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Upstate Guide Service – Oneida Lake 

5.0
(4 reviews)
 Main Street, Blossvale, NY 13157, United States–
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Upstate Guide Service – Oneida Lake 

Blossvale, NY, United States
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18 ft
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5.0
(4 reviews)
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Upstate Guide Service owner Mike Crawford has been fishing Oneida Lake for 40 years. My first walleye on Oneida were caught while fishing with the legendary Kemo Masset as a boy in the 80’s.

Kemo liked black and yellow Bucktail jigs tipped with a nightcrawler while drifting over the weeds and shoals. The very same technique still works great today!

Today, I am a licensed USCG Captain and navigate a 2021 Lund boat to the same shoals with guests!

The 2026 season marks the 23rd season operating a guide service on Oneida Lake. I provide safe, enjoyable, and successful fishing trips every time out.

Lures and baits, like so many “guides”, come and go over the years…Sometimes best to stay with what works.

Make the most of your valuable vacation time with an experienced full time professional guide service…Upstate Guide Service.

Upstate Guide Service owner Mike Crawford has been fishing Oneida Lake for 40 years. My first walleye on Oneida were caught while fishing with the legendary Kemo Masset as a boy in the 80’s.

Kemo liked black and yellow Bucktail jigs tipped with a nightcrawler while drifting over the weeds and shoals. The very same technique still works great today!

Today, I am a licensed USCG Captain and navigate a 2021 Lund boat to the same shoals with guests!

The 2026 season marks the 23rd season operating a guide service on Oneida Lake. I provide safe, enjoyable, and successful fishing trips every time out.

Lures and baits, like so many “guides”, come and go over the years…Sometimes best to stay with what works.

Make the most of your valuable vacation time with an experienced full time professional guide service…Upstate Guide Service.

Mike Crawford
Captain
Mike Crawford
23 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour
Popular features
Live bait
Pickup included
You keep catch
Rods, reels & tackle
Popular features
Live bait
Pickup included
You keep catch
Rods, reels & tackle

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Full Day Trip – Oneida Lake
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Walleye
Perch (Yellow)
Bass (Smallmouth)
US $550
Entire boat: up to 3 people

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5.0
4 reviews
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Boat & equipment
5.0
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5.0
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Joachim Otero
Joachim Otero
Repeat angler
us
Washington D.C., US
Member since 2026
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Great guide!
Full Day Trip – Oneida Lake on October 2, 2026 • 2 adults

Despite flaky weather we had a great time Mike is a great guide !

Mike Crawford
Response from Captain

Thank you! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Tyler Lloyd
Tyler Lloyd
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
The captain canceled
July 4, 2026
Trip was supposed to happen on July 4, 2026

The charter operator canceled 4 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

Paul Sykora
Paul Sykora
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2021
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Walleye trip
Full Day Trip – Oneida Lake on September 30, 2024 • 2 adults

Captain Mike was very knowledgeable about the lake and catching waldos. My first walleye trip had an awesome day. Would definitely recommend this trip.

Jason Stump
Jason Stump
us
Texas, US
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
Full day trip
Full Day Trip – Oneida Lake on October 1, 2022 • 2 adults

Had a great time, was non-stop action all day long. Caught alot of fish and had a great time, couldn't ask for a better guide!!! Would recommend him to anyone. I will be going out with him soon!!!!!!

Mike Crawford
Response from Captain

Thanks Jason! It was a pleasure fishing with you! Regards

FAQs about Upstate Guide Service – Oneida Lake

Upstate Guide Service – Oneida Lake offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $550 per group - Full Day Trip – Oneida Lake (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Upstate Guide Service – Oneida Lake, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Radar
Trips booked with Upstate Guide Service – Oneida Lake include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Fly fishing equipment
Upstate Guide Service – Oneida Lake offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
Upstate Guide Service – Oneida Lake offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with Upstate Guide Service – Oneida Lake include:
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Walleye

Your captain

Mike Crawford
Mike Crawford
Blossvale, New York, United States
1 Fishing Report
33 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
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.
Mike Crawford
Mike Crawford
1
reports
33
reviews
2018
member since
~1h
response
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
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Walleye
Walleye
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Walleye
Walleye

Real catches by this captain

  • An angler proudly displaying a healthy Smallmouth Bass while fishing on a scenic lake, surrounded by autumn foliage.
    Fish 1
    Smallmouth Bass
    Jason S.
    Jason S.
    Had a great time, was non-stop action all day long. Caught alot of fish and had a great time, couldn't ask for a better guide!!! Would recommend him to anyone. I will be going out with him soon!!!!!!

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
3 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
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

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

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Blossvale to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

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 25% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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

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