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Jolly Sportfishing
Kendall, United States
10+ reviews
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.
Charter
Rating
4.8
17 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (27)
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Angelo Leo
New York, US•Member since 20255.0VerifiedAmazing trip
6 Hour Trip (AM) • 3 adults • 1 childWent 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
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Response from Charter operatorThanks Angelo, I enjoyed having you guys onboard, your boys are great kids. Capt. Chris
Joshua DeludeRepeat anglerNew York, US•Member since 2025•2 trips5.0Verifiedawesome experience
6 Hour Trip (AM) • 6 adultschris 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…
Reported catch:Response from Charter operatorThanks Josh! I appreciate it! You guys were great to fish with.
Gary BishopNew York, US•Member since 20254.7VerifiedReally nice fishing trip!
4 Hour Trip (PM) • 5 adultsWould recommend Jolly Sportfishing to everyone. Be sure to go end of June to beginning of August when the fish are biting!
Response from Charter operatorThanks Gary! I really enjoyed having you guys on the boat and appreciate a great review.
John MiloPennsylvania, US•Member since 20195.0VerifiedFull day trip with Captain Chris
Full Day Trip • 3 adultsIt 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!
Response from Charter operatorThanks guys for coming fishing with me, you guys were a pleasure to have on board.
Henry ImhofNew York, US•Member since 20215.0VerifiedFull day trip
Full Day Trip • 4 adultsThe girls had a great time. Weather and fish were cooperative. Nice mixed bag. Will definitely do it again
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Fishing reports
August Fishing
Aug 8, 2025 • Kendall
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
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June 20th Weekend
Jun 23, 2025 • Kendall
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.
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New Boat
Mar 29, 2025 • Kendall
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
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Best Fishing in Yeaes
Jun 29, 2024 • Kendall
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.
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Spring Brown Trout Fishin
Mar 2, 2020 • Kendall
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
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June 23rd Solid Class of Salmon
Jun 23, 2019 • Kendall
Nice June weather this past Sunday with a group of great guys. They have been repeat customers for 5 seasons, always love having these guys on the boat.
The fishing was good too, with a nice class of solid kings in the 17-21 lbs range, with some smaller kings, lake trout, and one steelhead in the mix as well. Those big kings hit hard and made some long runs, really exciting battles. Even finished the trip right at the end with an 18lb king, we put the boat in neutral and it was just Dave and the fish, no help from from the boat at all.
My date book is pretty much filled up for the summer. Labor Day weekend remains open, and the month of September is also open. If you are looking for a trip in July or August, feel free to contact me here, and maybe we can work on fitting you in somewhere.
Capt Chris
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