Captain
Donald Schmigel

Member since May 2026 Kent, United States
Background
I have been fishing Lake Ontario and Lake Erie for Salmon, Trout, and Walleye for 20 years and decided to get my captain's license because I enjoy fishing that much. I love seeing the excitement on people's faces when they land the fish of a lifetime. It all started when I was a kid, fishing with my dad and his friends on the big water, and I have been hooked ever since. From there, it evolved into tournament fishing with my cousin on Lake Ontario. I enjoyed the competition and the hard work involved in finding and staying on fish to fill the cooler.
Techniques
My preferred methods off fishing are trolling.With the use off downriggers -dypsey divers -leadcores and copper line.

Hey, I'm Captain Donald Schmigel

Kent, United States
Background
I have been fishing Lake Ontario and Lake Erie for Salmon, Trout, and Walleye for 20 years and decided to get my captain's license because I enjoy fishing that much. I love seeing the excitement on people's faces when they land the fish of a lifetime. It all started when I was a kid, fishing with my dad and his friends on the big water, and I have been hooked ever since. From there, it evolved into tournament fishing with my cousin on Lake Ontario. I enjoyed the competition and the hard work involved in finding and staying on fish to fill the cooler.
Techniques
My preferred methods off fishing are trolling.With the use off downriggers -dypsey divers -leadcores and copper line.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 4 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Brianna B.
Buffalo, New York
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Donald

4 Hour – Fishing Trip on May 31, 2026
We had an amazing experience on this charter fishing trip! From start to finish, the captain was knowledgeable, patient, and...
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Jeffrey P.
Buffalo, New York
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Walleye trip

4 Hour – Fishing Trip on June 27, 2026
Always a good time with LastPass Sportfishing with Captain Don.Always putting me and my crew on fish and works hard at the...
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Ted F.
Lancaster, New York
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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GREAT DAY ON THE LAKE

4 Hour – Fishing Trip on June 28, 2026
If these pictures don’t tell you how great of a day this was, then nothing will!!! Use LastPass Sportfishing and you...
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Jessica H.
Batavia, New York
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 with Captain Don

4 Hour – Fishing Trip on May 23, 2026
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