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.
37
Reviews

My Charter Listings

A Line In The Water – Saratoga Lake

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

A Line In The Water–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 37 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (35)
August fishing trip
worth the trip from California
worth the trip from California
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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
88%
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Jaime Y.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Unforgettable 16th birthday charter!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 7, 2026
We booked a charter with A Line in the Water for my son’s 16th birthday, and it was an absolutely fantastic trip! Everyone...
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Bill V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Worth the trip from California

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 23, 2026
What a great day! Captain John put us on fish all day. We landed more than we could count! He had everything we needed to make...
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Kurt S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on July 25, 2026
Our Captain John was a pleasure to talk to. He was also knowledgeable in his craft. The overall time was well spent my group...
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Evan R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on August 9, 2026
Evan R. recommends A Line In The Water – Saratoga Lake
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Diana T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A great fisjing trip

VERIFIED   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
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