Upstate Guide Service – Otisco Lake

5.0/5 (4 reviews)

Otisco Lake, Otisco, NY 13110, United States–

Otisco, NY, United States

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18 feet

5.0/5 (4 reviews)

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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!

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.

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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5.0

4 reviews

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Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

5.0

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Peter Nemoto

Connecticut, US

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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!

Response from Captain

June 21, 2025

Thank you Peter!

It was a pleasure fishing with you and Aiden.
Hope to see you again.

Regards,

Mike

Marc Barbera

New York, US

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Member since 2024

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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:

Response from Captain

August 7, 2025

Thanks Marc!

Cortney Tyson

Repeat angler

New York, US

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Member since 2023

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2 trips

5.0

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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.

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Gregory Orcutt

Repeat angler

New York, US

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Member since 2025

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2 trips

The captain canceled

June 27, 2025

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

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8 Hour Trip – Otisco Lake

8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM

US $525

Entire boat: up to 3 people

US $525

Entire boat: up to 3 people

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Peter Nemoto

Connecticut, US

Member since 2024

5.0

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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!

Response from Captain

June 21, 2025

Thank you Peter!

It was a pleasure fishing with you and Aiden.
Hope to see you again.

Regards,

Mike

Marc Barbera

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:

Response from Captain

August 7, 2025

Thanks Marc!

Cortney Tyson

Repeat angler

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:

Gregory Orcutt

Repeat angler

New York, US

Member since 2025

2 trips

The captain canceled

Trip was supposed to happen on June 27, 2025

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

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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

1 x 115HP

Max cruising speed

30 knots

Upstate Guide Service – Otisco Lake

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