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Fishing Charters
and Guide Service

With US Coast Guard Master Captain
Mickey Maynard

Captain Mickey Maynard

Mickey Maynard has over 40 years experience fishing on Lake Champlain and in the Adirondack region's many rivers, lakes and ponds. He has also spent countless hours fishing on Lake Ontario, the St. Lawrence River and the Hudson River from Troy to New York City. Mickey’s a US Coast Guard Merchant Marine Officer with an assistance towing endorsement. He’s also a freelance outdoor sports writer who has published fishing articles in the Lake Champlain Weekly, the Press Republican and the New York Outdoor News. Mick has fished with Champion bass anglers like Scott R. Martin and David Dudley. He's also guided for numerous other notable professional fishermen, club anglers and tourists alike who come to sample the virtues of northern New York and the Lake Champlain region. He's been featured on several local television shows and in various fishing articles from local tournament publications to USA Today. Whether you’re after trout, salmon, bass, pike, musky, bowfin or even carp, Mickey welcomes one and all to join him aboard his fleet of specialized vessels for an unforgettable angling experience.


Lake Champlain
Lake Trout and Atlantic Salmon Charters


Lake trout and Atlantic salmon fishing is best from mid April to early June and again from mid September to late November! The cost for an eight-hour fishing trip on Lake Champlain aboard our fully equipped 25' 2004 Bayliner Classic Cruiser is $375.00 for up to 4 people. Light snacks and beverages are provided, as is all necessary equipment and tackle. Four or six-hour trips are also available. We guarantee fish on eight-hour trips or your next charter is free! Email or phone us at the contacts listed below to make arrangements We'll provide an experience that fishermen and tourists alike can’t find anywhere across the picturesque waters of this historical, fishery.


Lake Champlain
Guided Bass and Pike Fishing trips


Our bass and pike fishing trips begin in early April and continue through early November. Our versatile 18' Lund Alaskan can easily get into the necessary tight spots and can comfortably accommodate two anglers and the guide. A third person may be approved if all three anglers are experienced. The cost for a guided eight-hour trip aboard the Lund is economically priced at $250.00! Again, Four or six-hour trips are also available. Again, we guarantee fish on an eight-hour outing or your next trip is free!

We also provide a $125.00 per day guide service for visiting anglers like tournament bass fishermen who have their own boat and simply want to be shown around the hot spots or shown a few productive Lake Champlain techniques. We are the most seasoned and knowledgeable Lake Champlain guide service.

Don't forget to ask about the "Fisherman's Discount" we can arrange for you at local hotels!


Lake Ontario and Hudson River
Marathon Fishing Excursions


Ontario KingHudson Linesides

In addition to our Lake Champlain fishing excursions we offer three-day overnight marathon fishing itineraries to Lake Ontario and the Hudson River. Spend three days and two nights on our spacious Classic Cruiser on Lake Ontario fishing for chinook and coho salmon or brown trout, lake trout, walleye or bass. We also do three-day marathon trips to the Hudson River following the spring striped bass spawning migration from Manhattan to the Troy Dam. We are very familiar with the lower Hudson River from Croton Point to New York City where excellent striper and blue fishing occurs from March through November. We know Eastern Lake Ontario as well and we will provide an on the water experience that any angler will remember for a lifetime. Our Classic Cruiser features a clean head, fresh comfortable sleeping berths, and a modern galley with stove, microwave and refrigerator for hearty meal preparation. We can accommodate two anglers and the guide in style, saving lodging and meal expenses while maximizing the clients time on the water. Our three-day marathon excursions are priced at $1200.00 for two anglers!

Click here to check out some of our Lake Ontario fish pictures!

Click here to see a few of our Hudson River fishing photos!


Contact us early at (518) 563-5998 or email us at mjmaynard@westelcom.com to make the most of your next visit to Lake Champlain, Lake Ontario, or The Hudson River.




Lake Champlain
Client's Fishing Photos



Here is a sample of quality Lake Champlain fish photos. These were caught by our clients, friends and guides aboard our fleet, and aboard our clients boats...


Paul Z and Dad, Friends and Central VT TU Salmon Client


Salmon Client and Friend, Roger D


Salmon Client and Friend


Laker Client and Friend, Al J


Laker Client and Friend, Jim O


John


Laker Client and Friend, Rose O


Laker Client and Friend, Peter B


Laker Client and Friend, Austin B


Laker Client and Friend, Tim S


Laker Client and Friends, Kevin and Jackie C


Laker Clients and Friends, Ben D and Brett C


Laker Client and Friend, Brett C


Laker Client and Friend, Dave W


Laker Client and Friend, Brandon


Laker Client and Friend, David W


Guide and Friend, Mike T


Bass Client and Friend, Chris


Captain Mick


Bass Client and Friend, Wayne M


Captain Mick


Bass Client and Friend, Steve


Bass Client and Friend, Wayne M


Son, Marshall, Client and Friend Kip B


Son, Marshall Maynard


Bass Client and Friend, Tom C


Bass Clients and Friends, Woody and Crew


Bass Client and Friend, Brett C


Captain Mick


Client and Friend, Brett


Captain Mick


Captain Mick


Son, Marshall


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