Imagine yourself floating along in a McKenzie Drift Boat on the beautiful Upper Valley Section of the Connecticut River while fishing for Smallmouth Bass or on a Picturesque Mountain Top Pond in the pursuit of large Brook & Rainbow Trout. My Speciality is Fly Fishing and Light Spinning with twenty six years experience offering fully guided,safe and comfortable outdoor adventures. All equipment is included along with friendly and relaxed expert instruction. I accommodate beginner thru advanced, 9 - 90.

Fish On by John Marshall


My new book Fish On! is now available. It offers Techniques, Tips and True Life Experiences which Highly Benefit the beginner through intermediate Fishing Enthusiast. A detailed description of Fish On! can be viewed at Amazon.com.

A free copy of Fish On! will be given at the end of every float! You can also purchase Fish On! at Amazon.com.

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Connecticut River Scenic and Birding Floats

Enjoy a Comfortable & Safe Float Trip on the Beautiful Connecticut River below Wilder Dam in my New, Custom Built in Oregon, McKenzie Drift Boat. View birds, wildlife and scenery as if close enough to touch with the best optics in the world.

Connecticut River Birds Walking

The cast of wildlife is numerous and may include bald eagles, hawks, ducks, kingfishers, great blue herrons and many other New Hampshire and Vermont birds. Identfying birding aids will be available for your use. Also making occassional appearances are deer, otter, mink, weasel, muskrat, beaver and snapping turtles.

Connecticut River Canadian Geese

Connecticut River Beauty

Connecticut River Boat Landing

Connecticut River Mountain Views



As maturity absorbs our frivilous youth we begin to realize that our greatest wealth, our most precious treasures lie within us in our memories. It seems like all else comes and goes.

Connecticut River Rapids

A Float Trip Enjoying the Scenery & Wildlife along the Connecticut River is a Quality Experience. A scenic or fishing float trip on the Connecticut River with River Excitement will add to your fond memories.


Connecticut River Foliage SeasonOur Foliage Season begins the third week of September and continues through to the middle of October.

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    Connecticut River Sunset


    Guests with River Behind Them

    Covered Bridge



    2 Guests with boat at Sunset




    2 Guest with River Behind Them




    Nesting Geese along the River




    River Excitement
    P.O. Box 65 * Hartland Four Corners, VT 05049
    802-457-4021 * RvrXcitmnt@aol.com

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    Crane on Shore
    Great Blue Heron on Shore

    Shoreline in Summer Colors
    Shoreline in Summer Colors

    Clouds Billowing
    Clouds Billowing

    Rapids
    Rapids

    Early Fall
    Early Fall

    Mountain Water
    Mountain Water

    River Island
    River Island

    River's Edge
    River's Edge

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    Clouds Reflecting

    Sunset Beauty
    Sunset Beauty

    Fall Foliage
    Fall Foliage

    Colors of Fall
    Colors of Fall

    Majestic Mountains
    Majestic Mountains

    Covered Bridge
    Covered Bridge

    Magnificent Views
    Magnificent Views

    River Reflections
    River Reflections

    Breath Taking Views
    Breath Taking Views