Salmon Fishing Charter Recommendations

Post by **Eyehunter** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 1:55 pm

Planning a Stag Party and was looking for anyone who had some recommendations for Salmon fishing charters on Lake Ontario. And what is the best time of the year to go?? Thanks

Post by **Carl** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 2:01 pm

When's your stag and how far you want to drive and how many are you?

Most places are roughly 400$ for a half day fish for up to 4 people.

You have as close as Cobourg / Port Hope all the way to Ste-Catherines.

Post by **Eyehunter** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 2:05 pm

Date all depends on when we book the Charter for. The Wedding is September Long Weekend so sometime before then. Would like to go when the fishing is good. It's just the guys in the wedding party a total of 5. Distance doen't matter as long as the fishing is good

Post by **Carl** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 2:33 pm

For dates I'd look at July and August but search around for those that take 5 guys out. They may be harder to find as they need a pretty big boat.

Most guides are good at what they do but again it's fishing and they all have an off day.

Post by **Jimmy_1** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 2:57 pm

http://www.lakeontariofishingcharters.ca/

Port Hope area. Excellent guide We are going again this year!

Post by **CCLad** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 3:17 pm

Mid to late July is pretty much prime time all along the North shore. The fishing around Wellington area (South of Picton) was kind of spotty last year. This area (Nicholson Island, Scotch Bonnet and the various shoals in the area) can produce fish. I ran chaters out there years back', now fish just for fun - but getting time to do so in recent years has proven tough.

Talking with a friend, he mentioned that there were tons of Alwife's (Bait) in the Bay of quinte, so if there is lots of bait in this area - there will be Chinooks.

All that said - in recent years, the fishing out of Bowmanville has been very solid. Also, the less number of people who go out - the more fish each person can catch. 4 is a good number - less is better. If you have a large group, you can book 2 boats - You kind of have a little miny derby between the 2 boats, lots of chatter - tyrash talk on the radio. I've ran a few chaters like that - lots of fun....

Good luck

Post by **FISH_HUNTER** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:57 pm

Check out West Lake Willows, he is a board sponsor too!!
Scott is a great guy and will treat you and your party to a great day
on the water.

www.westlakewillows.com

FISH HUNTER

Post by **Eyehunter** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 3:35 pm

Thanks for the great info everyone, I'm having a difficult time trying to find someone who will take 5 people

When I do find someone I will post in case someone else is looking to go with more than 4 people.