Fishing · Ontario
Scales and Tales Sportfishing Inc.
A family-friendly Lake Ontario charter out of Cobourg, ON, known for captains who run far offshore to find the right water and deliver busy days of salmon and steelhead.
What visitors say
Scales and Tales Sportfishing runs Lake Ontario charters from Cobourg. Its reviews are overwhelmingly five stars, and repeat customers describe a professional, fun crew that makes the day enjoyable regardless of the catch.
What stands out is the effort. More than one group was told at the start that the usual grounds had gone quiet because of water temperatures, and the captain ran around 13 miles offshore into deep water to find better conditions. Those trips turned into near non-stop action, with one group hooking 11 salmon and another around 26 salmon and steelhead. Another party opened with a double header of kings over 20 pounds.
Families are well served. Several parents say the captains were great with kids, keeping them engaged, teaching them about the boat and salmon, and letting everyone take turns reeling.
The crew is upfront that fishing comes with no guarantees. One family went out in early June after being warned fish had been scarce and caught nothing, then rebooked in late August and had a great day. A handful of one-star ratings exist without explanation. Ask about recent fishing when you book and be flexible on timing.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 75 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Scales and Tales Sportfishing Inc. directly.