NY NORTH COUNTRY BASSIN'
Status: enriched
Captain Bill Lortz has spent 20 years guiding bass anglers across the North Country waters of upstate New York, with deep expertise in Lake Ontario, the St. Lawrence River, Oneida Lake, and the Thousand Islands region. He targets both largemouth and smallmouth bass, with particular success on trophy smallmouth in the St. Lawrence and Thousand Islands during summer and fall months. His approach emphasizes education—clients leave not just with fish caught, but with improved technique and seasonal knowledge to apply on future trips. Lortz operates year-round during prime season, adjusting tactics to match bass behavior as water temperatures shift from spring spawning through fall feeding frenzies.
Details
- Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass
- Tags: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, First-Time Anglers, Spin Fishing, Year-Round, Topwater, Sight Fishing, Instructional, Catch & Release, Gear Provided, Flies / Lures Provided, Freshwater
- Credentials: cpr_first_aid, uscg_license — USCG
Waters Serviced (5)
| Destination | Type |
|---|---|
| Rochester | city |
| Canada | country |
| Lake Ontario | lake |
| Oneida Lake | lake |
| Henderson Harbor | city |
FAQ — NY NORTH COUNTRY BASSIN'
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