Fishing

Fishing is a pinnacle of the Original Vacation. The Lake George Area’s dynamic lakes and miles of streams and rivers are teeming with a variety of fish almost begging to be caught. Cast for a few solitary moments from shore or devote a day to landing a legend by boat. Add the beautiful Adirondacks into the tackle box and it’s easy to see why you have to fish these waters.

The Lake George Area’s bottomless lakes, wide-open rivers, and backwoods streams are an angler’s paradise. Hit the hot spots of Lake George, a unique two-story fishery, where you can sink a lure to the bottom to try and catch a lunker or cast around underwater ledges for peppy bass. Take your gear to one of the region’s smaller lakes for some quiet fishing in the lesser-traveled foothills of the Adirondacks. Find your out-of-the-way bend in a stream or river and breathe in the Adirondack solitude. You can catch gigantic lake trout and landlocked salmon, feisty small and large mouth bass, and buckets of perch any time of the year.

When the weather gets cold and the waterways freeze ice fishing season heats up in the Lake George Area. As soon as the ice is safe to walk on you can haul your auger out and set your tips-ups. Want to go fishing but not sure where to start? Contact an experienced fishing guide for expert advice on everything from baiting your hook to jigging technique. Are you more of an expert angler? The Lake George Area offers fishing derbies year round to keep your line in the water throughout any season.

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Adirondack Adventures
North River

Adirondack Adventures

Discover the majestic Hudson River Gorge with Adirondack Adventures! Enjoy a day of fun and adventure as you travel the Adirondack wilderness. You’ll discover towering cliffs, amazing waterfalls, and over 22 Class III or higher rapids! Our licensed professional guides have the experience and knowledge to make your day on the Upper and Middle Hudson River Gorges memorable. They’ll share the history of the river, its geography, and their favorite stories and local lore. A…

4659 State Route 28
North River, NY 12856
April - October
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Adirondack Backcountry Adventures
Glens Falls

Adirondack Backcountry Adventures

Take the path less traveled with Adirondack Backcountry Adventures! Adirondack Backcountry Adventures is a four-season guide service covering the entire Adirondack region. Your guide, Mike Federice, is an avid outdoorsman who has conquered the 46 High Peaks and has fished over 100 Adirondack ponds and lakes. We specialize in fishing remote ponds using pack boats and wilderness navigation. We also offer fishing, hiking, hunting, camping, and paddling trips customized to make the perfect experience for…

175 Broad Street
Glens Falls, NY 12801
Year Round
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Adirondack Mountain & Stream Guide Service
Countywide

Adirondack Mountain & Stream Guide Service

Explore the outdoors with Adirondack Mountain & Stream Guide Service! Adirondack Mountain & Stream Guide Service is a four-season, fully-licensed guide service offering hunting, fishing, canoeing, hiking, backpacking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing throughout the Adirondacks. We have been guiding folks like you through the mountains, lakes, rivers and streams for over 25 years. Our fishing trips can be based on the larger bodies of water in the area or remote Adirondack ponds and streams. Adirondack…

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Countywide

Adirondack Trout & Salmon

Go on a fly fishing adventure with Adirondack Trout & Salmon! Whether you’re a beginner or a more experienced angler, spend a day with Adirondack Trout & Salmon and learn more about how to fish for trophies in the pristine Adirondack Mountains. We welcome both beginners and advanced anglers. Tom Horgan is a New York State licensed guide. Select one of our featured fishing packages, or customize an adventure that works for you. Some of…

Spring - Fall
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Austin Charters
Kattskill Bay

Austin Charters

Make lifelong fishing memories with Austin Charters! Austin Charters, based out of Fischer’s Marina on Lake George, provides fishing charters to new and experienced anglers. Captain Rick Austin, a New York State licensed guide with 40 years of experience, aims to create lifelong memories. Austin Charters offers four-hour charters for one to three people. Anglers can fish for lake trout, land-locked salmon, smallmouth bass, and largemouth bass. People love our fully-equipped Trophy Hard Top boat.…

1215 Pilot Knob Road
Kattskill Bay, NY 12844
Year Round
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Lake George

Beach Road Bait & Tackle

Our experience staff – we are all fishermen – will gladly provide free advice to make your fishing day a good one. We have bait, camping gear, beach gear, seasonal bicycle rentals, and ice. Also available the Lake George Park Commission Boating permits and New York State Fishing and Hunting licenses. We are located on the seasonal Greater Glens Falls Transit Trolley route. We participate in the Lake George Area Military Discount program.

2239 State Route 9
Lake George, NY 12845
Year Round; winter hours vary
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Beaver Brook Outfitters
North Creek

Beaver Brook Outfitters

Ride the Hudson or Sacandaga with Beaver Brook Outfitters! Beaver Brook Outfitters will provide you with family adventure, fun, and a lifetime of memories. Join us and raft the Hudson River Gorge, 17-miles of class III to IV whitewater with beautiful Adirondack scenery. Our experienced rafting guides will help you enjoy your best rafting experience yet! We also offer rafting on the Sacandaga River, 3.5-miles of class II to II whitewater. Our Sacandaga River location…

3921 Route 28
North Creek, NY 12853
Year Round
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Brant Lake

Brant Lake

A low-key getaway for locals and seasonal residents. Here you’ll find a few different areas to launch a canoe or kayak, as well as some public shoreline to drop a line. Expect trout in the cooler months, while bass season heats up in the summer.

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Captain JJ's Rod Bender Charters
Diamond Point

Captain JJ’s Rod Bender Charters

Land a few keepers with Captain JJ’s Rod Bender Charters! Captain JJ’s Rod Bender Charters is a fishing charter specializing in landing lake trout, land-locked salmon, and bass on Lake George. Jeffrey Johnson – also known as JJ – is an experienced, professional New York State licensed guide. JJ offers charters aboard his comfortable 28 foot Baha Cruiser Sport Fisherman. He’ll take you to the special fishing spots in hopes of landing a keeper. Charters start…

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