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Lyle Gayder
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Lyle Gayder

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada
10+ reviews
Lyle Gayder is one of the area's elite professional fishing guides. His knowledge and experience as a full-time fishing guide and outdoors writer set him apart from the rest and is why he is highly regarded as a top guide in the area. Treat yourself to an exceptional fishing experience in Niagara, Ontario with Hooked on Niagara - Guide Service.

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Rating

5.0
16 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

All reviews (16)

Showing 1 – 5 of 16 reviews
  • Wesley Neil Rogers
    Wesley Neil Rogers
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2017
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Beautiful morning catching Smallmouth

    4 Hour Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    We had a great experience with Lyle during our trip. The location was beautiful and the weather was perfect. We drifted for Walleye for a while but the current wasn’t cooperating, so we switched to Smallmouth. We caught several great fish and had a wonderful time. My wife does not fish much and Lyle was both encouraging and professional in helping her catch her first Smallmouths. We would definitely use him again and were extremely impressed with his demeanor, experience, and overall excellent customer service!

    Reported catch:
    Smallmouth Bass
    Walleye
  • Natasha Wood
    Natasha Wood
    ca
    Ontario, Canada
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic morning of fishing!

    4 Hour Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    My 14yo son and I enjoyed a four hour morning with Lyle, fishing on the Niagara River. I am a complete amateur, but my son LOVES to fish. We had such a fun morning and we really appreciated learning so much from Lyle who is so knowledgeable about the local area, the river, and fishing in general. My son is asking to go again as soon as possible!!

  • Dave Rathjen
    Dave Rathjen
    us
    Nebraska, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Canada Fishing

    6 Hour Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    My son and I had a wonderful time fishing!! Our guide Lyle Gayder at Hooked on Niagara was amazing! I would recommend Lyle to anyone who is wanting a great fishing experience!!

    Reported catch:
    Walleye
    Smallmouth Bass
  • Erin Plocinski
    Erin Plocinski
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Beautiful Day on Lake Ontario!!

    4 Hour Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    Lyle was easy going, organized, and personable. He was very patient with Mom and I. We had a great time catching some huge fish! I would highly recommend him to other people visiting Niagara!

    Reported catch:
    Chinook Salmon
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Carin Meier
    Carin Meier
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Lyle

    6 Hour Trip (AM) • 2 adults

Real catches shared by our community

  • Hooked on Niagara – River
    Hooked on Niagara – RiverNiagara-on-the-Lake, ON
    An angler proudly displaying a large Walleye while fishing on a lake, showcasing a successful catch during a morning outing.
    Dave R.
    Dave R.
    My son and I had a wonderful time fishing!! Our guide Lyle Gayder at Hooked on Niagara was amazing! I would recommend Lyle to anyone who is wanting a great fishing experience!!
  • Hooked on Niagara – Lake Ontario
    Hooked on Niagara – Lake OntarioSt. Catharines, ON
    Two anglers proudly displaying a large Smallmouth Bass while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Smallmouth Bass
    Natasha W.
    Natasha W.
    My 14yo son and I enjoyed a four hour morning with Lyle, fishing on the Niagara River. I am a complete amateur, but my son LOVES to fish. We had such a fun morning and we really appreciated learning so much from Lyle who is so knowledgeable about the local area, the river, and fishing in general. My son is asking to go again as soon as possible!!
  • Hooked on Niagara – River
    Hooked on Niagara – RiverNiagara-on-the-Lake, ON
    An angler proudly displaying a large Smallmouth Bass while fishing on a calm lake, showcasing a beautiful summer day.
    Fish 1
    Smallmouth Bass
    Wesley N.
    Wesley N.
    We had a great experience with Lyle during our trip. The location was beautiful and the weather was perfect. We drifted for Walleye for a while but the current wasn’t cooperating, so we switched to Smallmouth. We caught several great fish and had a wonderful time. My wife does not fish much and Lyle was both encouraging and professional in helping her catch her first Smallmouths. We would definitely use him again and were extremely impressed with his demeanor, experience, and overall excellent customer service!
  • Hooked on Niagara – River
    Hooked on Niagara – RiverNiagara-on-the-Lake, ON
    Two anglers proudly displaying a large Northern Pike while fishing on a calm lake, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Lake Trout
    Erin P.
    Erin P.
    Lyle was easy going, organized, and personable. He was very patient with Mom and I. We had a great time catching some huge fish! I would highly recommend him to other people visiting Niagara!
  • Hooked on Niagara – River
    Hooked on Niagara – RiverNiagara-on-the-Lake, ON
    Two adult anglers proudly holding a large walleye aboard a fishing boat on a calm river or lake.
    Fish 1
    Smallmouth Bass
    Dean R.
    Dean R.
    Had a great afternoon with Lyle. We started in the mouth of the river catching Small mouth bass and had an exciting unexpected catch of a sturgeon! Then fished the river catching more bass and walleye. Great day on the boat!
  • Hooked on Niagara – River
    Hooked on Niagara – RiverNiagara-on-the-Lake, ON
    Angler proudly displaying a beautiful Brown Trout while fishing on a river, showcasing the thrill of freshwater fishing.
    Fish 1
    Brown Trout
    Scott H.
    Scott H.
    Truly a once in a lifetime experience on the Niagara River with captain Lyle Already planning my next adventure. 😁 Thank you again captain for a wonderful time and a great fish.😁
  • Hooked on Niagara – River
    Hooked on Niagara – RiverNiagara-on-the-Lake, ON
    An angler proudly displaying a large Brown Trout while fishing on a calm lake, showcasing the thrill of freshwater fishing.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Brown Trout
    Frank D.
    Frank D.
    We had an excellent day with Captain Lyle. Started the trip with “safety first” then non stop coaching throughout the trip. Will do another. Frank Diodati
  • Hooked on Niagara – River
    Hooked on Niagara – RiverNiagara-on-the-Lake, ON
    Solo angler proudly holding a large silver salmon or trout aboard an aluminum fishing boat on a calm lake.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Mark R.
    Mark R.
    November 13 was not a jinx. We found Lyle to be a fantastic boat captain, took time to show Kristi her first steelhead and brown techniques. Needless to say we had a terrific morning on the water, enjoying another amazing part of the Niagara region. Lyle, looking forward to fishing with you again.
  • Hooked on Niagara – River
    Hooked on Niagara – RiverNiagara-on-the-Lake, ON
    Three anglers enjoying a scenic moment on a boat, surrounded by autumn foliage and a calm river.
    James M.
    James M.
    My sister and I took our dad on a fishing excursion for his 70th birthday. We found out about Hooked on Niagara after doing a little bit of research online. Captain Lyle took amazing care of us! He was very patient, friendly and knowledgeable. He knows the river very well and clearly has a ton of experience fishing it. The boat was immaculate and the gear was in near perfect shape. He was a great sport with us and had a lot of information about the area. We highly recommend him! Thanks Lyle!
  • Hooked on Niagara – River
    Hooked on Niagara – RiverNiagara-on-the-Lake, ON
    Young angler holding a largemouth bass aboard a small fishing boat, accompanied by an adult guide on a calm lake.
    Fish 1
    Smallmouth Bass
    Tamara .
    Tamara .
    My son and I had a fantastic 6 hour fishing trip in the Niagara River. Captain Lyle was very patient with my 12 year old son and was very helpful and knowledgeable about fishing. It was a perfect day with lots of bass catching.

What's biting with Hooked on Niagara – Lake Ontario in St. Catharines

The local fishing action moves to the Niagara River at this time of year. You can target Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass. Winter Steelhead fishing also kicks off.

Top catches for November