1000 I SLANDS FISHING CHARTERS
31 Years of experience in turning dreams into memories

Our famous shore lunches have been featured 33 times on the Travel Channel's
Taste of America series with Mark Decarlo since 2005!

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The St. Lawrence River is widely recognized as one of North America's truly great fisheries. From pan fish, like yellow perch, to smallmouth bass, pound for pound the fightingist fish in fresh water, to walleye, great northern pike and muskellunge, the fish rich waters of the 1000 islands offer it all.

Now in our 31st year of catering to anglers from across the country and around the world, 1000 Islands Fishing Charters is widely recognized as the most experienced and innovative sport fishing charter service on the St. Lawrence River.
It's no wonder that in 2008, for the 16th straight year , we are the only fishing charter service in the 1000 Islands region approved by the North American Fishing Club, the largest sport fishing organization in the world, serving nearly 500,000 members.

1000 Islands Fishing Charters is widely recognized as the most experienced and innovative fishing charter service in the 1000 Islands. Since 1978 we have blazed the trail for our industry. Innovations include the creation of an array of complete fishing trip offerings unique in the northeast including half day mixed party fishing trips, complete fishing trip packages including meals and accommodations and even a combination fishing/hunting safari including two days of guided fishing and one day of guided upland bird hunting.
    When you choose from any of our complete package fishing trips you will find your accommodations to be very unlike the average "fishing camp." Headquarters for all of our trips from May 16th to September14th is Clayton's landmark Thousand Islands Inn. The Inn's recently remodeled rooms offer our fishing guests full private baths, color cable TV and choice of comfortable individual. The Inn's famous dining room is acclaimed as one of the finest in the region. The Inn's cozy lounge overlooks the river and is the perfect place to relax and exchange tall fishing tales after a long day on the water.
    Once settled in, the Inn's central location does away with the need to travel, except for a ride around the countryside, since all of Clayton's many shops and attractions are within a short walk of the Inn. Your guide and boat depart from just across the street.
   With the recent change in the exchange rate on the Canadian dollar, the value of the U.S. dollar in Canada has been reduced by 22%. That means that when $100 U.S. dollars were worth $120 Canadian dollars last season, it is now only worth $98. This means that a fishing trip based on the U.S. side of the river will see you getting 100% value for your dollar. If you have fished at an Ontario base in the past, expect to see a major difference (about 22%) in the final cost of a future trip. And remember, our fishing trips go into Canadian waters, but there is no need for any form of identification since we do not "land" in Canada in order to fish in Canadian waters. All you need is an Ontario non-resident angling license and we get that for you prior to your arrival, saving you the inconvenience of having to go through the two Immigration inspections, going over and coming back, not to mention the wait in line at both entry points.
    Remember...when it comes to fishing in the 1000 Islands, our motto is renowned: "Unless you're the lead dog, the scenery never changes!"

2008 Offerings

A.B.'s Office : Our 15 passenger U.S.C.G. Certified charter boat. The largest on the St. Lawrence River.

Half Day Mixed Party Trips : Enjoy the amenities of a professionally guided fishing trip for as little as $40 per person

Full Day Private Party Trips: Your private party enjoys all of the fun and excitement of a traditional 1000 Islands Guided Fishing Trip

Complete Fishing Trip Packages: Professionally guided fishing trips with deluxe accommodations and gourmet cuisine all at one set price

Complete Hunting & Fishing Trip Package : The ultimate sportsmen's outing: 2 days of guided fishing and 1day of upland bird hunting.

Groups of 7 to 77 Welcome! For 30 years we have been serving groups of up to 120 guests. We're time proven specialists!

Enjoy a Traditional 1000 Islands Shore Lunch: The ultimate 1000 Islands Fishing Tradition that was the inspiration for Thousand Island Dressing

Package Trip Accommodations & Meals at the Thousand Islands Inn: Don't confuse us with a limited service fishing camp. We offer everything, including deluxe accommodations, gourmet cuisine and free high-speed wireless internet access.

Gift Certificates for that Special Occasion : Our many offerings and their reasonable prices make them popular special occasion and Holiday gifts for family and friends.

Fishing Tales & Other Good Stuff: Just what is says, a couple fishing tales and some other good stuff!

1000 Islands River Rat Gazette: Enjoy the current edition of our popular on line newsletter. Click your browser's BACK button to return.

Enter our Take-A-Kid Fishing Contest!: A great opportunity for kids 9 through 15 years old to win a guided fishing trip with us for northern pike on June 1st! Enter website where it asks you where you heard about the drawing. Email entries accepted until midnight, April 18th.

This Season, Come and Fish the 1000 Islands...

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There is no greater event in the outdoor world than that of hunting and fishing on Opening Day!
Book Now to Live the Tradition.
Northern Pike season opens on May 3rd in both New York & Ontario waters,
Bass season opens in New York waters on June 21st and in Ontario on June 28th.

Contact us for more information, or to check on availability for your 1000 Islands Fishing Charter vacation.

1000 Islands Fishing Charters
335 Riverside Dr. - P.O. Box 69
Clayton-1000 Islands, NY 13624
315.686.2381
Reservations/Availability: Phone 877.544.4241, 9 A.M. to 7 P.M.
Capts. Allen & Susan Benas, Owners/Operators

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1000 I SLANDS FISHING CHARTERS 31 Years of experience in turning dreams into memories

1000 I SLANDS FISHING CHARTERS
31 Years of experience in turning dreams into memories