For an enchanting Lake Champlain experience, don’t wait to book a tour aboard the “Tankful II” Pontoon boat with owner and guide Captain Scotty Boyd. Our family and friends recently went on a tour on beautiful Lake Champlain and we had a wonderful time. We stopped for lunch on our choice of Burton Island and had a 4 hour tour. Captain Scotty Boyd knows and loves the lake and is all about safety first. Scotty shared with us some history of the lake, its bridges, and its shoreline, and so much more. He has a kind and calm manner, delightful sense of humor and sweet Scottish brogue. For a safe, fun, and truly enjoyable tour of Lake Champlain, Captain Scotty is your guy!
State-of-the-Art Fishing Technology
Comfort & Convenience
Exciting Challenges
Captivating Stories & Good Times
Where every cast is a story waiting to be told.
Rise before the sun and join six spirited anglers on a fishing adventure like no other! This early-morning cruise is all about laughter, camaraderie, and memories you won’t soon forget. We set out just 30 minutes before dawn and fish hard until 9 a.m., chasing salmon and walleye across the scenic waters of Lake Champlain.
Hop aboard for 3 to 4 hours of pure fishing fun, great conversations, and (with any luck) some epic catches — all for just $75 per thrill-seeking angler.
So go ahead, set that early alarm — because this is the kind of outing you’ll be talking about long after it’s over (and maybe embellishing just a little). Ready to reel in your next story?
Why choose Tall Tales Fishing Cruise
State-of-the-Art Fishing Technology: Fish Hawk, Simrad, and top-tier sonar gear.
Comfort & Convenience: Water, ice, fuel, and quality rods included — or BYO!
Exciting Challenges: Compete for biggest and most fish — bragging rights await!
Captivating Stories & Good Times: Trade tales, share laughs, and enjoy the ride.
Meet Captain Scotty: He’ll steer the trip — not guide the fishing! Catching’s a team effort, and while there’s no guarantee, the thrill is real.
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Tour Logistics
Tall Tales Fishing Cruise Logistics
Price
US$500.00 for up to 6 guests
Departure time
5:00 pm
Meeting point
Options of:
- Apple Island;
- Keeler’s Bay
- Ladd’s Landing Marinas
Availability
Season: May 15 – October 15
Days of the week: 7 days a week
Duration
5:00PM – sunset
Accessibility
Yes, our boat and the Apple Island docks are wheelchair accessible.
Pet-friendly
Yes
Group size
Maximum 6 people
Boat features
- Luxury safe and stable tri-toon pontoon boat
- Pop-up toilet and changing room, sink
- Decorated with fairy lights for an added touch of coziness
- Return from a tranquil cruise beneath a velvet night sky, wrapped snugly in a blanket of stars, where serenity dances with the cosmos! (No extra charge)
Visit the Our Boat page for more information.
Included
What to bring
Food and drink: Feel free to BYO food and drinks to enjoy throughout the tour. This can include soft drinks as well as alcoholic beverages. You can bring your own snacks or fuller meals to enjoy lunch or dinner during the tour. Captain Scotty can recommend a restaurant, from casual to fine-dining, where we can pull in at dockside.
Clothing and other: Sunglasses, sunblock, hat, windbreaker, light outer garment, soft-soled shoes, camera. We provide safe storage and accessible charging stations for your cell phones.
Check the weather and dress layered accordingly. Remember that it is easier to remove items if you wear too much than to borrow from someone else if you get wet or cold.
About your captain
Your designated captain for this boat tour will be Captain James “Scotty” Boyd
Here’s What to Expect on Your Tall Tales Fishing Cruise
Rise before the sun and join six spirited anglers on a fishing adventure like no other! This early-morning cruise is all about laughter, camaraderie, and memories you won’t soon forget. We set out just 30 minutes before dawn and fish hard until 9 a.m., chasing salmon and walleye across the scenic waters of Lake Champlain.
Hop aboard for 3 to 4 hours of pure fishing fun, great conversations, and (with any luck) some epic catches — all for just $75 per thrill-seeking angler.
So go ahead, set that early alarm — because this is the kind of outing you’ll be talking about long after it’s over (and maybe embellishing just a little). Ready to reel in your next story?
Introducing Our Exclusive First Mate Service!
Perfect for Families with Small Children
While the little ones are captivated by the search for our legendary lake monster, Champ, our highly trained First Mates will keep them entertained with engaging, fun, and educational lake-focused activities and games. This allows moms and dads to relax and enjoy the serene beauty of Lake Champlain. Ideal for our Lunch and Dinner tours!
Enhancing Adult Experiences
Our First Mates, trained in seamanship and customer service, are also a wonderful addition to our fishing charters and adult tours. They provide an extra level of personal service, ensuring comfort and enjoyment from the moment you board to the olive in your martini. Ask Captain Scotty about this about extra provided service.
Frequently Asked Questions
A credit card deposit is required for all reservations. Deposits are $300 for tours.
Fishing licenses are required by the state of VT. For a small daily fee, we can help to obtain them for you.
We actually encourage our potential charter customers to call beforehand so that we can discuss the specific details for your charter. We want to custom design every charter to each customer individually. It is our goal that our customers realize that this trip is all about them.
All you need is your own food, drinks, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, camera, soft soled shoes, etc. Please keep the number of carry aboard coolers down to one. We provide a large built in cooler and a bow Yeti Cooler. We encourage you to bring your camera to preserve the memories.
However, if you bring along electronics like phones or cameras please be aware that a boat can be a harsh environment for these items so keep them stored while not in use.
We are not responsible for loss or damage to personal items. Check the weather and dress layered accordingly. Remember that it is easier to remove items if you wear too much than borrow from someone else if you get wet or cold.
Please note that the captain only has sole authority to cancel a trip. It is required that you show up for your scheduled charter unless you have previously heard differently from the captain. Often the weather offshore can be entirely different than the on-land forecast. If the captain feels it is necessary to cancel the trip, you will have the choice of return of your deposit or rescheduling your reservation. By not showing up for a reservation you are forfeiting to 0.
Yes! If you choose to drink please be responsible. Drunkenness will cause termination of the trip at the captain’s discretion.
Please feel free to call Capt. Scotty for some common sense advice and recommendations learned from many years at sea experience with this. The Captain’s personal recommendation for over the counter medication is Bonine. Anything with good ginger helps too as it’s a natural anti-nausea remedy.
If you have any more questions, please reach out!
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