Upstate Guide Service – Saranac Lake
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Upstate Guide Service – Saranac Lake

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Map of Saranac Lake, NY, United States
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Saranac Lake, NY, United States
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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 4/5 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 tackle as well as live bait, so just 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!

Hire an experienced, professional guide service and get more than just an expensive boat ride!

  • Live Bait
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Saranac Lake
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $600
    Explore the large lakes of the interior Adirondack Mountains while light tackle angling for Bass, Pike, and Trout! The trip includes all equipment and is suitable both for beginners or experts. You and the captain will leave the dock at 7:30 a.m.
    Targeted fish
    Pike (Northern)
    Northern Pike
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
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FAQs about Upstate Guide Service – Saranac Lake

Upstate Guide Service – Saranac Lake offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $600 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)

Meet the Captain

Mike Crawford
Saranac Lake, New York, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
14 Customer reviews
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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Smallmouth) Smallmouth Bass
Brook Trout Brook Trout
Brown Trout Brown Trout
Lake Trout Lake Trout

Boat specs

Lund (Aluminum fishing) originally built in 2021. Powered by a 115HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 15 knots.

Length
18 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Fly Fishing
Ice Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Fly Fishing Equipment

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Catch and Release Mandatory
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Payment

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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Fishing pro.

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Saranac Lake on May 5, 2022
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...
Joseph S. recommends Upstate Guide Service – Saranac Lake
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