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Joseph Sicherman
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Joseph Sicherman

Pulaski, United States
50+ reviews
Capt Joe is a full time fishing guide and charter captain based in CNY. Salmon, Steelhead, Trout, and Walleye are our target species on some of the best fisheries CNY has to offer on our fully loaded 2021 StarCraft Fish Master.

Charters

Rating

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

What anglers say

94%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (52)

Showing 1 – 5 of 52 reviews
  • Linda Hutchinson
    Linda Hutchinson
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best trip we've ever had

    6 hour Trip – Salmon River • 2 adults

    Captain Joe is awesome! we had had a trip booked near Buffalo, and it got canceled at the last minute due to a nor'easter. we called Captain Joe, who we already had a Friday trip with, and he said absolutely he would make a way for us to have a Tuesday and Wednesday trip with him as well! he connected with Captain Dillan, and with the both of them all four of us were able to have a huge catch of King Chinook salmon. both days we caught huge fish. the boat was great both captains were great and although we have been on many a fishing trip in the past in other areas this was by far the best we've ever had! we walked away with about 160 lb of fish! we highly recommend Captain Joe, he does whatever it takes to get you a trip and make it a wonderful one!

  • Ian Miller
    Ian Miller
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Unfortunate circumstances turned into a good time.

    6 hour Trip – Salmon River • 3 adults

    Unfortunately due to river conditions and weather we couldn’t get out with Joe. He made sure to communicate with me before hand to make sure we were all good to go, but a storm moved in and we couldn’t make it happen. Joe went out of his way to set us up with a friend of his last minute to make sure we could get out on a boat and do some fishing. It’s impressive how committed he was to make sure we could get out and have a good time, even if he couldn’t do it. Next time we are up and can do a float trip I will book with him just based on that.

  • Jeff Putman
    Jeff Putman
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2022
    8 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Walley,Walleye,Walleye

    4 hour charter (morning or evening) • 3 adults

    Thais was a great trip with Joe. We went out on a hot, sunny windless day departing at 11:00 AM. Everything that makes you think that fishing would be slow. Well Joe had us on fish throughout the whole charter. My Son and I each caught our limit of Walley and then some. We even somehow caught a huge Catfish. Thank you Captain Joe. I highly recommend fishing with him. it was fun to cast for fish all day and to not just sit and troll.

  • Dj Dalto
    Dj Dalto
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Drift boat on the Salmon River 4 steelhead

    6 Hour Trip • 2 adults

    Capt Sicherman was extremely professional, knowledgeable of the river , helpful with the equipment, and an all around great guy to fish with ! Would very highly recommend!!!!

  • John Reyes
    John Reyes
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great experience!

    5 Hour Trip • 2 adults

    There was some last-minute problems with the original boat so Captain Dawson met me bright and early. He promised we would catch fish and catch fish we did. Dawson knows his stuff and was patient and knowledgeable and prepared. I'd recommend him to anyone.

    Reported catch:
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Response from Captain

    thank you John!

