A Line In The Water runs guided trips out of Saratoga Springs and offers to show you what fishing in Saratoga Lake is all about. John Ernst, your guide for the day will do his best to make sure you have a fun day on the water.
Come aboard his 23’ Skeeter SX2250 bay boat that’s powered by a 200 HP Yamaha engine, and is equipped with GPS and fishfinder equipment. It can accommodate up to 5 anglers and has an ice box for any drinks you want to bring.
John specializes in light tackle fishing, all to get you on that bite. He offers half day and full day trips, mainly fishing for Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, as well as Walleye, depending on the season and conditions on the day.
All rods, reels and terminal tackle are included in the price, just make sure to get a valid freshwater fishing license before the trip. Keep in mind that all trips are catch and release only.
Book your trip now and explore the lake with A Line In The Water.
Rating summary
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Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
83%
Aug 25, 2025
Half Day Trip (PM)
Great trip with my son. Captain was well equipped, very knowledgeable & had great tips for the novice fishermen. Would highly recommend…
Great trip with my son. Captain was well equipped, very knowledgeable & had great tips for the novice fishermen. Would highly...
May 22, 2025
Full Day Trip
It was my family’s first fishing charter. John made everything so fun. We all learned so much from him. There’s was four of us and everyone caught at least 5-7 fish some of us even more
It was my family’s first fishing charter. John made everything so fun. We all learned so much from him. There’s was four of us...
Aug 13, 2025
Full Day Trip
May 31, 2025
Half Day Trip (PM)
John took us out in the pouring rain to fish. We had so much fun. John was very kind, attentive, and put us in some good fishing spots.
John took us out in the pouring rain to fish. We had so much fun. John was very kind, attentive, and put us in some good fishing...
Jul 19, 2025
Half Day Trip (PM)
My husband and son had a great day on the boat and want to do it again! Would highly recommend.
My husband and son had a great day on the boat and want to do it again! Would highly recommend.
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Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (26)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
83%
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Half Day Trip (PM) on August 25, 2025
Great trip with my son. Captain was well equipped, very knowledgeable & had great tips for the novice fishermen. Would highly recommend…
Great trip with my son. Captain was well equipped, very knowledgeable & had great tips for the novice fishermen. Would highly recommend…
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Full Day Trip on May 22, 2025
It was my family’s first fishing charter. John made everything so fun. We all learned so much from him. There’s was four of us and everyone caught at least 5-7 fish some of us even more
It was my family’s first fishing charter. John made everything so fun. We all learned so much from him. There’s was four of us and everyone caught at least 5-7 fish some of us even more
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Full Day Trip on August 13, 2025
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Half Day Trip (PM) on May 31, 2025
John took us out in the pouring rain to fish. We had so much fun. John was very kind, attentive, and put us in some good fishing spots.
John took us out in the pouring rain to fish. We had so much fun. John was very kind, attentive, and put us in some good fishing spots.
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Half Day Trip (PM) on July 19, 2025
My husband and son had a great day on the boat and want to do it again! Would highly recommend.
My husband and son had a great day on the boat and want to do it again! Would highly recommend.