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.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(15 reviews)
Burlington
 Last booking: 3 days ago
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Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 15 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Lake Champlain is filled with fish!
Lake Champlain is filled with fish!
Lake Champlain is filled with fish!
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Patrick M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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 6 Hour Salmon and Trout Trip
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Heather M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fish on!!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  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 6 Hour Salmon and Trout Trip
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Mike M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

No Post-Labor Day Rest for Capt. Thorny & Mate Sean or the LC Fish!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Salmon & Lake Trout on September 2, 2025
Captain Thorny and Mate Sean worked their tails off to provide a great, successful Salmon and Lake Trout trip for this Lake...
Mike M. recommends 6 Hour Salmon and Trout Trip
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Michael M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Experience

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Salmon & Lake Trout on August 31, 2025
I took my two sons and I fishing with Capt. Ron and his first mate David.ย  Rob has spent 40 years on Champlain so he knew...
Michael M. recommends 6 Hour Salmon and Trout Trip
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Igor S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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One of the best trips

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip โ€“ Salmon & Lake Trout on June 8, 2026
The captain and mate were very professional, polite, knowledgeable, and highly skilled. My son and I had a blast, caught plenty...
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