Find the bait and you'll find trout and king salmon somewhere nearby. In midsummer, kings are feeding voraciously in preparation for a final act, their autumn spawning run. Find them and you'll catch them, if you're properly prepared. Fishing Big Water Requires a Specialized Approach Lake Ontario, the 14th largest freshwater lake in the world, is 200 miles long and about 50 miles wide. To consistently catch midsummer kings in Lake Ontario takes a specialized approach.
Anglers have two choices.
Do it yourself in your own properly equipped boat, or take advantage of Oswego County's outstanding charter fishing fleet and the expertise of a veteran charter captain with many years of experience fishing for midsummer salmon. Because the hottest action is from 3 to 25 miles offshore, many beginners choose a charter fishing trip for their first encounter with a trophy king. Even anglers with their own seaworthy fishing boat often opt to book a charter fishing trip to learn how to locate and catch these world class salmonids. Don't be afraid to ask the right questions. Any good captain is proud of their reputation and the fishing services they provide, and will gladly provide the information you need.