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Do your research and find out what kind of fish bite at which times of year in order to give yourself the best chance to hook what you're looking for. Beyond that, everything is conditions based and can be unpredictable long range.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Do your research and find out what kind of fish bite at which times of year in order to give yourself the best chance to hook what you're looking for. Beyond that, everything is conditions based and can be unpredictable long range.
BP Adventures Sport Fishing Lake Ontario
BP Adventures Sport Fishing Lake Ontario
Be prepared for varying water levels especially during low water periods. It can be difficult to navigate the river with a boat during those periods.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be prepared for varying water levels especially during low water periods. It can be difficult to navigate the river with a boat during those periods.
Dreams Come True โ€“ Drift Boat
Dreams Come True โ€“ Drift Boat
Get a guide! It helped us tremendously he thought us how to fine tune our technique and presentation to be way more affective and land way more fish!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Get a guide! It helped us tremendously he thought us how to fine tune our technique and presentation to be way more affective and land way more fish!
Locked with Lorensen - Salmon River
Locked with Lorensen - Salmon River
It takes time but you will have you day to shine. Today I had mine. It took 10 years to land a king. Now I feel like one.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It takes time but you will have you day to shine. Today I had mine. It took 10 years to land a king. Now I feel like one.
Alโ€™s Guide Service
Alโ€™s Guide Service
We actually went to Oswego to chase the fish, so Jared's knowledge and flexibility really helped. The salmon run is a little slow due to the lingering heat right now.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We actually went to Oswego to chase the fish, so Jared's knowledge and flexibility really helped. The salmon run is a little slow due to the lingering heat right now.
Chasing Chrome Guide Service
Chasing Chrome Guide Service
make sure you got right bait wait till middle of oct to fish to crowed at the start of the season
Excellent
5.0 / 5
make sure you got right bait wait till middle of oct to fish to crowed at the start of the season
Chasing Chrome Guide Service
Chasing Chrome Guide Service
If youโ€™re in the shallows, smallmouth and largemouth bass will eat anything you can put in front of them (top water included) If youโ€™re somewhere between 14-35ft deep, walleye are getting to their peak season.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If youโ€™re in the shallows, smallmouth and largemouth bass will eat anything you can put in front of them (top water included) If youโ€™re somewhere between 14-35ft deep, walleye are getting to their peak season.
Tin Missile Trophy Sportsfishing
Tin Missile Trophy Sportsfishing
learn about trolling before you book. we are used to trolling for a long time. most freshwater fisherman are not
Excellent
4.3 / 5
learn about trolling before you book. we are used to trolling for a long time. most freshwater fisherman are not
Ewing Charters
Ewing Charters
Just be prepared to have fun catching Salmon or Lake trout Make sure to check the review for the Captain and boats. I have been going to Ontario Lake for the last 13 years, and the last Captain, Joe Demarco, whom I used for the last 12 trips, sold his boat and recommended Steve Coby to me. You won't be disappointed. His boat is named Chance Of a Lifetime Charter you and your family and friends won't be disappointed.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Just be prepared to have fun catching Salmon or Lake trout Make sure to check the review for the Captain and boats. I have been going to Ontario Lake for the last 13 years, and the last Captain, Joe Demarco, whom I used for the last 12 trips, sold his boat and recommended Steve Coby to me. You won't be disappointed. His boat is named Chance Of a Lifetime Charter you and your family and friends won't be disappointed.
Chance Of A Lifetime Charters - Mexico, NY
Chance Of A Lifetime Charters - Mexico, NY
The weather was great this time of year! Locally the food was on point and beautiful scenery! Overall a great town to visit in New York State!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The weather was great this time of year! Locally the food was on point and beautiful scenery! Overall a great town to visit in New York State!
LATER ON Charters
LATER ON Charters
With a Capt. Jim along as the weather cooperates he can put you on the fish. Just be patient and flexible. He will get you a great experience!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
With a Capt. Jim along as the weather cooperates he can put you on the fish. Just be patient and flexible. He will get you a great experience!
