55 years old been fishing for at least 50 of them. l’ve had a lot of experiences but this was different. Bass fisherman that wanted to try something else. He answered a never ending line of questions while teaching a friend and I how to catch lakers. We caught many, we also fished for perch and caught a bundle using a technique that I was aware of but never tried. He is not the average guide. It was more like fishing with your brother you haven’t seen in years with above average intelligence and fishing skills. Oh yeah, he doesn’t charge to filet the fish. I could go on. Tip him well as he doesn’t charge enough for this experience… Thank you Captain Steve. see you again soon. Brad

I sent my husband and teenage son on this trip as a Birthday/ Fathers day gift for my husband. Its about 2 hours from where we live, but it was absolutely worth the effort.
My husband praised the captain’s professionalism, knowledge, and skill. He also said he was just generally a nice guy. Husband and son were thrilled to catch 5 beautiful, big lake trout, which were professionally cleaned by the captain and sent home on ice, so we could have a fresh fish dinner! There’s nothing quite like spending a few hours on the lake with someone who clearly knows what theyre doing.

My wife and I booked a charter on Cayuga Lake with Captain Steve and had an incredible experience. We were visiting for the week and wanted to target some of the local species—especially lake trout. Within minutes of dropping our first line, we were already catching fish!

We’ve been on charters all over the country, and I would easily place Captain Steve in the top 5%. His knowledge of the lake and the fishery was outstanding, and he was attentive to every detail—right down to letting us choose between spinning or baitcasting gear. He’s patient, an excellent coach, and clearly passionate about what he does.

The boat, an 18-foot Lund, was comfortable and perfectly suited for this style of fishing. From the very start, it was obvious how much Captain Steve loves his work, and that energy carried through the entire day.

Highly recommended!

The fact that not a single fish was caught, but that I would book with Captain Steven should speak volumes of the positive experience that he provided. The weather was surprisingly miserable, windy and cold for the end of August, but Captain Steven still provided an amazing time; especially so with my 13yo son. He took the time to answer all of his questions (of which there were many) and really tried his best to make things happen, but it just wasn’t our day. Regardless, I was thrilled at the lessons that he was able to provide to my son and we had a great time on the lake nonetheless. I HIGHLY recommend booking with him if you are looking to have a great experience on the lake.

We caught 7-8 really nice lake trout! Steve was extremely knowledgeable and helpful as well. We tried several different techniques and lures. We had a great time and are looking forward to dinner! Thank you