Full day charters • Specializing in Salmon, Steelhead, Brown Trout, & Lake Trout on Lake Ontario • Specializing in Walleye on Lake Erie
Fully Insured, Contact: Captain John Mango tailspinfishingcharters@gmail.com or (716) 812-0223

Captain & Boat

Fishing Captain Captain John Mango, USCG Licensed Master

Captain John Mango

USCG Licensed Master

My love for the water and fishing began as a kid fishing with my dad. I grew up in Syracuse, NY and fished the finger lakes with my dad every week. Oneida, Owasco, Seneca, and Skaneateles lakes were some of our favorites. I have fond memories of fishing the National Lake Trout Derby on Seneca Lake Memorial Day Weekend every year. My favorite thing to do was sleep in a tent and fish all weekend. I can remember the boats we had were old, ugly and not very technologically advanced. However, none of that mattered, we caught fish and the memories I have are priceless.

In 1989 I moved to Buffalo, NY and attended Niagara University. This is where my love for our salmon fishery on Lake Ontario and our walleye fishery on Lake Erie began. I have been fishing these two great lakes since then. I now have a new boat with all of the newest and best equipment and technology. I love to share what I know with others and it brings me great joy to put other people on trophy fish. Although the boat, technology, techniques, and tackle have changed and become more advanced, making memories have not. I love being a part of my customers fishing experience and helping them make long lasting memories like I had as a kid.

I am a United States Coast Guard Licensed Master Captain, CPR Certified, and I am fully insured. Please allow me to be your Captain on your next Sport Fishing Experience. I promise to work hard for you and will be committed to making your experience unforgettable.


The Boat

We run a 2012 Alumacraft Trophy 205. The boat is equipped with all of the latest technology and safety equipment. 150 HP Mercury 4-stroke. 2018 9.9HP 4- stroke kicker motor. MinnKota Terrova trolling motor, Traxtech track system and rod holders. Cannon downriggers. Okuma rods and reels. Lowrance electronics. Fish hawk, ship to shore radio and Coast Guard Approved Type I life preservers.

The smaller boat allows us to launch from various locations along Lake Ontario and Lake Erie.

It also allows us to keep prices guest friendly.

Fishing Boat 2012 Alumacraft Trophy 205

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Tail Spin Fishing Charters, Inc.
Grand Island, New York
P: (716) 812-0223