Whiskey Runner Charters – 33' 

5.0/5 (9 reviews)
 31 Hibiscus Harbor Lane, Cayuga, NY 13160, United States

Whiskey Runner Charters – 33' 

5.0/5 (9 reviews)
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31 Hibiscus Harbor Lane
Cayuga, NY, United States

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!!

Whiskey Runner Charters' Cayuga boat is a Trojan 10 Meter (33ft) International with a 14 foot beam. You'll have plenty of room to fight your fish and relax comfortably while on board. It is equipped with Furuno Fish Finder, Scotty Downriggers, and a huge selection of rods, reels, and tackle. We use light tackle for the fun of the fight.

Whiskey Runner is docked at Hibiscus Harbor Marina in Union Springs, which is located midway between Rochester and Syracuse, just west of Auburn and North of Ithaca, NY.

Cayuga Lake's target fish are Atlantic Salmon, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Brown Trout.

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. Captain Dan will also fillet and bag your catch at the end of your trip!

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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Rating

5.0
9 reviews
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4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (9)

Dan and Kat are great!!!
Dan and Kat are great!!!
Dan and Kat are great!!!
Dan and Kat are great!!!
Dan and Kat are great!!!
Dan and Kat are great!!!
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Philip Staub
Philip Staub
5.0
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Dan and Kat are great!!!
4 Hour Trip – Weekday Evening on August 8, 20254 adults1 child
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!!!
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Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
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Suraj Panjwani
Suraj Panjwani
5.0
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Great trip with Captain Dan and Kat
4 Hour Trip – Weekday Evening on August 6, 20253 adults2 children
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.
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Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Response from Captain
August 18, 2025
Thank you!! Was great fishing with your family! We had a great time too!
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Daniel Smith
Daniel Smith
5.0
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Whiskey Runner Charters - June 2025
8 Hour Trip on June 21, 20253 adults
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.
Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Response from Captain
June 30, 2025
Thanks you guys!! Can’t wait to see you again!!! Always great to see ya!!
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Justin Tekely
Justin Tekely
5.0
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Great experience
4 Hour Trip – Weekday Evening on August 7, 20252 adults2 children
Captain Dan was a great. Very knowledgeable and he was great with the two boys we had. I highly recommend.
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Jesse Reap
Jesse Reap
5.0
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Great time
4 Hour Trip – Weekday Evening on September 12, 20256 adults
Friendly, professional, mice bost. We caught a lot nice rainbow and brown trout.
Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Response from Captain
September 14, 2025
Thanks, Jesse!
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4 Hour Trip – Weekday Evening
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
Seasonal trip Apr 16 - Sep 30 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
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US $450 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 16 - Sep 30 (Sat, Sun)
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US $650 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 16 - Sep 30 (Sat, Sun)
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US $850 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 16 - Sep 30 (Sat, Sun)
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US $1,050 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

5.0
9 reviews
5
9
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
0
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (9)

Dan and Kat are great!!!
Dan and Kat are great!!!
Dan and Kat are great!!!
Dan and Kat are great!!!
Dan and Kat are great!!!
Dan and Kat are great!!!
+3

All reviews (9)

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Showing 15 of 9 reviews
Philip Staub
Philip Staub
5.0
Verified
Dan and Kat are great!!!
4 Hour Trip – Weekday Evening on August 8, 20254 adults1 child
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!!!
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Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
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Suraj Panjwani
Suraj Panjwani
5.0
Verified
Great trip with Captain Dan and Kat
4 Hour Trip – Weekday Evening on August 6, 20253 adults2 children
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.
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Response from Captain
August 18, 2025
Thank you!! Was great fishing with your family! We had a great time too!
0
Daniel Smith
Daniel Smith
5.0
Verified
Whiskey Runner Charters - June 2025
8 Hour Trip on June 21, 20253 adults
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.
Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Response from Captain
June 30, 2025
Thanks you guys!! Can’t wait to see you again!!! Always great to see ya!!
0
Justin Tekely
Justin Tekely
5.0
Verified
Great experience
4 Hour Trip – Weekday Evening on August 7, 20252 adults2 children
Captain Dan was a great. Very knowledgeable and he was great with the two boys we had. I highly recommend.
0
Jesse Reap
Jesse Reap
5.0
Verified
Great time
4 Hour Trip – Weekday Evening on September 12, 20256 adults
Friendly, professional, mice bost. We caught a lot nice rainbow and brown trout.
Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Response from Captain
September 14, 2025
Thanks, Jesse!
0

FAQs about Whiskey Runner Charters – 33'

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
33 ft
Year built
1984
Boat manufacturer
Trojan
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Crusader
Powered by
2 x 454HP
Max cruising speed
15 knots
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