<p>Irish Raider Outfitters is the ultimate choice for thrill-seekers and fishing enthusiasts alike! Captain Scott Thurber operates the outfitting service, providing guests with an experience they will never forget. You'll be exploring Lake Champlain and Saranac Lake aboard the 21' Bayliner center console boat, originally built in 2021. This state-of-the-art vessel is powered by a 150HP Mercury engine, ensuring you can get to your fishing destination quickly and smoothly.</p><p><br></p><p>Lake Champlain is a large freshwater lake located between New York and Vermont, popular for its diverse fish population and scenic beauty. The Adirondack Mountains, located in upstate New York, are a popular hunting location due to their vast wilderness areas and abundant wildlife. Both Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks offer unique outdoor experiences and are popular destinations to explore the great outdoors.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The 21' Bayliner is a high-performance boat designed for fishing and adventure. It is equipped with all the necessary fishing gear, including light tackle, spinning, popping, ice fishing, trolling, jigging, and draft fishing equipment. With the ability to carry four guests, it is the perfect vessel for a family or small group of friends looking to explore the waters of Lake Champlain.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As you embark on your journey, Captain Thurber will provide you with expert guidance on the best techniques to catch lake trout, brook trout, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, yellow perch, northern pike, and rainbow trout (steelhead). The possibilities are endless, and you're sure to have the time of your life with Irish Raider Outfitters. If hunting is more your thing, Captain Thurber offers guided hunting trips in the Adirondacks. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or a beginner, you're sure to have an unforgettable experience. Deer and bear hunting, as well as small game hunting, are all on the menu.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In the winter months, Irish Raider Outfitters transforms into an ice fishing wonderland. Lake Champlain freezes over, providing the perfect environment for ice fishing enthusiasts. With Irish Raider Outfitters, your adventure doesn't end when the fishing or hunting is over. You'll get to experience the breathtaking beauty of the Adirondacks and Lake Champlain. Whether you're fishing on the lake, hunting in the backcountry, or simply taking in the stunning scenery, Irish Raider Outfitters has something for everyone.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Book your trip today and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime!</p>

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Lake Trout

On Em!!

<div>So when I put a 6 pack of our Amish fishing friends on board for a charter, it often turns into a 18 pack of lake trout in the live well, like tonight!!!!</div><div><br></div><div>They’re not into photos but they Love to fish!!! Totally enjoy having them on board 2-3 times a every year.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>We’re still on those……</div><div>Easy Fish!!&nbsp;</div><div>☘️</div>

On Fish at sunrise 

<div>Awesome morning run with Chris on our Champ way Point!!</div><div><br></div><div>The fish were hungry this morning!!! On fish all morning!!!&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>On 🎣&nbsp;</div><div>☘️</div>

Smallmouth Bass

Family Time

<div>It’s awesome to have the family here from Switzerland.&nbsp;</div><div>Dax, Simone, Emma and Helen experienced a little Lake Champlain fishing this afternoon.</div>

Busy past few weeks .!!

<div>Here's a photo dumb from the past few two weeks of some of our charters. It's been tough fishing the past week with the water being stained brown from all the rain we've experienced in New York and Vermonts and flooding. We captueeed a sonar image on the Garmin which several folks believe to be Lake Champlain Monster "Champy"</div><div>Who knows.&nbsp;</div><div>Tight Lines!</div><div><br></div><div>Captain Scott</div>

<div>Ugly Stik, Big Bite seim baits, Kast King, Minn Kota Ulterra&nbsp;</div>

Great PM on Lake Champlain 

<div>Great evening run with Hal and his family!! I do believe they were impressed with fishery Lake Champlain has to offer anglers. Alot of first ever lake trouts caught on their run!!</div><div>On Fish!!</div><div><br></div>

Wicked feeding frenzy this morning!!

