Tails Up Sportfishing 

4.9
(59 reviews)
 North Service Road 711, Hamilton, ON L8E 5W6, Canada

Tails Up Sportfishing 

Hamilton, ON, Canada
28 ft
5
4.9
(59 reviews)

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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.

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.

Jeff Verdone
Captain
Jeff Verdone
11 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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2 adults • 0 children
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Half day
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 20 - Oct 10
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $429
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 20 - Oct 10
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $429
Entire boat: up to 5 people
3/4 Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 20 - Oct 10
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $536
Entire boat: up to 5 people
3/4 Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 20 - Oct 10
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $536
Entire boat: up to 5 people

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Rating

4.9
59 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (83)

What anglers say

96%
Great experience
87%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
92%
Caught fish

All reviews (59)

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Hunter A
Hunter A
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
New
Capt Jeff is awesome
Half Day Trip on August 27, 20264 adults

We fished with Capt Jeff for 4 hours. Conditions were tough but we managed a few good fish and had a great time. Capt Jeff worked hard to find the fish and to make the trip enjoyable. Highly recommend anyone looking to fish here to give him a call.

Jeff Verdone
Response from Captain

it was an absolute pleasure having both of you aboard have a safe journey back home and enjoy the rest of your holidays

Bryan Stempka
Bryan Stempka
us
Erie, PA, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Wonderful Evening Family trip
Half Day Trip on August 13, 20263 adults1 child

Fantastic evening trip wih Captain Jeff! our first time out Salmon fishing on the Lake. the captain was wonderful, especially with our kids. He graciously answered all their questions about the boat, gear and fish and hooked us onto some great fighting Lake Trout, King Salmon and Rainbows. We would highly recommend for a good time and a memorable family trip.

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Coho Salmon
Jeff Verdone
Response from Captain

it was great having you and your family aboard have a fantastic rest of your vacation and a safe trip home

Jason Rahaman
Jason Rahaman
ca
Ontario, Canada
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Wonderful experience for the family
Half Day Trip on August 31, 20264 adults1 child

Captain Jeff was extremely knowledgeable and made the trip run smoothly. We are first time anglers and my boys have memories that will last.

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Jeff Verdone
Response from Captain

it was an absolute pleasure having you and your family aboard

GERRY CHIASSON
GERRY CHIASSON
ca
Ontario, Canada
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Smiling faces
Half Day Trip on July 18, 20263 adults2 children

Captain Jeff is a super nice guy has lots of fish tales and knows were the fish can be found. He put great smiles on our two grandsons aged 7 and 12. Fishing was fantastic with 5 people aboard we caught 9 fish ranging from 5 lb to 28 lb. Would recommend Tails up to any one Thanks again Jeff

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Chinook Salmon
Jeff Verdone
Response from Captain

it was a pleasure having you and your family aboard

Emily Bos
Emily Bos
ca
Guelph, ON, Canada
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
A great day out!
Half Day Trip on August 14, 20265 adults

Captain Jeff made sure we had an incredible time out on the water, very knowledgeable of not only the fish, but where and how to catch them exactly. 10/10 would recommend in a heartbeat 👌

Jeff Verdone
Response from Captain

it was a pleasure having you aboard happy you had a good time

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)

Your captain

Jeff Verdone
Jeff Verdone

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

ID & license verified
59 Customer reviews
Typical response 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.

Jeff Verdone
Jeff Verdone
Fully verified
59
reviews
2017
member since
~1h
response
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.

The fish you can target

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

Real catches by this captain

  • Wonderful experience for the family
    Jason R.
    Jason R.
  • Capt Jeff is awesome
    Hunter A.
    Hunter A.
  • A great day out!
    Emily B.
    Emily B.
  • Wonderful Evening Family trip
    Bryan S.
    Bryan S.
  • This captain puts the effort in.
    Tom F.
    Tom F.
  • Great Time!
    Carol D.
    Carol D.
  • Wonderful Trip
    Christopher N.
    Christopher N.
  • Awesome experience
    Jimmy C.
    Jimmy C.
  • Great Captain
    Mary A.
    Mary A.
  • Knowledge is power!
    Martin C.
    Martin C.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Yachts
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
1990
Boat manufacturer
Wellcraft
Boat type
Cruiser
Engine model
Mercrusier V6
Powered by
2 x 175HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Enclosed toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live bait well
Kitchen
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We Fillet the fish right on the boat at no charge.
First mate

How cancellations work

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

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

How you can pay

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

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