Vermont Fishing Adventures LLC
Vermont Fishing Adventures is here to show you the stunning waters of Lake Champlain. With Captain Chris at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide. He is a USCG licensed Captain, fully insured and registered with USCG, CPR + First Aid Certified.
Species like Atlantic Salmon, Lake trout and the occasional Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Brown Trout or a bonus Lake Whitefish will be targeted most trips and will be trolled for using downriggers, dipsy divers and lead core. Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, and more are in the card depending on lake and weather conditions.
If you're traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard and encouraged! Children must wear life vests the appropriate size will be available on board. And, you can't go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty stomach!
You'll be fishing from a 22' Crestliner cuddy cabin that holds up to 5 passengers including the captain, exceptions can be made for small children please contact with any questions. It comes with outriggers, downriggers, and all the essentials. Capt. Chris will supply rods and reels for you, along with lures. Live bait is included if required.
Before coming aboard, you'll need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group 15 years old or older at the time of the trip, and supply a copy to the captain. Single day and 3 day licenses are available, this information is available online and can be purchased from the VT fish and wildlife website. Digital copies of fishing licenses ARE acceptable in the state of Vermont. Some species may be off-limits or require a special tag but your captain will be able to help you with this. You can't go wrong when you bring sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). Bottled water will be available for you. Alcohol is not allowed.
Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Vermont Fishing Adventures!
Vermont Fishing Adventures is here to show you the stunning waters of Lake Champlain. With Captain Chris at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide. He is a USCG licensed Captain, fully insured and registered with USCG, CPR + First Aid Certified.
Species like Atlantic Salmon, Lake trout and the occasional Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Brown Trout or a bonus Lake Whitefish will be targeted most trips and will be trolled for using downriggers, dipsy divers and lead core. Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, and more are in the card depending on lake and weather conditions.
If you're traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard and encouraged! Children must wear life vests the appropriate size will be available on board. And, you can't go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty stomach!
You'll be fishing from a 22' Crestliner cuddy cabin that holds up to 5 passengers including the captain, exceptions can be made for small children please contact with any questions. It comes with outriggers, downriggers, and all the essentials. Capt. Chris will supply rods and reels for you, along with lures. Live bait is included if required.
Before coming aboard, you'll need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group 15 years old or older at the time of the trip, and supply a copy to the captain. Single day and 3 day licenses are available, this information is available online and can be purchased from the VT fish and wildlife website. Digital copies of fishing licenses ARE acceptable in the state of Vermont. Some species may be off-limits or require a special tag but your captain will be able to help you with this. You can't go wrong when you bring sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). Bottled water will be available for you. Alcohol is not allowed.
Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Vermont Fishing Adventures!
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Henry TardiffRepeat angler5.0Verifiedgreat trip, great capt.
6 Hour Charter on June 7, 2026 • 2 adultsunfotunetly the capt, Chris is moving his family to fla. today. but when he learns the fla. coastline he will be a top notch guide again. we got 9 lakers kept. 3 limit. 11lb 6 0z was best, 32" all fat well fed fish. had a great day.
Caitlin Leggett5.0VerifiedMy teenagers had a blast!
4 Hour Charter on August 24, 2025 • 4 adults16th birthday request- boys had a blast and caught some monsters on the lake! Chris was great with them and they really loved the trip! Highly recommend!!!
Laurance MaxsonRepeat angler5.0VerifiedOctober fishing trip
6 Hour Charter on October 13, 2025 • 1 adultIf you want to catch fish, have fun and meet a captain that’s friendly. This is a tour you want.
Paolo LorenzoRepeat angler4.7VerifiedGreat day on the water, caught lots of fish
4 Hour Charter on July 13, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 childCaptain Chris got us out on the water and on fish, can't really ask for more on a charter.
James N Mary RollinsRepeat angler4.3VerifiedLake trout
8 Hour Charter on July 9, 2024 • 2 adultsSpent the day chasing lake trout on Lake Champlain with Captain Chris. The fish were a bit finicky but the Captain got us on fish and we had a great day. I would definitely charter Captain Chris again if I was in the area.
Shannan AkeRepeat angler4.7VerifiedGreat fishing trip!
4 Hour Charter on June 8, 2026 • 3 adultsChris was friendly and very knowledgeable. He was easy to talk to and answered all of our questions. We caught many lake trout - would highly recommend!
- Paul Guttenberg4.7Verified
April fishing trip
6 Hour Charter on April 25, 2026 • 4 adults 
David LauRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat Fishing Trip out of Burlington VT
6 Hour Charter on April 6, 2024 • 3 adultsIt was a cold morning but Captain Chris did an excellent job to make sure we had a great time. We caught a few large lake trout. Captain Chris knows the lake well and very knowledgeable about the history of Lake Chaplain and the surrounding areas. The next time my family and I come back to Burlington, we will definitely book a trip with Captain Chris again.
Russell Hawkins5.0VerifiedHard working guide
6 Hour Charter on August 17, 2025 • 2 adultsChris worked hard to get us on fish but the time of year and the weather was against us. We still had a great time!
Marc Sullivan5.0VerifiedKnowledgeable & Courteous
4 Hour Charter on July 27, 2024 • 3 adultsChris was at the dock waiting for us and ready to go at 6 am. He knew his way around Champlain and provided us with successful trolling, where we caught 7 beautiful lake trout! I would (and will ) recommend Chris to anyone looking for a great experience on Champlain.
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unfotunetly the capt, Chris is moving his family to fla. today. but when he learns the fla. coastline he will be a top notch guide again. we got 9 lakers kept. 3 limit. 11lb 6 0z was best, 32" all fat well fed fish. had a great day.
Chris was friendly and very knowledgeable. He was easy to talk to and answered all of our questions. We caught many lake trout - would highly recommend!
It was a cold morning but Captain Chris did an excellent job to make sure we had a great time. We caught a few large lake trout. Captain Chris knows the lake well and very knowledgeable about the history of Lake Chaplain and the surrounding areas. The next time my family and I come back to Burlington, we will definitely book a trip with Captain Chris again.
16th birthday request- boys had a blast and caught some monsters on the lake! Chris was great with them and they really loved the trip! Highly recommend!!!
