This page contains answers to some common questions:
Who is Captain Barry Schultz?
"2011" marks the 11th year I've been
guiding fisherman to Trophy Fish, while teaching them to catch fish, I also show
them a great day on the water. But, don't let that fool you, I have over 30
years experience fishing and hunting on Lake Erie, Lake Ontario & the Niagara
River as well as across NY state. Having grown up here in western NY, I've
fished here since I was a boy with my dad and grandfather as well as working as
First Mate for 4 years before I started my own business. I bought my first boat
in 1986 and have been fishing 100+ days annually ever since! Over the years,
I've learned what it takes to guarantee a great day on the water, it's more than
just catching fish, but that does help. Give Schultz Sportfishing a try by
wetting a line with us and you'll be Hooked! Many of my repeat customers can
attest to this, after fishing with me annually for years!
I've also been a successful Tournament Angler over the years: Winning the first
annual Make-A-Wish Lake Erie Challenge/Millennium Bassmasters Tournament on May
19th, 2001 and the annual Wagon Wheel Smallmouth Bass Tournament on June 15th,
2002. Finishing 2nd in the US Anglers
Choice Northeast Team Regional Championships on Lake Erie with partner, Joe Fonzi on October 14th & 15th, 2005.
But missing out on winning by .02 of a pound, we still took home a brand new Bass Cat Pantera Classic Boat package with a 200 Mercury on it. I placed 26th as a
Non-Boater in the Citgo Bassmasters Northern Open (Lake Erie) on September
9-11th, 2003, finished 51st as a Pro in the Everstart Northern Open (Lake Erie)
on August 25-28th, 2004 and finished 49th as a Non-Boater in the
BASS Elite Series
Tournament on July 31st thru August 3rd, 2008. I've also had numerous Top 10
finishes in some local tournament trails as well.
I'm a Proud Member of: BASS, FLW Outdoors, LOTSA, Niagara
River Anglers, Ducks Unlimited, NRA, Wildlife Forever, North
American Fishing Club, North American Hunting Club and on the
Skeeter/Yamaha Pro Team. As well as affiliated with Bass Pro Shops, Berkley,
Fenwick, ABU Garcia, Humminbird, Pro-Cure Scents, Seaguar and Owner Hooks.
What is Provided?
We fish out a brand new, fully rigged 2011 Skeeter
WX1900 powered by a 200 Yamaha 4 stroke that is a Deep-V Pro Style Walleye boat
that handles what Lake Erie throws at you. A Minn Kota 80PD Trolling motor with
I-Pilot, Humminbird Electronics: 997cSI, 987cSI & 597ci HD units help put and
keep you on fish. A Uniden Marine Radio and a Cell Phone are onboard as well as
being Coast Guard compliant for your safety. All bait and top quality
tackle is provided as well as fish cleaning for Walleye, Salmon & Trout. Bass
trips are Catch & Release while with Yellow Perch, you can keep them but
you have to clean them or we have to come in early to allow for their cleaning
time as we catch 50-150 depending on the day. Instruction and assistance
are always included as well as directions to launches, hotels, bait &
tackle shops or license locations. References are also available upon request.
What should I bring?
You need a valid NY State Fishing License,
a camera (I like to practice CPR: Catch, Photograph & Release!), sunglasses,
sunscreen, a hat, appropriate clothing for predicted weather (it's always a good
idea to have rain gear!), seasickness medicine (if needed, take before you get
on the boat!), a small cooler with drinks & snacks for the day. If you have a
favorite rod & reel bring it along too, although I supply all needed tackle.
But, just let me know if your bringing more than a couple so I can take a few
off the boat to make room as I usually have 14-18 rods onboard most of the time.
It's also highly recommended to get a Canadian Fishing license when
fishing for King Salmon & Steelhead on the Niagara River to take advantage of
all the fish holding drifts. Some days the Canadian side is a lot better and you
don't want to watch every body else pounding them over there and not be able to
join in the fun!
