Phantom Sportfishing – St. Catharines 

4.9/5 (7 reviews)
 North Service Road 711, Hamilton, ON L8E 4Z5, Canada

Phantom Sportfishing offers a fun day on Lake Ontario, where you can target local fish species. You haven’t really experienced this amazing lake until you’ve caught a fish or two and grilled it afterward. Let Captain Franky show you his tricks and help you get better at this amazing sport.

You’ll be fishing on a comfortable 32’ Proline boat that accommodates up to 6 anglers. This sportfishing boat has been refurbished in 2020, so you’ll find the latest navigational electronics here, as well as twin 200 HP Yamaha engines. The boat features a private toilet, a galley, and she’s wheelchair accessible. To help you catch fish with more ease, you can use a fighting chair, a live bait tank, and trolling gear.

Trolling is the main approach to catch fish, but you can also try out bottom fishing and light tackle. The start of the show on every trip is Walley but it’s not your only target - you can also catch Chinook Salmon, Lake Trout, and Rainbow Trout.

Your fishing equipment is prepared and covered by the captain. He’ll also clean, fillet, and bag your catch, so all you need is to pick a restaurant and enjoy your catch to the fullest. Don’t forget to prepare your fishing license and pack some snacks and drinks for the trip.

Phantom Sportfishing will do the work - you do the reeling! Join them for your next day to remember!

Franky Fish

Captain

Franky Fish

19 years of experience
 responds within an hour

Highlights

 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Air Conditioning
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle
 Fighting Chair

Plan your trip

Trip Date:
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4 Hour Trip (AM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $440 
4 Hour Trip (PM) (copy)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
Price for up to 4 people
US $440 
4 Hour Trip (PM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
Price for up to 4 people
US $440 
6 Hour Trip (AM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 15
Price for up to 4 people
US $513 
6 Hour Trip (PM) (copy)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
6 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
Price for up to 4 people
US $513 
6 Hour Trip (PM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
6 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
Price for up to 4 people
US $513 
12 Hour Trip
Low rate deposit non-refundable
12 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 8 people
US $1,099 
There are 8 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 7 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (9)

Fishing with Franky
Fabulous Day with Captains Frank and Tyler!!
Fabulous Day with Captains Frank and Tyler!!
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

86%

Caught fish

100%

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Stephen S.
Stephen S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Franky

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4 Hour Trip (PM) on July 3, 2025

 

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 Stephen S. recommends Phantom Sportfishing – St. Catharines

James I.
James I.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Made a great memory with my son.

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4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 14, 2023

My son & I had a great time. With rough waters and cooler temps we were still able to get a handful of bites and scored 3 trout. Caption Frank and crew were very helpful and were all about us having a great experience. We definitely did. Had to cut it little short with the swells, but that's out of anyone's control. I would recommend this Charter to others. I would book again if in the area in the future.

My son & I had a great time. With rough waters and cooler temps we were still able to get a handful of bites and scored 3 trout. Caption Frank and crew were very helpful and were all about us having a great experience. We definitely did. Had to cut it little short with the swells, but that's out of anyone's control. I would recommend this Charter to others. I would book again if in the area in the future.  

 James I. recommends Phantom Sportfishing – St. Catharines

Kimberley S.
Kimberley S.

Wardsville, MO

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fabulous Day with Captains Frank and Tyler!!

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip (PM) on July 23, 2023

These super guys made our evening trip fantastic! Their genuine enthusiasm for fishing was absolutely the highlight. Very helpful the minute we stepped on board! Great communication before trip too! Give this vessel and team a chance - you won’t be sorry !!!

These super guys made our evening trip fantastic! Their genuine enthusiasm for fishing was absolutely the highlight. Very helpful the minute we stepped on board! Great communication before trip too! Give this vessel and team a chance - you won’t be sorry !!!  

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 Kimberley S. recommends Phantom Sportfishing – St. Catharines
Franky Fish
Franky Fish (The Captain)
Replied on July 24, 2023
It was our pleasure to have you guys out! Thank you for the kind words, I hope the rest of your vacation is a blast!

Corey W.
Corey W.

Mico, TX

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

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Fishing with Franky

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6 Hour Trip (PM) on June 6, 2023

 

 Corey W. recommends Phantom Sportfishing – St. Catharines

Jennifer S.
Jennifer S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Franky

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4 Hour Trip (PM) on September 5, 2021

 

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 Jennifer S. recommends Phantom Sportfishing – St. Catharines

FAQs about Phantom Sportfishing – St. Catharines

What are the trip rates for Phantom Sportfishing – St. Catharines?

Phantom Sportfishing – St. Catharines offers the following trips to customers:

  • CA $600 per group, additional CA $125 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • CA $600 per group, additional CA $125 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • CA $600 per group, additional CA $125 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (copy) (4 hours)
  • CA $700 per group, additional CA $125 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • CA $700 per group, additional CA $125 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • CA $700 per group, additional CA $125 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (copy) (6 hours)
  • CA $1,500 per group - 12 Hour Trip (12 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Phantom Sportfishing – St. Catharines?

When you book a trip with Phantom Sportfishing – St. Catharines, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Phantom Sportfishing – St. Catharines?

Trips booked with Phantom Sportfishing – St. Catharines include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
What types of fishing does Phantom Sportfishing – St. Catharines offer?

Phantom Sportfishing – St. Catharines offers the following types of fishing:

  • Lake Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
What fishing techniques does Phantom Sportfishing – St. Catharines offer?

Phantom Sportfishing – St. Catharines offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
Which fish species can I catch with Phantom Sportfishing – St. Catharines?

Top targeted fish species with Phantom Sportfishing – St. Catharines include:

  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Walleye

Meet your captain

Franky Fish

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

124 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since August 2020

Growing up on the south coast of Italy in a small fishing town, fishing quickly became a way of life. After traveling around the world fishing and running crews down south on saltwater, it was time to settle down in Canada. I love nothing more than sharing my passion with people and hope you can make it out to see why we are well regarded. Service, kindness, patience, and a willingness to share our sport with any novice are why we do what we do.

Fish you can target

Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Walleye
Walleye

Your boat

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
8 persons
Boat length
45 ft
Year built
1999
Restored in
2020
Boat manufacturer
Hatteras
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 500HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots

Where you can fish

Lake Fishing

Offshore Fishing

How you can fish

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

What's on board

Toilet

Air Conditioning

Fighting Chair

GPS

Fishfinder

Bed

Flybridge

Live Bait Well

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Multimedia System

Wireless Trolling Motor

Outriggers

Ice Box

Radar

Included in the price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

First Mate

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

Disabled Accessible

How to pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

 Bank Transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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