Captain
Lee Samson

Member since June 2019 Olcott, United States
Background
Captain Lee Sampson has been a charter captain since 1990 and has loved every minute on the job. He’s been fishing Lake Ontario since he was a young boy and knows how to read these waters like a book. Capt. Lee is also a 2-time Niagara Fishing Derby champion and has placed in several other local tournaments on Lake Ontario. His biggest catch of all time is a 35 lb King Salmon and he’s caught tons of big Trout and other freshwater species. Capt. Lee welcomes anglers of all levels of experience on board. He’s a patient teacher with decades of knowledge and interesting stories to share. Book your trip with Pursuer Charters and get ready to fish the productive waters of Lake Ontario with Capt. Lee!
Techniques
Mainly trolling with downriggers, side planers, and dipsy divers.

Hey, I'm Captain Lee Samson

Olcott, United States
Background
Captain Lee Sampson has been a charter captain since 1990 and has loved every minute on the job. He’s been fishing Lake Ontario since he was a young boy and knows how to read these waters like a book. Capt. Lee is also a 2-time Niagara Fishing Derby champion and has placed in several other local tournaments on Lake Ontario. His biggest catch of all time is a 35 lb King Salmon and he’s caught tons of big Trout and other freshwater species. Capt. Lee welcomes anglers of all levels of experience on board. He’s a patient teacher with decades of knowledge and interesting stories to share. Book your trip with Pursuer Charters and get ready to fish the productive waters of Lake Ontario with Capt. Lee!
Techniques
Mainly trolling with downriggers, side planers, and dipsy divers.
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(31 reviews)
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 31 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great trip. Highly Recommend
Great trip. Highly Recommend
Great trip. Highly Recommend
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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James M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Salmon Trip a big success.

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on August 9, 2025
Pursuers Charters crew was excellent.ย  Took : relatives, who were first time Salmon fishing ย  They all had a great experience.ย ...
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Walt L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Pursuer

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 21, 2025
Everything was outstanding great crew and there were some minor issues,but Captain Lee called us to let us know what the situation...
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Bill H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 26, 2025
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Zollie R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip. Highly Recommend

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 6, 2024
Best trip Iโ€™ve ever had. Wifeโ€™s first time on Lake Ontario. Captain had us on fish immediately, mate worked his butt off...
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Nikita D.
Grand Island, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome adventure- look no further

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 8, 2021
I took my father (78) and son (13) out with Capt. Lee and Mike for there bday gift. Absolute blast. Lee and Mike are top notch...
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