<div>Great 6 hour run this morning! Fished for awhile with our friend Joe on the hump. Joe wasn’t catching them like my crew, so I tossed him some Gamblers with the secret sauce……</div><div><br></div><div>Bamm he was speaking trout and they were jumping into his boat!!</div><div><br></div><div>On 🎣&nbsp;</div><div>☘️</div>

On Fish

<div>Awesome having Chris from Hobo Custom Rods LLC out with us for two days. Day #1 was definetly sporty with big winds &amp; waves.!&nbsp;</div><div>Alot of fish on our way points day one with lock jaw.</div><div>Today day #2 they were hungry and some nice fish came over the rail!!</div><div><br></div><div>On fis!!!</div><div><br></div>

Great pm Lake Trout run!!

<div>It was awesome to have Tim and his son back onboard again. Last year's run was terrible with bad weather and rough seas. This year the weather was awesome and the fish were hungry!</div><div>It's always great to have repeat fishermen every year that enjoy fishing as much as this Captain!!</div><div>Fish On!!</div><div>Tightlines</div><div><br></div>

<div>Ugly Stik GX2, Jastking 3000, Big Bite paddle tails.</div>

Great smallmouth & lake trout combo run!!

<div>The crew were on the small mouths &amp; lake trout this morning!!</div>

Fish Memories 

<div>Couldn’t have asked for better weather and fishing on our am half day today. We had a visiting juvenile loon hanging out looking a fish sandwich much of the day. Rick &amp; his brothers gifted his father a birthday lake trout charter and all the boys caught some nice &nbsp;fish today!!&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>On 🎣</div><div>☘️</div>

<div>Ugly Stik GX2, Big Bite Paddle Tails</div>

Fish view

<div>On Fish!! Great evening run to splash the Go Fisg Cams!!</div>

Water temperature is getting warmer and the fishing is on fire!!

<div>It was great having Chris onboard &nbsp;again. His daughter caught the first fish and her first ever lake trout. The bire was definetly hot first thing this morning with multiple fish for everyone!&nbsp;</div><div><br></div>

Sporty run in the South wind & waves!!

<div>Well the fish were definitely late for breakfast this morning…&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>It was another sporty day in the South winds &amp; waves, which prevented us from fishing our hot waypoints from the past few runs. However, we were able to jockey around to catch some fish. &nbsp;Definitely a much slower day compared to the last few!!</div><div>On 🎣&nbsp;</div><div>🍀</div>

<div>kodiak Custom Fishing donkey tubes.</div>

<div>Tony wanted to take his fishing buddy Derek out to catch a &nbsp;lake trout, before Derek reported to his army boot camp on Monday.</div><div><br></div><div>Mission accomplished.!!</div><div>🍀</div>

<div>Kodiak Donkey tubes &amp; Big Biat Baits paddletails</div>

Another angler catch’s his first ever lake trout 

Fish On!!

<div>Great having the Doc onboard today for some lake trout jigging to wrap up his Adirondack fishing tour. He definitely caught a bigger trout today than he did fly fishing on the Ausable in Wilmington.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>On Fish.</div><div>🍀</div>

Fishing Curse Deleted  

<div>Well Mel informed us prior to this trip that he had a fishing curse upon him. Stated every time he's gone fishing other people catch all the fish &amp; he goes home hungry..</div><div><br></div><div><div>We had a lot of fun with Mel on board this morning for some fast paced lake trout jigging with me.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Totally broke his fishing curse by putting him on some nice trout. Winner winner he’s bringing home dinner!!</div></div>

<div>Kodiak Custom Tackle Donkey Tubes.</div>

Small mouths bite is on fire!!

<div>Ernie was able to land his PB smallmouth on the 6 hour trip!! It was awesome to put him and his son on the fish.</div>

Great Lake Champlain 6 hr lake trout trip

<div>It was awesome to have Robbie on board again with his three amingos. Lads all boated fish on the the run which brought out the Fish Smiles!</div>

Great first run with Pete to scout my haunts out, for the up coming charters next week. He definitely out fished me today. He also caught the skinniest 32 inch lake trout I have ever seen. That fish must’ve been on weight watchers the entire winter!!!  We’re On 🎣 out of the gate!! Tight lines!!

