Advanced Bassin’ Plus
Status: enriched
Mark Currie operates Advanced Bassin' Plus as a year-round guide service across Quebec and the Vermont border region. His operation spans the St. Lawrence River, Lake St. Louis, Lake St. Francis, Lake Memphremagog, and Lake Champlain, targeting smallmouth and largemouth bass, walleye, northern pike, muskie, brown trout, steelhead, and salmon. The guiding calendar runs April through March, with spring focused on trout and salmon, May through summer emphasizing walleye and pike, June through August delivering aggressive bass fishing, and winter months offering ice fishing for walleye and perch for anglers willing to embrace the cold.
Details
- Species: Brown Trout, Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead
- Tags: Intermediate, Advanced, Freshwater, Fly Fishing, Spin Fishing, Trolling, Year-Round, Topwater, Streamer, Gear Provided, Flies / Lures Provided
Waters Serviced (2)
| Destination | Type |
|---|---|
| Quebec | state |
| Canada | country |
FAQ — Advanced Bassin’ Plus
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