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.

Hey, I'm Captain Scott Thurber

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
(32 reviews)
Plattsburgh
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Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 32 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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David A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing Trip! Excellent Captain!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 12, 2026
What an incredible trip! We had such an awesome time out on the water. We caught plenty of Lake Trout and Bass, non-stop action!!!
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Luke S.
Excellent
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Champions on Champlain

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 19, 2026
Scott was a great captain. He put us on Lake Trout right away and when it got to rough. He took us to a calmer spot and caught...
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Natalie M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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So much fun!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on July 17, 2026
We ended up spending the whole time catching trout and my expectations were far exceeded. He was an excellent captain. Made...
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Matt G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Scott

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip on August 21, 2026
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Carsten C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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My son’s favorite part of our vacation

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 31, 2026
Scott was awesome! He was extremely patient with our two kids. We caught a number of lake trout which we hadn’t caught before....
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