You can get an Ontario (Canadian) Fishing License by calling : 1-800-667-1940
(usually take 3-4 weeks thru the mail) or you can go into Canada to any Canadian
Tire store but you will need a passport or enhanced drivers license to cross the
border (you don't need a passport to fish Canadian water as long as you don't
set foot on Canadian soil)
From the Lewiston Queenston Bridge: the closest Canadian Tire is at 3770
Montrose Rd, Niagara Fall, Ontario phone: 1-905-354-3848
From the Rainbow Bridge: the closest Canadian Tire is at 6840 McLeod Rd, Niagara
Falls. Ontario phone: 1-905-358-0161
From the Peace Bridge: the closest Canadian Tire is at 240 Garrison Rd, Fort
Erie, Ontario phone: 1-905-871-1564
You can get a NY Fishing License at any Walmart, Kmart or Town Hall in NY State,
at Gander Mountain 880 Young St, Tonawanda, NY (just off the 290) phone:
1-716-743-2300 or at Big Catch Bait & Tackle
When is the Best Fishing?
Smallmouth Bass:
May, June, September & October for Monster
Trophy Smallies on Lake Erie when June thru September is better for numbers with
a few Hogs mixed in.
King Salmon:
September & October on the Niagara River.
Walleye:
Late June thru September on Lake Erie for lots of
great eaters or December thru March on the Niagara River for a shot at a Monster
10#+ Eye!
Steelhead, Lake & Brown Trout:
November thru May on the Niagara River.
Yellow Perch:
Late April thru June is best but we can catch all
summer into October.
Guided Duck Hunts:
Late December into early January depending when they set the exact season dates
on the Niagara River, Niagara Bar & Lake Ontario.
What Else is there to Do?
There is the Seventh
Wonder of the World: Niagara Falls where you can get up close & personal on the
Maid of the Mist, visit historic Fort Niagara, enjoy a concert at Artpark, take
a wild ride on the Whirlpool Jetboat, if that's a little too much for you, take
an Erie Canal tour to see the locks that inspired the Panama canal system. There
is the amazing Buffalo Zoo to theater, movies, museums of art, history & science
as well as restaurants of every kind. There are many cultural festivals &
celebrations, art shows to state and local parks to visit. Theme & water parks
are nearby like Darien Lake, Fantasy Island and the Snow Park to lots of other
recreational activities like golf, bowling, skiing, biking and much more. For
Adults you have lots of great Wineries for touring and taste testing to Seneca
Niagara Casino for those who like to gamble.
We have some great Pro Sports teams to watch, like the Buffalo Bills,
Buffalo Sabres, Buffalo Bisons and Buffalo Bandits!
Just across the border in Ontario we have:
Canada's Wonderland, Marineland, Fort Erie, Casino Niagara and Fallsview Casino
Where can I stay?
Alternate Lodging -
If you love to vacation at Lake Erie, there are
currently many
Timeshare Resales
on the market at great prices that are comparable to hotel rooms. You can
secure, spacious, comfortable lodgings for you and your traveling companions
with plenty of room to cook the catch of the day!
Your Ad or Banner can go Here! For more
details, Contact;
captainbarry64@gmail.com
Portage House Motel 280 Portage Rd, Lewiston, NY 14092
1-716-754-8295
Riverside Inn
160 south Water St, Lewiston, NY 14092
1-716-754-4101
River Fish Inn Vacation Rentals - 2 rental houses in Lewiston
1-716-743-7225
Red Carpet Inn 1159 Main St, Buffalo, NY 1-716-88-23490
Best Western 510 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14202 1-716-886-8333 or
1-800-528-1234
Holiday Inn 620 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14202 1-716-886-2121 or
1-800-465-4329
Microtel Inn 1 Hospitality Way, Tonawanda, NY 14150
1-716-693-8100
Sleep Inn 75 Inn Keepers Lane, West Amherst, NY 14228 1-716-691-6510
Econo Lodge 4344 Milestrip Rd, Blasdell, NY 1-716-825-7530 or
1-800-553-2666
Comfort Inn 3615 Commerce Place, Hamburg, NY 1-716-648-2922
Holiday Inn 5440 Camp Rd, Hamburg, NY 1-716-649-0500
Red Roof Inn 5370 Camp Rd, Hamburg, NY 1-716-648-7222 or
1-800-733-7663
Days Inn 5220 Camp Rd, Hamburg, NY 1-716-649-8100
HoJo Inn 5245 Camp Rd, Hamburg, NY 1-716-648-2000 or
1-800-446-4656
How Do I get there?
Driving Directions
Driving Directions to the
Buffalo Small Boat Harbor
Driving Directions to Lewiston Landing
Driving Directions to Fort Niagara
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Sportfishing
3673 Ewings Rd, Lockport, NY 14094
Phone:
(716) 228-7334
Email: captainbarry64@gmail.com
Captain Barry S. Schultz holds a
United States Coast Guard Masters License and is fully insured.