Lake Ontario offers the best sportfishing of all the Great Lakes. That’s because the other four lakes flow into Lake Ontario before the water eventually heads for the Atlantic Ocean. This flow creates a perfect ecological environment that supports natural diversity, and luckily for anglers, some really big fish.

At High Adventure Sportfishing, each spring we cast off for awesome early brown trout fishing and as the weather warms up, we’ll target lake trout, rainbow trout, and steelhead.  Lake Ontario is well known for its world-class salmon fishing, and Captain Troy is an expert at finding chinook (also known as king) and coho salmon during the peak season from July to September. When fall sets in, he also sets his sights on walleye and northern pike.

Here are some quick facts about Lake Ontario:

The biggest fish ever caught in Lake Ontario was a giant chinook salmon that tipped the scales at 47 pounds and 3 ounces. Of all the Great Lakes, Lake Ontario has the most and biggest chinook salmon, which can grow to more than 3 feet and weigh over 30 pounds

Alewife and yellow perch are the most common fish in Lake Ontario. It’s good for the fishery because salmon and trout generally eat more Alewife than anything else.

Lake Ontario supports a rich natural environment that’s home to around 122 species of fish. This includes 12 invasive species, such as the sea lamprey.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation regularly stocks Lake Ontario with salmon and trout to support recreational fisheries and replenish native fish populations.

The lake is 193 miles long, 53 miles wide, and has 726 miles of shoreline. It has an average depth of 283 feet, and its deepest point reaches 802 feet.

No matter what species of fish are biting, High Adventure Sportfishing is ready to welcome anglers of all experience levels out for a great day of fishing on Lake Ontario. Our charter trips offer an outstanding fishing experience and beautiful natural views of the lake. Contact us to learn more about our trips and request your reservation.