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Jolly Sportfishing 

4.8
(17 reviews)
 1033 S. Lakeland Beach Road, Kendall, NY 14476, United States–
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Jolly Sportfishing 

Kendall, NY, United States
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28 ft
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4.8
(17 reviews)
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Explore the open waters of Lake Ontario with Jolly Sportfishing, and have the time of your life! Captain Chris Jolliff has been fishing the lake since he was a kid, so with a lifetime of experience, he'll make sure you have a successful trip.

You will be fishing aboard the Small Fortune, a 26' Baha Cruiser cuddy cabin boat. The boat is equipped with top quality navigational electronics, and features two electric reels, three downriggers, and rod holders. The boat's comfortable, stable ride and ability to find fish will make your adventure memorable.

Fishing out of Sandy Creek, Capt. Chris targets King Salmon, Brown Trout, and Steelhead (Rainbow Trout). The species targeted depend on the season. Brown Trout is predominant in early Spring, and Kings and Steelhead from May until the end of the season.

This full-service charter runs seasonally, starting at the beginning of April and fishing through the spring and summer until approximately mid-October. At the height of the summer, the fishing can take place up to 12–13 miles into the lake, while during the Spring and Fall the fish are found closer to the shore.

All levels of anglers are welcome on board. Capt. Chris particularly enjoys teaching children how to fish, supplying life vests that are comfortable for them. While he promotes catch and release he is happy for you to keep some of your catch and will clean and bag it for you to take home.

All you need to do now is join Jolly Sportfishing and you're ready to have a Lake Ontario fishing adventure!

Explore the open waters of Lake Ontario with Jolly Sportfishing, and have the time of your life! Captain Chris Jolliff has been fishing the lake since he was a kid, so with a lifetime of experience, he'll make sure you have a successful trip.

You will be fishing aboard the Small Fortune, a 26' Baha Cruiser cuddy cabin boat. The boat is equipped with top quality navigational electronics, and features two electric reels, three downriggers, and rod holders. The boat's comfortable, stable ride and ability to find fish will make your adventure memorable.

Fishing out of Sandy Creek, Capt. Chris targets King Salmon, Brown Trout, and Steelhead (Rainbow Trout). The species targeted depend on the season. Brown Trout is predominant in early Spring, and Kings and Steelhead from May until the end of the season.

This full-service charter runs seasonally, starting at the beginning of April and fishing through the spring and summer until approximately mid-October. At the height of the summer, the fishing can take place up to 12–13 miles into the lake, while during the Spring and Fall the fish are found closer to the shore.

All levels of anglers are welcome on board. Capt. Chris particularly enjoys teaching children how to fish, supplying life vests that are comfortable for them. While he promotes catch and release he is happy for you to keep some of your catch and will clean and bag it for you to take home.

All you need to do now is join Jolly Sportfishing and you're ready to have a Lake Ontario fishing adventure!

Jolly Sportfishing
Charter Operator
Jolly Sportfishing
15 years of experience
responds within an hour
Popular features
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Toilet
Child friendly
Ice box
Popular features
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Toilet
Child friendly
Ice box

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
4 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 3:30 PM)
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Rating

4.8
17 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (27)

Reviews (17)

  • Angelo Leo
    Angelo Leo
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing trip

    6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 4, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Went on a trip a few days ago in early August the trip started slow but it wasn't because the captain wasn't trying everything he was working hard changing lures, baits , everything and eventually his hard work and dedication payed off as we boated around 10 fish with loosing more too, including a double hookup and my son reeling in a 21 lb monster highly recommend very friendly informative captain we will definitely be back on this charter again

  • John Milo
    John Milo
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2019
    5.0
    Verified

    Full day trip with Captain Chris

    Full Day Trip on August 3, 2019 • 3 adults

    It was our first time on Lake Ontario for King salmon. Cptn. Chris was very attentive, courteous, and knowledgeable. He took the time to explain things and discussed what he was doing during the charter. We had to move further off the coast to chase the kings. But, when we did, it was successful. We saw him interact with other charter captains, and it was evident he was well respected by his peers. Everyone had a great time, and we hope to go again soon!

