Al's Susquehanna Guide Service
Al's Susquehanna Guide Service
Al’s Susquehanna Guide Service offers guided fishing trips on the Susquehanna River, St. Lawrence River, Oneida Lake, and Cayuga Lake. He supplies everything you need; just bring your rain gear and a fishing license!
You will fish aboard a 19’ RiverPro LoPro originally built in 2017. Powered by a 200 HP Mercury Sport Jet engine, this craft boasts a maximum cruising speed of 50 knots. Her sleek design allows you to efficiently run the river, even at its lowest levels. She comes equipped with a Minn Kota trolling motor and Humminbird units. There is room on board for up to three passengers.
While fishing the North Branch of the Susquehanna River, you can target Smallmouth Bass, some of the hardest-fighting fish known to anglers. We also offer trips to the St. Lawrence River, Oneida Lake, and Cayuga Lake. These are world-class fisheries, and the St. Lawrence was recently voted the best bass fishing in the U.S. Depending on the time of year, you are likely to reel in Walleye as well. I use LiveScope along with Humminbird 360 on both of my boats, so you will also learn how to use these modern electronics.
You will target your catch using light tackle and a variety of techniques. Depending on the species, you might try your hand at spinning, jigging, or popping. Your guide, Al, provides top-of-the-line fishing gear featuring the craftsmanship of Shimano, St. Croix, Rapala, Sufix, Keitech USA, and Z-Man. Fly fishermen are welcome; just be sure to bring your own fly rod.
Trips run by Al’s Susquehanna Guide Service depart from various locations on the North Branch of the Susquehanna River in PA, located just a few miles from Interstate 81 and the Northeast Extension of the PA Turnpike. Be sure to bring a valid fishing license and your lunch.
Come aboard today and experience great freshwater sport fishing on the Susquehanna River, St. Lawrence River, Oneida Lake, or Cayuga Lake.
Al’s Susquehanna Guide Service offers guided fishing trips on the Susquehanna River, St. Lawrence River, Oneida Lake, and Cayuga Lake. He supplies everything you need; just bring your rain gear and a fishing license!
You will fish aboard a 19’ RiverPro LoPro originally built in 2017. Powered by a 200 HP Mercury Sport Jet engine, this craft boasts a maximum cruising speed of 50 knots. Her sleek design allows you to efficiently run the river, even at its lowest levels. She comes equipped with a Minn Kota trolling motor and Humminbird units. There is room on board for up to three passengers.
While fishing the North Branch of the Susquehanna River, you can target Smallmouth Bass, some of the hardest-fighting fish known to anglers. We also offer trips to the St. Lawrence River, Oneida Lake, and Cayuga Lake. These are world-class fisheries, and the St. Lawrence was recently voted the best bass fishing in the U.S. Depending on the time of year, you are likely to reel in Walleye as well. I use LiveScope along with Humminbird 360 on both of my boats, so you will also learn how to use these modern electronics.
You will target your catch using light tackle and a variety of techniques. Depending on the species, you might try your hand at spinning, jigging, or popping. Your guide, Al, provides top-of-the-line fishing gear featuring the craftsmanship of Shimano, St. Croix, Rapala, Sufix, Keitech USA, and Z-Man. Fly fishermen are welcome; just be sure to bring your own fly rod.
Trips run by Al’s Susquehanna Guide Service depart from various locations on the North Branch of the Susquehanna River in PA, located just a few miles from Interstate 81 and the Northeast Extension of the PA Turnpike. Be sure to bring a valid fishing license and your lunch.
Come aboard today and experience great freshwater sport fishing on the Susquehanna River, St. Lawrence River, Oneida Lake, or Cayuga Lake.
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Terri W.5.0VerifiedFantastic 6 hours!
6 Hour – Smallmouth Bass Trip on August 22, 2025 • 2 adultsMy husband Rodney and his friend were going to be at the LLWS and knew that Friday the 22nd was going to be a relax day with no ball games. I started investigating bass fishing tours. I’m sure other trips are good but I really liked Al’s informative website and his decades of experience. He was so responsive to my questions and I just had a good feeling about him. He provides everything but your drinks, snacks and sunscreen. He even sent a link for a fishing license. They had a ball! Rodney said that Al was informative, friendly and down to earth. He knew the “honey holes” and they caught about 25 good sized fish in only 6 hours. I feel like this was money well spent, they had a great time!
