Lucky Buck Fishing Charters – Skaneateles

New York’s Finger Lakes region is known for being home to some stunning scenery, as well as plenty of history, museums, and national parks. Thanks to the 11 long, finger lakes that gave the area its name, it’s also a hotbed of top angling action! Captain Robert “Buck” Carter is a local, lifelong fisherman who can’t wait to take you exploring some of Skaneateles’ most productive fishing grounds on board Lucky Buck Fishing Charters.

Capt. Buck has plenty of charter experience under his belt – at the age of 21, he was running his own fleet of charter boats in the Florida Keys. His love of first-class freshwater fishing led him to return to New York, where he now provides his guests with incredible angling adventures on two of the most bountiful Finger Lakes – Skaneateles Lake and Otisco Lake. He specializes in reeling in world-famous freshwater fish – Walleye, Perch, and Trout, to name a few!

You’ll be navigating the lakes on board your captain’s 25’ Carolina Skiff, perfectly built to tackle these long, narrow waters. She can accommodate up to 4 guests, including children aged 10 and above – bring along the family, or some fellow freshwater fanatics! She’s equipped with top-notch navigational gear, including GPS and fishfinder, life jackets for all ages, a cooler to store your catch in, and a wireless trolling motor so you can cruise to the hotspots without spooking your fish.

Skaneateles Lake is known for its cleanliness, and for offering up some awesome freshwater fishing – get ready to reel in plenty of Walleye, Lake Trout, Tiger Musky, Bass, and more. Your captain will have you trying out a variety of techniques, including bottom fishing, trolling, and live bait fishing. When it comes to Trout, he’ll teach you his own “dropping” method to hook them. You’ll be able to go after these species on Otisco Lake, too.

Your trip includes top-notch rods, reels, bait, and tackle. Come aboard Lucky Buck Fishing Charters for a first-class freshwater fishing adventure!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip (AM) (1-4 anglers)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 15 - Nov 30
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $500
    Join Capt. Buck on this morning trip and get ready to see what New York's "Finger Lakes" have in store! You'll be cruising Skaneateles Lake and Otisco Lake for the chance to hook a variety of freshwater species, including Walleye, different Bass species, Tiger Musky, a variety of Trout, and more. Capt. Buck specializes in bottom fishing, trolling, and live bait fishing, as well as using his special 'dropping' method for Trout. Your trip includes rods, reels, bait, tackle, and plenty of fish knowledge!
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
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4.9 / 5
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Experience
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Great time

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) (1-2 anglers) on June 28, 2024
Captain Buck was great; he called me up after booking to verify everything and figure out what we wanted to fish for.  Day...
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VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) (1-2 anglers) on August 24, 2024
Buck worked hard to put us on fish, and his knowledge of the lake worked to our advantage.  We hit our limit on lake trout...
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Lucky Buck is the man

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) (1-2 anglers) on May 29, 2024
Lucky Buck is everything in one: an outstanding angler, a great person, a captivating storyteller of fishing stories, and a...
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Denis N.
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Lucky Buck is the best!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) (1-2 anglers) on June 22, 2024
Stone cold PRO, caught fish had fun!
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VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (AM) (1-4 anglers) on October 6, 2024
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FAQs about Lucky Buck Fishing Charters – Skaneateles

Lucky Buck Fishing Charters – Skaneateles offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $500 per group - 3 Hour Trip (AM) (1-4 anglers) (3 hours)

When you book a trip with Lucky Buck Fishing Charters – Skaneateles, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box For your catch

Trips booked with Lucky Buck Fishing Charters – Skaneateles include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures

Lucky Buck Fishing Charters – Skaneateles offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Lucky Buck Fishing Charters – Skaneateles offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Ice Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Lucky Buck Fishing Charters – Skaneateles include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Brown Trout
  • Crappie
  • Lake Trout
  • Muskellunge (Musky)
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Atlantic)
  • Sunfish
  • Walleye

Your operator

Lucky Buck Fishing Charters
Skaneateles, New York, United States
4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
27 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2018
At the age of 21, I fished the Florida Keys with my own commercial boats, ranging from a 16' vessel to a 43' diesel-powered fishing machine. I've come up against a huge variety of species, including Goliath, Snowy, and Black Grouper, Yellowtail Snapper, and plenty more. I then moved back to New York state to become a charter fisherman. I really enjoy taking people out and teaching them my skills, as well as learning some of their tricks! We troll, drop on Trout in up to 180 feet of water, as well as going other freshwater favorites such as Smallmouth Bass, Perch, Walleye, and Tiger Musky.
Our Team
Robert C.
Captain

The fish you can target

Bass (Largemouth) Largemouth Bass
Bass (Smallmouth) Smallmouth Bass
Brown Trout Brown Trout
Crappie Crappie

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2018
Boat manufacturer
Carolina Skiff
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
suzuki
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
55 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Ice Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box
For your catch

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Checks
Bank Transfer