Captain
Rick Pecci

Member since June 2016 Pulaski, United States
Background
Captain Rick, a licensed 100 ton Master Captain with a towing endorsement. He's been fishing Lake Ontario for over 39 years and has been a licensed captain on the lake for 14 years. He's also a licensed N.Y.S. fishing guide.
Techniques
Captain Rick loves to troll the Big Lake for all the species and he loves to float and fly fish for Steelhead. But he also loves all kinds of fishing. Ice fishing included!

Hey, I'm Captain Rick Pecci

Pulaski, United States
Background
Captain Rick, a licensed 100 ton Master Captain with a towing endorsement. He's been fishing Lake Ontario for over 39 years and has been a licensed captain on the lake for 14 years. He's also a licensed N.Y.S. fishing guide.
Techniques
Captain Rick loves to troll the Big Lake for all the species and he loves to float and fly fish for Steelhead. But he also loves all kinds of fishing. Ice fishing included!
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My Charter Listings

Dreams Come True โ€“ Drift Boat

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(25 reviews)
Pulaski
trips from US $225

Salmon River Wading Trip

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(9 reviews)
Pulaski
trips from US $200

Drift Boat Trip on Lake Ontario

Mexico
trips from US $450

Fishing Reports

GET HERE ASAP! NEXT 2 MONTHS WILL BE EPI
GET HERE ASAP! NEXT 2 MONTHS WILL BE EPI
Mar 6, 2024 Pulaski
Guided Steelhead trip on an 18' Fish-Rite Drift Boat. All gear provided except waders! Tons of fish spawing and will be biting like crazy!! Fish On!
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Lake Ontario Brown Trout Fishing is on F
Lake Ontario Brown Trout Fishing is on F
Mar 6, 2024 Mexico
Driftboat fishing Lake Ontario in an 18' Fish-Rite Drift Boat fully equipped to fish for lake Browns. 2 person trip only! Next 3 months will be epic!
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Absolutely amazing Steelhead and Brown T
Absolutely amazing Steelhead and Brown T
Feb 13, 2024 Pulaski
ATTENTION, To all my Steelhead clients and any other fisherman out there. Water and weather is at PRIME this spring! STEELHEAD population up top of the river is absolutely stuffed and more coming every day! This is a very early spring and the fishing the next 3 months will be epic! Lake Ontario is wide open and Brown Trout are already snapping! So Steelhead in the River and Browns on Lake Ontario out of the driftboat is On! You have to call and get here ASAP to get into the action! I have open dates and ready to go for these next 3 months! 18' custom Fish-Rite Drift Boat equipped with 3 heaters! So dress warm and catch some Memories!
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Steelhead fishing is still super hot!
Steelhead fishing is still super hot!
Jan 9, 2024 Pulaski
Still many fish being taken when on the bite. Best season in a long time. Multiple bite days! Lots of fish still in the system and more come weekly. If you have been waiting for a good season to come for Salmon River Steelhead this is THE year! Get here! Get here! Get here!
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Steelhead fishing is on FIRE!!
Steelhead fishing is on FIRE!!
Dec 17, 2023 Pulaski
We went 5 for 14 all on egg sacks. Lots of fresh fish and more and more everyday! You have to book a trip to hook a lip! Get into the December fish fest! Water weather and Steelhead fishing has been absolutely amazing!
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Steelhead fishing is the best in 5 years
Steelhead fishing is the best in 5 years
Dec 8, 2023 Pulaski
Water and weather seems to be great so far for December. No below zero days in the near future. Water is up and many fresh fish in the river and many big Steelhead that have been here for a while. All different sizes and colors. The best month for Steelhead fishing is December! Get here before the deep freeze hits! Best fishing and quality of fish I've seen in 5 years! You have to be in it to win it! I do have gift certificates available for any amount and makes a great Christmas gift! Open days are available! 18' custom built Fish-Rite Drift Boat equipped with 3 heaters for clients comfort. All gear and bait provided except waders. 41 years experience on the Salmon River.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 34 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (15)
January fishing trip
Great experience
Awesome trip on the Salmon River!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
84%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
76%
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Craig B.
Quakertown, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Winter steelhead driftboat

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ River Steelhead on December 10, 2019
Rick is an excellent fishing guide very knowledgeable,patient & hard working will fish with him again
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Drew R.
Pulaski, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip - Salmon on October 6, 2019
The day was great. He was patient and taught my son and I a lot. Would definitely use again.
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Brent L.
Syracuse, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half-day trip with Captain Rick

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip - Night Trophy Walleye on May 21, 2019
Unbelievable experience slang the king salmon in the spring! Great time great crew wonderful first mate
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Terri F.
Scranton, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Drift boat trip with Captain Rick Pecci

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip - Salmon on September 29, 2018
Even though not sure what to expect we had our expectations exceeded! Captain Rick was extremely knowledgeable patient kind...
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Austin W.
United States
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Rick

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ River Wading Salmon on October 4, 2020
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