 16, 20255 adults

Never have I lost 5! Fish for no reason. But the boat still landed salmon. Dan and his wife are amazing and know the fish, and was able to achieve the LOC triple crown. Had a fantastic time and enjoyed the trip looking forward to the next one. Highly recommended

Leonard Langdon
Leonard Langdon
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2021
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Awesome
6 Hour Trip on August 12, 20254 adults

Great trip, everything was great we all got our limit.

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
  • 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
Donald Lavoie

Oswego, New York, United States

4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
19 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

4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
19 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

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

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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
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
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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