Brown Trout

"Typical Lake Ontario Football Browns"
April - May (Pultneyville, NY)
May - July (Henderson Harbor, NY)



Judd Wagner (PA) with a Big "South Shore" Football
 
Football Browns assault baitfish clouds along the shores of Lake Ontario just after
ice-out. From the middle of April until the middle of May we look for the warm water pockets that hold these elusive Browns. The Brown Trout's fighting determination and strange appearance make them legendary in our waters. When Browns are on the feed, they gorge themselves. -- No wonder they look like footballs!

"The Brown Trout Lodge" (Pultneyville, NY)

Each season in April, Saiff Charters offers a "Specialty" Brown Trout trip on the southern shore of Lake Ontario. Guests are invited to stay with us at the "Grey Gables Lodge" on the shores of Sodus Bay. One of our boats will fish from Pultneyville, NY during the month of April as we wait for ice out in Henderson Harbor, NY. This trip happens in advance of our normal fishing operation and gives angler's an exciting look at early spring fishing. The Browns above were taken while fishing on this specialty trip. Waters warm early on the southern shore of Lake Ontario and fishermen can expect to see Coho salmon as well as Steelhead while pursuing these Browns. This trip is highly recommended for veteran fishermen looking for an interesting spring diversion!

Bill Saiff III with a pair of Summer Browns Caught in the Shipping Lanes!
Summer Browns (June & July)

Some great Brown Trout action can be had in late June and early July. Few anglers take advantage of this time period and that is a mistake. While the quantities are not as vast (compared to the spring fishery) the quality is top drawer. Here Capt. Bill Saiff III shows two footballs taken during the month of July. Bonus Lake Trout and Chinook Salmon were taken as well.

We specially rig high rods at this time of year for the purpose of bagging bonus Browns!