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About Your Trip

Water Type

River, Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

Spend a day fishing in the heart of the Adirondack Park, surrounded by some of the most scenic and untouched water in the Northeast. These trips are built around exploring a variety of lakes and rivers while targeting whatever species are most active for the season.

With access to waters around Saranac Lake, Lake Placid, Tupper Lake, Schroon Lake, and beyond, each trip is tailored to conditions and your goals for the day. Whether you’re looking to cover water, sight fish the shallows, or work deeper structure, your guides will adjust the plan to keep you on fish.

The Experience

These trips are designed to be flexible and approachable for all skill levels. You might spend part of the day casting to bass and pike in shallow grass, then adjust to deeper water as conditions change. Seasonal patterns play a big role—spring can mean trolling for lake trout or targeting shallow pike, while summer and fall open up opportunities for bass, crappie, and more technical approaches.

Whether you prefer conventional tackle or fly fishing, your guide will set you up with the right approach and keep things moving throughout the day.

Trip Options

Shorter 3-hour trips are a great option for families or anyone looking to get a quick taste of Adirondack fishing while seeing multiple lakes. Half day trips give you more time to settle in and explore different water, while full day trips allow you to cover more ground and really dial in the bite.

The Setup

You’ll be fishing from a smooth-riding Pathfinder boat equipped with modern electronics, a wireless trolling motor, and everything needed for a productive day on the water. All rods, reels, tackle, and lures are provided, along with a cooler and ice to keep drinks and snacks cold.

Trips can accommodate up to five anglers and are family-friendly, making them a great option for groups of all experience levels.

What You’ll Be Targeting

Depending on the time of year, you may target largemouth and smallmouth bass, northern pike, lake trout, crappie, perch, and more. The variety of water and species keeps things interesting and allows for a well-rounded fishing experience.

Good to Know

Fishing licenses are not included, so be sure to pick one up ahead of time. Kids are welcome, and younger anglers are encouraged to join, with life jacket requirements in place for safety.

These trips are all about getting outside, covering water, and enjoying everything the Adirondacks have to offer—whether that’s chasing fish, learning new techniques, or just spending time on the water.

Amenities

Water Type

River, Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 3 days before the trip.

Languages

English

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	3 hours	5 hours	8 hours
1 Person	$450.00	$600.00	$900.00
2 People	$450.00	$600.00	$900.00
3 People	$450.00	$600.00	$900.00
4 People	$450.00	$600.00	$900.00
5 People	$450.00	$600.00	$900.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Justin W.

Independent Guide

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Comfortable

Quality

About Your Guide

Justin W.

Independent Guide

Run by two avid anglers (Justin & Dylan) who have grown up with a passion for outdoors and fishing. The Adirondack Park has been our backyard for years. We have explored vast numbers of lakes and rivers around us and continue to search for more and more. We would like to bring others to our backyard to learn and experience the wild nature we have here. So come join us for a memorable day on the water.

Our fleet includes a newly refurbished 1900V Pathfinder & a 2000v Pathfinder boat. Both boats offer a vey smooth ride. Ice chests are always on each boat, along with fishing gear and lures needed to catch the fish.

Welcoming all experiences of anglers. You are never too experienced or to novice to learn a few new things about the ever evolving sport that is fishing. We are VERY serious about the protection, preservation, and care for the fish so handling is always kept to a minimum with the fish remaining in the net until cameras are ready and your ready for your hero shot!

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Musky

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Venison Steak

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Musky

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Venison Steak

What’s your favorite sports team?

Team USA

What’s your drink of choice?

Water

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Bigger Boat

How did you get started guiding?

Met a local guide while being a Luge athlete who was about my age. We hit it off well and he taught me everything he knew. Worked for him for few years before he recommended I start a company. 6 years later we are growing in our range of area we cover, amount of boats and trips we can do and updating boats with most up to date gear you can have!

What makes you different from other guides?

We take our environmental passion for our home and share it with our clients. We plan to protect our waters through catch and release only. We were born in the area and grew up fishing these waters our whole lives. 30 years of learning ever nook and cranny

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

Lake Placid, New York

Areas Fished

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Adirondack Lakes & Rivers

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Pathfinder
Year Built: 2002
Boat Length: 19'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Pathfinder
Year Built: 2002
Boat Length: 19'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Evinrude
Total Horsepower: 135
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Live bait well, Wireless trolling motor, Ice box

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

River, Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 3 days before the trip.

Languages

English

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

View Full Species Seasonality Chart »

Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Everything Else to Know

Everything is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and anything else you might want on the trip.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 3 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 3 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is home to thousands of quality, vetted fishing, hunting, and other outdoor sports guides across the US and beyond. Our mission is to Unlock the Outdoors by making it quick and easy to book the trip of a lifetime every time with our Damn Good Guides.

We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.

Adirondack Lakes & Rivers

About Your Trip

About Your Trip

Pricing Matrix

About Your Guide

About Your Guide

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

Start Location & Lodging Options

About Your Boat

About Your Boat

Trip Details & Amenities

Target Species

Techniques

Everything Else to Know

Recent Reviews of Captain Experiences

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