Red Beard's Fishing – Cayuga Lake
Red Beard's Fishing – Cayuga Lake
Red Beard's Finger Lakes Charters invites you to experience the stunning waters of Cayuga Lake. Having logged many hours on this lake, Captain Stan can tell you all about the local fishery. Depending on where the fish are biting and weather conditions Captain Stan trailers the boat to different launches on the lake so be sure to ask where your trip will be launching.
Depending on the season, you might hook into Perch and Trout, and whatever else is biting. On these trips, you can expect to bottom fish using light tackle. Trolling is also an option if conditions are right.
Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks so that everyone stays happy and energized!
You'll be fishing aboard a 21 ft Crestliner aluminum boat with room for 4 passengers. It has all the essentials. Your captain will provide rods and reels. Live bait can be available for perch fishing if I know ahead of time to have it.
You will need to purchase a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off-limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.
Some essentials to bring are sunglasses, sunblock (non-spray), bottled water, and a hat. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
You could keep reading this, but wouldn't you rather be fishing with Red Beard's Finger Lakes Charters?
Red Beard's Finger Lakes Charters invites you to experience the stunning waters of Cayuga Lake. Having logged many hours on this lake, Captain Stan can tell you all about the local fishery. Depending on where the fish are biting and weather conditions Captain Stan trailers the boat to different launches on the lake so be sure to ask where your trip will be launching.
Depending on the season, you might hook into Perch and Trout, and whatever else is biting. On these trips, you can expect to bottom fish using light tackle. Trolling is also an option if conditions are right.
Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks so that everyone stays happy and energized!
You'll be fishing aboard a 21 ft Crestliner aluminum boat with room for 4 passengers. It has all the essentials. Your captain will provide rods and reels. Live bait can be available for perch fishing if I know ahead of time to have it.
You will need to purchase a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off-limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.
Some essentials to bring are sunglasses, sunblock (non-spray), bottled water, and a hat. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
You could keep reading this, but wouldn't you rather be fishing with Red Beard's Finger Lakes Charters?
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Lisa Barkhymer•
Pennsylvania, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedAlways a Family Bonding Experience
5 Hour Trip – Lake Trout Jigging AM on May 19, 2026 • 4 adultsStan was a most pleasant personality. Explained to those of my crew who have not fished much what to do, answered our questions and provided all the needed help with booking up bait when I was wimpy in the early morning cold air to get my hands wet to grab a minnow. Started with perch cause that’s what was hitting, but showed us how to troll for the Lake trout for an hour and we landed one whopper which our new fisherman in the group got to crank in. Would recommend him to anyone. He obviously does this cause he loves it and to get buy. He’s not out to price gouge anyone.
Maryellen Martin•Pennsylvania, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedFun trip.
5 Hour Trip – Lake Trout Jigging AM on July 9, 2026 • 4 adultsMy family had lots of fun with Cpt Stanley. We caught lots of lake trout and a few salmon and rainbow trout. Cpt Stanley showed us several fishing techniques and let us choose what we wanted to use. He worked hard to ensure we were having a good time and catching fish. This trip is good for kids big and small. We would recommend and will look forward to fishing with Cpt Stanley again.
Rick KissingerRepeat angler•Pennsylvania, US•Member since 20232 trips5.0VerifiedNewwe where on fish from start to finish
5 Hour Trip – Lake Trout Jigging AM on September 11, 2026 • 2 adultsthe two of us had our limit of lake trout in around a hour and half we decided to fish for perch on the way we caught a rainbow trout. we probably had 100 perch in the boat we ended up keeping 26
Raena Iribugday•Pennsylvania, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedCaptain Stan Is The Best
5 Hour Trip – Lake Trout Jigging AM on August 1, 2026 • 2 adultscaptain Stan is incredibly experienced and set us up for success. He offered not only fishing knowledge and fun, but great conversation (and even his sweatshirt when it got a little chilly in the early morning.) We can’t wait to book with him again. Recommend 10/10
Justin Newell•Pennsylvania, USMember since 20265.0Verifiedso much fun
5 Hour Trip – Lake Trout Jigging AM on July 26, 2026 • 4 adults4 buddies booked the trip. it was a lot of fun. never been on a big lake nr had we done a fishing charter. Captain stanley was very knowledgeable and fun to hang out with for the day. caught a couple nice perch, few lake trout and a brown trout.
