Vermont Fishing Adventures LLC 

4.8
(15 reviews)
 Boat Ramp, Burlington, VT 05401, United States–

Vermont Fishing Adventures LLC 

Burlington, VT, United States
–
22 ft
4
4.8
(15 reviews)

Vermont Fishing Adventures is here to show you the stunning waters of Lake Champlain. With Captain Chris at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide. He is a USCG licensed Captain, fully insured and registered with USCG, CPR + First Aid Certified.

Species like Atlantic Salmon, Lake trout and the occasional Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Brown Trout or a bonus Lake Whitefish will be targeted most trips and will be trolled for using downriggers, dipsy divers and lead core. Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, and more are in the card depending on lake and weather conditions.

If you're traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard and encouraged! Children must wear life vests the appropriate size will be available on board. And, you can't go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty stomach!

You'll be fishing from a 22' Crestliner cuddy cabin that holds up to 5 passengers including the captain, exceptions can be made for small children please contact with any questions. It comes with outriggers, downriggers, and all the essentials. Capt. Chris will supply rods and reels for you, along with lures. Live bait is included if required.

Before coming aboard, you'll need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group 15 years old or older at the time of the trip, and supply a copy to the captain. Single day and 3 day licenses are available, this information is available online and can be purchased from the VT fish and wildlife website. Digital copies of fishing licenses ARE acceptable in the state of Vermont. Some species may be off-limits or require a special tag but your captain will be able to help you with this. You can't go wrong when you bring sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). Bottled water will be available for you. Alcohol is not allowed.

Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Vermont Fishing Adventures!

Vermont Fishing Adventures is here to show you the stunning waters of Lake Champlain. With Captain Chris at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide. He is a USCG licensed Captain, fully insured and registered with USCG, CPR + First Aid Certified.

Species like Atlantic Salmon, Lake trout and the occasional Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Brown Trout or a bonus Lake Whitefish will be targeted most trips and will be trolled for using downriggers, dipsy divers and lead core. Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, and more are in the card depending on lake and weather conditions.

If you're traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard and encouraged! Children must wear life vests the appropriate size will be available on board. And, you can't go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty stomach!

You'll be fishing from a 22' Crestliner cuddy cabin that holds up to 5 passengers including the captain, exceptions can be made for small children please contact with any questions. It comes with outriggers, downriggers, and all the essentials. Capt. Chris will supply rods and reels for you, along with lures. Live bait is included if required.

Before coming aboard, you'll need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group 15 years old or older at the time of the trip, and supply a copy to the captain. Single day and 3 day licenses are available, this information is available online and can be purchased from the VT fish and wildlife website. Digital copies of fishing licenses ARE acceptable in the state of Vermont. Some species may be off-limits or require a special tag but your captain will be able to help you with this. You can't go wrong when you bring sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). Bottled water will be available for you. Alcohol is not allowed.

Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Vermont Fishing Adventures!

Chris Gay
Captain
Chris Gay
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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4 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Lake Trout
Whitefish (Lake)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Atlantic)
US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 2:15 PM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Lake Trout
Whitefish (Lake)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Atlantic)
US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Lake Trout
Whitefish (Lake)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Atlantic)
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 12:15 PM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Lake Trout
Whitefish (Lake)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Atlantic)
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Lake Trout
Whitefish (Lake)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
+1
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.8
15 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (11)

Reviews (15)

  • Henry Tardiff
    Henry Tardiff
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Hampshire, US
    Member since 2024
    18 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    great trip, great capt.

    6 Hour Trip on June 7, 2026 • 2 adults

    unfotunetly the capt, Chris is moving his family to fla. today. but when he learns the fla. coastline he will be a top notch guide again. we got 9 lakers kept. 3 limit. 11lb 6 0z was best, 32" all fat well fed fish. had a great day.

  • Caitlin Leggett
    Caitlin Leggett
    us
    Vermont, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    My teenagers had a blast!

    4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 24, 2025 • 4 adults

    16th birthday request- boys had a blast and caught some monsters on the lake! Chris was great with them and they really loved the trip! Highly recommend!!!

  • Laurance Maxson
    Laurance Maxson
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    October fishing trip

    6 Hour Trip on October 13, 2025 • 1 adult

    If you want to catch fish, have fun and meet a captain that’s friendly. This is a tour you want.

  • Paolo Lorenzo
    Paolo Lorenzo
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2024
    4 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Great day on the water, caught lots of fish

    4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 13, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 child

    Captain Chris got us out on the water and on fish, can't really ask for more on a charter.

  • James N Mary Rollins
    James N Mary Rollins
    Repeat angler
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    4.3
    Verified

    Lake trout

    8 Hour Trip on July 9, 2024 • 2 adults

    Spent the day chasing lake trout on Lake Champlain with Captain Chris. The fish were a bit finicky but the Captain got us on fish and we had a great day. I would definitely charter Captain Chris again if I was in the area.

