U Catch'em Charters.
Captain-run Georgian Bay salmon and trout fishing charters out of Meaford, operating since 1988

The brief.
U Catch'em Charters is a family-run fishing charter operating out of Meaford Harbour on Georgian Bay, about 20 minutes west of Collingwood on Highway 26. Captains Jeff and Sherri have been running charters since 1988 across a three-vessel fleet — a 35′ Cooper Yacht, a 30′ Searay Sportfish, and a 24′ Searay Laguna — targeting salmon, lake trout, brown trout, and rainbow trout in the 1–30 lb range. The Georgian Bay season runs April 1 through November 30, with a fish guarantee on 6-hour trips and all catches cleaned and bagged dockside. New for 2026, the operator also runs spring walleye charters out of Colchester on Lake Erie, and operates a bait and tackle retail shop on Highway 26.
6. ways in.
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Georgian Bay Fishing Charter
For: Up to 4 people base rate; additional anglers $75 eachWhen: Open April 1 – November 30Trolled charters out of Meaford Harbour targeting salmon, lake trout, brown trout, and rainbow trout (1–30 lb). Vessels carry Scotty Commercial Downriggers, Lowrance Sonar, GPS, VHF, autopilot, and fully enclosed washrooms. All safety and fishing equipment is provided; the 6-hour option includes a fish guarantee, and every catch is cleaned and bagged before you leave the dock. Ontario fishing license available upon request.
4-hour $600 / 5-hour $650 / 6-hour $750 (Summer Special); add $75 per additional person
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1-Person 4-Hour Fishing Charter
For: Solo anglersWhen: Within the April 1 – November 30 seasonNew for 2026: a dedicated solo-angler rate on the 4-hour Georgian Bay charter, priced separately from the standard up-to-4-people structure. Same Meaford Harbour departure, same three-vessel fleet equipped with Scotty Commercial Downriggers, Lowrance Sonar, GPS, VHF, and autopilot. All safety and fishing equipment is provided, and the catch is cleaned and bagged dockside. Ontario fishing license available upon request.
$500
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Lake Erie Walleye Charter
For: Up to 4 anglersWhen: April – May – June 2026; 8 AM startNew for 2026: spring walleye charters running out of Colchester (100 Jackson St, Harrow, Ontario) — a distinct operation from the Meaford / Georgian Bay charters, targeting Lake Erie walleye during the April-through-June window with an 8 AM start. Priced for one to four anglers on a 5-hour trip; same captain-run service model and equipment standard as the Georgian Bay fleet.
$650 (1–4 person, 5-hour charter)
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Georgian Bay Scenic Tour, Swim-and-Fish, and Scattering of Ashes
For: Up to 6 people base; $50 per additional person beyond 6When: Within the April 1 – November 30 seasonThree non-fishing or hybrid packages on the same Meaford-based Georgian Bay fleet: a scenic tour of the Meaford shoreline, a one-hour-swim-plus-one-hour-fish combo, and chartered scattering-of-ashes outings. The 2-hour base rate covers up to 6 people, with $50 per additional person beyond the first 6. Optional pickup from Thornbury available for an additional $250. Booked direct with the operator by phone or email.
$600 (2 hours, up to 6 people); add $250 for Thornbury pickup
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2026 Meaford Salmon & Trout Derby
For: Open to the public — Adults (18+) and Children (under 18)When: August 22 – August 30, 2026 (noon start); prize draw and BBQ August 30 at Harbor PavilionAnnual 9-day derby sponsored by U Catch'em Charters. Fish must be caught between Cape Rich and Christie Beach and weighed at the Meaford fish cleaning station (open 9am–9pm daily). Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd heaviest salmon, plus top lake trout and rainbow trout, with draw prizes for all ticket holders present at the August 30 draw. Tickets available at U Catch'em Charter Boats, U Catch'em Bait & Tackle, and the Meaford Harbour Office.
Adults (18+) $30; Children (under 18) $5
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U Catch'em Bait & Tackle
When: Open from April 1; hours "open unless gone fishing"Operator-run bait and tackle shop at 205572 Hwy 26 (SE corner of Hwy 26 and Grey Road 112), open from April 1. Stocks bait and tackle for bass, perch, walleye, white fish, salmon, rainbow trout, lake trout, and brown trout — including live worms and roe, anchovy and herring, flashers, dodgers, spoons, flies, and a line winder service. Hours: "open unless gone fishing."
Worth knowing.
- 01Established 1988Source ↗
- 02Fleet of three vessels: 35′ Cooper Yacht, 30′ Searay Sportfish, 24′ Searay LagunaSource ↗
- 03All vessels equipped with Scotty Commercial Downriggers, Lowrance Sonar, GPS, VHF, Auto Pilot, and fully enclosed washroomsSource ↗
- 04Fish guarantee on 6-hour Georgian Bay chartersSource ↗
- 05All fish cleaned and bagged after the charterSource ↗
- 06Operating season April 1 – November 30Source ↗
- 07Operator-run bait & tackle retail shop at 205572 Hwy 26, MeafordSource ↗
- 08Sponsors the annual Meaford Salmon & Trout Derby (Aug 22–30 in 2026)Source ↗
- 09Boat dock at 3 St. Vincent Street, Meaford — 20 minutes west of Collingwood on Highway 26Source ↗
- 10Targets Salmon, Lake Trout, Brown Trout, and Rainbow Trout (1–30 lb range) on Georgian BaySource ↗
Get in
touch.
- Website
- ucatchemcharters.com
- ucatchem1@gmail.com
- Phone
- 1-519-538-5333
- Phone (Toll Free)
- 1-866-538-5333
- Phone (Cell Phone)
- 1-705-716-9584
- Address
- 3 St. Vincent Street, Meaford, Ontario (boat dock); 205572 Hwy 26, RR#1 Meaford, Ontario (store)
- www.facebook.com/ucatchem/