Captain
Craig Heitzenrater

Member since July 2023 Olcott, United States
Background
Meet Captain Craig Heitzenrater, your guide for amazing trips from Olcott, NY, on a spacious 31’ tiara. He's like a fishing magician, especially good at catching Brown Trout, Steelhead, and King Salmon by trolling. He's got so many secrets from his years of fishing, and the most exciting way to discover them is by coming aboard and fishing with him!

Hey, I'm Captain Craig Heitzenrater

Olcott, United States
Background
Meet Captain Craig Heitzenrater, your guide for amazing trips from Olcott, NY, on a spacious 31’ tiara. He's like a fishing magician, especially good at catching Brown Trout, Steelhead, and King Salmon by trolling. He's got so many secrets from his years of fishing, and the most exciting way to discover them is by coming aboard and fishing with him!

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(26 reviews)
Olcott
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 26 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (30)
Unforgettable Fishing Trip with Captain Craig
Unforgettable Fishing Trip with Captain Craig
Unforgettable Fishing Trip with Captain Craig
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish
100%
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Andrii V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Unforgettable Fishing Trip with Captain Craig

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (5 Hours - PM) on July 5, 2025
We had an absolutely amazing time fishing with Captain Craig! From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized —...
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Robert C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Two excellent days fishing

VERIFIED   Morning 8 Hour Trip on October 5, 2024
We had originally hoped for salmon, but the captain knew most of the good ones weren’t where we could get at them.  Instead...
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Ted P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Craig

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (5 Hours - PM) on June 25, 2025
Excellent trip! Lots of fish. Captain Craig worked tirelessly the entire time to put us into fish. Also good conversation and...
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Spencer D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Craig

VERIFIED   NEW  Morning 4 Hour Trip on July 13, 2025
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Horacio C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Experience

VERIFIED   Morning 4 Hour Trip on June 15, 2025
Hard working crew dedicated to making it a memorable experience. They also take the time to educate.  Can’t wait for my...
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