LATER ON Charters
LATER ON Charters
If we had it to do over we would try to go in April/May or wait for September/October. Those are the peak times for Salmon and trout. That said, the weather is more unpredictable and the boats are all busier. Do your homework and choose your boat. You can't go wrong with Reel Addicted in our opinion. Just remember, it's fishing not catching, applies to any boat or Captain you may choose. It's the effort that counts.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If we had it to do over we would try to go in April/May or wait for September/October. Those are the peak times for Salmon and trout. That said, the weather is more unpredictable and the boats are all busier. Do your homework and choose your boat. You can't go wrong with Reel Addicted in our opinion. Just remember, it's fishing not catching, applies to any boat or Captain you may choose. It's the effort that counts.
Reel Addicted Charters โ€“ Pulaski
Reel Addicted Charters โ€“ Pulaski
Dress warm, bring extra layers. You won't be walking far so having the extra layers to keep warm will only make your day more enjoyable. Waders with felt bottom or spikes to hold yourself in place on the rocks.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Dress warm, bring extra layers. You won't be walking far so having the extra layers to keep warm will only make your day more enjoyable. Waders with felt bottom or spikes to hold yourself in place on the rocks.
King David Guide Service
King David Guide Service
I would recommend dressing extra warm if you are going in the winter months. It can get brutal out there. Expect to be on the river for a good 4-6 hours and be patient, the bite will come
Excellent
4.7 / 5
I would recommend dressing extra warm if you are going in the winter months. It can get brutal out there. Expect to be on the river for a good 4-6 hours and be patient, the bite will come
Jay Birds Guide Service
Jay Birds Guide Service Corning, New York
Don't be frugal when it comes to your equipment. Buy high quality waders and boots. Talk to your guide prior to the trip and take any and all advice he offers on preparing for your trip.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Don't be frugal when it comes to your equipment. Buy high quality waders and boots. Talk to your guide prior to the trip and take any and all advice he offers on preparing for your trip.
Pulaski Salmon and Steelhead Expeditions
Pulaski Salmon and Steelhead Expeditions
Hit the lake earlier than I did, shoot for July-Aug. River September - October
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Hit the lake earlier than I did, shoot for July-Aug. River September - October
SunMoon Adventures LLC
SunMoon Adventures LLC Beacon, NY
If you're looking to catch salmon at this time of year using bait, don't! They're laying out there in large schools, waiting for the water to get colder so that they can move up the rivers & creeks to spawn. As it was stated to me, they're not feeding. You have to piss them off with shiny objects that will make them attack whatever you're using. It's a totally different style of fishing for me, but it's really cool.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If you're looking to catch salmon at this time of year using bait, don't! They're laying out there in large schools, waiting for the water to get colder so that they can move up the rivers & creeks to spawn. As it was stated to me, they're not feeding. You have to piss them off with shiny objects that will make them attack whatever you're using. It's a totally different style of fishing for me, but it's really cool.
Ewing Charters
Ewing Charters Milton, PA
Book your charter with Reel Addiction and book your hotel accommodations in Oswego. Short 20 minute ride to the boat!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book your charter with Reel Addiction and book your hotel accommodations in Oswego. Short 20 minute ride to the boat!
Reel Addicted Charters โ€“ Pulaski
Reel Addicted Charters โ€“ Pulaski Marlboro, NY
Hire a knowledgeable and safety minded guide as water can get pretty choppy quickly
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Hire a knowledgeable and safety minded guide as water can get pretty choppy quickly
Over The Rail Sportfishing
Over The Rail Sportfishing Pulaski, New York
Yes, this was our first time fishing in Pulaski and the first time fishing any Great Lake.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Yes, this was our first time fishing in Pulaski and the first time fishing any Great Lake.
Over The Rail Sportfishing
Over The Rail Sportfishing Philadelphia, PA