Al’s Guide Service 

5.0/5 (39 reviews)
 Centerville Road, Altmar, NY 13142, United States

Al’s Guide Service 

5.0/5 (39 reviews)
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Centerville Road
Altmar, NY, United States

Al's Guide Service runs angling trips out of Pulaski and also does estuary trips on the Salmon River. Al offers to show you what the local fishery is all about.

Al aims to tailor every trip to your specific needs, so let him know what you're after! Depending on the trip and species, you'll be using techniques like trolling, fly fishing, drift fishing, jigging, and spinning. You're looking at 6-7 hour trips, where you'll usually go after the likes of Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and King Salmon, depending on the weather and time of year.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 16' Hyde boat that can safely take up to 2 anglers.

The price of your trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you'll need for a productive day on the water. Please keep in mind you'll need to get a fishing license before the start of the trip.

You'll be able to keep any legal species caught during the trip.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Al's Guide Service.

Al's Guide Service runs angling trips out of Pulaski and also does estuary trips on the Salmon River. Al offers to show you what the local fishery is all about.

Al aims to tailor every trip to your specific needs, so let him know what you're after! Depending on the trip and species, you'll be using techniques like trolling, fly fishing, drift fishing, jigging, and spinning. You're looking at 6-7 hour trips, where you'll usually go after the likes of Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and King Salmon, depending on the weather and time of year.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 16' Hyde boat that can safely take up to 2 anglers.

The price of your trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you'll need for a productive day on the water. Please keep in mind you'll need to get a fishing license before the start of the trip.

You'll be able to keep any legal species caught during the trip.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Al's Guide Service.

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Rating

5.0
39 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (45)

What anglers say

97%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

All reviews (39)

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Jose Glenn Elumba
Jose Glenn Elumba
us
New York, US
Member since 2025
1
5.0
Verified
Very Professional Guide
AM Trip on October 19, 20252 adults
We just came from a memorable fishing experience in the beautiful Salmon River in Pulaski, NY, with Captain Al and we couldn’t be happier. From the time we booked, he was very communicative and clear what to expect and told us what to bring. This was our fourth weekend fishing in the Salmon River and fortunately we landed our first king salmon and we were able to land up to the limit allowed. Those previous trips/weekends without a guide unfortunately we were not able to land a fish. Captain Al was exceptionally patient with all of us being a total stranger to fly fishing because we used to fish with a spinning reel. His knowledge of the river is very obvious. His gear was top-notch and his way to teach us of the techiniques was very professional. He is also well respected with the people in the place especially with his friends and co-guides. And his friends also helped us a lot. We highly recommend Captain Al for those who would like to experience fishing in the Salmon River.
Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Salmon
Response from Captain
October 20, 2025
Jose and Jade you guys crushed it. Thank you for the review. You guys caught on fast. Tight lines, Al
Jeffrey Pruett
Jeffrey Pruett
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Excellent day on the river
AM Trip on April 11, 20262 adults
Al was a very good guide. Pleasent demeanor and definitely knew the river. We were casting lines within 5 minutes of getting in tbe boat. Several hook throughout the day and ended up landing 4 steelhead and a very nice 7 pound brown. Highly recommend Al and will be using hom again next time fishing tbe Salmon River.
Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Response from Captain
April 12, 2026
Thank you for the review!
Robert Titus
Robert Titus
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
STEELHEAD FISING SALMON RIVER
AM Trip on April 28, 20262 adults
Capt Al is an excellent guide . We hooked yp 22 times and landed 17 steelhed from 14 to 24 inches. He knows the river and ware to find the fish. EXCELLENRTRIP !!!
Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Response from Captain
May 7, 2026
Thank you for the review!
Peter Rocha
Peter Rocha
us
New York, US
Member since 2024
0
5.0
Verified
Great day on the water
AM Trip on April 10, 20262 adults
Awesome day on the drift boat. Jason put us on fish consistently and helped my son and I hone our fishing technique. Highly recommended.
Response from Captain
April 11, 2026
thanks for the review
Chris Pinkham
Chris Pinkham
Repeat angler
us
Maine, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
What a day!
AM Trip on October 1, 20252 adults
Al was extremely knowledgeable for the fish we were catching and although the water conditions were not great, He found fish, and we caught fish! My Dad and I had a great time! Al was professional, courteous, and it felt we knew him for years. We are scheduling another trip with Al right away!
Reported catch:
Salmon
Response from Captain
October 7, 2025
thanks for the review! had a great time with yoj guys

Trip availability and prices

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June 2026
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Number of days
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2 adults • 0 children
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US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

5.0
39 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (45)

What anglers say

97%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

All reviews (39)

Filter
Showing 15 of 39 reviews
Jose Glenn Elumba
Jose Glenn Elumba
us
New York, US
Member since 2025
1
5.0
Verified
Very Professional Guide
AM Trip on October 19, 20252 adults
We just came from a memorable fishing experience in the beautiful Salmon River in Pulaski, NY, with Captain Al and we couldn’t be happier. From the time we booked, he was very communicative and clear what to expect and told us what to bring. This was our fourth weekend fishing in the Salmon River and fortunately we landed our first king salmon and we were able to land up to the limit allowed. Those previous trips/weekends without a guide unfortunately we were not able to land a fish. Captain Al was exceptionally patient with all of us being a total stranger to fly fishing because we used to fish with a spinning reel. His knowledge of the river is very obvious. His gear was top-notch and his way to teach us of the techiniques was very professional. He is also well respected with the people in the place especially with his friends and co-guides. And his friends also helped us a lot. We highly recommend Captain Al for those who would like to experience fishing in the Salmon River.
Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Salmon
Response from Captain
October 20, 2025
Jose and Jade you guys crushed it. Thank you for the review. You guys caught on fast. Tight lines, Al
Jeffrey Pruett
Jeffrey Pruett
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Excellent day on the river
AM Trip on April 11, 20262 adults
Al was a very good guide. Pleasent demeanor and definitely knew the river. We were casting lines within 5 minutes of getting in tbe boat. Several hook throughout the day and ended up landing 4 steelhead and a very nice 7 pound brown. Highly recommend Al and will be using hom again next time fishing tbe Salmon River.
Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Response from Captain
April 12, 2026
Thank you for the review!
Robert Titus
Robert Titus
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
STEELHEAD FISING SALMON RIVER
AM Trip on April 28, 20262 adults
Capt Al is an excellent guide . We hooked yp 22 times and landed 17 steelhed from 14 to 24 inches. He knows the river and ware to find the fish. EXCELLENRTRIP !!!
Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Response from Captain
May 7, 2026
Thank you for the review!
Peter Rocha
Peter Rocha
us
New York, US
Member since 2024
0
5.0
Verified
Great day on the water
AM Trip on April 10, 20262 adults
Awesome day on the drift boat. Jason put us on fish consistently and helped my son and I hone our fishing technique. Highly recommended.
Response from Captain
April 11, 2026
thanks for the review
Chris Pinkham
Chris Pinkham
Repeat angler
us
Maine, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
What a day!
AM Trip on October 1, 20252 adults
Al was extremely knowledgeable for the fish we were catching and although the water conditions were not great, He found fish, and we caught fish! My Dad and I had a great time! Al was professional, courteous, and it felt we knew him for years. We are scheduling another trip with Al right away!
Reported catch:
Salmon
Response from Captain
October 7, 2025
thanks for the review! had a great time with yoj guys

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Unpowered boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
16 ft
Year built
2004
Boat manufacturer
Hyde
Boat type
Drift boat
Engine model
N/A
Powered by
1 x 1HP
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