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Top Fishing Charters in Lake Ontario
Fishing in Lake Ontario
Lake Ontario fish species
Salmon
Trout
Walleye
Bass
Lake Ontario Fishing Seasons
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Lake Ontario Fishing Seasons
January
Happy New Year everybody! Lake Ontario is asleep but celebrating. Ice fishermen head for Trout and Walleye in the tributaries and the lake’s captains are dreaming about the upcoming season.
February
Lake Ontario might not be ready yet, but the tributaries are still hot. The Niagara bar is all about a lot of action right now if there’s no high winds.
March
It’s Fish O’clock on the lake. The shoreline of the ‘Big Pond’ invites you for an exciting day on the water and some Brown Trout to boat. Look for a pocket of warm water and you are good to go!
April
April is prime Brown Trout time. They can range from 8 to 20+ pounds! Coho, Chinook, and Steelhead can also be found for those who know where to search for them. If you are not hooking, keep looking!
May
The west part of the lake holds early spring Cohos. Head to the Niagara River area to land your Salmon. The western end is just where they concentrate right now! ‘Football’ Brown Trout are around Oswego, Sodus, and Fair Haven.
June
The summer has begun, which means that Cohos are scattered lake-wide. Fishing can be pretty hot outside Oswego. As the surface temperatures warm up, fishing for Steelhead begins to heat up.
July
Lake Ontario is welcoming anyone with open arms. You can find Salmon and Trout anywhere along the coastline. The eastern part of the lake holds Salmon and Brown Trout, while the west end is all about Steelhead.
August
Salmon are staging in the southeast corner, preparing to head to the Salmon River. Head there for your pre-spawn catch. Or if you haven’t had enough of the lake, target Lake Trout instead of Salmon. They can be found anywhere!
September
All New York’s ports are great for Salmon fishing. The wild fish are heading to the streams. Check Mexico Bay in the Southeast corner. Or battle your autumn Salmon in the rivers’ mouths.
October
Trolling for Steelhead can be a nice end to the season. And if you manage to land Silver Salmon to make a mixed bag, than you can definitely call it a success. If it’s too rainy on the Lake, Salmon and Trout can run to the tributaries a bit faster.
November
Anglers head to Salmon River to get their own dose of Coho and Silver. Washington Steelhead in the tributaries is a thing for those who is not ready to wrap up the season yet. Rainbows are feeding aggressively - pack your rods and go fishing.
December
December Steelhead is something that keeps anglers busy. The lake’s tributaries hold big fish and a lot of snow! Get yourself an early Christmas present and go fishing.
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What People Are Saying About Lake Ontario
"Full day steelhead trip on salmon River."
Book a drift boat trip and learn the techniques of fishing for those big fish. Also, you get a first hand view of the river.
"Walleye and Salmon with FishMaster"
Tail end of the season is "supposedly" slow but was not in my case. Walleye and Salmon still biting a plenty and NOBODY on the water!
"Half Day Trip Captain Mike."
Be prepared for a good time, first call service & great food.
"Drift boat trip with Captain Rick Pecci"
Do some research on the weather the water temperature. If you are booking this kind of tour make sure you ask your captain questions. They will prepare you.
Top Targeted Species in Lake Ontario

Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
- Size 1 to 20lbs
- Food Value Excellent
- Game Qualities Good
- Habitats River, Lake, Inshore

Salmon (Chinook)
- Size 10-50 lbs
- Food Value Excellent
- Game Qualities Good
- Habitats Inshore, Lake, River, Nearshore