Alexandria Bay
Instant Confirmation
Trips from
US $600
Captain
Mike Crawford
Alexandria Bay, United States
25+ reviews
Upstate Guide Service (UGS) is a licensed, insured, and professional guide service providing safe and enjoyable angling trips in Upstate New York since 2003.
With over two decades of professional guiding, UGS offers the hands-on experience and skills to provide you and your friends a quality fishing trip.
Every time out!
Mike Crawford, the owner and head guide at UGS, is a USCG Masters Licensed Captain and NYSDEC Licensed Guide.
MIke has extensive knowledge of local waters and has guided anglers and hunters in Northern Canada and Alaska as well as throughout Central New York, The Adirondacks, and Catskill Regions of Upstate New York.
Make the most of your valuable vacation time with a professional and experienced guide service...Upstate Guide Service.
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Rating
4.9
32 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (24)
All reviews (32)
Showing 1 – 5 of 32 reviews
Paul CreccaRepeat angler
New Jersey, US•Member since 2025•3 trips5.0VerifiedGreat Guide & Teacher for 1000 Island Smallies
Full Day Trip • 2 adultsMike C. was a great guide and teacher for catching big 1000 Island Smallmouth. He knows the vast waters of the St. Lawrence as well as anyone could, having 30 years for fishing experience on those waters. Mike's boat a Lund deep V is my personal favorite for fishing, its roomy, stable and safe, unlike those 80mph bass racing boats which are scary dangerous IMO - and captain Mike is a very safe captain. Overall a great fishing experience, with some big smallmouth caught and released.
Reported catch:
Response from CaptainThanks Paul!
Nic WilliamsPennsylvania, US•Member since 20265.0VerifiedGreat time on the St Lawrence!
Full Day Trip • 2 adultsCaptain Mike is the best in the business! My wife and I are complete beginners and had a great experience, will definitely book again.
Reported catch:
Response from CaptainThanks Nic! Pleasure meeting you guys!
Pat RiccardiNew York, US•Member since 20265.0VerifiedMemorable fishing experience
6 Hour Trip • 2 adultsMike Crawford is exceptional knowledgeable and accommodating guide
Mitchell WadelPennsylvania, US•Member since 2025The captain canceled
Trip was supposed to happen on July 25, 2026The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
Tom KochRepeat anglerPennsylvania, US•Member since 2021•3 trips5.0Verifiedgreat trip
Full Day Trip • 1 adultEverything I hoped for
Response from CaptainThanks Tom!
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