Captain
Robert Thorne

Member since August 2025 Burlington, United States
Background
Hello, I am Captain Thorny. I have been fishing Lake Champlain for the last 40 years. I have a USCG Master Captains License. My 22ft CHawk 'The CathyJean' is fully insured with a brand new 2025 Yamaha 150 hanging off the transom. My hardtop and cabin provides comfort in diverse weather conditions. I have been running fishing charters for the last 15 years. I run charters from ice out in the spring til she ices up in mid December. My home port is listed as Burlington, but I keep the CathyJean on a trailer, this allows me to adjust trips to seasonal fishing and weather conditions, assuring we have the best day possible on the water. Sharing the great fishing on Champlain with guests is my passion. Familys are always welcome. My favorite trips are with women and children. I run a very large variety of delivery systems with Planer Boards, Downriggers, Leadcore and divers. I look forward to the opportunity to take you fishing! Please message me with any special requests and I will do my best to accommodate you.
Techniques
We primarily troll for Lake Trout and Salmon. On a good day we might get some Steelhead or Brown Trout. Summer and Fall I also offer trips for Walleye and Northern Pike. We generally use a large variety of delivery methods like down riggers, planer boards, leadcore and divers.

Hey, I'm Captain Robert Thorne

Burlington, United States
Background
Hello, I am Captain Thorny. I have been fishing Lake Champlain for the last 40 years. I have a USCG Master Captains License. My 22ft CHawk 'The CathyJean' is fully insured with a brand new 2025 Yamaha 150 hanging off the transom. My hardtop and cabin provides comfort in diverse weather conditions. I have been running fishing charters for the last 15 years. I run charters from ice out in the spring til she ices up in mid December. My home port is listed as Burlington, but I keep the CathyJean on a trailer, this allows me to adjust trips to seasonal fishing and weather conditions, assuring we have the best day possible on the water. Sharing the great fishing on Champlain with guests is my passion. Familys are always welcome. My favorite trips are with women and children. I run a very large variety of delivery systems with Planer Boards, Downriggers, Leadcore and divers. I look forward to the opportunity to take you fishing! Please message me with any special requests and I will do my best to accommodate you.
Techniques
We primarily troll for Lake Trout and Salmon. On a good day we might get some Steelhead or Brown Trout. Summer and Fall I also offer trips for Walleye and Northern Pike. We generally use a large variety of delivery methods like down riggers, planer boards, leadcore and divers.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Burlington
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Patrick M.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Fantastic fishing!

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip โ€“ Salmon & Lake Trout on June 10, 2026
Weโ€™ve never fished Champlain and wanted to hook into lake trout and salmon during our week trip here, trying to figure ot...
Patrick M. recommends Thorny's Salmon and Trout Trip
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Greg F.
Excellent
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Awesome Trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  Trip for Greg on June 16, 2026
Rob provided a great experience, even when the bite was slower than normal. He provided endless information about the fish,...
Greg F. recommends Thorny's Salmon and Trout Trip
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Heather M.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fish on!!!!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Salmon & Lake Trout on May 22, 2026
We booked this fishing trip on a whim when we were visiting Vermont and we are so happy we did! From the start, communication...
Heather M. recommends Thorny's Salmon and Trout Trip
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Richard L.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Great day on the lake!

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip โ€“ Salmon & Lake Trout on June 26, 2026
Canโ€™t wait to go back!ย  Captain Rob put us on the fish!ย  We caught salmon, lakers and a beautiful rainbow trout!ย  Captain...
Richard L. recommends Thorny's Salmon and Trout Trip
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Curtt P.
Excellent
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Fish on!

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip โ€“ Salmon & Lake Trout on June 25, 2026
Captain Thorny met us on time on the dock and soon we had lines in the water!ย  It was a beautiful morning and it was early...
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