Looking for a thrilling excursion? Let Reel Vermont Guide Service take you out on a bow fishing trip. Get a little thrill from hunting big game on the open waters with bows and arrows! Your experienced guides know where to go and what to do. Captain Seth Meunier offers a wide range of services, from helping beginners land their first catch to guiding experienced anglers in landing plenty of tasty fish. You’ll fish from an upgraded Dargel 230 HDX boat that is the perfect vessel for a bow fishing escapade. Up to 6 guests can take a trip on the boat, and all anglers are provided with bowfishing equipment by the captain. The boat's shallow and light hull will provide a smooth ride to take you where the fish are biting. The local waters are home to many species of fish that are fun and challenging targets when bow fishing. Carp is one of the most common catches, due to their wide diversity and impressive sizes. Other species you may also want to target are Tench, Bowfin, Garfish, and various kinds of Drums. Morning Fishing will be spent going after Tarpon, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Redfish, Black drum, and freshwater drum. You’ll focus your efforts on the most abundant species during the time of year when you are fishing, in order to maximize your catch. Try your luck and see if you can fill the boat on this exciting day. Your captain will make sure you have all the equipment necessary for your trip. It’s a great time for everyone of all ages and the best way to enjoy Vermont’s amazing nature and wildlife!

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What an awesome season it’s been so far sticking fish and happy clients 7 nights a week!!!

Lake Champlain Fishing Report 

Northern Pike

North Pike Fishing Report 2023!

The North Pike Fishing Report for 2023 is out, and it's good news for anglers looking to catch some of the biggest northern pike in Lake Champlain. 


Successful angler with a 28-inch fish in Vermont

Largemouth Bass

Lake Champlain Fishing Report

Lake Champlain fishing is getting stronger! Let's get into the water and reel your trophy catch. Fishing is a good way to appreciate Vermont's amazing nature. Come aboard!

One fisherman with a 22-inch catch in Vermont

Season-Ender Best Catch in '22

Bowfin

It's another awesome season on the water! So many firsts, personal bests, and so much drive to get back out and try it again! We will be back on Lake Champlain for that prime pre-spawn season for you guys late April-May 1st at the latest! The fishing won’t stop & we’ll be getting out there all winter long for sure!

Fishing adventure with 4 people in Burlington

A person fishing for a common carp in Burlington

Caught a Largemouth Bass while fishing in Burlington

A lone fisherman casting their line in the waters of Burlington

Experience the Best Bass Fishing or Bowfishing in Vermont

Experience Lake Champlain fishing from the best, Guide Seth Meunier, with Reel Vermont Guide Service.

Reel Vermont Guide Service welcomes you with one of the best Lake Champlain charters in the area. You will be joined by a passionate guide and angler, Seth Meunier. He is an experienced bass fishing guide in Lake Champlain, with skills in flyfishing and bowfishing in Vermont. Guide Seth will help you have the best fishing experience in Vermont. Feel free to bring in your friends, family, fishing buddies, and even your children as the guide loves hosting together large groups of anglers. As a longtime guide, he knows where to go and what to do as you get on your next adventure of hunting the big game with a bow and arrow. He is also fond of sharing his knowledge in flyfishing as you try to land some smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, and striper fish. As a bass fan himself, he will surely lead you where the fish bites the bait.&nbsp; Aside from his years of skills, the captain is also equipped with his modern Dargel 230 HDX boat. This bass boat has a spacious hull with bow fishing arrows, reels, and gear on board. Whether it’s a day of bass fishing or an exciting night of bowfishing adventure, this vessel got you covered. The captain has got everything prepared for all your needs as his mission is to provide you with an amazing fishing experience in Vermont. Ready to hop in?

Meet your Guide Seth Meunier and His Boats

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Night Bowfishing Adventure on Lake Champlain

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Top-Rated Bow Fishing on Lake Champlain

COMMON QUESTIONS: Where is the best bass fishing in Vermont? Where to Go Fishing. Largemouth bass can be found throughout Vermont and are abundant in the state's many lakes and ponds. Lakes Champlain, Memphremagog, Bomoseen, St. Catherine, Morey, Fairlee, and Sadawga, as well as the Connecticut River, are among the more well-known largemouth bass fisheries. What does bass eat in Vermont? Smallmouth bass, like largemouth bass, feed heavily on bottom-dwelling crayfish as well as a variety of baitfish such as yellow perch, smelt, and alewife. They also eat a variety of insects. What is the most common fish in Vermont? The native brook trout is without a doubt Vermont's most well-known fish species, prized by anglers who enjoy fishing clear, cold, shady brooks.

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