Captain
Joe Oakes

Member since March 2025 Wilson, United States
Background
Captain Joe Oakes, owner and operator of Salmonboy Sportfishing in NY, brings passion, experience, and local knowledge to every trip on the world-famous Salmon River and Lake Ontario. A dedicated angler with years of guiding under his belt, Joe specializes in targeting hard-fighting King and Coho Salmon, Steelhead, and Brown Trout, offering his guests an action-packed and memorable day on the water. Whether you’re a seasoned fisherman or brand new to the sport, Captain Joe’s friendly guidance and love for fishing make every outing with Salmonboy Sportfishing an unforgettable adventure.

Hey, I'm Captain Joe Oakes

Wilson, United States
Background
Captain Joe Oakes, owner and operator of Salmonboy Sportfishing in NY, brings passion, experience, and local knowledge to every trip on the world-famous Salmon River and Lake Ontario. A dedicated angler with years of guiding under his belt, Joe specializes in targeting hard-fighting King and Coho Salmon, Steelhead, and Brown Trout, offering his guests an action-packed and memorable day on the water. Whether you’re a seasoned fisherman or brand new to the sport, Captain Joe’s friendly guidance and love for fishing make every outing with Salmonboy Sportfishing an unforgettable adventure.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(1 review)
Wilson
Trips from US $600
Good
3.0 / 5
(1 review)
Pulaski
Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Very good
4.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 2 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience
Very good
3.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (5)
On this trip no live bait, it was very dull trip
On this trip no live bait, it was very dull trip
Awesome Afternoon Charter
+2
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Recommend this charter
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Caught fish
100%
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Sandra S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Afternoon Charter

VERIFIED   4 hour afternoon on August 7, 2025
Highly recommend Capt.Joe! His boat was outfitted for some serious fishing. My hubby and I both caught King Salmon and Steelhead....
Sandra S. recommends Salmonboy sportfishing
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Sandra S. recommends Salmonboy sportfishing
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Allan L. C.
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

On this trip no live bait, it was very dull trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on September 27, 2025
Donโ€™t go by pics you see of fish caught
Allan L. C. does not recommend Salmonboy Sportfishing โ€“ Pulaski
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