Captain Bob was punctual to our 6 AM put-in at Humber Bay Lake Ontario.  Excellent new boat, a very sturdy and safe Hewescraft 20 foot aluminum vessel.  We talked about how it can handle rough weather better than his previous craft.  Our party was 3, just the right amount of room.  4 would be fine, as Bob states as the maximum.

Captain Bob fulfills a unique space for small groups/families who want to charter an intimate 6 hour fishing trip for a decent price.  I searched for others, but they require larger parties and more $.

Our party was lucky to catch 3 fish during a 6 hour charter.  A storm had just passed the day before and the barometer was high, so we had still waters and hot weather.  Captain Bob used his instruments and knowledge to find feeder schools to get us some action.

Captain Bob’s job is to keep you safe on the lake and do his best to catch you fish.  He’s not a showman.  If you are interested in what he’s doing while rigging the lines, just ask and he’ll explain.  He’s a “retired” Eastern European guy, so don’t expect a ton of chit chat.  He’s a very interesting guy who’s focused on his job on the boat.  His head is constantly on a swivel which I appreciated.  While trolling is slow and no bites, talk about his former careers as an electrician or IT guy.  He really made us laugh when he asked our 9 year old if he was bored.  Our kid said yes and Bob said he likes when kids are honest.  No BS.  Fishing can be boring, enjoy the experience.

In all, Bob can’t control if the fish are biting or if the weather is good, but you can trust him to do his best for a great experience.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Best value. I do a lot of fishing off the coast of NYC, NJ and Long Island and enjoyed a great four-hours excursion with Captain Bob on the Salmon Catcher boat. He is extremely skilled on the water and willing to teach about the art of fishing from the basics to more sophisticated topics such as understanding the use of advanced technology. Safety was a priority. The boat is brand new and felt very safe. It was really cool to see how Captain Bob hand crafted the installation of the boat’s essentials, such as the fish finder, sonar screen, electronic trolling engine (very eco friendly), rod holders, and more. We even got to reel in a fish on a slow day. Overall, I enjoy a great morning on the Salmon Catcher recommend to anyone interested in fishing this area.

We went out with Salmon Catcher Fishing Charters and had a good experience overall. Captain Bob is clearly an experienced captain who knows his boat and the waters well. The boat itself was clean, well-maintained, and felt safe, which made for a comfortable trip. Not to mention is had a canopy which provided added comfort in the summer sun.

We did manage to catch one salmon, which was exciting, but I had hoped we might try multiple locations throughout the day to increase our chances of success. Captain Bob seemed confident in staying in one area, believing it would produce results, though I personally would have preferred a bit more variety.

One suggestion for future trips would be to have a cooler with ice on board. Not only would this keep drinks and snacks cold during the charter, but it’s also what I’m used to for keeping freshly caught fish in top condition. Our salmon sat in a hot fishing well for several hours before we got back to shore, which was a bit concerning for freshness (though perhaps this is normal practice for salmon fishing).

Overall, a solid trip with a knowledgeable captain, but a few small improvements could make the experience even better.

At first, our family didn’t have big expectations—but it turned out to be super fun and exciting! Captain Bob was amazing—he answered every single question we had and even taught us some fishing skills. We caught a 22-pound salmon along with some smaller ones. It was tough getting the big one on the boat, but Captain Bob was a huge help!

It was our first time fishing on the lake, and the whole experience was just awesome. Plus, the view of Toronto from the boat was absolutely beautiful.

Huge thanks to Captain Bob!

Thank you, Captain Bob, for taking us out so early in the season! Very interesting to learn from the Captain about boat fishing on Lake Ontario, as we are used to bank fishing on rivers across Europe. No fish this time, but Bob encouraged us to come back anytime. Got some incredible photos of the Toronto skyline, which was what one thing we were hoping to achieve. Next time in Toronto we will be back! Good luck with the new boat! May she be as loyal as the “Salmon Catcher”!
All the best, Hasta la próxima, and Auf Wiedersehen!