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Connor Ivanchuk
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Connor Ivanchuk

St. Catharines, Canada
10+ reviews
Captain Connor is a young, hardworking angler with an unhealthy obsession with fishing! Connor has a very well-rounded set of fishing skills which he has continued to develop over the past 15 years. He has logged thousands of hours on Lake Ontario and has an impressive catch rate to prove it!

Charter

Rating

5.0
13 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

All reviews (13)

Showing 1 – 5 of 13 reviews
  • Michael Gonsalves
    Michael Gonsalves
    ca
    Ontario, Canada
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Family Fishing Trip

    4 hour Trip (PM) • 6 adults

    This was such a fun family activity. We would recommend, a great bonding experience.

    Response from Captain

    thank you for the review Michael! I had a great time with you guys, can't wait to do it again!

  • Jason Massingberd
    Jason Massingberd
    ca
    Ontario, Canada
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    May fishing trip

    6 hour Trip (AM) • 6 adults
    Response from Captain

    thank you for the review Jason!

  • Karen Steyn
    Karen Steyn
    ca
    Ontario, Canada
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Experience

    6 hour Trip (AM) • 4 adults

    We had an absolute fantastic time. Boat was clean, well stocked with all different lures and fishing tackle. Conner set up our rods and organized each of us as we hooked fish. He was well informed about area, fish and general info regarding our day out on the water. He answered all our questions. Rods went in the water and fish were biting within 20 minutes and we were catching and releasing throughout our time on board. We released most of what we caught and kept a few. He rallied around each of our party helping us to bring fish in. We will definitely will be using him again and recommend his boat and crew to our friends and family. Thank you for a fabulous day out on the water.

    Reported catch:
    Salmon
    Lake Trout
    Chinook Salmon
    Atlantic Salmon
    +2
  • David Davidson
    David Davidson
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    WOW!!

    4 hour Trip (PM) • 5 adults

    First fishing trip on Lake Ontario. Connor and Lucas were amazing. They both had a ton on knowledge and were extremely helpful throughout the trip. We caught 5 huge Kings and a bunch of medium sized ones. Definitely going to make this an annual destination with the Slayer crew. If you're looking to caught the big ones and have a great experience, look no further than King Slayer Sportfishing. PS, they play some great music as well! See you next year guys. Dave/John/G./Emilio.

    Response from Captain

    Thank you very much for the review Dave! Can't wait to get out with you guys again!

  • Mobeen Choudhry
    Mobeen Choudhry
    ca
    Ontario, Canada
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing trip in August