  • Tina Vivolo
    Tina Vivolo
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Chris

    6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 25, 2021 • 4 adults
  • Sarah Kirkpatrick
    Sarah Kirkpatrick
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2019
    5.0
    Verified

    August fishing trip

    4 Hour Trip (PM) on August 31, 2019 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Always a great time with Captain Jolly, this was not my first time and definitely won't be my last with him.

  • Keith Peck
    Keith Peck
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2019
    5.0
    Verified

    First time salmon fishing

    6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 26, 2019 • 2 adults

    It was our first time salmon fishing and we had an awesome time. We will definitely be back.

  • Sally Fernandez
    Sally Fernandez
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2017
    5.0
    Verified

    First time charter fishing, and had the most amazing time.

    4 Hour Trip (PM) on August 8, 2017 • 4 adults

    Highly Recommend. We had never been on a charter before, so I was a bit nervous. Captain Chris was wonderful. Very patient and knowledgeable. He explained the fishing details to the guys, and my daughter and I just got excited to bring in the fish. We caught several salmon, including a monster that we all had turns taking on the fight. This was the highlight of our vacation. Thanks!

  • Kelley Geurin
    Kelley Geurin
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2020
    4.3
    Verified

    14th birthday present

    4 Hour Trip (PM) on August 8, 2020 • 6 adults • 4 children
  • Lance C. Gondek
    Lance C. Gondek
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2017
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Full day on Lake Ontario.

    Full Day Trip on July 16, 2017 • 2 adults

    Very polite and knowledgeable captain who keeps you engaged and enjoying yourself. We caught brown and lake trout, coho, and king salmon. Fantastic time!

  • Lawrence J Duchette
    Lawrence J Duchette
    us
    Maine, US
    Member since 2017
    3.0
    Verified

    May fishing trip

    Full Day Trip on May 26, 2018 • 2 adults

    Great day! Thanks for a wonderful experience.

  • Joshua Delude
    Joshua Delude
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    awesome experience

    6 Hour Trip (AM) on September 13, 2025 • 6 adults

    chris was awesome the day started out slow then my son hooked onto a 18 pound salmon then we caught 5 more stealhead .. i would highly recommend him…

FAQs about Jolly Sportfishing

Jolly Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip - 3:30 PM (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Jolly Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Kitchen
  • Ice box
  • Radio
  • Sonar
Trips booked with Jolly Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
Jolly Sportfishing offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
Jolly Sportfishing offers the following fishing technique:
  • Light tackle
Top targeted fish species with Jolly Sportfishing include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)

Your operator

Jolly Sportfishing
Jolly Sportfishing
Kendall, New York, United States
12 Fishing Reports
17 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since January 2016
I've been fishing the big lake for Salmon and Trout since I was 4 years old, cutting my teeth on spring Brown Trout in a 14' motorboat with my Dad. We eventually got a little bigger boat outfitted with offshore equipment, and by age 12 there wasn't anything I couldn't do on the boat. At age 14 I got my first job as a mate on a charter boat, and from that point on, all I wanted to be was a Lake Ontario charter boat captain.
Jolly Sportfishing
Jolly Sportfishing
12
reports
17
reviews
2016
member since
~1h
response
I've been fishing the big lake for Salmon and Trout since I was 4 years old, cutting my teeth on spring Brown Trout in a 14' motorboat with my Dad. We eventually got a little bigger boat outfitted with offshore equipment, and by age 12 there wasn't anything I couldn't do on the boat. At age 14 I got my first job as a mate on a charter boat, and from that point on, all I wanted to be was a Lake Ontario charter boat captain.

