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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
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    Member since 2017
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    Member since 2024
    •
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Lyle

    6 Hour Trip (AM) • 2 adults

Real catches shared by our community

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    Dave R.
    Dave R.
  • Hooked on Niagara – Lake Ontario
    Hooked on Niagara – Lake OntarioSt. Catharines, ON
    Fantastic morning of fishing!
    Natasha W.
    Natasha W.
  • Hooked on Niagara – River
    Hooked on Niagara – RiverNiagara-on-the-Lake, ON
    Beautiful morning catching Smallmouth
    Wesley N.
    Wesley N.
  • Hooked on Niagara – River
    Hooked on Niagara – RiverNiagara-on-the-Lake, ON
    Beautiful Day on Lake Ontario!!
    Erin P.
    Erin P.
  • Hooked on Niagara – River
    Hooked on Niagara – RiverNiagara-on-the-Lake, ON
    6 hour fishing experience on Niagra River
    Dean R.
    Dean R.
  • Hooked on Niagara – River
    Hooked on Niagara – RiverNiagara-on-the-Lake, ON
    1/2 day trip with captain Lyle “priceless”
    Scott H.
    Scott H.
  • Hooked on Niagara – River
    Hooked on Niagara – RiverNiagara-on-the-Lake, ON
    Half day with Lyle
    Frank D.
    Frank D.
  • Hooked on Niagara – River
    Hooked on Niagara – RiverNiagara-on-the-Lake, ON
    Kristis First Niagara River Fishing Experience
    Mark R.
    Mark R.
  • Hooked on Niagara – River
    Hooked on Niagara – RiverNiagara-on-the-Lake, ON
    Fantastic experience!
    James M.
    James M.
  • Hooked on Niagara – River
    Hooked on Niagara – RiverNiagara-on-the-Lake, ON
    Niagara river fishing trip with Captain Lyle
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What's biting with Hooked on Niagara – Lake Ontario in St. Catharines

Try catching Rainbow Trout – their aerial acrobatics make for a great show once you hook them. Salmon fishing is good as always.

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