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SPORT FISHING IN THE THOUSANDS ISLANDS
BASS, MUSKIE, NORTHERN PIKE & MORE!

Welcome Slate’s Sure Thing Charters

Capt. John Slate welcomes you aboard! The St. Lawrence River located in the 1000 Islands is a hot spot for some of the best fishing in Upstate NY. From perch, monster muskies, pike, bass, walleye and more! The 1000 Islands has a rich heritage of being a playground for the rich and famous since the turn of the 20th century. The picturesque setting features over 1800 islands in the St. Lawrence Seaway Valley bordering Canada.  Capt. John offers fishing trips to some of the best fishing spots in the Islands!

The 1000 Islands is located on the border of the United States and Canada. We are approximately 1.5 hours from Syracuse, we are roughly 2.5 hours from Rochester, and about 3.5 hours from Albany.

Please be sure to bring:

  • NY State fishing license

  • Your phone/camera to take pictures

  • Appropriate clothing for the weather

  • Sunglasses, hats, sunscreen

  • Lunch or snack – Unless you book a shore dinner with me!

Fish Native to the St. Lawrence River:

  • Walleye (May-October)

  • Northern Pike (May-October)

  • Small Mouth Bass (June-October)

  • Muskies (September-December)

FISHING FOR PERCH, PIKE, BASS, WALLEYE, & MUSKY!

2 Great Booking Options!

Fish for a full day or half day!

Our full day fishing charters offer a signature 1000 Islands Shore Dinner fresh with the catch of the day, a tossed salad and BLT sandwiches.

Our half day charters include a fishing trip from 8am to noon and preparing your fish to take home.

FISHING

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SHORE DINNERS

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SCENIC TOURS

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1000 ISLANDS TROPHY FISHING

Book a trip with us that you’ll always remember!

Family friendly! Or enjoy a scenic St. Lawrence River boat tour!

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