Upstate Guide Service – Saranac Lake 

5.0/5 (1 review)
 4468 New York 3, Saranac Lake, NY 12983, United States

Upstate Guide Service – Saranac Lake 

Saranac Lake, NY, United States
18 ft
4
5.0/5 (1 review)

Join Upstate Guide Service for a fun day of fishing in the northwestern Adirondacks!

With 20 years of experience in licensed guiding in the Adirondack Mountains, Captain Mike Crawford provides trips in the spring, summer, and fall.

Starting out of Saranac Lake, you’ll have a professional, safe, and enjoyable trip suited for both beginners and advanced anglers. Kids are welcome to come aboard as well.

Your boat for the day will be an 18’ Lund aluminum fishing boat with room for up to four anglers.

The 2021 Lund Impact –  “The Greyghost 3” – is a stealthy, responsive, safe, state-of-the-art fishing machine! Guests can enjoy a beautiful scenery and great fishing in style!

Northern Pike and Smallmouth Bass are great summer species to catch on light tackle spinning gear. Fly fishing is always an option!

Keep in mind that all the trips are catch and release only. Also, feel free to bring kids on your trip.

Captain Mike provides all the fishing equipment. Bring your fishing licenses and the food and drinks of your choice.

Come spend a day with Upstate Guide Service and enjoy a beautiful lake trip in the mountains!

Shore lunches available upon request!!!

Hire an experienced and professional guide service and make the most of your valuable vacation in the Adirondack Mountains!

Join Upstate Guide Service for a fun day of fishing in the northwestern Adirondacks!

With 20 years of experience in licensed guiding in the Adirondack Mountains, Captain Mike Crawford provides trips in the spring, summer, and fall.

Starting out of Saranac Lake, you’ll have a professional, safe, and enjoyable trip suited for both beginners and advanced anglers. Kids are welcome to come aboard as well.

Your boat for the day will be an 18’ Lund aluminum fishing boat with room for up to four anglers.

The 2021 Lund Impact –  “The Greyghost 3” – is a stealthy, responsive, safe, state-of-the-art fishing machine! Guests can enjoy a beautiful scenery and great fishing in style!

Northern Pike and Smallmouth Bass are great summer species to catch on light tackle spinning gear. Fly fishing is always an option!

Keep in mind that all the trips are catch and release only. Also, feel free to bring kids on your trip.

Captain Mike provides all the fishing equipment. Bring your fishing licenses and the food and drinks of your choice.

Come spend a day with Upstate Guide Service and enjoy a beautiful lake trip in the mountains!

Shore lunches available upon request!!!

Hire an experienced and professional guide service and make the most of your valuable vacation in the Adirondack Mountains!

Mike Crawford
Captain
Mike Crawford
23 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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8 Hour Trip – Saranac Lake
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Pike (Northern)
Lake Trout
Bass (Smallmouth)
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Joseph Solmo
Joseph Solmo
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New York, US
Member since 2022
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8 Hour Trip – Saranac Lake on May 5, 20221 adult

Captain Mike took me to his best fishing spots and showed me how to fish the area. He is very knowledgeable and I would recommend to anyone in the Adirondacks.

Reported catch:
Smallmouth Bass
Mike Crawford
Response from Captain

Thanks Joe! I enjoyed your company and look forward to fishing with you again!

FAQs about Upstate Guide Service – Saranac Lake

Upstate Guide Service – Saranac Lake offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $650 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Saranac Lake (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Upstate Guide Service – Saranac Lake, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Upstate Guide Service – Saranac Lake include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Fly fishing equipment
Upstate Guide Service – Saranac Lake offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Lake fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Upstate Guide Service – Saranac Lake offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Fly fishing
  • Ice fishing
Top targeted fish species with Upstate Guide Service – Saranac Lake include:
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Brook Trout
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Pike (Northern)

Your captain

Mike Crawford
Mike Crawford
Mike Crawford

Saranac Lake, New York, United States

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
32 Customer reviews
Typical response within 24 hours
Member since May 2018

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.

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
32 Customer reviews
Typical response within 24 hours
Member since May 2018

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.

The fish you can target

Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Brook Trout
Brook Trout
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Brook Trout
Brook Trout
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Northern Pike
Northern Pike

What is the boat like?

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

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Fly Fishing
Ice Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
Radar

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
Catch and release mandatory

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

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:

 Cash

 Bank transfer

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