I have been on four one-day trip fishing charters with Capt. Matt Yablonsky's Wet Net Charters…read morefishing for King Salmon on Lake Ontario. Not that I am a big fisherman by any extent, but these were the best times I have EVER had fishing. There were three of us on each trip (plus Matt) and caught between 4 and 8 mature Salmon weighting between 15 and 26 pounds. Catching one of these big fish is really exciting - let me tell you. They fight back and they are tough to land. And, Captain Matt knows how to catch fish. He knows where to look, what bait to use, what depth to set the lines at, and when to pull them out. He LOVES to fish (to give you an idea, he fishes on his day off), and this makes him an excellent Captain and teacher. He has won numerous awards and derbys, and knows how to catch the other species of Lake and River fish as well. If you are on one of his Charters, he will be fully engaged at all times, and will expect the same level of engagement back from you. He really cares about making sure you have a great time on his boat, and will do everything possible to see that you have plenty of fish to bring home. If you are looking for a fishing charter out of the Youngstown/Lewistown areas, Wet Net Charters definitely the company to choose.

WORST TRIP EVER. This was my dad's dream. He tried for so long to convince all of us to go. To get…read more4 guys to drop everything, fly from all over Canada and make it work. But it happened! I flew in from Calgary to Toronto. It was my dad's 70th birthday celebration. He booked a two day trip,4 months prior,a Sunday and Monday with these guys. He met them at a sporting show. We flew in from across Canada (Calgary, Edmonton and Montreal) On Wednesday my dad talked to the guy and he said it was all a go. I arrived in Toronto on the Saturday only to get a call to say they were cancelling. They were going to be in a tournament instead. WHAT! SO I'm in Toronto, my family in Montreal, and nowhere to go. we texted and talked back and forth (the other three where about to leave that same Saturday morning) decided that we would just cancel the trip. We were disappointed beyond belief. Cancelling 24 hours prior to going and a 7 hour drive from Montreal was too far for a one day trip for my 70 year old dad. I lost $1000. My cousin too. This PERSON decided to keep the down payment of $400 because he got screwed out of Monday (oh yeah, he still said he was good for Monday.... but how could we trust him..... he said the same thing earlier on that week) he also got vulgar when I asked for the money back. This guy is a con. DON'T DO IT! All in all I Flew from Calgary to Toronto and back in 12 hours thanks WestJet

My husband and I salmon fish on Lake Ontario in New York twice a year. We booked a charter with…read moreCaptain Bob Songin of Reel Excitement Charters in August of 2017. It was one of our most memorable fishing trips to date!! We had four fishermen on our charter out of Kent, NY. Captain Bob - referred to as "Reel Bob" - also owns a fishing cottage within walking distance to the dock. We were luckily able to rent the cottage for our fishing trip. We were aware of the fact that we were not fishing in optimal weather conditions on this trip. The winds were high and some captains were delaying (or canceling) their charters. Captain Bob gathered weather information, was in constant contact with the other captains, and provided us with up-to-date information. We ultimately decided to fish both days. The lake was very choppy with average waves in the 4 to 6 foot range. We were hitting salmon within a half an hour of arriving at our first destination! Captain Bob knew the best spots for fish out in the lake. He kept us off-shore even though other captains were moving closer to shore. We brought in more fish than any other charter during those two days!! I felt safe and comfortable on the boat... and Captain Bob worked his tail off for us. During an 8-hour fishing trip there are bound to be lulls - that's when your captain's personality is most important. I don't remember the last time we laughed so hard! We have stayed in numerous houses/cottages in this area over the past 5 years or so and NONE of them compared to Captain Bob's cottage!! It was homey, and warm, and spacious, and lovely!! When we arrived Captain Bob had the cottage ready for us. We unlocked the door and stepped into a cathedral ceilinged living room with a sports channel programmed on the TV (one of our Ohio teams)! The ceiling fan was slowly churning up the smell of the lake through a few open windows. I thought, "this is a honeymoon get-away"! There were several couches and recliners in the living room graced by coffee tables. The main room was open to the eat-in kitchen. I was amazed to find a full-size refrigerator, stove, toaster oven, microwave and coffee maker. The kitchen was fully stocked with coffee and water, fresh kitchen towels, paper towels, zip-loc baggies, and candles. Captain Bob's wife, Lisa, takes great care in maintaining the beauty of their cottage. The Songins understand that their charters aren't solely "men only". I can personally attest that, although I love fishing on Lake Ontario, I love the comfort and beauty and romance of the lake when we return from a day on the boat. Great trip, great fish, great memories... thank you Reel Excitement!

