Captain
Donald Lavoie

Member since June 2022 Oswego, United States
Background
Captain Donald grew up in a fishing family. Together with his wife Andrea, he makes DNA Fishing. This husband-wife team met in Key West, Florida when he was a light tackle guide and she was in the navy. They have guided hunters and fishermen for the last 26 years together. They started fishing together in Key West and then moved to northern Maine and ran a sporting camp for 19 years. They guided moose, bear, and bird hunters as well as fishermen. Capt. Donald and his wife have been fishing Lake Ontario for 12 years. They sold their lodge and bought a charter boat. For them, it’s more of a passion than just a business. They often fish tournaments in their spare time. This team enjoys getting clients involved in the setup and whatever else they'd like to learn or try.
Techniques
On Lake Ontario, this crew's method of fishing is trolling for Salmon and Trout. The captain and his wife use downriggers, leadcore line, copper line, and dipsy divers. It’s a lot of fun to see a rod bend completely over and have the drag burn out hundreds of feet.

Hey, I'm Captain Donald Lavoie

Oswego, Verenigde Staten
Background
Captain Donald grew up in a fishing family. Together with his wife Andrea, he makes DNA Fishing. This husband-wife team met in Key West, Florida when he was a light tackle guide and she was in the navy. They have guided hunters and fishermen for the last 26 years together. They started fishing together in Key West and then moved to northern Maine and ran a sporting camp for 19 years. They guided moose, bear, and bird hunters as well as fishermen. Capt. Donald and his wife have been fishing Lake Ontario for 12 years. They sold their lodge and bought a charter boat. For them, it’s more of a passion than just a business. They often fish tournaments in their spare time. This team enjoys getting clients involved in the setup and whatever else they'd like to learn or try.
Techniques
On Lake Ontario, this crew's method of fishing is trolling for Salmon and Trout. The captain and his wife use downriggers, leadcore line, copper line, and dipsy divers. It’s a lot of fun to see a rod bend completely over and have the drag burn out hundreds of feet.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(18 reviews)
Oswego
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Trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Beoordelingsoverzicht
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 18 reviews
Boot
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (17)
Experienced the impossible yet prevailed
Awesome trip
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Monique Y.
Hiram, ME
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with the Lavoie's, It's in our genes!

GECONTROLEERD   8 Hour Trip on Juli 14, 2023
Our experience with DNA Charters was amazing. The Captain(Donald Lavoie) was at the dock with lines rigged when we arrived....
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Dawn W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A great new family memory

GECONTROLEERD   6 Hour Trip on Augustus 15, 2024
Captain Don and Andrea were fabulous with our 12yo son, allowing him to reel the fish in himself.ย  The smile on his face when...
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Trevor B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Perfect fishing trip!

GECONTROLEERD   6 Hour Trip on Augustus 30, 2024
DNA Fishing was incredibly knowledgeable and knew what they were doing out on the lake. We had a blast, caught a few fish,...
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Steve B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Capt. Don Put Us On The Kings!!

GECONTROLEERD   6 Hour Trip on Augustus 25, 2024
My son and I hadnโ€™t fished for salmon before, but Capt. Don and Andrea truly excel at this game. They are super friendly...
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Wayne S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Guys trip with grandson, son-in-law, and friend

GECONTROLEERD   6 Hour Trip on Augustus 18, 2024
DNA was right on time to pick us up. Weโ€™re very hospitable and very informational and newer all the Fish were ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ˜Ž๐ŸŽฃ๐Ÿ‘
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