Captain
Donald Lavoie

Member since June 2022 Oswego, United States
Background
Captain Donald grew up in a fishing family. Together with his wife Andrea, he makes DNA Fishing. This husband-wife team met in Key West, Florida when he was a light tackle guide and she was in the navy. They have guided hunters and fishermen for the last 26 years together. They started fishing together in Key West and then moved to northern Maine and ran a sporting camp for 19 years. They guided moose, bear, and bird hunters as well as fishermen. Capt. Donald and his wife have been fishing Lake Ontario for 12 years. They sold their lodge and bought a charter boat. For them, it’s more of a passion than just a business. They often fish tournaments in their spare time. This team enjoys getting clients involved in the setup and whatever else they'd like to learn or try.
Techniques
On Lake Ontario, this crew's method of fishing is trolling for Salmon and Trout. The captain and his wife use downriggers, leadcore line, copper line, and dipsy divers. It’s a lot of fun to see a rod bend completely over and have the drag burn out hundreds of feet.

Hey, I'm Captain Donald Lavoie

Oswego, United States
Background
Captain Donald grew up in a fishing family. Together with his wife Andrea, he makes DNA Fishing. This husband-wife team met in Key West, Florida when he was a light tackle guide and she was in the navy. They have guided hunters and fishermen for the last 26 years together. They started fishing together in Key West and then moved to northern Maine and ran a sporting camp for 19 years. They guided moose, bear, and bird hunters as well as fishermen. Capt. Donald and his wife have been fishing Lake Ontario for 12 years. They sold their lodge and bought a charter boat. For them, it’s more of a passion than just a business. They often fish tournaments in their spare time. This team enjoys getting clients involved in the setup and whatever else they'd like to learn or try.
Techniques
On Lake Ontario, this crew's method of fishing is trolling for Salmon and Trout. The captain and his wife use downriggers, leadcore line, copper line, and dipsy divers. It’s a lot of fun to see a rod bend completely over and have the drag burn out hundreds of feet.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(14 reviews)
Oswego
 Last booking: 6 days ago
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Trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 14 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (9)
Great day of fishing.
Perfect fishing trip!
Capt. Don Put Us On The Kings!!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Monique Y.
Hiram, ME
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with the Lavoie's, It's in our genes!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on July 14, 2023
Our experience with DNA Charters was amazing. The Captain(Donald Lavoie) was at the dock with lines rigged when we arrived....
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Neil R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on July 23, 2024
We left at 5:20 and had our limit by 9:00, best fishing day ever
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Timothy R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on June 19, 2024
Awesome people and great experience would recommend to everyone
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Neil R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on August 10, 2023
Came close to limiting out, I loved the fact that when a little rain storm came up he stayed out and fished. When you take...
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Ray F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on May 7, 2024
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