One of the best fishing trips of my lifetime. Bob, is an excellent captain and he will put you on…read morethe fish. Great experience!

Captain Matt and Josh are the best team They know the lake…read moreand there gear very well Captain is so cool and Josh as well. They got us on fish and game on from there What a great time, we will be back soon Thanks for the best trip on Lake Ontario we could ask for Great price also AAA++++

Matt and Josh are a class act. Had such a great time! Give these guys a call for a great 8 hours…read moreon the lake.

Best guys on the lake hit our limit both days. They really know how to get you on fish. Thanks Taz…read moreand Matt for showing my son the ropes he will never forget the trip we will be back for sure. Fish on brother!! Thanks for an amazing time Tom and Slayer Klaffka

Fun 2-hour+ one way kayak paddle from Lewiston to Youngstown on Niagara River. Agree with shop that…read morethis trip is for experienced kayakers. Great instruction on how the water current flow. Some sections it was recommended to paddle in the middle of this wide river. Boats are picked up separately. For return, kayakers walk up to Main Street to catch free Discover Niagara bus.

I went kayaking this past Saturday morning on a tour of the lower Niagara River from Lewiston to…read moreYoungstown, with a stop at Stella Niagara, It was only my second time kayaking and Libby, the owner, provided me with through instructions on how to paddle, steer, and stop. I was the only person booked for that morning. She could have easily canceled and said there weren't enough people booked, but she did not, which I appreciated. I had my own personal tour guide, Henrik. He did a great job telling some historical facts and stories about the area. I grew up in rural Niagara County, and he had some stories I had never heard before. Henrik was an excellent guide. The views were amazing. It was so peaceful out on the river. I fell in love with kayaking after that tour. I highly recommend booking a tour through Niagara Outfitters.

Good place to go for a fishing experience captain and mate were…read moregreat...........................always have a great time with this amazing crew

Our family of five, ages 21-57, had a fantastic trip with Buc-A-Roo on Lake Ontario. Our captain…read moreand mate were professional and friendly. Everyone had a chance to reel in a fish, and we took home some beautiful fillets which we enjoyed eating very much. Hope to go back sometime soon!

What a great time ! An inexpensive and fun way to enjoy some outdoor time. The best part is, you…read moredon't need to have to find friends to go with. You can rent a kayak and just go.... They provide kayak, paddle and life vest . That's all you need. The cost for two hours is ( and that's a lot of paddling ) very reasonable. The water is calm, and the canal is not too intimidating because you can actually see from side to side !!! I love it. The people who run it are very friendly and knowledgeable and take the time to listen to your possible concerns and make you feel safe and aware of everything you need to know... Been going there for years and will continue to do so...

Lockport kayak rental staff informative and friendly. Launch went smoothly with dock launch rollers.read more

Great place to fish. During peak time there is an entrance fee of $3 per person that's ACTUALLY…read morefishing. Also they have a side by side that can transport about 4 at a time back and forth from parking lot to fishing spots. That is $1/person. KNOW AND USE FISHING ETIQUETTE!! People who fish here are REAL anglers who don't appreciate beginners that cross lines, and cast out of turn.

If you can find this place off of transit Road near Newfane, New York, you will not be…read moredisappointed. Great place to walk, or fish or even hike. After you descend a very steep hill, you can walk along the riverbed and it beaches, and it's well-maintained pathways and find yourself a good spot to fish or just enjoy nature. Walk down as far as the dam and the highly oxygenated water makes for a wonderful fish spawning environment and keeps the creek stocked and the fishermen happy. Walk off the beaten path, want to steep, wooded hills or if it's warm enough, walk, right in the creek itself. And then to get back to your car you have to go up that very steep hill. My wife and I enjoy this place very much.