DNA Fishing. It’s in Our Genes.

DNA Fishing bids you a warm welcome to Oswego, New York. 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 twin 350 HP Mercury Magnum 6.2 liter engines 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 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, and the crew will gladly clean it for you at the end of your trip.

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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip May 5 - Sep 10
    US $700
    You and your guides will be fishing what's best at the time of year. You'll try to target what’s available, so get ready for Salmon or Trout. This trip starts at 5:30 a.m. and lasts 6-7 hours. If you reach your limit in 6 hours, you'll head in – the extra hour is reserved for slower days.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip May 5 - Sep 10
    US $900
    You and the crew will be chasing whatever is biting and available at the time of year you head out, so get ready for either Salmon or Trout. The trip will last 8-9 hours. If you limit out after 8 hours, you'll head back – that extra hour is for slower days. You'll head out at 5:30 a.m., making the most of the early bite before spending a full day on the water.
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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
  • Salmon (Chinook)

Meet the Captain

Donald Lavoie
Oswego, New York, United States
ID & license verified
6 Customer reviews
Response time 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 26 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 12 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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Brown Trout Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon

Boat specs

Baha Cruiser (Cruiser) originally built in 2009. Powered by a 350HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.

Length
28 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Ice Box
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

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

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Friendly captain
100%
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
83%
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Monique Y.
Hiram, ME
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with the Lavoie's, It's in our genes!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on July 14, 2023
Our experience with DNA Charters was amazing. The Captain(Donald Lavoie) was at the dock with lines rigged when we arrived....
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Neil R.
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Great day

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on August 10, 2023
Came close to limiting out, I loved the fact that when a little rain storm came up he stayed out and fished. When you take...
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Terry S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on August 18, 2023
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Matt G.
Rensselaer, New York
Excellent
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on July 23, 2023
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Joseph S.
Endicott, NY
Excellent
4.3 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on August 26, 2023
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