Captain
Stanley Pierce

Member since December 2023 Ithaca, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
Captain Stanley Pierce is an expert when it comes to catching trophy Trout on the Finger Lakes Cayuga Lake ,Skaneateles Lake and Owasco Lake early spring at ice out target station trout at river mouth. finger lakes to target Lake Trout, Atlantic Salmon, Northern Pike, Bass, Yellow Perch, and many others.

Hey, I'm Captain Stanley Pierce

Ithaca, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
Captain Stanley Pierce is an expert when it comes to catching trophy Trout on the Finger Lakes Cayuga Lake ,Skaneateles Lake and Owasco Lake early spring at ice out target station trout at river mouth. finger lakes to target Lake Trout, Atlantic Salmon, Northern Pike, Bass, Yellow Perch, and many others.
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Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 38 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (47)
A. Fine morning on Cayuga Lake with a fine Captain
Excellent Day in Lake Cayuga
Excellent Day in Lake Cayuga
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Bill K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A. Fine morning on Cayuga Lake with a fine Captain

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip – Lake Trout Jigging AM on August 9, 2025
Our party were four including my six-year-old grandson and his parents and myself.  Stan was very agreeable to tailoring the...
Bill K. recommends Red Beard's Fishing – Cayuga Lake
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Justin K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip – Lake Trout Jigging PM on July 18, 2025
This was the best time. My domestic partner loves fishing so this was more for him. I was a long for the ride. Captain Stanley...
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Robert H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great fun for all

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip – Lake Trout Jigging AM on July 17, 2025
Great fun trolling on Cayuga. The four of us caught over a dozen fish…rainbow and lakers. Stan found the fish and helped...
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Diane W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Lake Trout Jigging PM on July 12, 2025
Captain Stan was friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. We had only modest luck but he worked very hard to get fish on our lines...
Diane W. recommends Red Beard's Fishing – Cayuga Lake
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Excellent
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Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent fishing guide

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Lake Trout Jigging PM on June 30, 2025
Captain Stanley knows where and how to catch fishes. He is very friendly and my friends and I had greater time fishing with...
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