Half day

4.9
/5
(59 reviews)
4.9
/5
(59 reviews)
4 hour trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Hamilton

Half day

4.9
/5
(59 reviews)
4 hour trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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Tails Up Sportfishing
Private tourEntire boat for your group
Hamilton

Trip details

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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Half day
4 hour trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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4h • 6:00 AM • 2 person
US $435
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About the trip

Work afternoons and want to get out on the water? We are proud to offer a 4 hour trip weekday mornings

About the charter captain

Jeff Verdone
Jeff Verdone
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
ID & license verified
59 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.

Which 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

Boat specs

Boat Image
Category
Yachts
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
1990
Boat manufacturer
Wellcraft
Boat type
Cruiser

Customer reviews

Trip Reviews (7)
Charter Reviews (59)

Rating summary

5/5
out of 5 stars from 7 reviews

Photos & videos by reviewers (10)

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Alex K.
Alex K.
5.0/5

Aug 1, 2026

Half day

Great trip

VERIFIED

 

Jeff VerdoneCaptain replied

Christopher N.
Christopher N.
5.0/5

Aug 24, 2025

Half day

Wonderful Trip

VERIFIED

Captain Jeff was fantastic! His boat was spacious, comfortable, and packed with top-of-the-line gear. My wife and I are new to...  

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Nearby attractions

Ultimate Exotics

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Enclosed toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live bait well
Kitchen

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.

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
Private tour
Entire boat for your group
Captain
Jeff Verdone
Group Size
15

About the trip

Work afternoons and want to get out on the water? We are proud to offer a 4 hour trip weekday mornings

About the charter captain

Jeff Verdone
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
ID & license verified
59 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.

Which fish you can target

Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

Boat specs

Boat Image
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

Customer reviews

Trip Reviews (7)
Charter Reviews (59)

Rating summary

5/5
out of 5 stars from 7 reviews

Photos & videos by reviewers (10)

Wonderful Trip
Wonderful Trip
Wonderful Trip
+7
Alex K.
Alex K.
5.0/5

Half day on August 1, 2026

Great trip

VERIFIED

 

 Alex K. recommends Tails Up Sportfishing
Jeff Verdone
Jeff Verdone (The Captain)
Replied on August 2, 2026
it was a pleasure have you and your wife aboard

Christopher N.
Christopher N.
5.0/5

Half day on August 24, 2025

Wonderful Trip

VERIFIED

Captain Jeff was fantastic! His boat was spacious, comfortable, and packed with top-of-the-line gear. My wife and I are new to fishing, and Jeff guided us expertly throughout the morning. He worked constantly to give us the best chance at finding fish…and thoughtfully explained what he was doing. We enjoyed his company and his expertise!

Captain Jeff was fantastic! His boat was spacious, comfortable, and packed with top-of-the-line gear. My wife and I are new to fishing, and Jeff guided us expertly throughout the morning. He worked constantly to give us the best chance at finding fish…and thoughtfully explained what he was doing. We enjoyed his company and his expertise!  

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 Christopher N. recommends Tails Up Sportfishing
Jeff Verdone
Jeff Verdone (The Captain)
Replied on August 25, 2025
it was an absolute pleasure having you both aboard. i hope you had an uneventful trip home

Nearby attractions

Ultimate Exotics

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Enclosed toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live bait well
Kitchen

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.

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
US $435
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