Over the Rail Sportfishing

Over the Rail Sportfishing runs Lake Ontario fishing charters in Oswego County, along with guided ice fishing trips and guided hunts in the Adirondacks. The trips suit seasoned anglers and first-timers hoping to land their first big fish, and the species list runs all the way from crappie to salmon.

On the big lake, the early part of the season centers on brown trout and lake trout, from launch day until schools of salmon arrive on the east end of Lake Ontario. When the water freezes over, ice fishing takes its place, and hunters can head into the Adirondack wilderness after white-tailed deer and black bear.

What to Know

• Charters target brown trout and lake trout early, then turn to salmon when the schools arrive.
• Guided ice fishing trips keep the season going through the winter.
• Adirondack hunting trips go after white-tailed deer and black bear.
• Beginners are welcome, including anglers hoping to catch their first big fish.