Salmon River Fishing Charters
Locked with Lorensen is owned and operated by a local family man, Ryan Lorensen, in the Oswego County area. He offers trips for any NYS freshwater species that you would like to target.
"with the state opening up the Salmon River locks above our fishing location the night before we made the best of it with rain and murky water for our first trip ever on the Salmon River." — Benjamin,
Book your next trip with Apocalypse Fishing and find out what the fishing in Altmar is all about. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Nick is prepared to put you on fish.
"Nick was a great captain. We had never even hooked onto a salmon before after attempting 3 times previously while shore fishing." — Brandon,
Orca Charters is run and operated by Captain Jeff Federko. Captain Jeff has been chartering Lake Ontario out of Pulaski, NY for 35 years. His experience and knowledge is unmatched and will help put more fish in the boat on a day to day basis.
"Went on a half day trip!!! We were on fish the entire time!!" — Cody,
Wade trips!!! Unplugged Guide Service is here to give you a personal experience on the wild waters of Pulaski. The stunning scenery here includes local waters, including a few honeyholes that only the locals can clue you in on.
"Had a great time with our guide Riley. He was very patient and informative with all of us newbies fishing the river." — Staush,
Enjoy salmon and steelhead fishing on the Salmon River in Pulaski, NY, and the Black River in Dexter, NY. Trips are primarily conducted from an 18' Willie drift boat customized for your comfort, with a 16' AlumaWeld drift boat used during lower flows.
"we spent most of the day with fish on the line, Nolan is very friendly and knowledgeable." — Stephen,
Come join Captain Justin aboard Over The Rail Sportfishing's 26 foot Penn Yan fishing machine! Whether you are an avid angler or it is your first time holding a pole, Captain Justin strives to provide you with a trip of a lifetime! Start the adventu
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We had an absolutely fantastic fishing trip with Captain Justin!" — Mark,
Grateful Adventures wishes you a warm welcome to Altmar, New York. Spend a day on a river or lake and make beautiful memories with your dear ones. Your guide is a retired veteran with 7 years of guiding experience.
Al's Guide Service runs angling trips out of Pulaski and also does estuary trips on the Salmon River. Al offers to show you what the local fishery is all about.
"We had such an amazing day fishing with Al. He was incredibly patient, helpful, and made us feel comfortable right from the start." — Juliann,
Healy Outdoors provides guided drift boat and wading trips on the Salmon River and Surrounding area. Based out of Altmar, New York, you will head out to your desired freshwater destination and have a great time targeting various species.
"We had a great time celebrating my son's 18th birthday fishing with Mike." — Nicole,
Salmon River in upstate New York is celebrated as one of North America's premier sportfishing destinations, drawing anglers worldwide for its legendary salmon runs and diverse gamefish populations. This powerhouse tributary of Lake Ontario comes alive each fall with explosive Chinook and Coho Salmon migrations, peaking from mid-September through November when these trophy fish surge upstream. Beyond salmon, the river hosts robust populations of Steelhead Trout, Brown Trout, and both Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, creating year-round opportunities across its fertile stretches.
Prime fishing unfolds across 12 miles of designated hotspots centered near Pulaski, including the exclusive Douglaston Salmon Run—a private stretch renowned for exceptional catches. Winter transforms the river into a Steelhead haven, while spring welcomes migratory Brown Trout and bass. Summer transitions to deep-water Lake Ontario adventures targeting feisty Lake Trout and mature Salmon just beyond the river mouth. Knowledgeable local guides navigate the river's unique regulations and seasons, offering drift boat excursions or wade fishing tailored to your target species.
Expert charter captains leverage their intimate understanding of the river's rhythms, from fly-fishing techniques for aggressive salmon to spin casting methods that entice trophy trout. Whether battling a leaping Steelhead in icy winter flows or hooking a Chinook during the fall frenzy, Salmon River delivers unforgettable freshwater angling against the backdrop of New York's wild beauty.
