Damn Good Finger Lakes Fishing Guides

The best fishing trips in Finger Lakes are:

• Mackinaw Guide Service
• Endless Waters Charters

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 2 trips in Finger Lakes, and the most popular trips in the area are Half And Full Finger Lakes Trolling guided by Derek and Finger Lakes Full Or Half Days guided by Sean.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly guides / fishing lessons in Finger Lakes? Check out our beginner and family friendly guides in Finger Lakes.

Lake fishing is the most popular type of fishing in Finger Lakes as well as river fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in Finger Lakes are: 1. brown trout, 2. atlantic salmon, 3. lake trout, 4. largemouth bass, and 5. muskie.

The most common fishing techniques in Finger Lakes are artificial lure fishing, fly fishing, and light tackle fishing but trolling is popular as well.

Prices in Finger Lakes can range anywhere from about $380 to $625, but the average price for a half day trip in Finger Lakes is $350. The average price for a full day trip in Finger Lakes is $533.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for fishing in Finger Lakes is summer, and most anglers book their trips 0 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Finger Lakes, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Finger Lakes. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Finger Lakes.