New York Outdoor Guides - Boating

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All guides are licensed by the State of New York as professional guides who have passed the Department of Environmental Conservation proficiency exam for skill and ability in the woods and on the water.

The state map seen under Regional Info depicts the New York State Outdoor Guides "Regions" by location. This will help you know where each NYSOGA member guides from.

ADIRONDACK BACKCOUNTRY GUIDE SERVICE

Ryan, John Lic #8469

16 Settler Lane, Brunswick NY 12180

(518) 598-6399

Backcountry travel for those pursuing a true Wilderness experience. Canoe, backpack, ski, and snowshoe to remote Adirondack rivers, ponds, lakes, and mountains, away from the crowds. Day trips, overnights, or multi-day trips offered. Food and boat/gear drops also available. Photographers, birders, lovers of solitude welcome!

Location: Adirondacks/Saratoga, Chautauqua-Allegheny

ADIRONDACK FOOTHILLS GUIDE SERVICE, LLC

Young, Sonny Lic #0260

214 Old Wawbeek Rd, Tupper Lake NY 12986

518-524-6002

Providing guided activities for over 30 years. Custom hunting trips during bow, blackpowder and rifle seasons. Fishing lakes and ponds. Hiking, camping, canoe trips, itinerary planning. Winter activities include ice fishing, snowshoe trips. Trained Interpretive Guide. DEC Hunter Safety, 1st Aid, CPR, & Wilderness First Aid instructor. Mastercard, Visa, PayPal.

Location: Adirondacks/Saratoga, Catskills/Albany, Central New York/1000 Islands

ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN AND STREAM GUIDE SERVICE

Frasier, Jamie Lic #211

211 62 Hardscrabble Rd, Olmstedville , NY 12857

(518) 251-3762

Adirondack Mountain and Stream is a full time four season guide service ,leading trips now for over 30 years . Specializing in hunting, fishing and canoe/kayak trips .Day and overnight trips available.

Location: Adirondacks/Saratoga

ALLWATER GUIDE SERVICE

George, Capt. Stephen P. Lic #6695

173 Willie Rd Gloversville, NY 12078

518-527-6175

Allwater Guide Service is committed to providing our clients with an affordable and fun outdoor experience. Fishing on the Great Sacandaga Lake for walleye, pike, trout. Fly fishing for pike. Fly fishing instruction is provided. Ice fishing for trout, pike and panfish.

Location: Adirondacks/Saratoga

ANDERSON ADIRONDACK ADVENTURES

Anderson, Van 1148 Lic #

156 Fields Park Road, Morgantown WV 26508

304 288 0264

Dr. Anderson has been a licensed guide since 1991, and was Director of the Adirondack |Campus, Boy Scout National Camping School for six years. He has vast knowledge of the central Adirondacks, and introduces the cultural, economic, environmental. and historic significance during each trek.

Location: Central New York/1000 Islands

BACKWOODS BASS GUIDE SERVICE

Romanych, Paul Lic #4795

532 Peekskill Hollow Road, Putnam Valley NY, 10579

(914) 714-0838

Based in scenic Putnam County, NY, within 60 miles of NYC. Powerboat, kayak, or foot to regional waters, including NYC streams/reservoirs. NYC Guide #10118. Catskills/ADK/saltwater by request. Light tackle/flyfishing specialist. All levels of instruction. Beginner to advanced in small groups welcome, children encouraged. Let us craft your day!

Location: Adirondacks/Saratoga, Catskills/Albany, Hudson Valley/Westchester

CANOGA CREEK OUTFITTERS

Tidball, Keith G. Lic #6985

3208 State Rt 89 Seneca Falls, NY

315 568 9710

Keith G Tidball, founder of Canoga Creek Outfitters, is licensed to guide hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping, with a certification in small boats and canoes. He specializes in the Finger Lakes and central Adirondacks, and most enjoys guiding youth, veterans, and those new to hunting, angling, or the outdoors.

Location: Adirondacks/Saratoga, Catskills/Albany, Central New York/1000 Islands, Chautauqua-Allegheny, Finger Lakes

CATSKILL COUNTRY WALKS, LLC

Drillinger, Michael S. Lic #6778

PO Box 423, Woodstock, NY 12498

914-482-5771

Guided history and nature walks and hikes in the Catskills and the Hudson Valley. Dutch history, Hudson River School artists, original hotels, Ashokan Reservoir and more. Marriage officiant performs weddings in the woods. We operate in all seasons. Experience the natural world and learn some history and ecology, too.

Location: Catskills/Albany, Hudson Valley/Westchester

CHRISTOPHER K. PLATT

Platt, Christopher K. Lic #7339

573 Hong Kong Rd Pulaski , NY 13142

315-870-0836

Enter description guide

Location: Central New York/1000 Islands, Chautauqua-Allegheny

CRISPELL MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Crispell, Russell Lic #4082

86 Elm Rd , Amherst NY 14226

716-481-5406

Russ Crispell, retired Director of Outdoor Pursuits for the University at Buffalo and Former President of the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education offers diverse outdoor recreation and educational programming. Crispell has expertise as a Wilderness Corporate Teambuilder and teaches Wilderness 1st Aid and Wilderness First Responder.

