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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

Chase trophy Smallmouth Bass on the legendary waters of the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario with a full-time guide and tournament angler who knows these fisheries inside and out. These trips are built around one goal: putting you in position to catch the kind of fish that make this region famous.

You’ll have the option of full-day or half-day trips, running from spring through fall when the bite is at its best. The St. Lawrence River, in particular, is widely regarded as one of the top trophy smallmouth fisheries in the country, with legitimate shots at 5–8 lb class fish every season. Whether you’re fishing current seams, rocky structure, or offshore shoals, every cast has the potential to connect with something special.

Trips are fully guided and tailored to both conditions and your experience level. You’ll be fishing with a mix of proven techniques—typically spinning gear, finesse presentations, and other seasonal patterns that consistently produce on these waters. Along the way, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how to locate bass throughout the year, how weather and water conditions impact their behavior, and how to dial in the right bait and presentation for the situation. If you’re interested, you can also learn how to better use electronics to find and stay on fish.

This is a hands-on, engaging experience whether you’re brand new to bass fishing or looking to sharpen your approach. The focus is always on staying on active fish, making adjustments throughout the day, and giving you the best possible shot at landing a true trophy.

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.

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.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 hours	8 hours
1 Person	$600.00	$850.00
2 People	$600.00	$850.00
3 People (two boats)	$1,200.00	$1,700.00
4 People (two boats)	$1,200.00	$1,700.00

Pay $200 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Zach G.

Independent Guide

About Your Guide

Zach G.

Independent Guide

Zach is a USCG-licensed captain, full-time guide, and professional bass angler based out of Chaumont, New York. He’s spent his entire life fishing the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario, developing a deep understanding of how these fisheries change with the seasons and what it takes to consistently find big fish.

When he’s not guiding, Zach competes across the country in the Bassmaster Opens, working toward qualifying for the Elite Series. That tournament experience carries directly into his guiding—he approaches every trip with a dialed-in, results-driven mindset while keeping things approachable and enjoyable for his clients.

He’s on the water year-round, constantly refining techniques and staying on top of the bite. Whether you’re chasing your first smallmouth or hunting a personal best, Zach brings a professional, easygoing style and a strong focus on helping you succeed.

When he’s not fishing, you’ll likely find him chasing whitetail deer or exploring the backcountry on a snowmobile—but most days, he’s exactly where he wants to be: on the water, helping anglers catch big fish.

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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.

Clayton, New York

Areas Fished

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Full Day Or Half Day Bass Trip

Boat Type: Bass Boat
Boat Manufacturer: BassCat
Boat Length: 21'
Boat Restroom: No

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bass Boat
Boat Manufacturer: BassCat
Boat Length: 21'
Boat Restroom: No

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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.

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.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing

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 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 14 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.

Full Day Or Half Day Bass Trip

About Your Trip

About Your Trip

Pricing Matrix

About Your Guide

About Your Guide

Start Location & Lodging Options

About Your Boat

About Your Boat

Trip Details & Amenities

Target Species

Techniques

Everything Else to Know

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