    4 hour Trip (PM) • 6 adults • 3 children

Real catches shared by our community

  • King Slayer Sportfishing
    King Slayer SportfishingSt. Catharines, ON
    A family group proudly displaying their catch of Silver Salmon on a sunny day aboard a fishing charter.
    Fish 1
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Michael G.
    Michael G.
    This was such a fun family activity. We would recommend, a great bonding experience.
  • King Slayer Sportfishing
    King Slayer SportfishingSt. Catharines, ON
    An angler proudly displaying a large Lake Trout aboard a fishing boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Lake Trout
    Joshua A.
    Joshua A.
    Captain Conner was friendly and knowledgeable about all the fish we’re were targeting. We caught some great salmon and trout on this trip and had a fun time.
  • King Slayer Sportfishing
    King Slayer SportfishingSt. Catharines, ON
    An enthusiastic angler proudly displaying a large Lake Trout aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Vincent M.
    Vincent M.
    We catch a lot off fish (25) only Lakers, no salmon but we had a lot off fun ! Captain Devin was really nice and gived us a lot off his knowledge. We clearly recommend that trip.
  • King Slayer Sportfishing
    King Slayer SportfishingSt. Catharines, ON
    An angler proudly displaying a large Salmon aboard a fishing boat, enjoying a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Chinook Salmon
    Karen S.
    Karen S.
    We had an absolute fantastic time. Boat was clean, well stocked with all different lures and fishing tackle. Conner set up our rods and organized each of us as we hooked fish. He was well informed about area, fish and general info regarding our day out on the water. He answered all our questions. Rods went in the water and fish were biting within 20 minutes and we were catching and releasing throughout our time on board. We released most of what we caught and kept a few. He rallied around each of our party helping us to bring fish in. We will definitely will be using him again and recommend his boat and crew to our friends and family. Thank you for a fabulous day out on the water.
  • King Slayer Sportfishing
    King Slayer SportfishingSt. Catharines, ON
    An angler proudly displaying a large Lake Trout while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    David D.
    David D.
    First fishing trip on Lake Ontario. Connor and Lucas were amazing. They both had a ton on knowledge and were extremely helpful throughout the trip. We caught 5 huge Kings and a bunch of medium sized ones. Definitely going to make this an annual destination with the Slayer crew. If you're looking to caught the big ones and have a great experience, look no further than King Slayer Sportfishing. PS, they play some great music as well! See you next year guys. Dave/John/G./Emilio.
  • King Slayer Sportfishing
    King Slayer SportfishingSt. Catharines, ON
    An angler proudly displaying a large Lake Trout while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful catch in a serene water environment.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Oliver R.
    Oliver R.
    Connor is a legend, we had such an awesome trip. Communication was clear the whole way through as there was some dodgy weather around our trip date but we managed to find a window where we could go out to slay some kings! Awesome time out on the water 10/10, thoroughly recommend!
  • King Slayer Sportfishing
    King Slayer SportfishingSt. Catharines, ON
    Angler proudly displaying a large Lake Trout while fishing from a boat on a clear autumn day.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Lake Trout
    John B.
    John B.
    Had a great half day trip and enjoyed having two very knowledgeable guides. Put in the time and effort for me and my wife to have the opportunity to catch a lot of steelhead and lake trout. Highly recommend!
  • King Slayer Sportfishing
    King Slayer SportfishingSt. Catharines, ON
    Multiple freshly caught silver fish neatly arranged on a display tray aboard a fishing boat offshore.
    Greg M.
    Greg M.
    I'm not sure where to start! My family and I have literally chartered dozens of fishing trips over the years. Mostly up and down the US east coast, Mexico, and all over the Caribbean. This was our first freshwater charter and we were looking forward to it! The marina where Capt. Connor keeps KINGSLAYER was literally just a 10-15 minute drive from our hotel. This was a huge deal for us as many of the other charters we looked at required a 45-60 minute ride to get to the boat. Within a few minutes of our arrival, we were off the dock and headed to the fishing grounds, and 20 minutes later, we were on the fish. You can't get any better than that, especially if you have folks/kids who are who are anxious to get fishing! One thing to note is, and I'm sort of stating the obvious here but it's something most people don't consciously think about, is the fact that the shorter the time to getting to the fish, the more time you get to fish! Once on site and the rods were set, we immediately saw lunkers sitting at about 80' on the fish finder. Within minutes we boated our first fish, a 28" lake trout. And the fishing never stopped until we were ready to head back! Unlike the US, where all fishing regulations are designed to benefit the big, commercial interests, often at the expense of the recreational fisherfolks, Canada has a robust conservation and fisheries management program. That made for a fun, productive trip with a great Capt. A note about Capt. Connor. I myself am a US licensed boat/yacht Captain, certified Marine Surveyor, and avid fisherman. As such, I can be fairly critical of my charter captains, their boats, and their gear. Of all the charters that I've hired, Capt. Connor is in the top 1%-2%. Here's why: 1. He's very quick to respond to my texts and emails. 2. He's very passionate about what he does and it shows. 3. He's patient and informative. My 17yo son happens to be a very talented and experienced fisherman. Since this was his first freshwater charter, he had LOTS of questions for Connor. To his credit, Connor not only answered my son's questions but offered extra pointers. Also, I my daughter is a special needs child who is deaf and has severe ADD/ADHD. It didn't phase Connor a bit. 4. His boat was safe, sound, and the safety equipment were readily accessible if ever needed. So, to wrap this up as one who only writes reviews if the experience was great or if it sucked, I highly recommend Capt. Connor and the KINGSLAYER. He, the boat, and the experience passed all my anal-retentive requirements :-). During my charter we had great conversations, great fishing, and a great family experience. Not only do I highly recommend KINGSLAYER but, without hesitation, I will charter again the next time that I am in Ontario.

What's biting with King Slayer Sportfishing in St. Catharines

The local fishing action moves to the Niagara River at this time of year. You can target Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass. Winter Steelhead fishing also kicks off.

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