<div>What a great morning run with April and the guys!! They definitely dropped the hammer on the fish this morning with several doubles!! Evan was able to wrap the morning up with a very nice double digit fish before we headed in!!</div><div><br></div><div>Another epic morning with fish smiles!!</div><div><br></div><div>Fish On!!</div><div>☘️</div>

<div>Ugly Stik GX2, phlueger spin, pro line.</div>

Doubled down Sunday

<div>Soon the small mouths on Lake Champlain will be 100% in the spawn mode. We're having great pre spawn runs with nice numbers of quality fish!!</div>

Small mouths 

<div>Our lake trout season is only going to get better as the thermocline sets up!!</div>

Lake Trout 

<div>Great Saturday on some really nice pre spawn smallies!!</div>

Small Mouths are on spawning grounds

<div>Great morning having Peter on board the new boat for the first time. Great fast paced action for the first couple hours with several doubles.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Mother Nature can turn up the thermostat at anytime!! 🥶&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Fish On!!</div><div>☘️</div>

<div>Ugly Stik GX2, Phlueger President, ProLine, ,&nbsp;</div>

Double Down Monday’s ROCK!!

<div>It was awesome having Tim and the family onboard this morning!!&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Always great to see fish smiles on the Irish ☘️ Raider!!!!</div><div><br></div><div>Fish On!!</div><div>&nbsp;☘️</div>

<div>Ugly Stik GX2, Phlueger President, pro line, Kodiak Custom tackle "Donky Tubes"</div>

Lake Champlain lake trout jigging in the cold

<div>Water temp's hovering around 36.8 on the surface today. We managed to pick up a few lake trout jigging them up at 50. It's only going to get better as the water warms up!!</div>

Slow day.

From Novice to Pro: Mastering the Art of Lake Champlain Fishing

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Discover the incredible fishing scene captured on Lake Champlain

<p>If you're looking for the ultimate outdoor adventure, look no further than Irish Raider Outfitters, led by Captain Scott Thurber. Based on the beautiful Lake Champlain, this outfitter offers a wide range of thrilling activities that will satisfy any nature enthusiast.</p><p><br></p><p>With over 45 years of fishing experience and a background as a retired law enforcement supervisor and former member of an Adirondack Swift water &amp; ice rescue team, Captain Scott is a seasoned professional in the fishing industry. He and his wife Tricia, who serves as first mate every now and then, founded Irish Raider Outfitters. Tricia takes great pleasure in teaching her fishing techniques to children and women on board, often out-fishing even the most experienced anglers. Tricia is also a teacher during the school year so she has plenty of experience when it comes to teaching kids!</p><p><br></p><p>Captain Scott is a licensed guide and licensed USCG/OUPV. After twenty one years in Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion on the waters and in the field of the Adirondacks of New York State. He is an NYS licensed and insured guide service.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Boat details:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>You will be aboard the<strong> </strong>21' Trophy (Irish Raider II) is a modern boat that was originally built in 2021. It is equipped with a powerful 150HP Mercury engine that provides reliable and efficient performance on the water. With a capacity to carry up to 6 guests, it is an excellent choice for small groups looking to enjoy a day out on the water. All of the equipment on the boat is brand new from the fish finder to the trolling motor. we have it all!</p><p><br></p><p>You can rest assured that Irish Raider Outfitters will provide you with an unforgettable day on the water that will leave you yearning to return for more,</p>

Meet Scott Thurber and Irish Raider Outfitters

<p><u>Common Questions</u></p><p><br></p><p><strong>How much does a Lake Champlain fishing charter cost?</strong></p><p>-Our Fishing Charters range from $350 to $500</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Is Lake Champlain a deep lake?</strong></p><p>- Lake Champlain is a very deep lake, at its deepest point it is about 400 feet deep. This is a great thing because it means that the waters of Lake Champlain stay cool through the summer, this is environment creates an incredible Lake Trout fishery among other things. The Lake Trout are able to thrive at these cooler temperatures all year round which means that they grow to really good sizes and can be fished for all year round.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Can you eat fish from Lake Champlain?</strong></p><p>-Yes, Lake Champlain is a very clean lake and the population of fish that live in it are healthy as a result. This means depending on the season anglers may take home various species caught in the beautiful waters of Lake Champlain. </p>

Lake Champlain Fishing Reports

April 27, 2022

Lake Champlain lake trout jigging in the cold

April 25, 2022

Slow day.

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