Captain
Lyle Gayder

Member since February 2020 Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada
Background
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.
Techniques
Every year we serve a variety of experience levels and types of anglers. All conventional gear is provided on all trips, but we are also fluent in float and fly methods for those advanced anglers looking to bring their own gear.

Hey, I'm Captain Lyle Gayder

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada
Background
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.
Techniques
Every year we serve a variety of experience levels and types of anglers. All conventional gear is provided on all trips, but we are also fluent in float and fly methods for those advanced anglers looking to bring their own gear.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(13 reviews)
Niagara-on-the-Lake
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Trips from US $466
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(1 review)
St. Catharines
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Trips from US $464

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 14 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (25)
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Fantastic morning of fishing!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Dean R.
Toronto, ON
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6 hour fishing experience on Niagra River

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on October 1, 2021
Had a great afternoon with Lyle. We started in the mouth of the river catching Small mouth bass and had an exciting unexpected...
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William (. M.
Hamilton, ON
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on October 3, 2020
Absolutely impressed with Lyle! He is a true professional. He took the time to explain different techniques, what lures to...
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Gary D.
Niagara Falls, ON
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great afternoon on Niagara River with Captain Lyle

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on September 20, 2020
On time departure from the dock after review of safety procedures. The fishing spot chosen by Lyle were right on. In no time...
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Mark R.
Midland, Ontario
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Kristis First Niagara River Fishing Experience

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on November 13, 2020
November 13 was not a jinx. We found Lyle to be a fantastic boat captain, took time to show Kristi her first steelhead and...
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Don M.
Stoney Creek, Ontario
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6 hour trip with Capt Lyle

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on September 26, 2020
My son and I had a great time today with Capt Lyle. It was a beautiful fall day and my son who’s 11 caught some good...
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