Rafael Casiano5.0VerifiedSeptember fishing trip
6 Hour – Smallmouth Bass Trip on September 3, 2022 • 2 adultsAllen was amazing with providing tips and techniques to catching these Susquehanna Smallmouth. Very knowledgeable in the history of the River. Good conversation; Nice gear! Just an overall great experience! I will be booking future trips with Al, no doubt!
Monique Wright-williams5.0VerifiedDay trip with Captain Al
Full Day Smallmouth Trip on September 28, 2020 • 2 adultsWe had an AMAZING time with Al. He was SUPER helpful, skilled and knowledgeable about the river (low tide) as well as the hot spots. We caught between 50-60 fish!! Id go again with no hesitation. Highly recommend Captain Al!
David Herring5.0Verified6 hour trip with Al
3/4 Day Smallmouth Trip on July 19, 2019 • 1 adultI spent 6 hours with AL on this hot day of July and it was excellent. it was my first freshwater charter trip and I was very impressed with Al's knowledge and expertise. would definitely do it again... good job Al!!
Louis Mitchalk5.0Verified4 hour cat trip
Specialty Catfish Trip (AM) on September 22, 2018 • 3 adultsAwesome trip Al is very good st getting on and catching fish very very personable guy will book again and again
Barry Buchecker5.0VerifiedGREAT DAY OF FISHING WITH CAPTAIN AL
6 Hour – Smallmouth Bass Trip on October 27, 2025 • 2 adultsFIRST TIME FISHING WITH CAPTAIN AL AND IT WON`T BE MY LAST. GREAT PERSON AND VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT THE SUSQUEHANNA RIVER AND ITS HISTORY AND MOST OF WHERE THE FISH ARE, AND WHAT TYPES OF BAITS TO USE WHEN AND WHERE
Andy FosterRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat day!
6 Hour – Smallmouth Bass Trip on October 3, 2024 • 2 adultsWe had a great time Lots of fish and great company
Russell Sokolas5.0VerifiedHalf day trip with captain Al
4 Hour Trip – Smallmouth (AM) on September 16, 2023 • 2 adultsGreat teacher , very knowledgeable on the River . Will use again !
Mike Moffitt5.0VerifiedHalf day trip with captain Al
6 Hour – Smallmouth Bass Trip on July 30, 2023 • 2 adultsTrip was great. Tons of Smallies. Going again in November. Can’t wait !!
- Andy FosterRepeat angler5.0Verified
June fishing trip
6 Hour – Smallmouth Bass Trip on June 9, 2023 • 2 adults
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FIRST TIME FISHING WITH CAPTAIN AL AND IT WON`T BE MY LAST. GREAT PERSON AND VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT THE SUSQUEHANNA RIVER AND ITS HISTORY AND MOST OF WHERE THE FISH ARE, AND WHAT TYPES OF BAITS TO USE WHEN AND WHERE
My husband Rodney and his friend were going to be at the LLWS and knew that Friday the 22nd was going to be a relax day with no ball games. I started investigating bass fishing tours. I’m sure other trips are good but I really liked Al’s informative website and his decades of experience. He was so responsive to my questions and I just had a good feeling about him. He provides everything but your drinks, snacks and sunscreen. He even sent a link for a fishing license. They had a ball! Rodney said that Al was informative, friendly and down to earth. He knew the “honey holes” and they caught about 25 good sized fish in only 6 hours. I feel like this was money well spent, they had a great time!
We had a great time Lots of fish and great company
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Allen was amazing with providing tips and techniques to catching these Susquehanna Smallmouth. Very knowledgeable in the history of the River. Good conversation; Nice gear! Just an overall great experience! I will be booking future trips with Al, no doubt!
Good guys to fish with minimal snags and good casters. Were also on time and properly dressed.
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FAQs about Al's Susquehanna Guide Service
- US $775 per group - 6 Hour – Smallmouth Bass Trip (6 hours)
- Fighting chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor Minn-Kota Ultrex
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures (All lures provided.)
- Fishing license (You will need a PA. Fishing license.)
- River fishing (Susquehanna North Branch.)
- Lake fishing (Various lakes available upon request.)
- Light tackle (Spinning tackle.)
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing (Catfish.)
- Trolling (For Musky.)
- Spinning (We use mostly St-croix rods and Shimano reels.)
- Jigging (We use a lot of HD Tackle and Z-Man.)
- Popping (Smallmouth love topwater we throw mostly Rapala bai)
- Fly fishing (I welcome fly fisherman.)
- Drift fishing
- Bass (Largemouth)
- Bass (Smallmouth)
- Catfish
- Muskellunge (Musky)
- Walleye
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