Captain
John Ernst

Member since June 2021 Saratoga Springs, United States
Background
My name is John Ernst and I am a NYS Licensed Guide. I have a wonderful wife and 2 great kids that enjoy fishing as much as I do. I have been fishing semi Professional for 15+ years and have many Top 10 finishes. My goal is to give you absolutely the best and safest fishing experience that I can provide.

Hey, I'm Captain John Ernst

Saratoga Springs, United States
Background
My name is John Ernst and I am a NYS Licensed Guide. I have a wonderful wife and 2 great kids that enjoy fishing as much as I do. I have been fishing semi Professional for 15+ years and have many Top 10 finishes. My goal is to give you absolutely the best and safest fishing experience that I can provide.
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Reviews

My Charter Listings

A Line In The Water โ€“ Saratoga Lake

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(32 reviews)
Saratoga Springs
Trips from US $400

A Line In The Waterโ€“Great Sagandag

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(1 review)
Northville
Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 33 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (28)
Great fishing
Great fishing
Great way to end summer!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
86%
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Diana T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A great fisjing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on May 26, 2026
the captain was very kind and patient making sure all of our needs were met. we had a great time and caught a lot of fish
Diana T. recommends A Line In The Water โ€“ Saratoga Lake
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Michael O.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Great fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on May 22, 2026
Capt John kept us on fish all morning. Caught largemouth, smallmouth, rock bass, pickerel, yellow perch and a pike
Michael O. recommends A Line In The Water โ€“ Saratoga Lake
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Bob P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 1, 2026
We had a great time and caught more fish than expected this early in the season. Captain John knows where they fish are at!
Bob P. recommends A Line In The Water โ€“ Saratoga Lake
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David S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great way to end summer!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 25, 2025
Great trip with my son.ย  Captain was well equipped, very knowledgeable & had great tips for the novice fishermen.ย  Would...
David S. recommends A Line In The Water โ€“ Saratoga Lake
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Dan M.
Excellent
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Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day on the water

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 19, 2025
My husband and son had a great day on the boat and want to do it again!ย  Would highly recommend.
Dan M. recommends A Line In The Water โ€“ Saratoga Lake
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