Tails Up Sportfishing
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Tails Up Sportfishing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(38 reviews)
Map of Hamilton, ON, Canada
North Service Road 711
Hamilton, ON, Canada
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Tails Up Sportfishing invites you out to a morning or afternoon on the water with Captain Jeff Verdone and his first mate. Fishing out of Bronte Harbour, in the Western Basin of Lake Ontario, these two lifelong fishermen will do their utmost to give you the best chance of reeling in the fish of a lifetime. Anglers of all experience levels are more than welcome, and that includes kids as well.

Their boat is a 28’ Wellcraft Prima that’s powered by twin 175 HP V6 Mercruiser engine, and comes with a toilet, bed, and wash down hose. It’s outfitted with the latest and greatest in fish finding technology and GPS to make sure you’re on the fish at all times. There’s quite enough room on the boat for up to five prospective anglers, so make sure to bring others along for the ride.

Tails Up Sportfishing specializes in trolling for Salmon, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout. Proper Salmon fishing takes skill and practice, and the crew will be more than happy to help you every step of the way. As an added bonus, if you go on a trip during July and August, you’ll be automatically entered into the Great Ontario Salmon Derby.

The price of any given trip will include rods, reels, and terminal tackle. The crew will clean and fillet your catch after the trip so you don’t have to. Just don’t forget to bring a valid fishing license and a pair of polarized sunglasses, and you’re all set for an unforgettable freshwater adventure.

  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Toilet
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half day
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 20 - Oct 10 (Tue, Wed, Thu)
    US $434
    Work afternoons and want to get out on the water? We are proud to offer a 4 hour trip weekday mornings
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 20 - Oct 10 (Tue, Wed, Thu)
    US $434
    Want to get out during the week without taking time off work? We are proud to offer a 4 hour afternoon charter Tuesday to Thursday from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 20 - Oct 10 (Sat, Sun)
    US $542
    You don't need to go on a full day trip in order to have a good time on the water. This trip will have you trolling Lake Ontario for Salmon, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Brown Trout. Rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price of the trip, along with complimentary catch cleaning. Please bring a valid fishing license with you before the trip.
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 20 - Oct 10 (Sat, Sun)
    US $542
    Afternoon trips are a perfect option if you're someone who likes to sleep in. You'll be trolling Lake Ontario for Salmon, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Brown Trout. The price of the trip includes rods, reels as well as terminal tackle. Please bring a valid fishing license, along with a pair of polarized sunglasses and some sunscreen.
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
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FAQs about Tails Up Sportfishing

Tails Up Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • CA $600 per group - Half day (4 hours)
  • CA $600 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • CA $750 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • CA $750 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
When you book a trip with Tails Up Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Enclosed toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Tails Up Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We Fillet the fish right on the boat at no charge. )
  • First Mate
Tails Up Sportfishing offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing
Tails Up Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Tails Up Sportfishing include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Meet the Captain

Jeff Verdone
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
ID & license verified
38 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since October 2017
Captain Jeff Verdone and his first mate have both been lifelong fishermen. They run a child-friendly charter and love introducing kids to the sport. Whether you're an experienced fisherman or someone who's just starting out, they'll make sure you have a great experience fishing on Lake Ontario.

About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

Wellcraft (Cruiser) originally built in 1990. Powered by 2 175HP Mercrusier V6 engines.

Length
28 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling

Amenities

Toilet
Enclosed toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live Bait Well
Kitchen

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We Fillet the fish right on the boat at no charge.
First Mate

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Minimum age is 6
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
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Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 38 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
81%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
91%
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Julia C.
Saint-Hugues, QC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day morning with Captain Jeff

VERIFIED   Half day on August 17, 2023
A beautiful morning. Captain Jeff super nice and always ready to answer questions. We caught 3 beautiful fish and they were...
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Julie P.
Mississauga, Ontario
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day fishing with captain Jeff

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 25, 2023
Very professional from beginning to end. Very friendly. Highly recommended.
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Marie P.
Fergus, ON
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on July 10, 2021
Our trip was a day to remember forever!! The boat was rocking and the winds were high so our six hr trip was reduced...
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Ross M.
Burlington, Ontario
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great afternoon trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (PM) on July 3, 2022
Thank you Jeff and crew! An excellent trip, very helpful and knowledgable, friendly support for our group of newbie fishermen....
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Nicholas R.
Montreal, QC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Awesome Day

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on June 22, 2019
We booked Tailsup Charter for the 3/4 day on a glorious Saturday morning. The day started off slow, but picked up and we were...
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