Driftwater Fishing
Salmon River & Lake Ontario
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Fall - Winter Fishing

Now that we are well into our fall /winter steelhead season , I can confidently say it’s been a good start. We are seeing strong numbers migrating up the river so far, and it should only get better. On every trip out both anglers have had many shots at fish and most of the time have brought some really good steelhead to the net. The fishing should pick up even more as the temps drop, so if you are looking to get out this winter to steelhead fish give us a call and we will get you hooked up!
If you are interested in reserving a day of fishing or would like more information on what we offer give us a CALL at 315-529-4204. Also please feel free to TEXT us at 315-529-4204 if your call is not answered. We do require a deposit of $100 a day to lock in your reservation. For your convince you can use PayPal, Venmo, or a credit card to secure your day of fishing. We can also set up a time to talk, discuss the trip, and answer any questions you may have. I look forward to showing you and your group the best cold water fishery on the east coast!
Thanks,
Capt. Mark Ledden
CAPTAIN MARK LEDDEN
- New York Licensed Guide
- USCG Certified Captain
TRIPS & RATES
Salmon River Drift Boat River Trips |
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1 - 2 People Salmon Fishing |
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Per trip | $500 |
1 Person Steelhead Fishing |
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Per trip | $350 |
2 People Steelhead Fishing |
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Per trip | $500 |
Fishing Trips
The trip you select will depend mostly on the time of year and the type of fish available, as well as the hours you want to fish. To decide which trip is best for you, click on a link below for more information.

Lake Ontario Trips
Summer
Fishing on Lake Ontario for king salmon normally goes from late May through September. This is some of the best action of the year as the fish are big and hard fighting. The bag limit is three per person, and king salmon average around twenty pounds! We are trolling with down riggers and targeting these fish in deep water.
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Lake Ontario Trips
Spring
Lake Ontario fishing typically starts early April and goes until May or June. This is the time for big lake brown trout near shore. We target these fish by trolling a large spread of spoons and stick bait. The action is fast; multiple hooks are sometimes the norm. These browns are some of the best eating fish, with a bag limit of three per person.
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River Trips
Fall - Winter - Early Spring
River fishing goes from late September to early May. September and October is the time for king and coho salmon. November through May is steelhead and other trout species. We are normally casting with spinning rods, using fly rods or plugging. We will use what ever method works best to get the best results for your group.
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