iFishLakeChamplain Charters
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Captain Mike Tarasavage has been fishing Lake Champlain since 1984. His passion for fishing started when he was seven years old -- stream fishing for Brook Trout and Lake fishing Chateaugay for Bass and Rainbow Trout. In 1984 Captain Tarasavage began commercial fishing Lake Champlain year round for Perch. In 1988 he began traveling to Alaska for eight week commercial fishing contracts targeting So
Plattsburgh, New York
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Rich Landry
Vermont5 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
I live in Central Vermont. My mom passed away this spring and I wanted to book a fishing trip for my dad to help lift his spirits. Never fished Lake Champlain before and had no idea which charter to use. Any charter can put up photos on a website and make all kinds of claims but who can you really trust? I’m telling you right now you can trust Mike!!!! He is the real deal!! Mike absolutely knows his stuff. Between the three of us, in a little over three hours, we had 19 Lake Trout in the boat and I don’t know how many we missed. Great boat, quality equipment and sound, easy to understand instructions from Mike help us have one of the best fishing trips we have ever had! First time on Lake Champlain but without a doubt, not the last! On the ride home, my dad said “best day I had in a long time” and I couldn’t have agreed more. Great day on the water, fish in the boat, and a happy old man. Can’t ask for any more! Thank you so much Mike!!
Rich Landry Thetford, VT
Rich Landry Thetford, VT
Written July 19, 2022
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Brad
Middlebury, VT9 contributions
Jul 2020
Great time with Mike this morning fishing for Lake Trout! All four of us limited out (3 each) in about 2-3 hours... Mike did a great job locating the fish and putting us on them! When things slowed, his fish finder was very effective to help locate another school. Will definitely be going out again!
Written July 15, 2020
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Tyler J
1 contribution
Jun 2021 • Couples
My wife and I met Mike and his boat a couple of months ago at 6 in the morning for a 4 hour charter. My wife hadn't fished since 2008. That being said, she limited out on lake trout before I even caught one, and I'm an avid fisherman. Between my wife and I we caught 10 Lakers, and kept two. Mike told us it was a slow day, but I'm not exaggerating when I say I caught more Lakers in those four hours, than in the rest of my life combined. A slow day in his opinion was an absolute blast for us, we'll be going back when life permits. If you're looking for a quality experience on lake Champlain, look no further, this is the guy. I'm also privileged to have been on his boat when he marked his one thousandth waypoint.
Written July 29, 2021
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Matt S
1 contribution
Aug 2018 • Family
Best fishing charter around! Mike's knowledge of the area and where the fish are going to bite is amazing!
Written August 13, 2018
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Dennis A
Plattsburgh, NY3 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
My father and I have fished Lake Champlain our whole lives. We have never had a better day on the lake fishing than we did with Captain Mike. Back to back action all day. Doubles and triples all day. If you want a trip of a lifetime, Book a trip with him. Truly amazing!
Written September 13, 2016
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Andrew W
Manchester, VT9 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
What a great day of fishing!!
My buddy Bob set this up for us. Having been out with Mike before his decision wasn’t difficult.
Mike’s knowledge of the lake and understanding of the water temperatures and conditions had us on fish quickly.
I kid you not!!!! I have never caught so many fatty,smallmouth In one day. It was an Epic day for me and clearly normal or below what Mike had expected.... an excellent problem to have.
I CAN NOT WAIT to get out with Mike again .
Thanks Bob
See you soon Mike.
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My buddy Bob set this up for us. Having been out with Mike before his decision wasn’t difficult.
Mike’s knowledge of the lake and understanding of the water temperatures and conditions had us on fish quickly.
I kid you not!!!! I have never caught so many fatty,smallmouth In one day. It was an Epic day for me and clearly normal or below what Mike had expected.... an excellent problem to have.
I CAN NOT WAIT to get out with Mike again .
Thanks Bob
See you soon Mike.
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Written May 8, 2018
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Mike N
Newton, MA4 contributions
Apr 2017 • Family
Capt. Mike is friendly, accommodating and very knowledgeable. He took us and our 3 kids out for a time on the water. Caught lots of bass. Kids had a great time.
Written April 19, 2017
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Buddy A
1 contribution
Aug 2016 • Friends
We had a great day with Captain Mike! 64 lake trout in 6 hours jigging!! Yes I said jigging! So much fun! We will be back for sure next year!
Written September 13, 2016
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hayleydetulleo
Plattsburgh, NY1 contribution
Jun 2016 • Family
I've lived in Plattsburgh my whole life and Captain Mike really makes the fishing experience the best in all of Plattsburgh. He knows what he is doing and he knows where to go. Always will choose iFishLakeChamplain!!
Written July 9, 2016
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Carla P
Escondido, CA8 contributions
Aug 2015 • Friends
I grew up on Lake Champlain and fished many times with family but when Captain Mike brought us out, it was a different world out there. He knows where the fish are. He was amazing! Catch and release all day and they were BIG fish. What a great experience!
Written December 18, 2015
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