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Sterling Pelsue
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Sterling Pelsue

Charlotte, United States
25+ reviews
Captain Sterling is a fully-licensed charter captain who started this business last year but has been fishing Trout and Salmon on Lake Champlain since he was 6 years old. The captain knows Lake Champlain like the back of his hand. Lake Trout is his favorite target species but if it can be caught, he fishes for it!

Charter

Rating

4.8
33 reviews
4.7
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

97%
Recommend this charter

All reviews (33)

Showing 1 – 5 of 33 reviews
  • Julie Ostiguy
    Julie Ostiguy
    us
    Rhode Island, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome trip!

    5 Hour Trip – Lake Trout Jigging • 2 adults

    I reached out to Captain Sterling while visiting VT from RI to take my 16 year old son fishing. He did not disappoint! My son had an amazing time and caught multiple trout and freshwater drum. My son really liked Sterling and had a great time! We will definitely book with him again when we visit VT! Thanks Captain for a great experience! It was the highlight of Colston’s summer!

    Reported catch:
    Lake Trout
    Freshwater Drum
    Response from Captain

    my pleasure it was fun fishing with your son. hes an excellent fisherman and has a good head on his shoulders! take care and thanks fir coming out!

  • Celina Perlberg
    Celina Perlberg
    Repeat angler
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip!

    5 Hour Trip – Lake Trout Jigging • 4 adults • 1 child

    We had an excellent trip with Sterling. We caught a lot of fish (big ones!) and had a lot of fun! He was great at explaining the techniques to my kids and got us right on the fish. We would definitely fish with him again if we're in the area. Highly recommend this charter!

    Reported catch:
    Lake Trout
    Response from Captain

    thanks for coming out it was a pleasure fishing with you guys!

  • Anthony Daiuto
    Anthony Daiuto
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Vacation Trip

    5 Hour Trip – Lake Trout Jigging • 3 adults

    We had an awesome experience on our lake trout charter! The captain was knowledgeable, friendly, and worked hard to keep us on fish all morning. We caught plenty of lake trout and had a blast jigging for them. I highly recommend this charter. Thanks for everything Sterling!

    Response from Captain

    thank you guys for coming out and glad we could make it happen for ya 🎣

  • Robert Hawley
    Robert Hawley
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Put us on the Fish

    5 Hour Trip – Lake Trout Jigging • 2 adults

    Captain Sterling is very knowledgeable when it comes to techniques it takes to get the fish on the line. He also knows where the fish are and gets you on them with great results. We caught lots of Lake Trout and some monster Drums. Highly recommend.

    Response from Captain

    it was a pleasure fishing with you guys thanks for coming out!

  • Timothy O'brien
    Timothy O'brien
    pl
    Poland
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day on the lake

    5 Hour Trip – Lake Trout Jigging • 2 adults • 1 child

    My son and I took the half day trip and had a great time. Sterling was a great host and knew where the fish would be biting. We each pulled out multiple big lake trout and some perch. Great trip.

    Response from Captain

    thanks for choosing me to take you guys out!

