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Captain
Bob Tatarsky
Toronto, Canada
250+ reviews
'We have best salmon fishing in Canada right at the City of Toronto's doorstep.' Captain Bob Tatarsky grew up holding a rod in his hand, fishing with his friends. He moved to Ontario in 1980 and has been fishing all of the lakes in the state since then, with special attention paid to Lake Ontario. For the past 4 years, he's been guiding customers on exciting fishing trips on Lake Ontario and other fresh waters of the area. One of his most memorable catches was a 40lb Sturgeon, which fought him for half an hour!
Charter
Rating
4.6
470 reviews
4.6
Boat & Equipment
4.7
Captain & Crew
4.6
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (598)
What anglers say
87%
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
92%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
85%
Caught fish
All reviews (470)
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Meghan Macias5.0VerifiedNEWFirst Charter, Fantastic Captain
5 Hour Trip - Weekend AM • 2 adultsOur first-ever salmon charter adventure turned into the perfect birthday surprise for my husband. Even though most of the salmon have already left the lake for spawning season, we still managed to land one beauty. And honestly, the real highlight was Captain Bob. His mix of conversation, knowledge, and genuinely great energy made the entire trip unforgettable. He guided us through every step, kept the atmosphere fun, and made beginners like us feel completely at ease. We’d absolutely recommend booking with him and can’t wait to go again.
Reported catch:
Response from Captainthank you for fishing with Salmon Catcher
Katie Hayden5.0VerifiedNEWFantastic Time Fishing on Lake Ontario
5 Hour Trip - Salmon Fishing (AM) • 1 adultI had a great time out on Lake Ontario with Salmon Catcher Charters! It was the perfect way to escape the hustle and bustle of the busy GTA and enjoy a peaceful trip out on the water. Captain Bob was great and really made the experience wonderful. He took the time to explain everything so clearly and I learned a ton about the gear, fishing technique, and the lake itself. Caught some King Salmon and a beautiful Steelhead! Overall fantastic experience!
Reported catch:
Response from CaptainThank you
Nick CristinzianoRepeat angler5.0VerifiedBob is awesome, highly recommend!!!
5 Hour Trip - Weekend PM • 1 adultDespite not catching a fish, I had a great time. As a hunter and lifelong fisherman, I know that every trip brings the chance of getting skunked. Bob was constantly adjusting the lines and fighting to get one hooked, but the beautiful weather countered his efforts. Mid may isnt prestine for salmon, as their more active in late june and july. we were hoping for a drop in barometric pressure, but it never came. Bob and i had some awesome conversations while we fished and my favorite part of the trip was learning the ropes. I asked a ton of questions about the equipment, the depth of the lures, what the lures are doing underwater, the speed we trolled at, how to target salmon va trout, and Bob was happy and excited to teach me. this was an A+ experience — even without a fish being caught and i will be coming back to fish with Bob one on one once again ASAP because I know our luck will shift on the next adventure. if youre a real fisherman, you know that there is so much more to fishing than just reeling one in. Bob delivered on all of those other aspects that led me to fall in love with the sport, and based on his other reviews, my lack of catching is clearly uncommon for his clients! Thanks for a great time, Bob! Hoping to get back out with you in july barring my hip surgery!
Response from CaptainThank you
Amy S5.0VerifiedI’d do it again!
5 Hour Trip - Weekend AM • 3 adultsMy son is a fishing fanatic, so when we were planning a trip from Nova Scotia to Toronto, we knew fishing would be on the list! We booked 2 half days with Captain Bob and were not disappointed! Captain Bob was fantastic! He has so much experience and is very knowledgeable about everything fish related. Trolling was a new method of fishing for us. We love ‘bait and wait’ fishing so this was right up our ally! Captain Bob had everything we needed. The boat and equipment were top of the line! We caught fish both days! An amazing experience for my son (we enjoyed ourselves too). A trip filled with memories that will last a lifetime! If you’re considering a guide, I’d highly recommend Captain Bob!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain18 lb Lake Trout . Good job, Keep lines tight.
