Captain
Clifford Smith

Member since November 2021 Wolcott, United States
Background
Captain Clifford's father was a fishing guide in upstate New York on the Salmon River in Pulaski, NY. The captain grew up fishing for Salmon and Steelhead in the Salmon River and Lake Ontario since the time he could walk. He went to Alaska as a teenager to work at a fishing lodge, and it was there that he realized Salmon fishing was the path for him. Capt. Clifford and his wife Anna have been guiding fishermen and guests on fishing expeditions for 26 years now, and they hope to have you join them on one of their amazing Lake Ontario and Pulaski Salmon River fishing expeditions.
Techniques
Capt. Clifford uses all fly and spin fishing techniques commonly used for Salmon and Steelhead in freshwater rivers. He also uses all of the most advanced saltwater equipment and techniques for Halibut, Rockfish, and saltwort Salmon fishing.

Hey, I'm Captain Clifford Smith

Wolcott, United States
Background
Captain Clifford's father was a fishing guide in upstate New York on the Salmon River in Pulaski, NY. The captain grew up fishing for Salmon and Steelhead in the Salmon River and Lake Ontario since the time he could walk. He went to Alaska as a teenager to work at a fishing lodge, and it was there that he realized Salmon fishing was the path for him. Capt. Clifford and his wife Anna have been guiding fishermen and guests on fishing expeditions for 26 years now, and they hope to have you join them on one of their amazing Lake Ontario and Pulaski Salmon River fishing expeditions.
Techniques
Capt. Clifford uses all fly and spin fishing techniques commonly used for Salmon and Steelhead in freshwater rivers. He also uses all of the most advanced saltwater equipment and techniques for Halibut, Rockfish, and saltwort Salmon fishing.
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My Charter Listings

Wolcott
Trips from US $750
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(14 reviews)
Pulaski
Trips from US $550
Roscoe
Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 15 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (7)
Wonderful trip!!
Guide was accommodating to our needs.
Guide was accommodating to our needs.
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
83%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
87%
Appropriate for children
83%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
38%
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John S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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1st Experience

VERIFIED   Half Day walking and Wadeing (AM) on October 11, 2024
Guide - Clifford did a great job.  We planned a 1/2 trip.  Clifford touched base prior to meeting up. His equipment worked...
John S. recommends Pulaski Salmon and Steelhead Expeditions
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Sarah P.
Excellent
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Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Wonderful trip!!

VERIFIED   Half Day walking and Wadeing (AM) on November 2, 2024
We did a lot of research (walking, boating, tour duration, etc) before the trip and decided to go with Clifford for 6 hours....
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Sean S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Equipment
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Cliff is great for the salmon river trip

VERIFIED   2024 PM October Special Walk & Wade on November 2, 2024
Give Phil a call and be ready to learn & be patient and flexible as he is a good teacher - it takes a little bit for those...
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Donna O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Guide was accommodating to our needs.

VERIFIED   Half Day walking and wadeing (PM) on October 12, 2024
Clifford did a great job accommodating our group. My husband has a hard time walking and we also my son is not a great swimmer....
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Robert H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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The BEST

VERIFIED   Half Day walking and Wadeing (AM) on September 28, 2024
Took my son for his birthday, Cliff was absolutely professional and a gracious host. He knows his stuff and is patient with...
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