Midway Charters – Lake Ontario 

5.0/5 (24 reviews)
 5 Lake Rd Extension Pulaski NY, Pulaski, NY 13142, United States

It’s time to have a fabulous lake adventure with Midway Charters. Spend the day on Lake Ontario with Captain James W. Fetterhoff Sr. This lake is known for being one of the best places for reeling in large freshwater fish.

Capt. James is a seasoned veteran of the lakes, with over 25 years of fishing experience. From the moment you get out on the water, you will see his profound love of it all. He will use every ounce of his skill and local knowledge to make sure you get the most out of your trip, no matter your age or experience level.

Step on board his 30’ Penn Yan offshore sportfishing boat. It can fit you and 5 of your fishing friends on board without bumping elbows. This boat is a steady ride with lots of room on deck, perfect for lake fishing. The twin 240 HP Crusader engines will get you to the fishing grounds before you know it.

On this trip, you will be targeting Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Salmon, and Steelhead. Brown Trout is great from April through December. The other species are best from May onwards. Whatever your age, Capt. James will happily show you the tricks of the trade and help you land your trophy catch or personal best.

Included in the price are top-quality rods and reels. These won’t let you down when reeling in your dream fish. Live bait and lures are also included. You will need to buy a fishing license before the trip, and bring along your own food and drink in a small cooler, but please don’t bring along anything that could break easily.

Fishing with Capt. James is a fantastic day out for the whole family – get the kids away from the TV and give them a rod instead – they will have some incredible stories to tell their friends back at school!

Spend the day on Lake Ontario and have a memorable fishing adventure with Midway Charters!

James W. Fetterhoff Sr.

Captain

James W. Fetterhoff Sr.

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Highlights

 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Plan your trip

Trip Date:
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6 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 23 - Sep 26
Price for up to 4 people
US $800 
6 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
Seasonal trip Apr 23 - Sep 26
Price for up to 4 people
US $800 
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 23 - Sep 26
Price for up to 4 people
US $1,000 
There are 3 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 24 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

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One of the best days of our lives
One of the best days of our lives
Great day on the water
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

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Dennis S.
Dennis S.
4.7/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

Great day on the water

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 17, 2024

Capt. Nick and John did a great job. Very professional. We were able to catch some great fish under difficult circumstances. They worked hard to give us a great morning on the water. Will be back again. Would recomend Midwest and this crew wholeheartedly.

Capt. Nick and John did a great job. Very professional. We were able to catch some great fish under difficult circumstances. They worked hard to give us a great morning on the water. Will be back again. Would recomend Midwest and this crew wholeheartedly.  

 Dennis S. recommends Midway Charters – Lake Ontario
James W. Fetterhoff Sr.
James W. Fetterhoff Sr. (The Captain)
Replied on July 17, 2024
thank you much for your booking. We look forward to seeing you again.
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Joseph R.
Joseph R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

One of the best days of our lives

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trip (PM) on September 3, 2024

Midway fishing charter is the best I have been on in Pulaski. The Captain and the Mait were attentive and very knowledgeable.

Midway fishing charter is the best I have been on in Pulaski. The Captain and the Mait were attentive and very knowledgeable.  

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 Joseph R. recommends Midway Charters – Lake Ontario
James W. Fetterhoff Sr.
James W. Fetterhoff Sr. (The Captain)
Replied on September 5, 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words. We appreciate it and look forward to seeing you back again.

Mark W.
Mark W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

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Scraplife

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trip (PM) on July 10, 2024

Great crew very knowledgeable and Friendly we caught our limit

Great crew very knowledgeable and Friendly we caught our limit  

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 Mark W. recommends Midway Charters – Lake Ontario
James W. Fetterhoff Sr.
James W. Fetterhoff Sr. (The Captain)
Replied on July 11, 2024
Thank you very much looking forward to seeing you next time
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Kevin C.
Kevin C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

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July fishing trip

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trip (PM) on July 22, 2023

The captain and crew were terrific. Couldn’t have asked for a better charter. The captain found the fish and we had a great day catching more than 50 lbs of salmon. Great day and a great experience. Will always choose Midway Charters with Captain Nick and mate Johnny!

The captain and crew were terrific. Couldn’t have asked for a better charter. The captain found the fish and we had a great day catching more than 50 lbs of salmon. Great day and a great experience. Will always choose Midway Charters with Captain Nick and mate Johnny!  

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 Kevin C. recommends Midway Charters – Lake Ontario
1 person finds this review helpful
James W. Fetterhoff Sr.
James W. Fetterhoff Sr. (The Captain)
Replied on July 23, 2023
Thanks!!

Dan T.
Dan T.

Methuen, MA

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

half day trip....

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6 Hour Trip (AM) on September 11, 2022

Great Day on the water! We started out at 5:30 am still sleepy from the night before but that quickly changed once we got on the fish. Four of us went out and caught a total of nine fish. It was one of our best fishing experiences ever. Midway charters knows their stuff, had us on the fish in no time at all. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to have a great time. Thanks guys, see you next year.

Great Day on the water! We started out at 5:30 am still sleepy from the night before but that quickly changed once we got on the fish. Four of us went out and caught a total of nine fish. It was one of our best fishing experiences ever. Midway charters knows their stuff, had us on the fish in no time at all. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to have a great time. Thanks guys, see you next year.  

 Dan T. recommends Midway Charters – Lake Ontario
James W. Fetterhoff Sr.
James W. Fetterhoff Sr. (The Captain)
Replied on September 16, 2022
Thanks Dan we try our best on every trip.

FAQs about Midway Charters – Lake Ontario

What are the trip rates for Midway Charters – Lake Ontario?

Midway Charters – Lake Ontario offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $800 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Midway Charters – Lake Ontario?

When you book a trip with Midway Charters – Lake Ontario, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Midway Charters – Lake Ontario?

Trips booked with Midway Charters – Lake Ontario include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • First Mate
What types of fishing does Midway Charters – Lake Ontario offer?

Midway Charters – Lake Ontario offers the following types of fishing:

  • Lake Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
What fishing techniques does Midway Charters – Lake Ontario offer?

Midway Charters – Lake Ontario offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
Which fish species can I catch with Midway Charters – Lake Ontario?

Top targeted fish species with Midway Charters – Lake Ontario include:

  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)

Meet your captain

James W. Fetterhoff Sr.

Pulaski, New York, United States

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
24 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2016

"I have been a fisherman my entire life, I was raised fishing in streams and lakes from PA to Canada. I started fishing the Great Lakes in my 20s." Captain James got his captains license in 2002 so he could share his passion with others. The locals call his addiction to catch great fish the Salmon Fever. You will see in Capt. James unequaled dedication and commitment to the fishing success of every angler onboard.

Fish you can target

Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon

Your boat

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
1994
Restored in
2005
Boat manufacturer
Penn Yan
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Crusader
Powered by
2 x 240HP
Max cruising speed
36 knots

Where you can fish

Lake Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

How you can fish

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Trolling

What's on board

Toilet

GPS

Fishfinder

Ice Box

Radar

Included in the price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Lures

First Mate

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 days 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 min age, up to parents

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How to pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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 Pulaski right now

Brown TroutBrown Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
3 people are looking at this charter.