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
(22 reviews)
Saratoga Springs
 3 bookings in the past week.
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 23 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (14)
Great experience for beginners
Great experience for beginners
Great experience for beginners
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
79%
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Charles A.
Brielle, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day with Captain John

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 6, 2022
Everyone enjoyed using only fishing lures, no live bait. It made us all better fisherman. We will use this knowledge for all...
Charles A. recommends A Line In The Water โ€“ Saratoga Lake
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Sheri 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 trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 10, 2023
Thank you, John! We all had a great time! Looking forward to seeing you again soon!
Sheri M. recommends A Line In The Water โ€“ Saratoga Lake
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Dennis M.
Queensbury, New York
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day trip with John

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 12, 2023
Great time fishing with my grandson on a beautiful lake
Dennis M. recommends A Line In The Water โ€“ Saratoga Lake
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Nancy G.
Greece, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip with grandson

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 15, 2022
My grandson and I went on a 4 hour trip with Captain John. We had a great time even though we only caught 1 fish each.ย  Captain...
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Michelle K.
New Milford, CT
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with the Sunrise

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 23, 2023
We had a wonderful time with Captain John today. Great fun and a beautiful morning on Saratoga Lake surrounded by laughter...
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