Captain
Steve Hardcastle

Member since May 2014 St. Catharines, Canada
Background
Captain Steve Hardcastle has been fishing since he was a small child. He has been hooked on the sport since he was 5 years of age when he got his first fishing rod. With over 35 years of charter experience and a fleet of boats both in up in Canada and down in Costa Rica, he has the skills, the equipment, and the boats to put you on your dream fish!
Techniques
Down rigging Trolling & Jigging Planner Boards Dipsy Divers

Hey, I'm Captain Steve Hardcastle

St. Catharines, Canada
Background
Captain Steve Hardcastle has been fishing since he was a small child. He has been hooked on the sport since he was 5 years of age when he got his first fishing rod. With over 35 years of charter experience and a fleet of boats both in up in Canada and down in Costa Rica, he has the skills, the equipment, and the boats to put you on your dream fish!
Techniques
Down rigging Trolling & Jigging Planner Boards Dipsy Divers

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(31 reviews)
St. Catharines
trips from US $665
Excellent
4.3 / 5
(5 reviews)
Nanticoke
 Instant Confirmation
trips from US $923

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 36 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (114)
August fishing trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
91%
Caught fish
85%
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Jen K.
Hamilton, ON
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Mike

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (AM) on June 16, 2018
Had a great time, great crew. Would have liked if it was more hands on! Overall a really good time.
Jen K. recommends Niagara Fishmaster Ultimate
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Grant
Ottawa, Ontario
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Early salmon

Full Day Trip (AM) on May 10, 2016
Excellent trip. Captain Steve was very accommodating in planning our outing for seven. He put us on fish and we were all able...
Grant recommends Niagara Fishmaster Ultimate
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David P.
Puslinch, ON
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Steve

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Lake Ontario (AM) on June 2, 2018
David P. recommends Niagara Fishmaster Ultimate
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Michael H.
Oakville, ON
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Full day with Captain Randy

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 29, 2019
Although the boating experience was great, booking through fishing booker instead of directly with the boat cost me an Additional...
Michael H. does not recommend Lake Erie Walleye Charters
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Mike T.
Hamilton, ON
Very good
3.3 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Steve

VERIFIED   Full Day on July 30, 2018
Fishing was really slow with a lake thatโ€™s โ€œon fireโ€ . Boat has enclosed cabin which was not very enjoyable.ย  We had...
Mike T. does not recommend Lake Erie Walleye Charters
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