Upstate Guide Service – St. Lawrence River
Upstate Guide Service – St. Lawrence River
Upstate Guide Service is a licensed, professional, insured, full-time guide service providing safe, enjoyable, and successful fly fishing and light tackle angling trips in the Finger Lake, Central New York, and North Country regions of Upstate New York since 2003.
Guests of any skill level are welcome to join Captain Mike onboard a brand new 2021 Lund Impact for a day of light tackle fishing.
With over 20 years of licensed guiding experience on the rivers and lakes of Upstate New York, Upstate Guide Service provides a safe, enjoyable, and successful trip every time out!
The 2021 Lund Impact is a state-of-the-art fishing machine ideally suited for the many lakes and navigable rivers of Upstate New York.
Outfitted with the latest in modern electronics and piloted by an expert guide with fine-tuned tackle and effective techniques!
Local, licensed, experienced, personable guides with quality dependable equipment = a quality trip every time out!
A USCG Masters Licensed captan since 2003, Captain Mike has been navigating the vast St. Lawrence River for over two decades bringing anglers to the fish.
Make the most of your valuable vacation time with Upstate Guide Service!
Upstate Guide Service is a licensed, professional, insured, full-time guide service providing safe, enjoyable, and successful fly fishing and light tackle angling trips in the Finger Lake, Central New York, and North Country regions of Upstate New York since 2003.
Guests of any skill level are welcome to join Captain Mike onboard a brand new 2021 Lund Impact for a day of light tackle fishing.
With over 20 years of licensed guiding experience on the rivers and lakes of Upstate New York, Upstate Guide Service provides a safe, enjoyable, and successful trip every time out!
The 2021 Lund Impact is a state-of-the-art fishing machine ideally suited for the many lakes and navigable rivers of Upstate New York.
Outfitted with the latest in modern electronics and piloted by an expert guide with fine-tuned tackle and effective techniques!
Local, licensed, experienced, personable guides with quality dependable equipment = a quality trip every time out!
A USCG Masters Licensed captan since 2003, Captain Mike has been navigating the vast St. Lawrence River for over two decades bringing anglers to the fish.
Make the most of your valuable vacation time with Upstate Guide Service!
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Anglers' gallery (5)
Reviews (10)
Paul CreccaRepeat angler•
New Jersey, US•Member since 20253 trips5.0VerifiedGreat Guide & Teacher for 1000 Island Smallies
Full Day Trip on June 16, 2026 • 2 adultsMike C. was a great guide and teacher for catching big 1000 Island Smallmouth. He knows the vast waters of the St. Lawrence as well as anyone could, having 30 years for fishing experience on those waters. Mike's boat a Lund deep V is my personal favorite for fishing, its roomy, stable and safe, unlike those 80mph bass racing boats which are scary dangerous IMO - and captain Mike is a very safe captain. Overall a great fishing experience, with some big smallmouth caught and released.
Annette Faber•New York, USMember since 20235.0VerifiedFull day trip with Captain Mike
Full Day Trip on July 6, 2023 • 4 adultsMike has a lifelong passion and respect for all things outdoors. He is a very skilled fisherman and was responsive to our needs on the water. We stopped at an island for a scenic picnic lunch. I would definitely use Mike again. Many thanks for the great experience!
Nic Williams•Pennsylvania, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedGreat time on the St Lawrence!
Full Day Trip on May 24, 2026 • 2 adultsCaptain Mike is the best in the business! My wife and I are complete beginners and had a great experience, will definitely book again.
Tom KochRepeat angler•Pennsylvania, US•Member since 20213 trips5.0Verifiedgreat trip
Full Day Trip on June 5, 2026 • 1 adultEverything I hoped for
Sean O'reillyRepeat angler•Pennsylvania, US•Member since 20262 trips4.3VerifiedFishing with Mike
Full Day Trip on June 26, 2026 • 2 adultsMıke was great and very passionate about fishing
Andrew SmithRepeat angler•New York, US•Member since 20224 trips5.0VerifiedGreat trip.
Full Day Trip on September 17, 2022 • 4 adults • 2 childrenGreat day. Great guide. Great with my grandchildren. I have been fishing for 40 years and I learned some things today. Do yourself a favor and save (&75), book directly with him at Upstate guide service.
Dawn SlonakerRepeat angler•New York, US•Member since 20242 trips4.3VerifiedFishing with Mike
Full Day Trip on August 1, 2024 • 3 adults
Neval Ozturk•New Jersey, USMember since 20215.0VerifiedSeptember fishing trip
Full Day Trip on September 3, 2021 • 2 adults
Rating
Anglers' gallery (5)
All reviews (10)
Mike C. was a great guide and teacher for catching big 1000 Island Smallmouth. He knows the vast waters of the St. Lawrence as well as anyone could, having 30 years for fishing experience on those waters. Mike's boat a Lund deep V is my personal favorite for fishing, its roomy, stable and safe, unlike those 80mph bass racing boats which are scary dangerous IMO - and captain Mike is a very safe captain. Overall a great fishing experience, with some big smallmouth caught and released.
Thanks Paul!
Captain Mike is the best in the business! My wife and I are complete beginners and had a great experience, will definitely book again.
Thanks Nic! Pleasure meeting you guys!
The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
Everything I hoped for
Thanks Tom!
Mıke was great and very passionate about fishing
Thank You for coming out on the water with me! Regards, Mike
FAQs about Upstate Guide Service – St. Lawrence River
- US $600 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Fly fishing equipment
- River fishing
- Lake fishing
- Light tackle
- Spinning
- Fly fishing
- Ice fishing
- Bass (Smallmouth)
- Pike (Northern)
Your captain
Alexandria Bay, New York, United States
Upstate Guide Service (UGS) is a licensed, insured, and professional guide service providing safe and enjoyable angling trips in Upstate New York since 2003. With over two decades of professional guiding, UGS offers the hands-on experience and skills to provide you and your friends a quality fishing trip. Every time out! Mike Crawford, the owner and head guide at UGS, is a USCG Masters Licensed Captain and NYSDEC Licensed Guide. MIke has extensive knowledge of local waters and has guided anglers and hunters in Northern Canada and Alaska as well as throughout Central New York, The Adirondacks, and Catskill Regions of Upstate New York. Make the most of your valuable vacation time with a professional and experienced guide service...Upstate Guide Service.
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You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
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Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
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When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
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