  • Shannan Ake
    Shannan Ake
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Great fishing trip!

    4 Hour Trip (PM) on June 8, 2026 • 3 adults

    Chris was friendly and very knowledgeable. He was easy to talk to and answered all of our questions. We caught many lake trout - would highly recommend!

  • Paul Guttenberg
    Paul Guttenberg
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    April fishing trip

    6 Hour Trip on April 25, 2026 • 4 adults
  • David Lau
    David Lau
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2022
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Fishing Trip out of Burlington VT

    6 Hour Trip on April 6, 2024 • 3 adults

    It was a cold morning but Captain Chris did an excellent job to make sure we had a great time. We caught a few large lake trout. Captain Chris knows the lake well and very knowledgeable about the history of Lake Chaplain and the surrounding areas. The next time my family and I come back to Burlington, we will definitely book a trip with Captain Chris again.

  • Russell Hawkins
    Russell Hawkins
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Hard working guide

    6 Hour Trip on August 17, 2025 • 2 adults

    Chris worked hard to get us on fish but the time of year and the weather was against us. We still had a great time!

  • Marc Sullivan
    Marc Sullivan
    us
    Vermont, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Knowledgeable & Courteous

    4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 27, 2024 • 3 adults

    Chris was at the dock waiting for us and ready to go at 6 am. He knew his way around Champlain and provided us with successful trolling, where we caught 7 beautiful lake trout! I would (and will ) recommend Chris to anyone looking for a great experience on Champlain.

FAQs about Vermont Fishing Adventures LLC

Vermont Fishing Adventures LLC offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Vermont Fishing Adventures LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed Small sit-down bunk perfect for kids.
  • Outriggers Planner Boards.
Trips booked with Vermont Fishing Adventures LLC include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (We typically do not use live bait but if a trip requires it we will provide it at no additional cost. )
  • Lures
  • Drinks (Water )
Vermont Fishing Adventures LLC offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
Vermont Fishing Adventures LLC offers the following fishing technique:
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Vermont Fishing Adventures LLC include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Atlantic)
  • Whitefish (Lake)

Your captain

Chris Gay
Chris Gay
Burlington, Vermont, United States
15 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2023
We are a fishing charter fishing out of Lake Champlain. We concentrate on Lake Trout and Salmon from the Crown Point bridge to the Inland Sea. We can also target Northern Pike, Bass, and Walleye upon special requests. We also offer Perch trips for families and kids.
Chris Gay
Chris Gay
15
reviews
2023
member since
~1h
response
We are a fishing charter fishing out of Lake Champlain. We concentrate on Lake Trout and Salmon from the Crown Point bridge to the Inland Sea. We can also target Northern Pike, Bass, and Walleye upon special requests. We also offer Perch trips for families and kids.

The fish you can target

Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Atlantic Salmon
Atlantic Salmon
Lake Whitefish
Lake Whitefish
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Atlantic Salmon
Atlantic Salmon

Real catches by this captain

  • An angler proudly displaying a large Northern Pike while fishing on a serene lake, showcasing a vibrant fishing shirt.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Henry T.
    Henry T.
    unfotunetly the capt, Chris is moving his family to fla. today. but when he learns the fla. coastline he will be a top notch guide again. we got 9 lakers kept. 3 limit. 11lb 6 0z was best, 32" all fat well fed fish. had a great day.
  • An angler proudly displaying a freshly caught Lake Trout while fishing from a boat, showcasing a scenic lake backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Laurance M.
    Laurance M.
    If you want to catch fish, have fun and meet a captain that’s friendly. This is a tour you want.
  • A young angler excitedly displays a large Walleye aboard a fishing boat during a sunset outing.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Caitlin L.
    Caitlin L.
    16th birthday request- boys had a blast and caught some monsters on the lake! Chris was great with them and they really loved the trip! Highly recommend!!!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish on a fishing charter, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Paolo L.
    Paolo L.
    Captain Chris got us out on the water and on fish, can't really ask for more on a charter.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Lake Trout while fishing on a serene lake, showcasing a successful catch during a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    James N Mary R.
    James N Mary R.
    Spent the day chasing lake trout on Lake Champlain with Captain Chris. The fish were a bit finicky but the Captain got us on fish and we had a great day. I would definitely charter Captain Chris again if I was in the area.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
1987
Boat manufacturer
Crestliner
Boat type
Cuddy cabin
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 145HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Small sit-down bunk perfect for kids.
Outriggers
Planner Boards.
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
We typically do not use live bait but if a trip requires it we will provide it at no additional cost.
Lures
Drinks
Water

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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
No age limits, children are allowed on all trips and encouraged.
No alcohol
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 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
 PayPal

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