Join Capt. Rick Austin on the Queen of American lakes - lake George. Austin Charters has decades of fishing experience on this lake and will show you the hottest fishing spots around. Lake fishing is their forte and the captain is a true pro when it comes to catching Lake Trout, Salmon or Bass.

The boat is a wonderful 26’ Steiger Craft pilothouse, able to comfortably hold 4 anglers at the same time. It’s powered by a 300 HP Volvo Penta engine, guaranteeing you get to the fishing quickly and not waste any time. A full-head enclosed toilet is available on board, ensuring comfort in almost any situation.

The charter provides customers with excellent equipment from Daiwa and Akuma, allowing you to be 100% focused on the fishing. Brand-new electronic equipment is also in place to track that hot bite, as well as a wireless trolling motor, so you can sneak up on the catch.

Captain Rick Austin has over 40 years of fishing on this lake and he’s eager to share his tricks and secret fishing spots with the customers. There’s no minimum age for children and you’re welcome to bring them aboard so they can learn the thrill of fishing. Whether it’s bottom fishing, trolling, light tackle or even ice fishing, this charter is ready to cater to its customers.



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  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jan 1 - Oct 1
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $500
    The fishing on Lake George is best when the sun is still waking up. Captain Rick will take you before the boat traffic starts disrupting the fish. Lake Trout, Bass, and Salmon are all fair game and the captain knows the hottest spots to catch them. Light tackle, trolling, bottom fishing, and ice fishing are all techniques that can be used on this trip.
  • Private trip
    Ice Fishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $500
    Ice fishing on the Lake, depending on the weather conditions
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 51 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Captain and Crew are very nice and knowledgeable on and about lake George.. caught fish.. fantastic day!
Captain and Crew are very nice and knowledgeable on and about lake George.. caught fish.. fantastic day!
Captain and Crew are very nice and knowledgeable on and about lake George.. caught fish.. fantastic day!
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Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
86%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Hilarie Z.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Awesome fishing experience with Captain Rick

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on July 2, 2024
On time, super boat and equipment, caught lots of fish and had a truly great experience.  The grandkids loved it, we loved...
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Thomas M.
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Made best of fussy fish day

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on July 28, 2024
Rick and Scott got us into the lake trout schools.  They were playing very hard to get but the crew used every trick in the...
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Marcos Y.
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A+ fishing experience

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on August 11, 2024
Had a great time trolling for trout. The boat was spacious and very clean.  Captain Austin is very knowledgeable and experienced,...
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Danny T.
Excellent
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Fantastic Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on August 14, 2024
Captain Rick and crew were friendly, knowledgeable, hard working. Beautiful sights and successful fishing.
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Christopher D.
Excellent
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Great charter

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on July 12, 2024
Had a great time, Captain Rick was very knowledgeable and we caught some great lake trout. Would definitely go again!
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FAQs about Austin Charters

Austin Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Ice Fishing Trip (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Austin Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Onboard holding tank
  • GPS Auto Pilot
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Austin Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Daiwa and okuma used)
  • Lures
  • First Mate

Austin Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing

Austin Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Ice Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Austin Charters include:
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Lake Trout
  • Salmon

Meet the Captain

Rick Austin
Queensbury, New York, United States
ID & license verified
51 Customer reviews
Response time 3 hours
Member since October 2016
Captain Rick Austin has a veritable treasure trove of fishing experience under his belt. With over 4 decades of fishing on Lake George, he's the go-to man with the know-how to handle any catch that may stir the surface of the Queen of the American lakes. His love of fishing was passed from previous generations in his family and he's happy to continue the tradition of fishing and teaching on the great Lake George.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Smallmouth) Smallmouth Bass
Lake Trout Lake Trout
Salmon Salmon

Boat specs

Boat Image
Boat category
Other
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2022
Boat manufacturer
Steiger Craft
Boat type
Pontoon

Engine model
Sylvan
Powered by
2 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Ice Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Onboard holding tank
GPS
Auto Pilot
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Daiwa and okuma used
Lures
First Mate

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No minimum age
No Smoking
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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