Rochester Fishing Charters

The new year is here but Rochester’s fleet will have to wait a bit longer before heading out to Lake Ontario. Ice fishing enthusiasts are, however, swarming the area’s ponds and lakes targeting Panfish like Bluegill.

The sportfishing boats are yet to be put in the water but the fishing grounds surrounding the lake are still holding some good action. Try the bite at the bays or the Genesee River and the season will be here before you know it.

March can be a pretty eventful month for anglers in Rochester, rewarding those who know where to find pockets of warm water. You can look forward to some Brown Trout, but don’t expect temperatures in Rochester to rise too much just yet.

April is the perfect opportunity for you to catch some Brown Trout in Rochester, with bigger specimens weighing well over 20 pounds. A variety of fish including Coho, Chinook, and Steelhead can also keep anglers busy at this time of year.

It may be still early but, if luck serves you, you may be able to run into some spring Coho Salmon as they spread throughout the lake. Brown Trout are popular targets this time of year and you’ll likely see some good-sized ones.

In June, Cohos tend to show up all across the Lake. This is the perfect time to catch up if you missed them during spring. The considerably higher temperatures mean that fishing for Steelhead is on the rise, as well.

Salmon, Steelhead and Brown Trout are pretty easy to find along the entirety of the coast of Lake Ontario. If you intend to spend your summer looking for big fish, Rochester will most definitely not disappoint you. 

Salmon are getting ready to head to the rivers to spawn but are still present in the lake in August. Take advantage of this chance and land a tasty catch. Alternatively, go after Lake Trout, which are abundant at this time of year.

Just like most New York ports, Rochester is all about Salmon fishing in September. It’s the perfect time to catch your limit of this amazing fish and have fun doing it. The Trout bite is not slowing down either and, on longer trips, you may be able to go after both.

Fishing for Steelhead and Salmon in Lake Ontario is one of the better ways to mark the end of the season. And don’t worry – in case the weather on the Lake isn’t as ideal as you’d hoped for, Salmon and Trout can be found in the Genesee River.

The season on Lake Ontario is over for most captains. However, it’s not the time to start summing up the year just yet, as Rainbow Trout are feeding aggressively during this time and are waiting for anglers willing to rise to the challenge.

If you’re looking for big fish, try catching yourself some Steelhead. December in Rochester means lots of snow but getting the best out of the Genesee is a worthy challenge. This is the perfect way to start off your holiday season.