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Niagara is a fishing paradise. In and around the mighty Niagara River
is located some of the best freshwater game fishing in North America.
It's 75 miles of shoreline on Lake Erie, Lake Ontario and the thundering
Niagara River itself, provide unequalled sport fishing action.
Lake Ontario is the home of the massive and powerful Chinook or
King Salmon. Hook on to one of these monstrous predators of the deep, and
their 40+ pounds will test you to the limits. Lake Trout, Brown Trout and
Coho Salmon also call this lake there own. These fish jump, run and fight
all the way, sometimes taking up to an hour to land. You will also encounter
the speedy Steelhead that show up in large numbers and stunning size. This
action is very consistent in the Western Basin and off the Niagara Bar
well into September at which time these fish move up the Niagara River.
Lake Erie's warmer waters favor smallmouth Bass, perch and of course
the Pickerel. During spring, summer and fall these magnificent Walleyes
congregate in large schools that stretch for miles. Once located, be prepared
for extreme fishing action. After your battle with an 11 lb. Walleye you
will know why Lake Erie is called the "Walleye Capital" of the world.
The Niagara River
joins these two extraordinary lakes together. In it's fast running depths
lurks a more diversified number of game fish than the angler
can imagine. This river could possibly be one of the best freshwater fisheries
in the world, in that it holds many species of warm and cold water
fish. The most exciting action takes place in the fall, when most salmon
return to the river to spawn. They are all here, and in large numbers and
sizes - Chinook, Coho, Lake Trout, Steelhead, Walleye, Bass, Perch and
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 While
many anglers fish from shore, others prefer to get out in a boat.
Small motorboats can be used on the inland rivers and the protected bays
of the Great Lakes, but larger craft are required to navigate into
the Lakes. For this reason the minimum size boat that the Ministry
of Natural Resources recommends is 16 to 18 foot. Charter boat fishing
is available on Lake Ontario, Lake Eire and the Niagara River. Shore
fishing along the Niagara River may be done at a number of access
points. Many of these spots, such as the Queenston area, will
offer the angler the opportunity to hook into a variety of game fish, from
Bass and perch to Coho and Lake Trout to a massive King; ready to
take the rod right out of your hands. Shore access can also be found along
Lake Ontario and Lake Erie.
 Fishing charters are with Sport Fishing Niagara.
We recommend them for their professionalism, enthusiasm and their guarantee
that you will catch fish. The pictures on this site were taken
on their boats.
SOME LOCAL RECORDS:
Chinook (King) Salmon........47 lb.
Coho Salmon.........................33 lb.
Lake Trout.............................39 lb.
Brown Trout..........................32 lb.
Steelhead...............................27 lb.
Walleye.................................11 lb.
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