Richard Boyd•New York, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedCaught my PB!
5 Hour Trip – Lake Trout Jigging AM on July 20, 2026 • 4 adultsCaptain Stanley was an excellent guide! left out at 6:30 on Cayuga, caught roughly a dozen decent trout and a 27” rainbow. Boat was a 21’ Crestliner with plenty of space for the 4 of us plus Stanley. Very nice guy, definitely recommend!
Justin KorotkoRepeat angler•Pennsylvania, US•Member since 20253 trips5.0VerifiedAnother great day
5 Hour Trip – Lake Trout Jigging PM on July 17, 2026 • 2 adultsHad a great day of fishing. Caught a lot of perch. Then caught a large lake trout. Great day with Captain Stan and Mike. Will do it again next year.
Henry Rocco•Pennsylvania, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedGreat perch fishing with Captain Stanley
5 Hour Trip – Lake Trout Jigging PM on July 13, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 childFirst time perch fishing on Cayuga lake. We had a great time and caught plenty of keepers. We would definitely do it again with Red Beard.
Brittany Finger•Pennsylvania, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedBest fishing experience!
5 Hour Trip – Lake Trout Jigging PM on July 4, 2026 • 2 adultsWe had so much fun. And spent all day fishing! 10/10 recommend and would like to go again! we caught a big lake trout, rainbow, trout, and perch 
Scott Schoffner•Pennsylvania, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedGreat Trip!
5 Hour Trip – Lake Trout Jigging AM on May 16, 2026 • 3 adultsGlad we booked with Captain Stanley. we caught fish and enjoyed our trip. highly recommended captain! will be back again.
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Stan was a most pleasant personality. Explained to those of my crew who have not fished much what to do, answered our questions and provided all the needed help with booking up bait when I was wimpy in the early morning cold air to get my hands wet to grab a minnow. Started with perch cause that’s what was hitting, but showed us how to troll for the Lake trout for an hour and we landed one whopper which our new fisherman in the group got to crank in. Would recommend him to anyone. He obviously does this cause he loves it and to get buy. He’s not out to price gouge anyone.
Booked a half day for my son, 12 year old grandson, and myself. Asked to try for lake trout, be sure my grandson caught some fish, learn about trolling, jigging, and the tech, and catch some perch if possible. Captain Stan delivered on all, patient and efficient, and explained all in detail. And was great with the 12 year old. We caught 4 nice lake trout trolling, including a 33 inch fat lunker. And we caught a delicious bag of perch jigging. A life experience for the 12 year old. Smoking the trout filets, and enjoying the salted Cayuga caviar with a martini.
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My family had lots of fun with Cpt Stanley. We caught lots of lake trout and a few salmon and rainbow trout. Cpt Stanley showed us several fishing techniques and let us choose what we wanted to use. He worked hard to ensure we were having a good time and catching fish. This trip is good for kids big and small. We would recommend and will look forward to fishing with Cpt Stanley again.
the two of us had our limit of lake trout in around a hour and half we decided to fish for perch on the way we caught a rainbow trout. we probably had 100 perch in the boat we ended up keeping 26
this was a gift to my brother in law and we had a very good time. As before Stanley, the captain, was more than accomodating and was also good company. We got some nice size rainbows and a 33 in lake trout trolling. We did some jigging but nothing produced that way. Stan has all the equipment we needed and all set to go without any delay. I would go with him again.
FAQs about Red Beard's Fishing – Cayuga Lake
- US $450 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Lake Trout Jigging AM (5 hours)
- US $450 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Lake Trout Jigging PM (5 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (for perch fishing with advance notice)
- Lures
- Lake fishing (Cayuga Lake )
- Light tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Drift fishing
- Brown Trout
- Lake Trout
- Perch (Yellow)
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
- Salmon (Atlantic)
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Ithaca, New York, United States
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
I have been an avid fisherman on the water of NY since my early childhood. I enjoy sharing my knowledge of what I've learned over the years on the amazing fisheries New York has to offer, and that's what drove me to become a USCG captain and a NY state fishing guide.
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