Lake Ontario - Charter Fishing Service

Lake Ontario has two key hotspots where bait fish, currents and Ledge Structure draws major king salmon populations. The annual spring concentration of King Salmon in the Western Basin of Lake Ontario is famous for consistant catches. Lake warming causes a migration from the Niagara Bar eastward to Olcott and finally Point Breeze. This causes a terriffic double summer fishery to form.

The first fishery sets up along the Point Breeze ledge structure off of the Oak Oarchard River with Kings and giant Brown Trout being the daily targeted species.
The second fishery forms offshore over deep water and consists of coho, atlantics, steelhead and teenage kings.

This double area of concentration is why summer catches aboard "Troutman" are so consistant off the "Oak".

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Point Breeze/Oak Orchard River, Orleans County NY
4/15 - 5/1

At ice out when "Troutman" is launched, the shallow water planer board fishery is on. Brown trout and coho salmon hit fast for a fun early fishing trip. Half and full days are available until LOC Derby time when "Troutman" moves to Olcott.

Olcott, Niagara County NY
5/1 - 6/1

The salmon feeding grounds from the Niagara bar to Olcott are in full swing in early May. The LOC Derby results are proof of the great fishing at this time. After his early brown trout/coho runs at Point Breeze, Capt John moves "Troutman" to the Olcott Harbor. Being a Master King Salmon guide, he keys on specific depths, time of day, and program techniques to produce a high percentage of chinook catches. For your best fishing action for your money please see our Charters/Rates page.

Point Breeze/Oak Orchard River, Orleans County NY
6/15 - 9/15

Captain John, being the first full time charter captain at the Oak (1977), knows these waters and prefers these waters for the summer season. The combination of the inside ledge action for summer browns, mature staging kings and the off shore fishery for the silver mixed bag makes this the charter fishing destination of choice. "Troutman" has specific spots and methods for summer Trophy Brown Trout and Monster kings staging for the fall runs. There are many finess setups to fool the big browns. To consistantly catch the BIG king different programs including dodger/flasher flies, cut bait and j-plugs are utilized on "Troutman".

Capt John's customer service provides you with complete trip planning details for a hassle free charter experience.

Captain John Oravec & Tight Lines Charters offer Charter fishing on Lake Ontario for Kings, Cohos, Atlantics, Browns, Steelheads, Rainbows, and Lakers, and on the St Lawrence River and Niagara River for Walleyes, Bass and Muskies.