Whiskey Runner Charters
Whiskey Runner Charters
Captain Dan, owner of Whiskey Runner Charters has over 35 years of experience. He will provide you with an exciting and successful fishing trip!
We offer the best in sport fishing on Cayuga Lake. At Whiskey Runner, we just love to fish and taking people out to experience New York State's incredible fisheries is our passion! Come fish with us!!
Cayuga Lake's target fish are Atlantic Salmon, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Perch and Bass
We offer daytime trips ranging from 4 to 10 hours, you decide how long you would like to go for. We also offer weekday evening trips for those who desire to come out during the week maybe after work or just to get away for a few hours of fishing. Scheduling this trip is flexible depending on availability and sunset time.
You should bring a valid New York State fishing license, which can be purchased online, a cooler for your catch, camera, sunglasses/hat and sunscreen. Children must be 8 or older. CHILDREN UNDER 12 MUST BRING A COAST GUARD APPROVED LIFE JACKET
Motion sickness medication should be taken before the trip if needed. Please bring rain gear. We will still fish in the rain. Boat Shoes or Sneakers are preferred. Use caution with flip flops, they can be dangerous. Bring your snacks and drinks (please no glass bottles), and absolutely no Illegal drugs .
Captain Dan, owner of Whiskey Runner Charters has over 35 years of experience. He will provide you with an exciting and successful fishing trip!
We offer the best in sport fishing on Cayuga Lake. At Whiskey Runner, we just love to fish and taking people out to experience New York State's incredible fisheries is our passion! Come fish with us!!
Cayuga Lake's target fish are Atlantic Salmon, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Perch and Bass
We offer daytime trips ranging from 4 to 10 hours, you decide how long you would like to go for. We also offer weekday evening trips for those who desire to come out during the week maybe after work or just to get away for a few hours of fishing. Scheduling this trip is flexible depending on availability and sunset time.
You should bring a valid New York State fishing license, which can be purchased online, a cooler for your catch, camera, sunglasses/hat and sunscreen. Children must be 8 or older. CHILDREN UNDER 12 MUST BRING A COAST GUARD APPROVED LIFE JACKET
Motion sickness medication should be taken before the trip if needed. Please bring rain gear. We will still fish in the rain. Boat Shoes or Sneakers are preferred. Use caution with flip flops, they can be dangerous. Bring your snacks and drinks (please no glass bottles), and absolutely no Illegal drugs .
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Customer reviews
Rating
Anglers' gallery (9)
Reviews (10)
Philip Staub5.0VerifiedDan and Kat are great!!!
4 Hour Trip – Weekday Evening on August 8, 2025 • 5 adults • 1 childIt was my family’s first time on a charter and so glad we chose Whiskey Runner Charters!! Dan and Kat were so much fun and they helped us have the best experience possible! We caught 15 fish between lake trout and rainbow trout! We highly recommend looking no farther when you are booking a charter! We will definitely be back again!!!
Suraj Panjwani5.0VerifiedGreat trip with Captain Dan and Kat
4 Hour Trip – Weekday Evening on August 6, 2025 • 5 adults • 2 childrenAwesome trip with Dan and first mate Kat. We got to experience a relaxing and scenic boat ride to the middle of Lake Cayuga where we caught 10 trout (and kept 8 because we had too much fish to take home!). Dan helped cut and filet after the fact on the way back to shore. Super fun time and warm crew with a solid boat.
Justin Rice5.0VerifiedGreat trip
6 Hour Trip on April 26, 2025 • 6 adultsI booked a trip with Dan for a bachelor party, it was an amazing time. Fishing was great. All of our guys caught fish. Dan and Kat made the trip very enjoyable 10/10 recommend them!
Isabelle Barnard5.0VerifiedFun trip!
4 Hour Trip – Weekday Evening on June 19, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 childWe booked a 4-hour trip with Dan & Cat. We brought our kids, and they were enthusiastic and great at teaching them the basics. Our second son is a child with Autism. I usually must inform people of it. However, the team did not show any frustration over his repeated behaviors and words, instead they were kind and warm. I didn’t have to say anything! The boat was spotlessly clean, safe, and fully equipped with top-tier gear. We were catching fish almost immediately, and the crew went above and beyond to help us reel them in, bait lines, and keep the energy high. They even cleaned and filleted our catch at the end of the day. It was a fun and stress-free day on the water and we will be back!