The fish you can target

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

Real catches by this captain

  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Salmon aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Chinook Salmon
    Joshua D.
    Joshua D.
    chris was awesome the day started out slow then my son hooked onto a 18 pound salmon then we caught 5 more stealhead .. i would highly recommend him…
  • Two anglers engaged in fishing on a boat, with rods bent as they reel in their catch on a sunny day at sea.
    August has started out strong. Weather has been working in our favor and fishing offshore has been very goid. Our catches have been a mix of kings, cohos, steelhead and even boated atlantic salmon off shore. I only have a couple of opportunities left this month to get out, if you want to get in on the action book now. Still some opportunities left in September as well. Capt Chris
  • View from the helm of a fishing boat, showcasing fishing rods and electronics as it moves through calm waters.
    Angelo L.
    Angelo L.
    Went on a trip a few days ago in early August the trip started slow but it wasn't because the captain wasn't trying everything he was working hard changing lures, baits , everything and eventually his hard work and dedication payed off as we boated around 10 fish with loosing more too, including a double hookup and my son reeling in a 21 lb monster highly recommend very friendly informative captain we will definitely be back on this charter again
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Salmon while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Chinook Salmon
    I feel like were at the tail end of our “June Transition” fishing. The fishing the last few weeks has been tough, mostly catching lake trout. This weekend I decided to put the time in abd find some silver fish. Fridsy evening was a nice scouting trip, trilled north and hit our first bite in 225 feet of wster. Had a strady pick the rest of the even, boated a couple small kings and chunky steelhead. Lost a few fish, with one breing a screamer. Saturday that same wster produced for us, a couple small kings that went back, and 5 that went in the box. Lost another 4 fish that we really wanted back. Not crazy fishing, but a steady bite with some nice fish mixed in. Looking forward to whats coming in the next month. Things are getting good.
  • White fishing charter boat with a red canvas cabin, multiple rods, and landing nets docked in a marina with two adults aboard.
    Just finalized a purchase of a new to me boat. She's a 28' Penn Yann, powered by twin 350 Crusader engines. She's got all the amenities onboard for your comfort and to put fish in the cooler. I still have some equipment items that need to be buttoned up, but should have her in the water and ready to fish by mid April. I'm very excited for another great season on Lake Ontario. Anglers are already catching solid numbers of brown trout, both trolling in boats and catching fish from shore. Get in on the action this year and book a your fishing trip with me. Capt. Chris
  • A young angler and two adults proudly displaying a large Salmon on a boat during a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Great fishing this year on the Lake, best we’ve seen in 10 years. Multiple hook uos are common, with a fire drill in yhe back. Decent class of fish coming over tge rail.
  • Two anglers proudly display a large salmon on the deck of a fishing boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Tina V.
    Tina V.
  • Young angler holding a large snook aboard a boat over open coastal water.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Kelley G.
    Kelley G.
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large spotted seatrout aboard a fishing boat in open coastal waters, with trolling rods visible.
    Fish 1
    Brown Trout
    It's looking like an early spring here Western NY, and the fishing is already starting to heat up with good brown trout fishing along the lake shore. I personally took advantage of the early bite this week and fished from shore one evening, and the fish did not disappoint. Landed a handful of fish, a couple of those fish were 5-6 lbs a piece. A lot of fun on light duty spinning gear. I'm currently in the process of getting the Small Fortune ready for the water. Just a few minor boat projects, going through tackle, and add the electronics and she'll be ready to fish. My schedule has changed some this year, but it is currently up to date for the entire season, and there are a couple of opportunities to still get on the books for an April brown trout fishing trip. There are also plenty of summer dates to choose from as well. Also, if you do not see a date open that you are interested in, please feel free to contact me here, and we'll see if we can make something work. Tight lines!! Capt. Chris
  • Two anglers actively reeling in their lines while fishing on a boat, showcasing the excitement of the catch in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Sarah K.
    Sarah K.
    Always a great time with Captain Jolly, this was not my first time and definitely won't be my last with him.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
1988
Boat manufacturer
Penn Yan
Boat type
Cuddy cabin
Engine model
Crusader 5.7L
Powered by
2 x 550HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Kitchen
Ice box
Radio
Sonar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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
 PayPal
 Checks

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