To inquire about available date(s) or services, please send an e-mail with your name, e-mail, and contact information including a daytime phone number.  We will respond by phone to your request the same day or next with details.

All rods, reels, and equipment are provided.  We normally leave the dock no later than 6:30 AM.  However, other arrangements can be made if necessary.  Parties of greater than 3 passengers can be arranged through our charter captain network.

Full refund for scrubbed trips due to weather (Capt. Mike Rauh decision) or cancellations made 30 days prior to trip date.

               A $500 dollar deposit is required to reserve a date.  

To book a date or request additional information, please either:

          call:              716-662-9694  

          e-mail:         MikeRauh@TheSteelLeader.com

 

Fishing Guide Services:

FULL DAY FISHING RATES:

Lake Erie - Fishing   (NO MORE than 2 or 3 passengers - besides the Captain)

  • Lake Erie Charter $1,250 - Fare is inclusive of ALL NYS taxes (6:30 AM -1 PM - “give or take…” )

Lake Ontario - Fishing   (NO MORE than 2 or 3 passengers - besides the Captain)

  • "All Day" Charter $1,575* - Fare is inclusive of ALL NYS taxes (6:30 AM - 1 PM - “give or take…” )

RATES HAVE INCREASED EFFECTIVE 3/1/2022 - “LET’S GO BRANDON !!”

Generally, a full day charter is intended to the above noted time limit, fish limit (“catching limits of intended fish”), seasickness (of one of the passengers requesting a return to shore), or exhaustion (so tired from reeling in fish).; whichever comes first.

   

Passengers are responsible for bringing:

  • A POSITIVE ATTITUDE!!

    • Any disparaging comments about the number of fish, weather, or broken lines will be made by the captain…

  • A Valid New York State and/or Canadian fishing licenses - for every person in the party (will be verified).

  • Signed copy of the Steel Leader Guide Services - Legal Release (See "License and Legal" or request by e-mail)

  • Soft rubber-soled shoes(Prefer non-open toe for your own safety)

  • Sunglasses / hat / sunscreen

  • Weather appropriate clothing. Warm clothing / rain gear / sunshirts / etc.

  • Food & beverages for yourself and your colleagues. (Please no glass)

  • Please no liquor.

  • Camera / Camcorder

  • One cooler per party with ice for transporting catch home.

  • "Zip-Loc" bags- Multiple 1 Gallon bags if you desire to transport your catch home

  • If you must take motion sickness medication of any type, it is advisable you discuss with your primary doctor and likely start the night before boat departure

 

Taxes and Fees:

    *Prices are in US currency and already include ALL New York State County Taxes of 8 % for Chautauqua and Niagara counties.

     ALL Major Credit Cards are accepted.

Bitcoin is not accepted.

 

Tips are Earned.....NOT GUARANTEED!!!

     There is nothing worse than having a bad dinner and feeling like you still need to tip the server.  I totally agree and know that my goal is go get you on some fish!!!  I can't control the weather or the willingness of the fish; however, I can control my efforts and responsiveness to your desires.  

I will "bust my butt" to make your day successful.  However, a TIP is your gesture of thanks, and is ONLY ALLOWED if you are truly happy and caught enough fish!!!