Lower Niagara River Charters
+8Lower Niagara River Charters is one of the oldest and most respected companies in the Western New York region. This is a full-time charter company that has been featured in largest outdoor magazines, including Sports Afield, In Fisherman, Field and Stream, and Outdoor Life, as well as on National TV with Orlando Wilson, Bob McGuire, and Babe Winkelman.
The company’s owner, Captain John V. DeLorenzo, has been successfully running charters for over 25 years now, specializing in the Niagara River, Lake Ontario, and Lake Erie. Capt. John hand-picks and trains his guides and always works hard to make sure his guests become his repeat customers.
Head to the lower Niagara River for the likes of Walleye or spend your day catching them on Lake Erie. Explore the river anytime from September through May – during the season, the Niagara becomes one of the best Trout and Salmon fisheries in North America. If you are more interested in a summer trip, the crew will put you on Smallmouth Bass and Walleye that reside on Lake Erie. You can even hook into Catfish while fishing the Niagara River – the opportunities are limitless!
You will be catching double digits of Bass and landing trophies on a 20’ Alumacraft boat, while the top-notch electronics will aid your search for the fish. All rods, reels, tackle, bait, and lures will be available for you to use. At the end of the trip, your catch will be cleaned by the captain.
Lower Niagara River Charters proves that there is truly no other fishery in North America with the quality and consistency of fishing all year-round!
Charter Operator
Niagara River Guide Service
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Appropriate for children
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Recommend this charter
96%
Caught fish
92%
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Great 1st Fishing on Lake
Niagara River Half Day on May 20, 2025
Highly recommend Captain Mike! This was our first trip and it was AWESOME! We caught small mouth (worthy of pics) and a record Walleye. Scenery is beautiful, weather was perfect and we could not have had a better guide!!!
Highly recommend Captain Mike! This was our first trip and it was AWESOME! We caught small mouth (worthy of pics) and a record Walleye. Scenery is beautiful, weather was perfect and we could not have had a better guide!!!
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Great trip!
Niagara River Full Day on October 19, 2024
Our trip was great! We aren’t the most experienced when it comes to fishing. Mike was extremely knowledgeable and taught us multiple techniques and helped ensure we were all able to catch fish. If we weren’t having luck he knew exactly where to move to and what technique to switch to. He was friendly, personable, patient and encouraging throughout the entire trip. He even took photos of us with each fish we caught and sent them to us following the trip. We would highly recommend him as a guide.
Our trip was great! We aren’t the most experienced when it comes to fishing. Mike was extremely knowledgeable and taught us multiple techniques and helped ensure we were all able to catch fish. If we weren’t having luck he knew exactly where to move to and what technique to switch to. He was friendly, personable, patient and encouraging throughout the entire trip. He even took photos of us with each fish we caught and sent them to us following the trip. We would highly recommend him as a guide....
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Exactly What I Wanted
Niagara River Half Day on July 17, 2024
Steve is extremely knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. Was firm but helpful in his instructions. Knows the Lower Niagara and Lake Ontario like the back of his hand as evidenced by other Captains following his lead that day. Our boat caught the most Walleye that day largely because of Steve’s expertise. I learned a tremendous amount for when I eventually retire there. Highly recommend this trip.
Steve is extremely knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. Was firm but helpful in his instructions. Knows the Lower Niagara and Lake Ontario like the back of his hand as evidenced by other Captains following his lead that day. Our boat caught the most Walleye that day largely because of Steve’s expertise. I learned a tremendous amount for when I eventually retire there. Highly recommend this trip.
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Captain Mike is excellent
Niagara River Full Day on October 6, 2024
We all had a great experience on this trip. Capt Mike is knowledgeable and very personable. We never felt like intruders on his boat nor uncomfortable asking a question. He was extremely helpful with the equipment and tips for casting leaders which isn’t easy. We will definitely be chartering with Captain Mike and in the future, hopefully soon.
We all had a great experience on this trip. Capt Mike is knowledgeable and very personable. We never felt like intruders on his boat nor uncomfortable asking a question. He was extremely helpful with the equipment and tips for casting leaders which isn’t easy. We will definitely be chartering with Captain Mike and in the future, hopefully soon.
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Outstanding Trip
Niagara River Full Day on November 25, 2024
Top notch guide service were everyone was professional from the first phone call to the last drift of the trip. We were very impressed with the captains knowledge of the river, the quality of his boat, gear, and getting us into a lot of fish. This was a realy great trip.
Top notch guide service were everyone was professional from the first phone call to the last drift of the trip. We were very impressed with the captains knowledge of the river, the quality of his boat, gear, and getting us into a lot of fish. This was a realy great trip.
FAQs about Lower Niagara River Charters
What are the trip rates for Lower Niagara River Charters?
Lower Niagara River Charters offers the following trips to customers:
- US $400 per group, additional US $70 per person after 2 guests - Niagara River Half Day (4 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Niagara River Full Day (7 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Lower Niagara River Charters?
When you book a trip with Lower Niagara River Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
- Wireless Trolling Motor
What's included in the trip price with Lower Niagara River Charters?
Trips booked with Lower Niagara River Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Snacks
- Drinks
What types of fishing does Lower Niagara River Charters offer?
Lower Niagara River Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- River Fishing (Lower Niagara River)
- Lake Fishing (Lake Ontario)
What fishing techniques does Lower Niagara River Charters offer?
Lower Niagara River Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Lower Niagara River Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Lower Niagara River Charters include:
- Bass (Smallmouth)
- Bass (White)
- Brown Trout
- Catfish
- Lake Trout
- Muskellunge (Musky)
- Perch (Yellow)
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Salmon (Coho)
- Walleye
Your operator
Lewiston, New York, United States
Niagara River Guides has been operating for over 40 years and has caught thousands of trophy fish. Our greatest satisfaction comes from helping others to catch that trophy fish that they couldn't on their own.
Mike T.
Captain
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
River Fishing
Lower Niagara River
Lake Fishing
Lake Ontario
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Drift Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
How you can 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
PayPal
What’s biting in Lewiston right now
Bass (Smallmouth)
Brown Trout
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
Walleye