Upstate Guide Service – St. Lawrence River 

4.9/5 (7 reviews)
 New York 12, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607, United States

Upstate Guide Service – St. Lawrence River 

Alexandria Bay, NY, United States
18 feet
3
4.9/5 (7 reviews)

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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Rating

4.9
7 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

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Nic Williams
Nic Williams
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Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
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Great time on the St Lawrence!
Full Day Trip on May 24, 20262 adults
Captain Mike is the best in the business! My wife and I are complete beginners and had a great experience, will definitely book again.
Reported catch:
Northern Pike
Response from Captain
May 25, 2026
Thanks Nic! Pleasure meeting you guys!
Annette Faber
Annette Faber
us
New York, US
Member since 2023
1
5.0
Verified
Full day trip with Captain Mike
Full Day Trip on July 6, 20234 adults
Mike 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!
Reported catch:
Smallmouth Bass
Andrew Smith
Andrew Smith
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2022
4 trips
1
5.0
Verified
Great trip.
Full Day Trip on September 17, 20222 adults2 children
Great 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 Slonaker
Dawn Slonaker
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
1
4.3
Verified
Fishing with Mike
Full Day Trip on August 1, 20243 adults
Reported catch:
Smallmouth Bass
Neval Ozturk
Neval Ozturk
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2021
0
5.0
Verified
September fishing trip
Full Day Trip on September 3, 20212 adults
Reported catch:
Smallmouth Bass
Response from Captain
September 15, 2021
Thanks Neval!

Trip availability and prices

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June 2026
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Number of days
1
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
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US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Rating

4.9
7 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

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Nic Williams
Nic Williams
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Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
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5.0
Verified
New
Great time on the St Lawrence!
Full Day Trip on May 24, 20262 adults
Captain Mike is the best in the business! My wife and I are complete beginners and had a great experience, will definitely book again.
Reported catch:
Northern Pike
Response from Captain
May 25, 2026
Thanks Nic! Pleasure meeting you guys!
Annette Faber
Annette Faber
us
New York, US
Member since 2023
1
5.0
Verified
Full day trip with Captain Mike
Full Day Trip on July 6, 20234 adults
Mike 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!
Reported catch:
Smallmouth Bass
Andrew Smith
Andrew Smith
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2022
4 trips
1
5.0
Verified
Great trip.
Full Day Trip on September 17, 20222 adults2 children
Great 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 Slonaker
Dawn Slonaker
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
1
4.3
Verified
Fishing with Mike
Full Day Trip on August 1, 20243 adults
Reported catch:
Smallmouth Bass
Neval Ozturk
Neval Ozturk
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2021
0
5.0
Verified
September fishing trip
Full Day Trip on September 3, 20212 adults
Reported catch:
Smallmouth Bass
Response from Captain
September 15, 2021
Thanks Neval!

FAQs about Upstate Guide Service – St. Lawrence River

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
18 ft
Year built
2021
Boat manufacturer
Lund
Boat type
Aluminum fishing
Engine model
Mercury 115 Four Stroke
Powered by
1 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
15 knots
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