Location: Adirondacks/Saratoga, Central New York/1000 Islands, Chautauqua-Allegheny, Finger Lakes, Greater Niagara, Greater Niagara

D.C. OUTDOOR ADVENTURES, INC.

Caracciolo, Capt. Dennis Lic #2104

P.O. Box 26, Selden, NY 11784

(631) 786-7871

Hunting and fishing for all species in season. Big game, small game, waterfowl, turkey. Freshwater fishing charters. Fly fishing welcome. Transportation available. Saltwater charters.

Location: Adirondacks/Saratoga, Catskills/Albany, Hudson Valley/Westchester, Long Island, New York City

DACKCOUNTRY

Holmes, Shane A. Lic #8476

74 Endion Lane, Long Lake, NY 12847

(518) 618-7776

Adirondack backcountry wilderness adventures, expeditions, and experiences.

Location: Adirondacks/Saratoga

EASTERN VIEW OUTFITTERS

Collins, Bryce Lic #4457

PO Box 2326, Plattsburgh, NY 12901

518-569-5770

Eastern View Outfitters is a Full Time Guide service in regions 4-6. We specialize in Guided Waterfowl Hunts in NY, Spring Turkey Hunts in NY, Fishing Charters, Bow-Fishing trips & ECO-Tours on and around Lake Champlain. Please check out the Facebook page & website.

Location: Adirondacks/Saratoga, Catskills/Albany, Central New York/1000 Islands

EXPERIENCE OUTDOORS

Walton, Bill Lic #7025

4948 Cascade Rd, Lake Placid, NY 12946

(315) 481-5275

With our Home Base being in the Heart of the Adirondack Mountains, there is endless terrain to be discovered and explored.

Location: Adirondacks/Saratoga, Central New York/1000 Islands

FIFIELD OUTFITTERS, LLC

Fifield, Ryan Lic #6310

261 Smith Road Salem, NY 12865

518-321-8682

Fifield Outfitters provides customized guide services for hunting and fishing trips. Partake in deer, bear, turkey, and predator hunting on private land with lodging available. Participate in world class trout fishing on the Delaware River and Battenkill on our drift boat. Experience exhilarating bass and pike fishing with our tournament bass boat.

Location: Adirondacks/Saratoga, Catskills/Albany, Hudson Valley/Westchester

IRISH RAIDER OUTFITTERS LLC

Thurber, Scott Lic #8596

582 Lapham Mills Rd, Peru, NY 12972

518-524-4275

Full time Adirondack Guide providing, Fishing , Hunting and Eco tours in the Adirondacks. Lake Placid & Lake Champlain areas. USCG Licensed Captain

Location: Adirondacks/Saratoga

J & L GUIDE SERVICE

Cipp, Joeseph L. Jr. Lic #3384

185 Beaver Dam Rd, Brookhaven , NY 11719

631-803-2315 Region 4 607-832-4872

Location: Catskills/Albany

LABUFF, LEE D.

LaBuff, Lee D. Lic #6473

6785 Rt. 227 Trumansburg, N.Y. 14886

(607) 387-5849

I offer enthusiastic outdoor guiding and shooting instruction for all ages, specializing in shotgun shooting., to include the clay target games. Custom design of outdoor programs for the entire family

Location: Adirondacks/Saratoga, Catskills/Albany, Central New York/1000 Islands, Chautauqua-Allegheny, Finger Lakes, Greater Niagara, Hudson Valley/Westchester

MCSHANE, KRIS

McShane, Kris Lic #7529

59 Kelsey Lane, Kerhonkson, NY 12446

(401) 258-2220

Hiking, Canoeing/Kayaking, Fishing, Camping, Hunting, in the beautiful Catskill Mountain Region and Scenic Hudson Valley! Kris is a retired NYSDEC Fisheries Biologist & Appalachian Trail Through-hiker. Contact Kris to learn a new skill or enjoy an old pastime! All skill levels welcome.

Location: Catskills/Albany, Hudson Valley/Westchester

MILLER, CONSTANCE

Miller, Constance Lic #6261

167 John Fountain Rd, Jay NY 12941

518 578 5797

Location: Adirondacks/Saratoga

MONTAUK OUTFITTER

Larson, Michael J. Lic #7342

115 South Forest St.Montauk, NY 11954

917-468-3361

Surf Fishing and/or Kayak Fishing guide based out of Montauk, NY., for Striped Bass, Fluke, Black Seabass, Bluefish, Cod, False Albies, Blackfish, Tuna, etc.  We also fish for freshwater bass,  walleye, white perch and carp throughout Suffolk County.  All gear provided but anglers are welcome to bring their own.

Location: Long Island

NORTH STAR GUIDING SERVICE

Newell, Michael Lic #1018

1226 State Rt 147,West Charlton,NY 12010

518-894-7593

Personalized outdoor experiences for individuals, families, groups; novice to expert.Wilderness hunting, fishing, canoeing, camping, hiking, backpacking. Adirondacks.

