Fishing Lake Ontario

Lake Ontario is the 14th largest lake in the world, and is angler's paradise for freshwater fishing to some of the finest and most revered freshwater fish you can find. The scenery is magnificent across its 193-mile length with 726 miles of shoreline and an average depth of 283 feet. Lake Ontario fishing takes you in many directions to find fish, and its shores and basins have a range that includes include New York, Pennsylvania and Ontario. Two major Canadian cities, Hamilton and Toronto, are also located on Lake Ontario's shores.

Fishing in Lake Ontario reads like a who's who of freshwater fish known for fighting hard battles, making deep dives and exhibiting dazzling displays of strength. Lake Ontario is home to several notable fishing records. With six world records, numerous state and line class records, the lake has earned a spot on every angler's "Got to fish there" list. Record fish caught on Lake Ontario include a 47-inch, 46.4-lb. Chinook salmon, a 42-inch, 28.6-lb. Coho salmon and a 69-inch, 168-lb. lake sturgeon. Contact Shade Tree Fishing Charter today and let’s try for some new world records!

Fishing the St. Lawrence River

Originating at the northeastern end of Lake Ontario, the St. Lawrence River flows 700 miles to the Atlantic Ocean - draining well over 30,000 square miles of the Great Lakes Basin. With an average width of two miles and a maximum depth of over 200 feet, this sole natural outlet for the Great Lakes System is the largest east-west river in North America. The first 114 miles of this waterway forms the border between southeastern Ontario (Canada) and northern New York (U.S.A.) The river provides a power source, an ocean-inland shipping channel, and a variety of tourist attractions as well-including a vast recreational fishery.

The St. Lawrence is home to a wide variety of warm water fish species and offers exciting fishing adventures. From plentiful Panfish to elusive Musky, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Yellow Perch and Bullhead, the St. Lawrence River provides fishing opportunities for the inexperienced and professional angler alike. Shade Tree Fishing Charters fishes the St Lawrence River October to December!