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Upstate Guide Service – Otisco Lake 

5.0
(4 reviews)
 Otisco Lake, Otisco, NY 13110, United States–

Upstate Guide Service – Otisco Lake 

Otisco, NY, United States
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18 ft
3
5.0
(4 reviews)
+33
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Upstate Guide Service (UGS) is a licensed, insured and professional full-time guide servie providing safe, enjoyable and successful angling trips on Otisco Lake since 2003.

With over twenty years experience guiding we provide professional trips — exceeding the expectations of our guests every time out!

Anglers of all skill levels are welcome to join UGS for fly fishing and light tackle spin fishing. Learn techniques to make you a better angler! The rod will be in your hands…Not a rod holder!
Fishing is aboard a 2021 18' Lund Impact. The Greyghost 3 is a modern fishing machine that is stealth, effective, and safe!

Trips are for up to 3 anglers. All fishing equipment and experienced expert licensed guide provided.

Enjoy beautiful Otisco Lake with a renowned and respected local guide with over 20 years angling experience.

Upstate Guide Service (UGS) is a licensed, insured and professional full-time guide servie providing safe, enjoyable and successful angling trips on Otisco Lake since 2003.

With over twenty years experience guiding we provide professional trips — exceeding the expectations of our guests every time out!

Anglers of all skill levels are welcome to join UGS for fly fishing and light tackle spin fishing. Learn techniques to make you a better angler! The rod will be in your hands…Not a rod holder!
Fishing is aboard a 2021 18' Lund Impact. The Greyghost 3 is a modern fishing machine that is stealth, effective, and safe!

Trips are for up to 3 anglers. All fishing equipment and experienced expert licensed guide provided.

Enjoy beautiful Otisco Lake with a renowned and respected local guide with over 20 years angling experience.

Mike Crawford
Captain
Mike Crawford
23 years of experience
responds within an hour
Popular features
Live bait
You keep catch
Child friendly
Rods, reels & tackle
Popular features
Live bait
You keep catch
Child friendly
Rods, reels & tackle

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8 Hour Trip – Otisco Lake
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Bass (Largemouth)
Muskellunge (Musky)
Bass (Smallmouth)
US $525
Entire boat: up to 3 people

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Rating

5.0
4 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (10)

Reviews (4)

  • Peter Nemoto
    Peter Nemoto
    us
    Connecticut, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Fabulous day on Otisco

    8 Hour Trip – Otisco Lake on June 19, 2025 • 2 adults

    Capt Mike is a tremendous guide with vast knowledge of the NY/VT waters. I'd say the conditions were challenging the day we went out but Mike found us great fish. There's no doubt we'll be contacting Mike again for future trips. I'm telling you, Mike's your guide!

  • Marc Barbera
    Marc Barbera
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Mike was amazing!!!!

    8 Hour Trip – Otisco Lake on August 6, 2025 • 2 adults

    Had a great day fishing!!! We caught about 60 fish of all different species. I’m definitely going to book with Captain Mike again!!!

  • Cortney Tyson
    Cortney Tyson
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Caught a MONSTER Tiger

    8 Hour Trip – Otisco Lake on May 17, 2024 • 2 adults

    Mike was amazing, I cannot recommend him enough. He worked hard for us and we had action all day. He also was a a nice guy and we enjoyed chatting with him throughout the day. I’m not used to freshwater fishing and he taught me a lot! We will absolutely be back.

Rating

5.0
4 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (10)

All reviews (4)

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Peter Nemoto
Peter Nemoto
us
Connecticut, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Fabulous day on Otisco
8 Hour Trip – Otisco Lake on June 19, 2025 • 2 adults

Capt Mike is a tremendous guide with vast knowledge of the NY/VT waters. I'd say the conditions were challenging the day we went out but Mike found us great fish. There's no doubt we'll be contacting Mike again for future trips. I'm telling you, Mike's your guide!

Mike Crawford
Response from Captain

Thank you Peter! It was a pleasure fishing with you and Aiden. Hope to see you again. Regards, Mike

Marc Barbera
Marc Barbera
us
New York, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Captain Mike was amazing!!!!
8 Hour Trip – Otisco Lake on August 6, 2025 • 2 adults

Had a great day fishing!!! We caught about 60 fish of all different species. I’m definitely going to book with Captain Mike again!!!

Reported catch:
Smallmouth Bass
Mike Crawford
Response from Captain

Thanks Marc!

Cortney Tyson
Cortney Tyson
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Caught a MONSTER Tiger
8 Hour Trip – Otisco Lake on May 17, 2024 • 2 adults

Mike was amazing, I cannot recommend him enough. He worked hard for us and we had action all day. He also was a a nice guy and we enjoyed chatting with him throughout the day. I’m not used to freshwater fishing and he taught me a lot! We will absolutely be back.

Reported catch:
Muskellunge (Musky)
Gregory Orcutt
Gregory Orcutt
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
The captain canceled
June 27, 2025

The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

FAQs about Upstate Guide Service – Otisco Lake

Upstate Guide Service – Otisco Lake offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $525 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Otisco Lake (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Upstate Guide Service – Otisco Lake, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
Trips booked with Upstate Guide Service – Otisco Lake include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Fly fishing equipment
Upstate Guide Service – Otisco Lake offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Lake fishing
Upstate Guide Service – Otisco Lake offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
  • Fly fishing
  • Ice fishing
Top targeted fish species with Upstate Guide Service – Otisco Lake include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Muskellunge (Musky)

Your captain

Mike Crawford
Mike Crawford
Otisco, 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

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Muskellunge (Musky)
Muskellunge (Musky)
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Muskellunge (Musky)
Muskellunge (Musky)

Real catches by this captain

  • Captain Mike was amazing!!!!
    Marc B.
    Marc B.
  • Fabulous day on Otisco
    Peter N.
    Peter N.
  • Caught a MONSTER Tiger
    Cortney T.
    Cortney T.

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?

River Fishing
Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
Fly Fishing
Ice Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
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
 Checks
 Bank transfer

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