Location: Adirondacks/Saratoga, Catskills/Albany, Central New York/1000 Islands, Chautauqua-Allegheny, Hudson Valley/Westchester, Long Island, New York City

NORTHERN ROOTS OUTFITTERS AND GUIDE SERVICE

Rose, Sandra Lic #7546

582 Hong Kong Rd, Pulski, NY 13142

(315) 877-0110

Sandra L. Rose, “Squeak” is a Pulaski N.Y. native. Licensed in hunting, camping, fishing and boating. Focusing on low impact relaxing trips, writers camps, nature study, relaxation walks, boating on “quiet waters” and birding combination trips. Encouraging Seniors and Church groups. We have fun ! Regions 6 and 7

Location: Central New York/1000 Islands, Chautauqua-Allegheny

OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES GUIDE SERVICE

Arnold, Jamie Lic #

129 Beam Hill Rd, Dryden NY 13053

607-342-2666

Salmon River, Turkeys and Waterfowl. Outdoor Opportunities Guide service has 20 years of experience to ensure that you get the most out of your trip.

Location: Central New York/1000 Islands, Finger Lakes

REDHEAD CHARTERS

Lowell, John Lic #8782

19 Manhattan Pl , Huntington NY 11743

508-364-7518

Guided duck hunts in Long Island. Specializing in brant, divers, sea ducks, and more. USCG licensed captain for over 10 years.

Location: Long Island

SAW MILL FLY CASTING

Engel, James Lic #8715

342 Park Ave, Yonkers NY 10703

(914) 512-1348

Saw Mill Fly Casting offers guided fishing, both wade- in and in Reservoir type boat, for up to 3 persons, equipment included. Also specializes in Fly Casting lessons . Freshwater trips in Croton Watershed area, Surf casting trips on south shore of Suffolk County, NY, focusing on area (Southampton to Montauk Point).

Location: Hudson Valley/Westchester, Long Island

STAAB, RUDOLPH J.

Staab, Rudolph J. Lic #8088

165 Ridge Rd, Roxbury, NY 12474

607-326-7865

Location: Catskills/Albany

TECHVALLEYTREKKER

Reilly, Gene Lic #3755

20 Marinello Terrace Apt 1 Albany, NY 12209

518-281-7796

Outings in the local NYS Capital Area, and in the Adirondack Mountains emphasizing quality of life. Waterfalls, slides, restorative recreation / forest bathing, backpacking, XC skiing, snowshoeing, flatwater kayaking/paddling. Hiking the Adirondacks since 1981, 46'er 3346W (W = winter). Teaching hiking and map / compass skills.

Location: Adirondacks/Saratoga, Catskills/Albany

TRAINA, PETE

Traina, Pete Lic #1160

134 Mud Pond Rd, Highland Lake NY 12743

(845) 557-8678

Guide service throughout New York State including all hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, ATV, snowmobile and boating activities.

Location: Adirondacks/Saratoga, Catskills/Albany, Central New York/1000 Islands, Chautauqua-Allegheny, Finger Lakes, Greater Niagara, Greater Niagara , Hudson Valley/Westchester, Long Island, New York City

Trotta, Jeremy

Trotta, Jeremy Lic #8887

780 Stony Point Rd, Castleton NY 12033

518-857 7299

Guided Ice Fishing trips in the Capital Region and Adirondacks.

Location: Adirondacks/Saratoga, Catskills/Albany, Central New York/1000 Islands

WATERWAY OUTDOORS

Maida, Bryan Lic #8612

799 Pine Kill Rd, Wurtsboro, NY 12785

845-978-6161

My Name is Bryan Maida I offer guide services in Sullivan county and surrounding area for fishing and hunting.

Location: Catskills/Albany, Hudson Valley/Westchester

Shawangunk Ridge Outfitters

Knoll, Karen A. Lic #8795

14 Red Barn Rd Pine Bush NY 12566

845-978-7452

Our guide service is dedicated to being a resource for memorable outdoor experiences which include hikes, guided walks, & camping excursions. Our Founder Karen is also a Certified Forest Therapy and Nature Mindfullness guide, she has over a decade of experience.

Location: Catskills/Albany, Hudson Valley/Westchester

WEST MOUNTAIN GUIDE CO. LLC

de la Vega, Henri Lic #8486

2 Peekskill Road #4, Cold Spring, NY 10516

727-366-1289

West Mountain Guide Co is dedicated to sharing the outdoors with people of all skill levels. From a 10 day backpacking trip to a two hour nature walk, we are here to help you achieve your goals and share our knowledge of the natural world.

Location: Adirondacks/Saratoga, Catskills/Albany, Hudson Valley/Westchester

WHITE DOG TRAIL CO.

Whittemore, Jeff Lic #0185

53 Elm St. Dolgeville, NY 13329

(315) 868-7054

Four-season guides specializing in fly fishing on West and East Canada Creeks, Salmon and Battenkill Rivers. Spin and fly-fishing float trips on the Mohawk and other streams for Bass and walleye. Ice fishing. Photography and eco-paddles and hikes in Central NY and Adirondacks. Adirondack based cottage.

Location: Adirondacks/Saratoga, Catskills/Albany, Central New York/1000 Islands, Chautauqua-Allegheny