Reel Knockoffs Guide Service

 My name is Matt Bowman. I started fishing the Great Lakes for salmon and trout when I was 10 years old. My grandfather introduced me to the sport and that’s where the addiction started. We started off fishing Lake Huron on his friends boat until eventually we bought our own boat in 2001. We decided to focus our fishing efforts on Lake Ontario in 2004 and we haven’t looked back. In 2019, I sold the old boat and purchased the current vessel a 1989 23 foot wellcraft that I am running now. I learn something new every time I’m on the water and I enjoy teaching clients, friends, and family how to catch these fun fish. I fish several small tournaments and derby’s on the lake throughout the summer with many top 10 placings with the highlight being a 1st place finish in the Bronte Pen Derby. My goal is to put smiles on faces and put fish on the deck! Fully licensed and insured we are ready to take you fishing. 

1989 Wellcraft Coastal 210 that was fully restored in 2018. We can comfortably fit a group up to 3 guests on board. The boat has top of the line Raymarine Axiom sonar/GPS, Scotty 2116 downriggers, 150HP Evinrude Etec, 9.9HP High thrust Yamaha, VHF marine radio, BOSS Marine stereo with bluetooth capabilities. We also have a flushable "camping" toilet on board. Our rods and reels mostly consist of Shimano Taloras and Tekotas. 

We offer 4 and 5 hour charters for groups of 1-3 people. Morning charters start at or just before sunrise. Evening charters will end at dusk. It is our experience that the best bite windows are the first 2 and last 2 hours of sunlight. The captain may cancel the trip at any time due to unsafe weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. A full refund will be given if the trip cannot be rebooked.

RATES:

$100 deposit required upon booking

4 hour: $450

5 Hour $600

Prices include tax

• Clothing suitable for the weather.
• Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
• Pack your lunch (NO ALCOHOL and no bananas).
• Anti nausea medication if you think you may become seasick.
• Bring a camera.
• You May also want to bring a cooler for your catch. Fish cleaning is done on the boat if the water conditions allow.
• Guests under the age of 12 are required to wear a lifejacket at all times on the docks and boat.
• All guests between ages 5-12 should bring their own properly fitted lifejacket
•  All fishing gear is provided 
• All safety gear including transport Canada approved lifejackets on board 
• All guests 18-65 must have a valid Ontario fishing licence.
• Need a licence? Please see this website to obtain one. GET YOURS
• Bring a positive attitude and prepare to have a fun day on the water!.

We are located at Newport Yacht Club at 711 N Service RD, Stoney Creek (Hamilton)  L8E 5W6 Please call or text when you arrive so you may be let in the secure parking area. We operate from Late April-Mid October.

We will be fishing the waters of western Lake Ontario from Niagara to Mississauga. Our target species will be Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead (Rainbow Trout), Lake Trout, Brown Trout, and possibly Atlantic Salmon. We troll the whole time, meaning the boat does not stop moving until we return to the dock.