Over The Rail Sportfishing Customer Reviews

Name: Over The Rail Sportfishing
Brand: Over The Rail Sportfishing
Rating: 4.9655172413793105 (29 reviews)

100% would recommend

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Captain Justin consistently delivers exceptional fishing results on Lake Ontario, with customers regularly limiting out on salmon, steelhead, lake trout, and browns. His technical expertise shines through detailed explanations of rigging techniques, lure selection, and strategic location changes based on water temperatures and fish behavior. Multiple groups report catching huge king salmon, with one party landing two massive kings plus a giant steelhead in a single trip. Justin's knowledge of the fishery helps clients succeed even on challenging days when fish aren't biting. Justin creates memorable experiences for everyone from 8-year-olds to seasoned anglers, patiently explaining each step while maintaining an engaging, informative narrative throughout trips. His dog Cooper adds family-friendly charm, and customers appreciate Justin's tireless work ethic during 8-hour charters. The heated shanty for ice fishing trips and willingness to switch locations when needed demonstrate his commitment to client comfort. Repeat customers book future trips immediately, with many specifically requesting Justin for annual fishing adventures.

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Walleye caught during ice fishing on frozen lake

Ice fishing catch showing freshly caught American Yellow Perch on snowy frozen lake surface

Ice fishing catch displayed on snowy surface with yellow bucket

Ice fishing scene with caught American Yellow Perch and fishing equipment on frozen lake

Fisherman with fishing rod at unknown location

Three people fishing in a scenic location

Partly cloudy skies set the stage for a perfect day of jigging and trolling!

Successful fishing adventure with 83 people

Big fish blasted today as Lake Trout and Chinook Salmon couldn't resist our mixed techniques!

11 sea trout and lake trout caught by 6 people during fishing

Five fish caught while fishing at an unknown location

Peaceful fishing scene at unknown location

A group of 3 people fishing in an unknown location.

Chinook salmon fishing at unknown location

Chinook salmon, a large fish caught while fishing

Angler with a 7-inch fish in an unknown location

A photo of a yellow bullhead fish measuring 16 inches long

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Mark Robertson

March 1, 2026

Trip - Seasonal Guided Ice Fishing Trips On Lake Ontario on February 27, 2026

6:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Max 2 guests

My Grandson and I had a wonderful ice fishing trip with Captain Justin. We caught walleye and perch. Captain Justin is great at educating young anglers and, even after almost 60 years of fishing myself, I learn new and useful information every time that makes me a better fisherman.

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Daniel Smith

February 9, 2026

Trip - Seasonal Guided Ice Fishing Trips On Lake Ontario on January 31, 2026

6:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Max 1 guest

Very knowledgeable and friendly guide. He explained everything we wanted to know about ice fishing. Answered all questions that we could think of and provided an exceptional experience for all our fishing levels. Modern fishing equipment and warm tent that kept us happy throughout the day even though It was -15 degrees. Can’t wait to go on his charter boat in the summer.

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Daniel Smith

February 9, 2026

Trip - Seasonal Guided Ice Fishing Trips On Lake Ontario on January 31, 2026

6:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Max 1 guest

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Randy Houle

September 18, 2025

Trip - 4 Hours Lake Ontario Fishing Charters on September 18, 2025

5:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Max 3 guests

we had a great time, he is very professional. I definitely would recommend Justin to everyone.

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jim orr

September 12, 2025

Trip - 4 Hours Lake Ontario Fishing Charters on September 12, 2025

5:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Max 1 guest

An exceptional day with Captain Justin. Caught our limit in three hours, with a high percentage of boated to total bites.

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MICHAEL LANGER

August 25, 2025

Trip - 4 Hours Lake Ontario Fishing Charters on August 25, 2025

5:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Max 1 guest

another fantastic trip with justin you outdid yourself from last year thanks again, Mike, brian and Tommy see you next year!

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Robert Chambers

July 28, 2025

Trip - 4 Hours Lake Ontario Fishing Charters on July 25, 2025

5:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Max 3 guests

79.7°F

Justin worked HARD to ensure a successful trip. he's fully engaged and does everything he can to find fish and coolers.

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vikki skarzynski

July 27, 2025

Trip - 4 Hours Lake Ontario Fishing Charters on July 26, 2025

5:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Max 5 guests

Captain Justin at Over the Rail was absolutely outstanding! We were a party of 5 adults and Justin worked tirelessly for 8 hours straight to make sure we had the best Salmon fishing trip ever. From the first minute to the last, Justin worked at keeping the rigs loaded, changed lures and bait as needed, monitored our location to find the best spots for fish and gave us non stop narrative and information that was both informative and helpful. We ended up landing 2 HUGE King Salmon, a huge Steelhead, and 5 medium King Salmon!!! We had the best take of the day and brought home a big cooler full of deliciousness. Justin runs a great, one man operation and we would highly recommend him for your trip.

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jim orr

July 15, 2025

Trip - 4 Hours Lake Ontario Fishing Charters on July 14, 2025

1:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Max 2 guests

Great day, Justin is a great guide, works hard to put us on fish and is a pleasure to fish with

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Mark Robertson

June 28, 2025

Trip - 4 Hours Lake Ontario Fishing Charters on June 26, 2025

1:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Max 1 guest

74.9°F

Catches : 2

Lake Trout
Catches: 1
Chinook Salmon
Catches: 1

My 8year old Grandson and I had a wonderful and successful fishing trip with Captain Justin. Captain Justin explained everything in detail for my Grandson. He talked to him about the species of fish, how to rig the lines, different speeds and water temperatures to catch different species of fish. We limited out on Lake Trout and had 2 salmon in the boat in just under 4 hours. My Grandson's arms got tire of reeling in fish, so we cut our trip a little short. My Grandson was so excited that we came home and have booked another trip with Captain Justin for later this season. His deck hand Cooper(dog) is great with kids. My Grandson and I highly recommend Captain Justin and Over the Rail Sportfishing. Thank you again Captain Justin. Mark & Victor

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victor yeaton

June 1, 2025

Trip - 4 Hours Lake Ontario Fishing Charters on May 21, 2025

5:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Max 4 guests

Was a very good trip always like fishing with justin. Was a crappy day and we still pulled it off.will ne back in the fall.

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Martin Xu

December 27, 2024

Trip - Seasonal Guided Ice Fishing Trips On Lake Ontario on December 27, 2024

6:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Max 4 guests

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About Over The Rail Sportfishing's Fishing and Hunting Business Reviews

Have you been looking for the best fishing and hunting experience around New York? Look no further than Over The Rail Sportfishing! With a reputation for excellence in both Lake Ontario fishing and Adirondack hunting, this business has been praised by customers far and wide. But don't just take our word for it - check out these customer reviews! One customer raved about their "amazing fishing trip with the knowledgeable and friendly staff." Another remarked on the "expertise of the guides" during their hunting excursion. These reviews are a testament to the dedication that Over The Rail Sportfishing has to providing top-notch experiences for its clients. But don't just trust a few reviews - there are countless positive comments about this business online. From satisfied customers praising their attentive service to repeat visitors who can't wait to come back, it's clear that Over The Rail Sportfishing is doing something right.