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Aaron’s Guide Service
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Aaron’s Guide Service

Mayfield, United States
8 reviews
Captain Aaron Gaza – Aaron's Guide Service Captain Aaron Gaza is a passionate, full-time fishing guide based on Great Sacandaga Lake, NY. As the owner and operator of Aaron's Guide Service, he brings years of hands-on experience fishing the waters of Great Sacandaga Lake and the surrounding Adirondack region. Aaron specializes in targeting trophy northern pike, walleye, bass, and panfish year-round — offering both open-water and ice fishing trips. His deep local knowledge, friendly approach, and dedication to helping clients succeed make every trip exciting, educational, and fun. Whether you're chasing a personal best or just want to enjoy a day on the water with friends or family, Captain Aaron will make sure it's a trip to remember. From first-timers to serious anglers, all are welcome aboard!

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5.0
8 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

All reviews (8)

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  • Timothy O'connell
    Timothy O'connell
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Wife's B'day and she caught 3 Northerns!!!

    4 Hour Trip – Multi Species - 12:00 PM • 3 adults

    I caught just a Smallie but great trip very memorable. Aaron is the best with knowledge of the lake, its history and maintaining the fishery.

  • Matthew Maison
    Matthew Maison
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great fishing experience

    4 Hour Trip – Multi Species - 1:15 PM • 2 adults

    Aaron was extremely personable and knowledgeable. He was enthusiastic and helpful. Great experience!!

  • John Riley
    John Riley
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Aaron’s Guide

    4 Hour Trip – Multi Species - 1:15 PM • 4 adults • 1 child
  • Michael Beecher
    Michael Beecher
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    First time pike fishing in 45 years

    4 Hour Trip – Northern Pike • 2 adults

    Aaron was very knowledgeable with the area we fished very professionally great captain!

    Reported catch:
    Northern Pike
  • Adam Fishman
    Adam Fishman
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Best captain

    4 Hour Trip – Multi Species • 5 adults • 1 child

    We’ve been on a lot of boats, but have rarely have ever had an experience like we did with Aaron. First of all his communication going into the trip was great. The weather wasn’t looking good, but he kept us informed so that we would feel comfortable about making a decision. We ended up going out And my kids had an unbelievable time. He put us right on the fish and we hauled out a ton. He also taught the kids a lot about how to catch and bring in each species. He was paying attention every time they had something on the line or if their lines weren’t tight or if they weren’t on the bottom. If a line snapped or we needed to rebait he was all over it. He took care of everything on the boat, including filleting the fish. Really feel lucky that we ended up finding him!

    Reported catch:
    Walleye
    Smallmouth Bass
    European Perch
    Response from Captain

    It was a pleasure having you guys out Adam, getting to see your family have such a blast catching so many Smallmouth Bass, Perch, Walleye and Rock Bass was a joy. So glad you were abke to find me and cant wait to see you giys out again on Great Sacandaga Lake!

Real catches shared by our community

  • Aarons Guide Service – Housatonic River Pike
    Aarons Guide Service – Housatonic River PikeLenox, MA
    Angler proudly displaying a Northern Pike while fishing on a serene lake, showcasing the thrill of freshwater fishing.
    Fish 1
    Northern Pike
    Michael B.
    Michael B.
    Aaron was very knowledgeable with the area we fished very professionally great captain!
  • Aarons Guide Service – Great Sacandaga Lake
    Aarons Guide Service – Great Sacandaga LakeMayfield, NY
    Angler proudly displaying a Northern Pike while fishing on a calm lake, showcasing a successful catch during an autumn outing.
    Fish 1
    Northern Pike
    Tyler L.
    Tyler L.
    Aaron was fantasic and helped me land my first pike ever. he took my family and I around the lake and gave us a great experience! we highly recommend and will return for another trip!
  • Aarons Guide Service – Great Sacandaga Lake
    Aarons Guide Service – Great Sacandaga LakeMayfield, NY
    An angler proudly displaying a large Largemouth Bass while fishing on a scenic lake, with another fisherman observing.
    Fish 1
    Smallmouth Bass
    Eugene D.
    Eugene D.
    Arron worked hard to find fish and never gave up and found many. I highly recommend!
  • Aarons Guide Service – Great Sacandaga Lake
    Aarons Guide Service – Great Sacandaga LakeMayfield, NY
    A young angler proudly displaying a large Largemouth Bass while fishing on a lake, with a smiling guide giving a thumbs up in the background.
    Fish 1
    Smallmouth Bass
    Adam F.
    Adam F.
    We’ve been on a lot of boats, but have rarely have ever had an experience like we did with Aaron. First of all his communication going into the trip was great. The weather wasn’t looking good, but he kept us informed so that we would feel comfortable about making a decision. We ended up going out And my kids had an unbelievable time. He put us right on the fish and we hauled out a ton. He also taught the kids a lot about how to catch and bring in each species. He was paying attention every time they had something on the line or if their lines weren’t tight or if they weren’t on the bottom. If a line snapped or we needed to rebait he was all over it. He took care of everything on the boat, including filleting the fish. Really feel lucky that we ended up finding him!
  • Aarons Guide Service – Great Sacandaga Lake
    Aarons Guide Service – Great Sacandaga LakeMayfield, NY
    An angler proudly displaying a large Smallmouth Bass while fishing on a serene lake, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Smallmouth Bass
    Our 2025 Walleye Jigging and Multi-Species Summer Trips are off and running on Great Sacandaga Lake! Thanks to the efforts of catch and release, the walleye and perch sizes are beginning to increase on Great Sacandaga! While there are still thousands and thousands of undersized walleye stuck at the 14.75” mark, many fish are finally getting over that threshold which is so encouraging and we are catching them!!. Clients on our charter are learning new techniques of jigging for these fish with either live bait or artificial ones. We have stopped fishing for the Pike during the heat of July and August as they do not survive well when taken to the surface under warm water and air temps. Therefore, we are dedicating all our time to the walleye, perch and bass this summer. The only exception to this is we are offering river pike trips on the Housatonic River in Western Massachusetts. We are also releasing all our walleye over 20” to ensure they reproduce as those are the biggest natural “fish stockers” as they lay the most eggs. Sacandaga is an amazing fishery yet so many normal fisherman struggle each day so why not book a day on our charter! We have plenty of openings available for the next 1.5 months.

Fishing reports

An angler proudly displaying a large Smallmouth Bass while fishing on a serene lake, showcasing a successful day on the water.

2025 Early Summer Fishing Report

Jul 1, 2025 • Mayfield
Our 2025 Walleye Jigging and Multi-Species Summer Trips are off and running on Great Sacandaga Lake! Thanks to the efforts of catch and release, the walleye and perch sizes are beginning to increase on Great Sacandaga! While there are still thousands and thousands of undersized walleye stuck at the 14.75” mark, many fish are finally getting over that threshold which is so encouraging and we are catching them!!. Clients on our charter are learning new techniques of jigging for these fish with either live bait or artificial ones. We have stopped fishing for the Pike during the heat of July and August as they do not survive well when taken to the surface under warm water and air temps. Therefore, we are dedicating all our time to the walleye, perch and bass this summer. The only exception to this is we are offering river pike trips on the Housatonic River in Western Massachusetts. We are also releasing all our walleye over 20” to ensure they reproduce as those are the biggest natural “fish stockers” as they lay the most eggs. Sacandaga is an amazing fishery yet so many normal fisherman struggle each day so why not book a day on our charter! We have plenty of openings available for the next 1.5 months.
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