HUDDLESTON FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Striper Pursuit on Smith Mountain Lake — Fish with a Former NHL Goalie
Four- or eight-hour charters aboard a 2020 Sportsman Masters 247 led by Captain Daniel Berthiaume; rates start at $400.
Striper Pursuit on Smith Mountain Lake — Fish with a Former NHL Goalie.
Off Huddleston on Smith Mountain Lake, Captain Bert’s charters pair a purpose-built striper rig with decades of local knowledge. The experience centers on targeted striper fishing from a fully outfitted 2020 Sportsman Masters 247 under the direction of Captain Daniel Berthiaume, a long-time local guide and former professional hockey goaltender.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Fish with a former NHL goaltender
Captain Daniel Berthiaume has fished Smith Mountain Lake for over 15 years and made his name as a professional hockey goalie for eight NHL seasons and other pro teams. He is one of the lake’s elite striper guides, responsible for training charter staff and developing the day’s fishing plan to put clients on fish.
A fast, fully equipped striper rig
The charter uses a 2020 Sportsman Masters 247 powered by a 300 HP Yamaha outboard and fitted with a fully integrated Garmin electronics suite and bait storage tanks. Tackle, rods and reels are provided to ensure anglers are ready when fish are found.
Half- and full-day charters for up to six
Charters run 4 or 8 hours and accommodate up to six passengers, with rates beginning at $400 for two passengers on a half-day and tiered pricing for larger parties.
What the day feels like
What the day on the water feels like
Expect a focused, results-driven day: Captain Bert outfits the boat, lays out a fishing plan and moves quickly across the lake with a 300 HP Yamaha to reach where the stripers are breaking. The outing combines the speed to chase fish with professional electronics and tackle so that when fish are located the crew can work them efficiently.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this charter suits — and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The charter provides top-of-the-line tackle, rods and reels and bait storage tanks; anglers need not bring specialty tackle unless they prefer personal gear.
Trips run aboard a 2020 Sportsman Masters 247 with a 300 HP Yamaha outboard and a fully integrated Garmin electronics/sonar suite.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long are the charters?
Charters are offered as 4- or 8-hour trips.
What are the rates?
Rates vary by party size; half-day starts at $400 for two passengers, with tiered pricing up to $700 for six passengers on a full day.
How many people can I bring?
Charters accommodate up to six passengers.
Who is Captain Bert?
Captain Daniel Berthiaume is a longtime Smith Mountain Lake guide with over 15 years’ local experience and a background as a professional hockey goaltender.
What equipment is provided?
The boat is stocked with rods, reels, top-quality tackle, bait storage tanks and professional electronics, including an integrated Garmin sonar/navigation system.
What boat will we use?
Trips are run aboard a 2020 Sportsman Masters 247 powered by a 300 HP Yamaha outboard.