NV Fishing is an Adirondack fishing guide service based in Saranac Lake New York.  .

Capt. Nate is equipped with a 21 foot Polar Kraft Outlander - rigged for all of your fishing needs.

Nate’s half and full day excursions focus mainly on sharing successful techniques for fishing for Northern Pike, Brook Trout, Perch, Walleye, Large and Smallmouth Bass, and Muskellunge. (Season and weather conditions depending).
Example of local waters available to explore:
Upper Saranac Lake
Lower Saranac Lake
Lake’ Flower/ Oseeta/ Kiwassa
Lake Placid
Tupper Lake,Lake Durrant
Long Lake

Your trip will include all of the necessary tackle for the day. 
The boat will be supplied with water, soft drinks, and lunch for your pleasure, be sure to let the captain know if you have any dietary restrictions or wish to bring your own lunch.

Book your trip now and hit the water with NV Fishing!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip AM:
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    US $400
    Fishing on Lake Flower, Lake Oseetah, Lower Saranac Lake, and Upper Saranac Lake. Opportunity to catch Pike, Bass, Sunfish, and Walleye. Shore lunch is included.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Ice Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Pike (Northern)
    Northern Pike
    Muskellunge (Musky)
    Muskellunge (Musky)
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip PM:
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $400
    Fishing on Lake Flower, Lake Oseetah, Lower Saranac Lake, and Upper Saranac Lake. Opportunity to catch Pike, Bass, Sunfish, and Walleye. Shore lunch is included.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Ice Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Pike (Northern)
    Northern Pike
    Muskellunge (Musky)
    Muskellunge (Musky)
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    US $700
    Fishing on Lake Flower, Lake Oseetah, Lower Saranac Lake, and Upper Saranac Lake. Opportunity to catch Pike, Bass, Sunfish, and Walleye. Shore lunch is included.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Ice Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Pike (Northern)
    Northern Pike
    Muskellunge (Musky)
    Muskellunge (Musky)
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
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FAQs about NV Fishing

NV Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group - Half Day Trip AM: (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group - Half Day Trip PM: (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with NV Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with NV Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Lunch (please advise for dietary restrictions)
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

NV Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Lake Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

NV Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Ice Fishing

Top targeted fish species with NV Fishing include:
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Brook Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Muskellunge (Musky)
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Pike (Northern)

Meet the Captain

Nathan Vargo
Saranac Lake, New York, United States
32 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since March 2022
Capt. Nathan runs trips out of Saranac Lake aboard 21' Polar Kraft Aluminum fishing. The crew will demonstrate techniques such as spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, fly fishing, or something unique to the area. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Smallmouth) Smallmouth Bass
Brook Trout Brook Trout
Lake Trout Lake Trout
Muskellunge (Musky) Muskellunge (Musky)

Boat specs

Polar Kraft (Aluminum fishing) originally built in 2020. Powered by a 150HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
21 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Ice Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
Lunch
please advise for dietary restrictions
Fly Fishing Equipment

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Checks

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 32 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Angler rating
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Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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Greg P.
Webster, New York
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Half day with Captian Nate

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip AM: on September 15, 2023
My son and I had a great time with Nate. Nice boat, nice gear and a great fishing guide. Nate is a really good guy and he knows...
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MaryAnn S.
Saranac Lake, New York
Excellent
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Best. Day. Ever.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip AM: on August 29, 2023
Nate was everything his reviews said and more! As soon as my son saw him he said this guy is going to be awesome and was he...
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Liam S.
Philadelphia, PA
Excellent
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Half day trip with guide Nathan on Saranac Lake

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip AM: on July 27, 2023
Myself and 15 y.o. son had a ball on Nathan’s boat. Well-equipped with the latest in fishfinding technology combined with...
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Scott W.
Syracuse, NY
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip AM: on August 19, 2023
Nate did exactly what we asked of him. We wanted to learn the techniques for catching lake trout as well as Learning spots...
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George M.
Garden City, NY
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip AM: on July 3, 2023
Captain Nate was amazing. He was incredibly hospitable, patient and genuine. We were made to feel so comfortable. The fishing...
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