Captain
Jeff Verdone

Member since October 2017 Hamilton, Canada
Background
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.
Techniques
Down rigging

Hey, I'm Captain Jeff Verdone

Hamilton, Canada
Background
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.
Techniques
Down rigging
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Reviews
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My Charter Listing

Tails Up Sportfishing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(49 reviews)
Hamilton
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $436

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 49 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (58)
Awesome experience
Awesome experience
Great Captain
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
85%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
91%
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Jimmy C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome experience

VERIFIED   NEW  Half day on July 23, 2025
Iโ€™ve never seen someone do as much to make sure you get a fish these guys are like their on a swivel at all times we had...
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James C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Capt. Jeff did a great job.

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip (PM) on July 19, 2025
We had a great time with Capt. Jeff. We caught some Kings, Rainbow and Lake Trout. We certain would recommend fishing with...
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Anneliese B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Jeff

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip (PM) on July 18, 2025
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Mary A. D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Captain

VERIFIED   Half day on August 28, 2024
Captain Jeff was great. Nice comfortable boat and we caught Salmon!
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Luis E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

September fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half day on September 2, 2024
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