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Quick recap of the past weekend.  Crazy weather continues but a couple windows of opportunity for boats to get out on Lake Ontario. The Salmon fishing is heating up all down the south shore. 20-40 FOW seems pretty productive. Both stick baits & spoon working well. Some good numbers of Coho are around too! Plenty of Brown Trout being caught still in 8-25 FOW as well The Catfish action is also picking up, with great numbers of quality cats being caught at the Grand River, Welland river & Jordan Harbour. Perch & Crappie fishing is picking up too. For perch,...

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Brown Trout, Catfish, Fishing, Lake Ontario, Lake Trout, Salmon -

Weekend recap! Another cool April weekend. The good news is that Lake Ontario is warming up some more, and with that we saw more Salmon being caught. Jordan to Port Weller seemed to be the better areas.10-30 FOW. As always though, remember that these locations get change quickly as the water moves. Mostly stickbaits off planer boards continue to work well. Top producers are Yaleye Mooneyes, Bomber Long A's & Live Target Smelt. Some on spoons too. Michigan Stinger & Dreamweaver Super Slims.  Browns being caught too (and some big ones!) 7-15 FOW. Top baits : Bay Rats, jointed Rapala's,...

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Brown Trout, Catfish, Fishing, Lake Ontario, Lake Trout, Salmon -

Weekend recap! Some cool but fishable weather on Lake Ontario this weekend. Also the start of the St Catharines Game and Fish Association's 46th annual Spring Salmon Derby. Details for that can be found here www.scgfa.ca Many boats were out and some good fishing was had all along the shoreline. many browns in shallow from 8-15 FOW 7 some Lake Trout also being caught in there and also out to 50 FOW. Also heard of a nice Chinook caught aboard FINtastic Sportfishing on Sunday! Water is still cold 37-39° in most areas. Small Bay Rats, jointed Rapala's & Live Target...

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Hey everyone! Another season is upon us! We are fully stocked & have lots going on over the next week. Stay tuned to our social media platforms for surprise daily door crasher specials.          

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Spring is near, and a right of passage around these parts is the excellent Brown Trout fishing we have.These beautiful creatures can be somewhat elusive during the summer but over the next 2 months they can be much easier to target.Now is when they start to invade the shallows along the Hamilton - Niagara shoreline. Prime spots will be anywhere near a creek/river mouths or harbours/marinas as these area will typically have warmer colored water that attracts them.These fish can be caught from shore, kayak or boat. Tossing spoons like Cleos or Williams can be effective and very fun.Trolling allows...

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