Captain
Scott Thurber

Member since January 2021 Plattsburgh, United States
Background
Captain Scott has over 45 years of fishing experience. He's a retired law enforcement supervisor and a former member of an Adirondack Swift water & ice rescue team. He started Irish Raider Outfitters with his wife Tricia, who's a first mate on every trip. She really enjoys teaching children and women her techniques to out-fish the seasoned fishermen onboard.

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Plattsburgh, United States
Background
Captain Scott has over 45 years of fishing experience. He's a retired law enforcement supervisor and a former member of an Adirondack Swift water & ice rescue team. He started Irish Raider Outfitters with his wife Tricia, who's a first mate on every trip. She really enjoys teaching children and women her techniques to out-fish the seasoned fishermen onboard.
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Irish Raider Outfitters

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(23 reviews)
Plattsburgh
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Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 23 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Knows What\u2019s Up
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Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
87%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Christian B.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on July 22, 2025
Great trip, got plenty of large Lake Trout and some very fun Smallmouth Bass that were very fun and was in my sonโ€™s bucket...
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John B.
Excellent
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Scott was great

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip on September 20, 2025
He knows the lake and hot spots like the back of his hand
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Meghan H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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One awesome captain!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 25, 2025
Captain Scott is an amazing captain! Extremely knowledgeable about the lake and he knows right where to go and get on top of...
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Devin G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Knows Whatโ€™s Up

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 9, 2025
Captain Scott was very impressive in his knowledge of the lake and history of the area. Great stories and great guide for a...
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Juliusz J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great! I mean really great guided fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 10, 2025
What a wonderful fishing trip on Lake Champlain - Scott is a really great guide and companion on a well organized and executed...
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