Fresh Lake Ontario Fishing Reports

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Fishing Seasons & Latest Fishing Photos and Videos

June

The Salmon are still congregating nearshore – but not for long. They'll head into colder offshore waters soon so get your hands on them while you can. Lake and Brown Trout, summer Steelhead, and Walleye also make great targets.

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What anglers said about fishing in Lake Ontario

Be patient. Be prepared for cold, rainy weather. Bring water, hats, lip balm. Follow the Skipper's suggestions and you'll have a wonderful time catching fish. Oh, also, we were very lucky, of course. When fishing, no one can guarantee that you'll catch anything! The only sure way to catch a fish is to have someone throw a fish to you!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be patient. Be prepared for cold, rainy weather. Bring water, hats, lip balm. Follow the Skipper's suggestions and you'll have a wonderful time catching fish. Oh, also, we were very lucky, of course. When fishing, no one can guarantee that you'll catch anything! The only sure way to catch a fish is to have someone throw a fish to you!
Niagara Falls Fishing (NRGS)
Niagara Falls Fishing (NRGS)
Book a guided charter. The lake is huge and Justin knows where to find fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book a guided charter. The lake is huge and Justin knows where to find fish.
Over The Rail Sportfishing
Over The Rail Sportfishing
Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly, be ready to catch multiple species, and have fun
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly, be ready to catch multiple species, and have fun
Angler's Edge Outdoors LLC
Angler's Edge Outdoors LLC
It was great ! We only did a half day…strongly recommend that you book a full day!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It was great ! We only did a half day…strongly recommend that you book a full day!
Lower Niagara River Charters
Lower Niagara River Charters
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 – Drift Boat
Dreams Come True – 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
Easy channel to leave from. We were fishing literally in minutes after we left the dock. The marina was easy to find.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Easy channel to leave from. We were fishing literally in minutes after we left the dock. The marina was easy to find.
Set-N-Ready Sportfishing
Set-N-Ready Sportfishing
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.
Al’s Guide Service
Al’s Guide Service
The wind out on the river is pretty cold in October but that doesn’t stop the fish from biting.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The wind out on the river is pretty cold in October but that doesn’t stop the fish from biting.
Zack Eggleston Fishing
Zack Eggleston Fishing
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 you’re in the shallows, smallmouth and largemouth bass will eat anything you can put in front of them (top water included) If you’re somewhere between 14-35ft deep, walleye are getting to their peak season.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If you’re in the shallows, smallmouth and largemouth bass will eat anything you can put in front of them (top water included) If you’re somewhere between 14-35ft deep, walleye are getting to their peak season.
Tin Missile Trophy Sportsfishing
Tin Missile Trophy Sportsfishing
Consider a guide in the fall. The fish are spread out and it’s a large body of water. I’m an experienced angler but only had success on one out of many shore fishing experiences.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Consider a guide in the fall. The fish are spread out and it’s a large body of water. I’m an experienced angler but only had success on one out of many shore fishing experiences.
Zack Eggleston Fishing
Zack Eggleston Fishing
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
DRAMAMINE! First time I was over the boat the entire time. Second time I took DRAMAMINE and it was fantastic fishing
Excellent
5.0 / 5
DRAMAMINE! First time I was over the boat the entire time. Second time I took DRAMAMINE and it was fantastic fishing
Fishlander Charters
Fishlander Charters
The area has many seasons targeting different species but from what I’ve seen, it’s a top tier fishery for trout and salmon and any David angler should try to get out on the water here.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The area has many seasons targeting different species but from what I’ve seen, it’s a top tier fishery for trout and salmon and any David angler should try to get out on the water here.
Mister Sportfishing
Mister Sportfishing
Go with Captain Thomas Pearse! But bring some extra storage bags if you want to split up the fish once they are done...bring a cooler to bring home fish in...our Captain had ice for us to put in our cooler, but we brought packs just in case they didn't. Don't forget your fishing license. Plan ahead on knowing what the weather would be like. We knew there would be rain, but our Captain was on top of the pattern and we stayed clear of it. Be ready to have fun.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Go with Captain Thomas Pearse! But bring some extra storage bags if you want to split up the fish once they are done...bring a cooler to bring home fish in...our Captain had ice for us to put in our cooler, but we brought packs just in case they didn't. Don't forget your fishing license. Plan ahead on knowing what the weather would be like. We knew there would be rain, but our Captain was on top of the pattern and we stayed clear of it. Be ready to have fun.
Reel Adventures Sport Fishing
Reel Adventures Sport Fishing
Look Zack Eggleston up. You won’t be disappointed. Give this gentleman a chance to show you a great time.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Look Zack Eggleston up. You won’t be disappointed. Give this gentleman a chance to show you a great time.
Zack Eggleston Fishing
Zack Eggleston Fishing