Burlington Boatyard Blog » Lake Champlain Angler Charters http://burlingtonboatyard.com/blog "Anchored In Vermont" - Vermont's only exclusive online marine marketplace. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:00:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 ©Burlington Boatyard guy@burlingtonboatyard.com (Burlington Boatyard) guy@burlingtonboatyard.com(Burlington Boatyard) 1440 lake champlain, burlington boatyard, vermont boating, vermont fishing, new york boating, new york fishing, lamprey, mickey maynard, shawn hayes, ice fishing, vermont hunting, used boats vermont, fishing news, boating news Lakeside Podcast Burlington Boatyard, LLC emerged in 2008 with new team members aboard dedicated to providing superior quality and service. BBY's new structure streamlines the process of buying and selling boats and parts, and focuses on cultivating Vermont's marine and small business communities. New features like B2B on BBY offer website management and advertising for local merchants, while the BBY Blog, Newsletter, and Forum encourage community involvement and interaction. One thing, however, will never change-Burlington Boatyard maintains a level of service and affordability unsurpassed by any other small business of its kind, locally or nationally. Burlington Boatyard Burlington Boatyard guy@burlingtonboatyard.com No no http://burlingtonboatyard.com/images/bbypodcastsmall.jpg Burlington Boatyard Blog http://burlingtonboatyard.com/blog 144 144 Capt. Mickey Maynard Reporting for [Fishing] Duty! http://burlingtonboatyard.com/blog/2009/05/20/capt-mickey-maynard-reporting-for-fishing-duty/ http://burlingtonboatyard.com/blog/2009/05/20/capt-mickey-maynard-reporting-for-fishing-duty/#comments Wed, 20 May 2009 13:41:16 +0000 Burlington Boatyard Crew http://burlingtonboatyard.com/blog/?p=119 Capt. Mickey MaynardGreetings Lake Champlain enthusiasts! Spring is upon us and many boaters are already out navigating across the waters of the big lake. In spring it’s usually the fishermen who are first willing to endure the cold weather to cure their cabin fever. I pride myself in being one of the first few anglers to launch following ice-out. This year I was on the lake targeting lake trout and salmon during the last week of March. Believe it or not, I was catching some dandy lakers trolling just a few feet from the edge of the melting ice on Cumberland Bay. The lake trout fishing has been outstanding. As of this writing, May 1, 2009, my charters have landed 171 trout. Many fish where in the ten-pound range and the largest weighed in at just over thirteen pounds. I fish for Lake Champlain’s Seneca Lake strain of trout in 50 to 80 feet of water even in the early season. The Atlantic salmon fishing has been great too. The spring run in the tributaries brought in a good stock of salmon accessible to riverbank and fly fishermen. Those of us who trolled for salmon just after ice-out on the broad water in spots like Sandbar on the Inland Sea and Willsboro Bay on the main lake also did very well. The key to good salmon fishing in spring is finding slightly warmer water temperatures. The bass and pike fishing heated up in the rivers as well by the last week of April.

 

My fishing charter business, Lake Champlain Angler Charters, is bustling in spite of a weak economy. Thanks to a feature article in the popular Quebec based magazine “Adventure Chase et Peche”, there has been a steady flow of clients joining me from Canada this spring. There have also been a handful of hardy anglers coming to fish from the Boston market. I am booked solid Handicapped angler Andre Nolin and his friend Nancy show off a pair of lake trout caught simultaneously on a charter with Captain Mickey Maynard. Andre is a quadriplegic who has limited use of his hands. He uses a specially modified fishing rod. throughout the Memorial Day holiday and have most Saturdays booked well into June. In addition, I am now catering to some handicapped clientele. I’m finding it very rewarding to assist these special needs folks in catching fish from Lake Champlain.

By Memorial Day most recreational boaters will have their vessels ready to go on trailers or on marina docks. With gas prices down from last year’s charges there should be greater number of folks taking advantage of the lake. We celebrate the Quadracentennial this year as well so get out there and enjoy, but do it safely. Be sure your vessel has all the required Coast Guard equipment. Last season Captain Randy LaValley and I came to the assistance of nearly forty distressed boaters. No one goes out on the water expecting to break down, but it’s best to be prepared. If you do have trouble, one of the first things to do after putting on your life preservers is to drop your anchor and fix your position so you can be easily located by rescue personnel. Boaters without VHS radios should keep the Burlington Coast Guard phone number on board.  Captain LaValley and I are also available 24/7 to provide fuel drops, emergency jump starts and tows when commercial assistance becomes necessary. Our business, Lake Champlain Marine Resource and Services, has vessels on trailers and boats in portals at Monty’s Bay and at Snug Harbor near Valcour Island to arrive quickly on scene.

We are blessed to have the pristine recreational resource that is Lake Champlain so readily at hand. Please be a safe and conscientious enthusiast. Here’s wishing each and every Lake Champlain boater and fisherman a pleasant and uneventful season! 

Captain Mickey Maynard

www.LakeChamplainAngler.com 

Lake Champlain Marine Resource and Services

24 Hour Marine Towing, Rescue and Salvage

(518) 578-9273

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