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Stanley Pierce
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Stanley Pierce

Ithaca, United States
Angler's choice
50+ reviews
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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Rating

4.9
71 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish

All reviews (71)

Showing 1 – 5 of 71 reviews
  • Lisa Barkhymer
    Lisa Barkhymer
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Always a Family Bonding Experience

    5 Hour Trip – Lake Trout Jigging AM • 4 adults

    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.

  • Kenneth Jaffe
    Kenneth Jaffe
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic trip

    5 Hour Trip – Lake Trout Jigging AM • 3 adults • 1 child

    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.

    Response from Captain

    Good day

  • Maryellen Martin
    Maryellen Martin
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fun trip.

    5 Hour Trip – Lake Trout Jigging AM • 4 adults

    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.

    Reported catch:
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Rick Kissinger
    Rick Kissinger
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    we where on fish from start to finish

    5 Hour Trip – Lake Trout Jigging AM • 2 adults

    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

    Reported catch:
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Yellow Perch
  • Bill Klepack
    Bill Klepack
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    a second very nice trip

    5 Hour Trip – Lake Trout Jigging PM • 4 adults • 1 child

    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.

Real catches shared by our community

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    we where on fish from start to finish
    Rick K.
    Rick K.
  • Red Beard's Fishing – Cayuga Lake
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    Fantastic trip
    Kenneth J.
    Kenneth J.
  • Red Beard's Fishing – Cayuga Lake
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    Second trip.
    Liz A.
    Liz A.
  • Red Beard's Fishing – Cayuga Lake
    Red Beard's Fishing – Cayuga LakeIthaca, NY
    Captain Stan Is The Best
    Raena I.
    Raena I.
  • Red Beard's Fishing – Cayuga Lake
    Red Beard's Fishing – Cayuga LakeIthaca, NY
    highly recommend
    Matt T.
    Matt T.
  • Red Beard's Fishing – Cayuga Lake
    Red Beard's Fishing – Cayuga LakeIthaca, NY
    so much fun
    Justin N.
    Justin N.
  • Red Beard's Fishing – Cayuga Lake
    Red Beard's Fishing – Cayuga LakeIthaca, NY
    Caught my PB!
    Richard B.
    Richard B.
  • Red Beard's Fishing – Cayuga Lake
    Red Beard's Fishing – Cayuga LakeIthaca, NY
    Best trip ever.
    Jorden S.
    Jorden S.
  • Red Beard's Fishing – Cayuga Lake
    Red Beard's Fishing – Cayuga LakeIthaca, NY
    Another great day
    Justin K.
    Justin K.
  • Red Beard's Fishing – Cayuga Lake
    Red Beard's Fishing – Cayuga LakeIthaca, NY
    Great perch fishing with Captain Stanley
    Henry R.
    Henry R.

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