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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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Randy Houle

September 18, 2025
Trip - 4 Hours Lake Ontario Fishing Charters on September 18, 2025
Clock Icon 5:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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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
Clock Icon 5:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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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
Clock Icon 5:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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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
Clock Icon 5:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Temperature Icon 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
Clock Icon 5:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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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
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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
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Temperature Icon 74.9°F

Catches : 2

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    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
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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
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Gary Stalker

December 6, 2024
Trip - 6 Hour PM Shared Trip Salmon Trout on July 8, 2024
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Great Captain , great boat/gear. It was a day of catching.

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Doug Painter

September 21, 2024
Trip - 4 Hours Lake Ontario Fishing Charters on September 20, 2024
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Captain Justin took us to the fish! We enjoyed fresh salmon that night for dinner and taking some home. Justin was happy to share his knowledge on salmon fishing and the charter industry, made for a nice day!

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Eric Cooper

September 19, 2024
Trip - 4 Hours Lake Ontario Fishing Charters on September 5, 2024
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I met Justin he was a tremendous sincere person but the day of the trip unfortunately he had boat troubles.We were only there for the day because of work work schedules unfortunately.He tried his best to accommodate us so set us up with Shane owns My way boat and salmon river guide service.Shane was by worst the rudest guide I have ever met and I have been around the world. I look forward to fishing with Justin in the future.

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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.

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Over The Rail Sportfishing is based out of the World Famous Salmon River in Pulaski, NY. We target Salmon, Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Steelhead, Walleye, Northern Pike and Yellow Perch. We also provide Guided Ice fishing trips as well as Guided Hunting trips for Turkey, Black Bear, and Whitetail Deer. Book your trips today!

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