Freshwater Therapy has become one of the premiere professional guide services on Lake George. We target bruiser smallmouth and largemouth bass with artificials, and offer jigging trips for lake trout. And we guarantee you'll catch fish, or you don't pay!

BOOKING FOR 2024 RIGHT NOW!

It’s my goal to help you have a fun and successful day on the water.  My promise to you is to work as hard as I can to make that a reality.  I cater to young and old and have a variety of techniques that help all ages be successful. My season fills up quick, so I’d encourage you to text, call, or email now for a date in 2024! All I need is a $100 deposit and that can be paid oven Venmo, Cash App, PayPal or with a check.

Lake George, NY

Morning (3 hours):  $400 for up to 3 people ($50 for each additional up to 5 total)

Evening (3 hours):  $400 for up to 3 people ($50 for each additional up to 5 total)

I am in NY most years from early June to Mid August…I can customize a trip for you as well!

Michigan Rates

4 hours: $400 for 2 ($50 for each additional)

6 hours: $500 for 2 ($50 for each additional)

8 hours: $600 for 2 ($50 for each additional)

Other options available, along with multiple trip options.  Call/text me at 517-488-3224 or email freshwatertherapy@gmail.com

TO SET UP A TRIP WITH ME, YOU CAN EITHER CALL, TEXT, EMAIL ME or fill out the form below.  

Call/text 517-488-3224 or email freshwatertherapy@gmail.com!

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What to bring on a trip:

1.  Always plan for the unexpected.  Dress warmer.  Think layers.  Bring rain gear (jacket and bibs).

2.  A hat and polarized sunglasses are a must!

3. I highly encourage sunscreen and chap stick.

4. Food/snacks/water.  Hydration is super important.

5. A valid fishing license.

What I provide:

I provide all fishing equipment (top quality rods/reels, all tackle).  I also provide you with a decked out 2022 Skeeter SX2250 with a 250 Yamaha SHO, the newest electronics (you get to fish with Garmin’s Panoptix Livescope!) and lake mapping capability by Garmin (out of this world technology!), and years of experience.

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What to Bring

Fish out of a state of the art 2019 Skeeter SX 2250 with a 250 Yamaha SHO, Garmin Livescope, Garmin Electronics, Garmin Force Trolling Motor, and Minn Kota Talons.

Fish out of a state of the art 2019 Skeeter SX 2250 with a 250 Yamaha SHO, Garmin Livescope, Garmin Electronics, Garmin Force Trolling Motor, and Minn Kota Talons.

 
 

We have all the tackle/gear you need…

Here’s what you need to do/bring to have a successful time on the water…

  1. A valid fishing licence (buy it online and email yourself a copy).

  2. A good hat and sunglasses. Sunglasses serve a double function of protecting the eyes from the sun and from hooks.

  3. Food and water. (Can I bring an adult beverage? I do allow people who are of legal age to drink within moderation. Please no drunkenness - misses the point of the fishing being the fun and therapy and increases the risk of someone getting hurt.)

  4. Please put sunscreen on before getting on the boat and wash hands. Sunscreen breaks down fishing line.

  5. Leave the GPS in the car. I don’t allow people to hit waypoints on the spots we fish.

  6. For safety reasons, I don’t allow swimsuits on the boat. I have had many charter captains share horrendous stories of hooks flying out of fish. I want to protect my clients as much as possible.

  7. I don’t allow smoking on the boat - again for safety reasons.

  8. We practice selective harvest. Our encouragement to you is to keep “eaters” and release prime breeding stock.

  9. Bring warm clothes and rain gear. Even in mid summer, weather can change quickly and there’s nothing worse than being cold on a trip.

  10. Please communicate any expectations you have at any time before the trip. We will do our best to help meet your expectations!

 
 

 Meeting Location

Lake George, NY: My pick up location is Silver Bay YMCA Visitor Dock. 87 Silver Bay, Silver Bay, NY 12874

Please arrive 15 minutes early to find a parking spot. Parking is found at the visitor parking lot. The visitor dock in the furthest dock jutting out into Silver Bay from the Boat House.

For an early morning trip, you might be able to find parking in the lot just to the south of the tennis courts.

Michigan: We will touch base a couple days in advance to nail down the launch where we’ll meet. Most of my decisions are made based on wind direction and launches.

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