Choose Your Experience
May / June
Rod and Reel Charters
Fish Spearing Charters
Know before you go!
Everything from booking to payment, life jackets to fish.
We want you in the know so you can have the best experience!
May / June Rod and Reel Charters
May and June are hands down the best months to target fish on Hamlin Lake. As the water begins to warm, panfish make their way to the shallows to spawn. During this time not only do the crappie, sunfish, bluegill and bass appear in abundant numbers, but their veracious appetite makes them susceptible to a simple bobber / worm presentation.
Looking for something a little bigger than a panfish? May and June are also a great time to target pike, walleye, and fresh water drum by trolling along Hamlin Lake’s many drop offs and weed beds. Not only do these fish put up a good fight, but deep fried pike and walleye are hard to beat!
Join Captain Bryan as he guides you to some of the “hot spots” that he has fished since he was a kid. All fishing equipment is provided. A perfect activity for the whole family.
Departs from the Wilson Hill Park in Hamlin Township. (directions)
Fish Spearing Charters
Ever wanted to spear a fish? Well, here is your opportunity! In recent years Hamlin Lake has experienced an explosion of non-game fish that provide targets of opportunity for those willing to venture out onto the lake after dark in search of adventure. Join us as we flip on the floodlights and jab fish in the shallows with a multi-tined spear (think Aquaman’s trident) all from the comforts of a well-equipped boat.
Our captain will guide you to some of the best spearing locations on the lake where you will be provided with an opportunity to harvest “rough fish” such as freshwater drum, bowfin, suckers, carp, bullhead, and gar. This is one adventure that you don’t want to miss!
Departs from South Bayou Boat Launch. (directions)
Things To Note
Booking the Boat
If the whole boat is not booked for a spearing charter, HLGS reserves the right
to book additional passengers.
(Due to weight and passenger restrictions placed on our vessels,
infants and small children count as passengers.)
Limit Catch
A self-imposed “limit catch” of 5 rough fish per person has been put in effect
by HLGS to protect the future of this fishery on Hamlin Lake.*
*You must have a valid fishing license*
Pet Policy
Due to the potential for mixed groups and allergy concerns, pets are not allowed on our boats.
Payment
All tours/trips must be paid in full before the boat departs.
Lifejackets
Children under the age of 6 are required by law to wear a
lifejacket at all times while a boat is underway.
Waiver
Each guest is required to fill out a waiver before coming
aboard the boat. Parents/Guardians will need to sign for their children.
Cancellations
HLGS reserves the right to cancel tours/trips at any time
due to safety concerns and mechanical difficulties.
(Tours/trips will be prorated accordingly.)
Refunds
Customer cancelations requested more than 48 hours prior to the departure of a tour/trip will receive a full refund. Customer cancelations within 48 hours of departure will incur a cancelation fee of 50% of the price of the booked tour/trip.
If HLGS cancels a trip due to the immediate threat of thunderstorms, excessive winds, rough seas, or mechanical breakdowns, customers will receive a full refund.