Upstate Guide Service – Saranac Lake
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!

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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.

Thanks Joe! I enjoyed your company and look forward to fishing with you again!
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.
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.
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.
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
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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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