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Jerry Varner

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Captain
Jerry Varner

Member since December 2021 Cape Vincent, United States

Background: Captain Jerry was farm-raised, he joined the Marines in 1970, and has then driven tractor-trailers for 40 years. He started fishing in the Cape Vincent area in 1988 and got his first charter license in 1997.
Techniques: Captain Jerry trolls. His Thompson 240 Fisherman was built for this style of fishing. If you want, on this charter you can get to steer the boat and help set out lines, giving you the opportunity to learn different fishing methods. Captain Jerry will tell you why and what he is doing, giving you a chance to learn to catch fish if you have your own boat. Sorry, NO CHILDREN UNDER 13 YEARS OF AGE.

Hey, I'm Captain Jerry Varner

Cape Vincent, United States

Background: Captain Jerry was farm-raised, he joined the Marines in 1970, and has then driven tractor-trailers for 40 years. He started fishing in the Cape Vincent area in 1988 and got his first charter license in 1997.
Techniques: Captain Jerry trolls. His Thompson 240 Fisherman was built for this style of fishing. If you want, on this charter you can get to steer the boat and help set out lines, giving you the opportunity to learn different fishing methods. Captain Jerry will tell you why and what he is doing, giving you a chance to learn to catch fish if you have your own boat. Sorry, NO CHILDREN UNDER 13 YEARS OF AGE.

Reviews

Fishing Reports

My Charter Listing

SCW Charters

5.0 / 5

(80 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(80 reviews)

Angler's choice

Cape Vincent • 24 ft • 3 persons

Last booking: 5 days ago

Trips from US $125

Fishing Reports

Fishing combo

Aug 17, 2022 Cape Vincent

The trip started out with east winds (bad!) so we re-located to get to a lee and found some good fishing on a rather bad day. Nice northern and a 6# walleye will make a good fish fry.

walleye

Aug 13, 2022 Cape Vincent

Walleye are moving into the area around Cape Vincent. These are 5# and 6#.

The love of fishing knows no age

Aug 2, 2022 Cape Vincent

We had a great time fishing northerns and it did get a little windy but these folks had a really good time getting a fish dinner. Age does not matter, it is the desire.

Fish fry coming up!

Jul 24, 2022 Cape Vincent

The day was cloudy and very windy, with waves 2'-3' but the pike were still on the bite.

Pike on a rough day

Jul 18, 2022 Cape Vincent

The day started out with rain and a little wind but after we were off the dock the weather worsened. 15 knot winds later became 20-30 and the waves build 2-3' so we changed from walleye to pike. This was my client's first pike and we caught a total of 4 in less than 2 hours fishing the St. Lawrence River. All were released to swim away until the next client wants a hard fighting, sometimes jumping fish. I show a lot of pike photos but they are a good substitute while waiting for the August walleye and pike take less time trolling and actually taste better than walleyes. My wife and I remove almost all the bones, wash and bag the fish for you. Great eating!

Hungry pike

Jul 16, 2022 Cape Vincent

When the walleyes are not biting at least the pike are. These provided a really good fish fry for my clients.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0 / 5

out of 5 stars from 80 reviews

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5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

5.0 / 5

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Angler rating

5 stars		74
4 stars		3
3 stars		0
2 stars		0
1 star		0

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	98%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	96%
Appropriate for children
	81%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	95%

Appropriate for children
	81%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	95%

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Richard S.

5.0 / 5

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Chasin’ Big Pike

VERIFIED Half day Northern Pike on August 22, 2025

Richard S.

5.0 / 5

Aug 22, 2025

Half day Northern Pike

Capt. Jerry explained his time tested approached for trolling for pike at his favorite location, and it wasn’t too long before we had a nice one in the boat. Got a few bass and perch along the way, and then met our goal to get the big pike we were after!!! Had a blast with Capt. Jerry and would highly recommend him.

Capt. Jerry explained his time tested approached for trolling for pike at his favorite location, and it wasn’t too long before...

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Stacy S.

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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Amazing Trip

VERIFIED half day walleye on August 19, 2025

Stacy S.

5.0 / 5

Aug 19, 2025

half day walleye

Amazing Trip

VERIFIED

What can I say….. Had such an amazing trip with Captain Jerry. We had so much fun and amazing conversation. Fishing was tons of fun. Never caught the same species of fish twice. That made the trip that much more enjoyable. I highly recommend fishing with Capt. Jerry and Will again when I return.

What can I say….. Had such an amazing trip with Captain Jerry. We had so much fun and amazing conversation. Fishing was...

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Steve & Val Luce

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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A Fun Day of Fishing

VERIFIED Half day Northern Pike on August 13, 2025

Steve & Val Luce

5.0 / 5

Aug 13, 2025

Half day Northern Pike

A Fun Day of Fishing

VERIFIED

Four of us had a fun day fishing with Captain Jerry. It’s clear that Jerry loves to fish and to take others out with him. He’s very knowledgeable about the local area and he worked hard to find us the best fishing experience. A very memorable day for all of us.

Four of us had a fun day fishing with Captain Jerry. It’s clear that Jerry loves to fish and to take others out with him....

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Ryan K.

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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Fun Day

VERIFIED salmon on July 1, 2025

Ryan K.

5.0 / 5

Jul 1, 2025

salmon

Fun Day

VERIFIED

Captain Jerry took me and my son out for a fun day. Jerry recommended we switch from salmon to pike because of a pending storm. It was the right call and ended in a fun day catching plenty of fish. I would fish with captain Jerry again.

Captain Jerry took me and my son out for a fun day. Jerry recommended we switch from salmon to pike because of a pending storm....

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Merrie S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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The Captain

VERIFIED Half day Northern Pike on August 9, 2025

Merrie S.

5.0 / 5

Aug 9, 2025

Half day Northern Pike

The Captain

VERIFIED

Thank you for the memory that will last long after I’m gone for my grandson Gabriel. You are a great fisherman, and a great man all around. Thank you again. We’ll likely do it again next year.

Thank you for the memory that will last long after I’m gone for my grandson Gabriel. You are a great fisherman, and a great...

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