Captain John Oravec aka: "Troutman Charters " celebrates his 30th year as a charter fishing guide, writer and fishing educator. "Guiding is my passion" he says. He works the lower Niagara River (Dec 15 - April 15), Lake Ontario (May - Sept), then shifts to the St Lawrence River in the fall. He has written for In-Fisherman Magazine, appeared in an award-winning Great Lakes video (produced by In-Fisherman), and recently wrote an article on Winter Steelhead appearing in Lake Ontario Outdoors. Captain John Oravec is proud to offer one of the finest selections of charter fishing in Upstate NY. According to Captan John Oravec "Every year I concentrate my guiding on prime sport fisheries during the peak activity periods on Lake Ontario, the St Lawrence River and the Niagara River". Please refer to the appropriate web page for specific locations and species available. Captain John Oravec has a program for your enjoyment whether you be a beginner or expert. Both of Captain John Oravec's boats are hand picked for the specific type of waters and fishing techniques as he applies them. From the very stable 10 meter Trojan International for the big waters of Lake Ontario to the 20ft Lund utilized on both the St Lawrence and Niagara Rivers. What drives Captain John Oravec is being able to enjoy the enthusiasm of every angler that steps on his boat whether it be a new angler or a returning client(some of whom have fished with him for 20+ years). Part of the unwritten code of this fraternity is that Captain John Oravec is committed to his clients by providing not only fine fishing trips, but also superb customer service. From initial booking, lodging information, travel information, weather and fishing conditions, his service provides for consist ant fishing action and an enjoyable day on the water.

       You're assured of consistent catches every time aboard Tight Lines Charters! Whether it's on Lake Ontario for Coho or King Salmon, Brown or Steelhead Trout, or either the St Lawrence River or the Niagara River for Walleye, Smallmouth Bass or Musky.... day trolling or river drifting.... We get' em.

Tight Lines Charters offers a variety of Charter Fishing trips to fit your schedule and budget,
from our 33' Trojan for 3-6 Anglers on big waters of Lake Ontario
to our 20' Lund for 1-3 Anglers on the smaller waters of the Niagara River and St Lawrence River.

When you book a Charter Fishing trip with Tight Lines Charters for Lake Ontario aboard the 33 ft Charter Boat "TROUTMAN", or the St Lawrence River or the Niagara River aboard the 20 ft Lund the "Johnny O", you are safe, comfortable and into the fishing action.

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Captain John Oravec & Tight Lines Charters offer Charter fishing on Lake Ontario for Kings, Cohos, Atlantics, Browns, Steelheads, Rainbows, and Lakers, and on the St Lawrence River and Niagara River for Walleyes, Bass and Muskies.