Whiskey Runner Charters – 33'
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 .
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (9)
+6Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
Aug 8, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Weekday Evening
Dan and Kat are great!!!
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!!!
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...
Aug 6, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Weekday Evening
Great trip with Captain Dan and Kat
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.
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...
Captain replied
Jun 21, 2025
8 Hour Trip
Whiskey Runner Charters - June 2025
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.
Whiskey Runner Charters gave us another great fishing trip. We’ve been fishing Cayuga Lake with Cat and Captain Dan for years...
Captain replied
Aug 7, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Weekday Evening
Great experience
Captain Dan was a great. Very knowledgeable and he was great with the two boys we had. I highly recommend.
Captain Dan was a great. Very knowledgeable and he was great with the two boys we had. I highly recommend.
Jun 22, 2025
6 Hour Trip
Nice husband and wife charter business
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.
My family had an excellent time fishing with this hard working and personable husband and wife owned charter business. They worked...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (9)
+6Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Dan and Kat are great!!!
4 Hour Trip – Weekday Evening on August 8, 2025
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!!!
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!!!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great trip with Captain Dan and Kat
4 Hour Trip – Weekday Evening on August 6, 2025
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.
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.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Whiskey Runner Charters - June 2025
8 Hour Trip on June 21, 2025
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.
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.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great experience
4 Hour Trip – Weekday Evening on August 7, 2025
Captain Dan was a great. Very knowledgeable and he was great with the two boys we had. I highly recommend.
Captain Dan was a great. Very knowledgeable and he was great with the two boys we had. I highly recommend.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Nice husband and wife charter business
6 Hour Trip on June 22, 2025
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.
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.
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