Full Day Advanced Salmon And Trout Fishing Trip
Private Trip
Lakes/Reservoirs/Ponds Fishing
8-hour advanced trip targets trophy salmon and troutExpert trolling techniques with premium gear aboard equipped vesselCaptain Gevry guides seasoned anglers through productive fishing grounds
When serious anglers talk about Lake Ontario fishing, they're talking about Captain Gevry's full-day charters. This isn't your weekend warrior trip—we're putting you on fish for eight solid hours, working the most productive waters where trophy Chinook and Coho salmon cruise alongside hefty brown trout. You'll be fishing with advanced techniques, premium downriggers, and the kind of local knowledge that comes from decades on these waters. With space for just four anglers, everyone gets hands-on time with the rods and plenty of room to work fish without bumping elbows.
We launch early and head straight to where the fish are staging. Captain Gevry reads the water like a book—temperature breaks, baitfish schools, and structure that holds big salmon. You'll be trolling multiple lines at varying depths, covering serious ground while staying locked onto productive zones. The boat's equipped with quality fish finders and GPS mapping, so when we mark fish, we stay on them. This is an active fishing trip where you're constantly adjusting lure presentations, working different depths, and moving between hotspots. Expect to cover miles of water, but always with purpose. The captain calls the shots on locations and techniques, but experienced anglers appreciate the flexibility to fine-tune their approach and really dial in what's working.
We're talking serious trolling setups here—downriggers, planer boards, and lead core lines that get your lures exactly where the fish are feeding. You'll run spoons, plugs, and cut bait at depths ranging from 40 to 120 feet, depending on where we find the thermocline and suspended salmon. The captain adjusts trolling speeds constantly, reading the fish's mood and the day's conditions. When a rod fires off, it's game on—these Lake Ontario salmon fight hard and run deep. You'll be working fish on quality reels with smooth drags, and the captain's there to net your catches and get lines back out fast. Between fish, we're constantly tweaking presentations, changing colors, and moving to new areas. It's methodical fishing that requires patience, but when it pays off, you understand why Lake Ontario has such a reputation for trophy catches.
Chinook salmon are the kings of Lake Ontario, and for good reason. These silver torpedoes average 15-25 pounds but can push 30-plus when conditions align. They stage in deep water during summer months, relating to thermal layers and baitfish schools. Chinooks hit hard and fight harder—long runs, deep dives, and the kind of head-shaking power that tests your drag settings. Peak fishing runs from July through September when mature fish start their spawning movements. What makes these fish special is their unpredictability. One minute they want bright spoons trolled fast, the next they're keyed on natural presentations worked slow and deep.
Coho salmon bring a different kind of excitement to your line. Smaller than Chinooks but pound-for-pound some of the scrappiest fish in the lake, Cohos love to jump and make acrobatic runs that keep you guessing. They typically run 8-15 pounds and feed more aggressively in the upper water column, especially during dawn and dusk periods. Cohos respond well to flashy presentations and can be caught on lighter tackle, making them perfect for anglers who want fast action. Late summer and early fall produce the best Coho fishing when schools move shallow and competition for bait gets fierce.
Brown trout are the wildcards that make every Lake Ontario trip interesting. These spotted beauties can stretch over 20 pounds and fight with a combination of power and cunning that challenges even experienced anglers. Browns are more structure-oriented than salmon, relating to drop-offs, rocky areas, and temperature breaks close to bottom. They're also more finicky about presentations, often requiring subtle changes in speed or lure selection to trigger strikes. Spring and fall offer the best brown trout action when these fish move into shallower water to feed. Landing a big Lake Ontario brown is a badge of honor—they don't come easy, but when you connect with one, it's a fish you'll remember for years.
This full-day advanced trip with Captain Gevry offers serious anglers the chance to fish Lake Ontario's most productive waters with expert guidance and top-shelf equipment. Eight hours on the water means real opportunity to dial in techniques, work multiple locations, and put yourself in position for trophy catches. With premium trolling gear, local expertise, and access to prime fishing grounds, you're getting everything needed for a world-class salmon and trout fishing experience. Whether you're chasing a personal best Chinook or testing your skills against these legendary Lake Ontario gamefish, this charter delivers the goods. Space is limited to four anglers, so contact Shinook Adventure Charters today to secure your spot for what could be your best fishing trip of the season.
Our 1980 Sea Ray Express Cruiser is built for serious fishing on Lake Ontario's challenging waters. This 36-foot workhorse gives you plenty of room to move around while fighting those hard-pulling Chinook and Coho salmon. Twin 454 motors push us to the productive fishing grounds at 30 mph, so we spend more time with lines in the water instead of running to spots. The GPS keeps us locked onto the honey holes, while radar cuts through morning fog when the fish are most active. Our fish finder shows exactly what's swimming below, helping us dial in the right depth for trophy browns and steelhead. With space for 4 anglers, everyone gets their shot at the big ones without crowding each other during the fight. The stable 14-foot beam handles Lake Ontario's swells like a champ, keeping you comfortable during long trolling runs and giving you solid footing when that rod doubles over.
Tylosurus AcusBrowns are the crafty veterans of Lake Ontario, averaging 8-15 pounds but capable of much more. They're structure-oriented fish, hanging near drop-offs, rocky points, and temperature breaks in 40-100 feet of water. Fall and early spring offer peak fishing when they feed heavily before and after spawning. What sets browns apart is their wariness - they're the hardest to fool but fight with bulldogging strength once hooked. The table quality is outstanding with firm, flaky white meat. During colder months, they'll move shallower and become more aggressive. Pro tip: when trolling for browns, run your presentations slower than you would for salmon. They prefer a more subtle approach and often follow lures before committing.
Oncorhynchus TshawytschaKing salmon are the heavyweights of Lake Ontario, typically running 15-30 pounds with some monsters pushing 40+. These silver-sided bruisers with black-spotted tails prefer deeper, cooler water - usually 80-150 feet down during summer months. They're light-sensitive, so dawn and dusk produce the best action, though we catch them all day with proper downrigger techniques. What makes kings special is their raw power and stamina - they'll peel line and test your drag like nothing else. The meat is top-shelf too, with that rich orange-pink color. My tip: when trolling spoons, vary your speed every few minutes. Kings often hit right after a speed change when the lure action shifts.
Oncorhynchus KisutchCoho are the acrobats of the salmon world, typically weighing 8-15 pounds and known for their spectacular jumps - they can leap 6 feet straight up when hooked. These silver rockets cruise mid-depths around 30-80 feet, often suspended over deeper water following baitfish schools. Spring and fall migrations offer hot action, but they're catchable all season. What guests love about coho is their aerial displays and aggressive strikes. They're also excellent eating with bright orange meat. Unlike their chinook cousins, coho will chase lures aggressively and aren't as spooky. Here's a local secret: when coho are finicky, switch to smaller, brighter spoons in chartreuse or hot pink. They can't resist that flash when it's presented at the right speed.
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