Brooke Kerr5.0VerifiedThank-you Captain Bob
5 Hour Trip - Weekend PM • 3 adults • 1 childMy wife, 10-year old, and I had a great time with Captain Bob today and caught a fish who btw was very tasty 😁🙏🐟. Today's weather was overcast with some sun and rain which was great not too hot not too cold and the lake was calm and not too choppy. Captain Bob knows his stuff and he is good company. The gear is top notch and boat is very comfortable with all the amenities. This trip was the first time my son had fished on Lake Ontario so that was very exciting for him and he was very happy getting his first salmon. Thanks for a great time Captain Bob 🙏😁
Reported catch:Response from Captainthank you
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What's biting with Salmon Catcher Charters Toronto Ontario in Toronto
The weather has cooled by October, but the fishing is still on fire! Pike, Perch, Walleye, Bass, Trout, Salmon – all your favorite fish are back in shallower water, just begging for a lure to bite on.
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Fishing reports
Special Rules for Taking Trout and Salmo
Jun 27, 2021 • Toronto
A moderate steady retrieve will give the fish time to adjust to changes in water pressure. Trout and salmon caught in
many cold water lakes are caught in very deep water. Bringing them to the surface is particularly stressful because the
fish experiences a substantial reduction in water pressure. At 100 feet deep the pressure per inch is four times greater
than at the surface. In this situation it is important not to "horse in" the fish but to bring it to the surface slowly but steadily.
Fish brought up from deep water may need "burping." Burping is a method of expelling excess air from the fish's swim
bladder. The drop in pressure causes the swim bladder to expand, increasing the fish's buoyancy and causing it to float
belly up. Left in this condition, many fish die as a result of the surface water's warm temperatures or attacks by predators.
But in trout and salmon, the swim bladder is connected to the esophagus, making it possible to squeeze excess air out.
To do so, hold the fish gently on its side and gently, but firmly, squeeze the belly from the vent toward the head.
You will be able to hear the burp as air is expelled from the bladder. Do not squeeze the head and gill area, as that
could damage vital organs.
Stimulate the fish to dive deeply. Once burped, the fish should be able to dive down to the deep cold water.
But it may require further assistance. Two methods have proved useful in stimulating fish to dive.
One is to vigorously thrust the fish, head first, into the water. The slap of the water, and the plunge downward usually
stimulates the fish to swim down. Another technique is the "release when recovered" method. Hold the fish gently at
the middle of its body with its head pointed downward at a 45 degree angle. In that position a gentle side-to-side motion
(or slow speed of the boat if trolling) can be used to move water into the mouth and over the gills. As the fish recovers,
it will begin to kick, and slide out of your hand. When its tail passes through your hand, give the tail a quick squeeze.
This seems to stimulate the fish's swimming action, causing to dive with more vigor. Remember, the idea is not to
catch the tail, but to compress it as it slides through your hand.
When is burping and additional handling needed? Let the fish tell you that. Start by handling the fish as little as
possible, i.e., flip it off the hook with needle-nosed pliers. If it is able to recover and returns to the depths, you
have avoid a lot of handling. If it is unable to dive, the head first plunge may be enough or burping and the
"release when recovered" technique may be required.
Based on fisherman observations landlocked salmon taken from 30 feet deep can be flipped off the hook will do fine.
Salmon from 60 feet deep may need some help to recover. Lake trout seem to be more sensitive than salmon.
A lake trout brought up from 60 feet will probably need to be burped and given some help to dive back to deep water.
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Coles from Port Perry, Ontario did it we
Jun 13, 2018 • Toronto
As good as month of May was we are out of moody June and off to a good start with salmon derby.
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Early August report
Aug 2, 2017 • Toronto
Month of July shaped to be predictable with salmon feeding at 50' + depth.
Largest spices hitting lures up to 20 lb range.
Several large fish had lamprey eel marks.
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