Real catches shared by our community

  • Fine Line Fishing Adventures
    Fine Line Fishing AdventuresCharlotte, VT
    Angler holding a large lake trout aboard a fishing boat on a cool, overcast lake.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Lake Trout
    Julie O.
    Julie O.
    I reached out to Captain Sterling while visiting VT from RI to take my 16 year old son fishing. He did not disappoint! My son had an amazing time and caught multiple trout and freshwater drum. My son really liked Sterling and had a great time! We will definitely book with him again when we visit VT! Thanks Captain for a great experience! It was the highlight of Colston’s summer!
  • Fine Line Fishing Adventures
    Fine Line Fishing AdventuresCharlotte, VT
    Angler proudly displaying a large Golden Snapper while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Black Drum
    Endless opportunities out here lately. Trips every day and the action has been non stop across the board
  • Fine Line Fishing Adventures
    Fine Line Fishing AdventuresCharlotte, VT
    An angler proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing on a sunny day, showcasing the beautiful backdrop of the water and mountains.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Black Drum
    Robert H.
    Robert H.
    Captain Sterling is very knowledgeable when it comes to techniques it takes to get the fish on the line. He also knows where the fish are and gets you on them with great results. We caught lots of Lake Trout and some monster Drums. Highly recommend.
  • Fine Line Fishing Adventures
    Fine Line Fishing AdventuresCharlotte, VT
    An angler proudly displaying a large Snapper while seated on a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Black Drum
    The late summer fishing has been epic to say the least some days better than others of course but today was one of those days everyone dreams about! Crazy lake trout bite first thing in the morning then switched over to casting for freshwater drum and this lucky client caught the biggest one so far this year. I run strictly casting and jigging trips for these fish at this time of year and once you feel them on the other end of the line, youll know why! Its a fight that just cant be matched when trolling.
  • Fine Line Fishing Adventures
    Fine Line Fishing AdventuresCharlotte, VT
    Young angler proudly holding a large Lake Trout while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Celina P.
    Celina P.
    We had an excellent trip with Sterling. We caught a lot of fish (big ones!) and had a lot of fun! He was great at explaining the techniques to my kids and got us right on the fish. We would definitely fish with him again if we're in the area. Highly recommend this charter!
  • Fine Line Fishing Adventures
    Fine Line Fishing AdventuresCharlotte, VT
    Angler proudly displaying a large carp while fishing at night from a boat.
    The bowfishing has been on fire this year and its nly going to continue to get better! The carp are gathered in numbers allowing shooters Ample opportunities at fish all noght lomg. With carp, suckers, tench and rudds the action stays hot all night!
  • Fine Line Fishing Adventures
    Fine Line Fishing AdventuresCharlotte, VT
    Angler reeling in a catch from a boat on a calm river, surrounded by lush greenery.
    The fresh water drum fishing in the river is an experience you wont want to miss! With the possibility of fish topping out at 25lbs, the fight on light tackle is un-matched! Pound for pound they are some of the hardest fighting fish youll find in the northeast kingdom in freah water.
  • Fine Line Fishing Adventures
    Fine Line Fishing AdventuresCharlotte, VT
    Angler proudly displaying a large fish at night, showcasing a successful catch during a fishing trip.
    After a long winter the spring is slowly starting to heat up with bowfishing and river fishing!its only going to continue to get better from here with more opportunities and species showing up in fishable waters giving you the opportunity to get in on some of the best action Vermont has to offer.
  • Fine Line Fishing Adventures
    Fine Line Fishing AdventuresVergennes, VT
    An angler proudly displaying a large Lake Trout while fishing on a calm lake, showcasing a successful catch during a charter trip.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Bob S.
    Bob S.
    We had a great morning catching lake trout some over 13lbs. Captain Sterling is an excellent guide. He knows where, when and how to fish these difficult to land lakers. I recommend him to anyone hoping to fish Lake Champlain. I look forward to a spring trip targeting large salmon.
  • Fine Line Fishing Adventures
    Fine Line Fishing AdventuresVergennes, VT
    A young boy in a life jacket is learning to fish with the guidance of an adult on a boat, showcasing a bonding moment on the water.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Bill S.
    Bill S.
    Caption Sterling is very personable and knows his stuff. My family/grandson will have lifelong memories of a wonderful morning on the lake with lots of fish caught.

Fishing reports

Angler proudly displaying a large Golden Snapper while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.

Nonstop Action — Trips Every Day

Aug 17, 2026 • Charlotte
Endless opportunities out here lately. Trips every day and the action has been non stop across the board
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An angler proudly displaying a large Snapper while seated on a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Chasing freshwater monsters ?

Aug 5, 2026 • Charlotte
The late summer fishing has been epic to say the least some days better than others of course but today was one of those days everyone dreams about! Crazy lake trout bite first thing in the morning then switched over to casting for freshwater drum and this lucky client caught the biggest one so far this year. I run strictly casting and jigging trips for these fish at this time of year and once you feel them on the other end of the line, youll know why! Its a fight that just cant be matched when trolling.
Show more
Angler proudly displaying a large carp while fishing at night from a boat.

The bowfishing is on fire!

May 26, 2026 • Charlotte
The bowfishing has been on fire this year and its nly going to continue to get better! The carp are gathered in numbers allowing shooters Ample opportunities at fish all noght lomg. With carp, suckers, tench and rudds the action stays hot all night!
Show more
Angler reeling in a catch from a boat on a calm river, surrounded by lush greenery.

Spring river fun!

May 24, 2026 • Charlotte
The fresh water drum fishing in the river is an experience you wont want to miss! With the possibility of fish topping out at 25lbs, the fight on light tackle is un-matched! Pound for pound they are some of the hardest fighting fish youll find in the northeast kingdom in freah water.
Show more
Angler proudly displaying a large fish at night, showcasing a successful catch during a fishing trip.

Spring tome action!

May 11, 2026 • Charlotte
After a long winter the spring is slowly starting to heat up with bowfishing and river fishing!its only going to continue to get better from here with more opportunities and species showing up in fishable waters giving you the opportunity to get in on some of the best action Vermont has to offer.
Show more
Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a sunny day, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.

The freshwater drum have been non stop a

Jul 21, 2024 • Charlotte
The freshwater drum fishing has been absolute insanity these last couple weeks with fish pushing over 20lbs on light tackle rods makes for a thrilling fight. Pound for pound these drum are some of the hardest fighting fish in the lake. The lake trout jigging has slowed to a halt as the lake recovers from the massive flooding on july 10th but the bite will return as the lake settles
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