Daniel Smith5.0VerifiedWhiskey Runner Charters - June 2025
8 Hour Trip on June 21, 2025 • 3 adultsWhiskey Runner Charters gave us another great fishing trip. We’ve been fishing Cayuga Lake with Cat and Captain Dan for years and we have taken home lake trout, rainbows, salmon and brown trout. With so many memorable experiences you can rest assured Rich, Sue and I will be using Whiskey Runner Charters on our next trip.
Scott Peters5.0VerifiedNice husband and wife charter business
6 Hour Trip on June 22, 2025 • 6 adultsMy family had an excellent time fishing with this hard working and personable husband and wife owned charter business. They worked tirelessly to put fish in the boat but also keep it a fun experience.
Justin Tekely5.0VerifiedGreat experience
4 Hour Trip – Weekday Evening on August 7, 2025 • 4 adults • 2 childrenCaptain Dan was a great. Very knowledgeable and he was great with the two boys we had. I highly recommend.
Jesse Reap5.0VerifiedGreat time
4 Hour Trip – Weekday Evening on September 12, 2025 • 6 adultsFriendly, professional, mice bost. We caught a lot nice rainbow and brown trout.
Richard Pfeifer5.0VerifiedHard work !
4 Hour Trip – Weekday Evening on July 10, 2025 • 5 adults • 1 childPulling in big fish was hard work but, a lot of fun.
Carly ParksRepeat angler4.7VerifiedSeptember fishing trip
6 Hour Trip on September 20, 2025 • 4 adults • 2 children
Rating
Anglers' gallery (9)
All reviews (10)
We booked a 4-hour trip with Dan & Cat. We brought our kids, and they were enthusiastic and great at teaching them the basics. Our second son is a child with Autism. I usually must inform people of it. However, the team did not show any frustration over his repeated behaviors and words, instead they were kind and warm. I didn’t have to say anything! The boat was spotlessly clean, safe, and fully equipped with top-tier gear. We were catching fish almost immediately, and the crew went above and beyond to help us reel them in, bait lines, and keep the energy high. They even cleaned and filleted our catch at the end of the day. It was a fun and stress-free day on the water and we will be back!
Thank you for this very kind review! it was wonderful having you guys 😊
It was my family’s first time on a charter and so glad we chose Whiskey Runner Charters!! Dan and Kat were so much fun and they helped us have the best experience possible! We caught 15 fish between lake trout and rainbow trout! We highly recommend looking no farther when you are booking a charter! We will definitely be back again!!!
Awesome trip with Dan and first mate Kat. We got to experience a relaxing and scenic boat ride to the middle of Lake Cayuga where we caught 10 trout (and kept 8 because we had too much fish to take home!). Dan helped cut and filet after the fact on the way back to shore. Super fun time and warm crew with a solid boat.
Thank you!! Was great fishing with your family! We had a great time too!
Whiskey Runner Charters gave us another great fishing trip. We’ve been fishing Cayuga Lake with Cat and Captain Dan for years and we have taken home lake trout, rainbows, salmon and brown trout. With so many memorable experiences you can rest assured Rich, Sue and I will be using Whiskey Runner Charters on our next trip.
Thanks you guys!! Can’t wait to see you again!!! Always great to see ya!!
My family had an excellent time fishing with this hard working and personable husband and wife owned charter business. They worked tirelessly to put fish in the boat but also keep it a fun experience.
Thank you!! we had a great time fishing with you guys!!
FAQs about Whiskey Runner Charters
- US $500 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Weekday Evening (4 hours)
- US $600 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (bring cooler to transport your catch home)
- Lake fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Trolling
- Brown Trout
- Lake Trout
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
- Salmon (Atlantic)
Your captain
Ithaca, New York, United States
I have been fishing the Finger Lakes region since I was a kid. During that time I have learned how to fish several ways for all different kinds of species in the Finger Lakes and across the country. Fishing is one of my passions and I strive to give my clients the best fishing experience possible. On the 33ft Trojan we will be trolling for trout and samon. This can be one of the best ways to target trout and samon on Cayuga lake as we can cover different depths in the water column and stay on the move to find the fish. Come fish with us and experience Cayuga Lakes incredible fishery!
Cat G.
First mate
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How cancellations work
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.
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Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
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:
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