Real catches shared by our community

  • Sich's Guide Service – Lake Ontario
    Sich's Guide Service – Lake OntarioMexico, NY
    Angler proudly holding a large trout while wading in a wooded freshwater stream.
    Fish 1
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Dj D.
    Dj D.
    Capt Sicherman was extremely professional, knowledgeable of the river , helpful with the equipment, and an all around great guy to fish with ! Would very highly recommend!!!!
  • Sich's Guide Service – Lake Ontario
    Sich's Guide Service – Lake OntarioMexico, NY
    Solo angler proudly holding a large salmon on a rocky riverbank, with fishing gear and tackle nearby.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Chhoeun T.
    Chhoeun T.
    amazing guy who guid us uesd fly fishing rod to catch salmon. we will be back next year .
  • Sich's Guide Service – Salmon River
    Sich's Guide Service – Salmon RiverPulaski, NY
    Two anglers proudly hold a large salmon on the stern of a fishing boat over open water.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Linda H.
    Linda H.
    Captain Joe is awesome! we had had a trip booked near Buffalo, and it got canceled at the last minute due to a nor'easter. we called Captain Joe, who we already had a Friday trip with, and he said absolutely he would make a way for us to have a Tuesday and Wednesday trip with him as well! he connected with Captain Dillan, and with the both of them all four of us were able to have a huge catch of King Chinook salmon. both days we caught huge fish. the boat was great both captains were great and although we have been on many a fishing trip in the past in other areas this was by far the best we've ever had! we walked away with about 160 lb of fish! we highly recommend Captain Joe, he does whatever it takes to get you a trip and make it a wonderful one!
  • Sich's Guide Service – Cayuga Lake
    Sich's Guide Service – Cayuga LakeIthaca, NY
    Three anglers proudly displaying their catch of several trout on the deck of a boat, surrounded by lush greenery.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Mark G.
    Mark G.
    The trip was great we cought a lot of fish and the guys was a good guy
  • Sich's Guide Service – Oneida Lake Walleye
    Sich's Guide Service – Oneida Lake WalleyeBridgeport, NY
    Adult angler holding a large striped bass aboard a center-console fishing boat on the water.
    Jeff P.
    Jeff P.
    Thais was a great trip with Joe. We went out on a hot, sunny windless day departing at 11:00 AM. Everything that makes you think that fishing would be slow. Well Joe had us on fish throughout the whole charter. My Son and I each caught our limit of Walley and then some. We even somehow caught a huge Catfish. Thank you Captain Joe. I highly recommend fishing with him. it was fun to cast for fish all day and to not just sit and troll.
  • Sich's Guide Service – Cayuga Lake
    Sich's Guide Service – Cayuga LakeIthaca, NY
    A family group proudly displaying their catch of Lake Trout while enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Ed S.
    Ed S.
    Dawson was great. His focus was Rainbow and he was on point.
  • Sich's Guide Service – Cayuga Lake
    Sich's Guide Service – Cayuga LakeIthaca, NY
    A young angler proudly displaying a large fish aboard a fishing boat, with a clear blue sky and ocean backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Ramona W.
    Ramona W.
  • Sich's Guide Service – Cayuga Lake
    Sich's Guide Service – Cayuga LakeIthaca, NY
    Angler proudly displaying a large Lake Trout while fishing on a boat, showcasing a beautiful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Lake Trout
    Randy S.
    Randy S.
    Our family of four went out on Cayuga and had a great time. Captain Sich met us promptly at the launch and got us on some fish. We all caught a mix of lake and rainbow trout. We’d definitely recommend his charter.
  • Sich's Guide Service – Cayuga Lake
    Sich's Guide Service – Cayuga LakeIthaca, NY
    An angler proudly displaying a large Lake Trout while fishing on a boat, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Mark R.
    Mark R.
    Amazing morning on Cayuga lake. No sooner than captain Joe set the first line and a hit. Lakers galore. Started shooting for rainbows, Got them. Highly recommend Sich's Guide Service for your year round Central New York fishing quests. Great morning!
  • Sich's Guide Service – Cayuga Lake
    Sich's Guide Service – Cayuga LakeIthaca, NY
    A young angler proudly displaying a caught fish while enjoying a day on the water, accompanied by an adult in a fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Chandra H.
    Chandra H.
    Captain Joe was awesome. He knew exactly how and where to find what we were fishing for. He was friendly and very knowledgeable.

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with Sich's Guide Service – Salmon River in Pulaski

This is your last chance to catch Salmon. After they die off, you can concentrate on catching the remaining Steelhead and Brown Trout.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

An angler proudly displaying a large Rainbow Trout while fishing on a boat, showcasing a beautiful day on the water.

Great spring bite on cayuga lake

May 2, 2024 • Ithaca
Left the dock at 630 am for this mornings charter. We set up into a troll looking to cover some water and find active fish. Rainbows and lakers were our target species and we found both. Short lead cores, riggers, and divers all contributed to our catch. Our rainbows were quite large, 24-28 inches respectively. Our lakers were average size and plentiful. It wasnt hot and heavy but we had our box by 10am and the guys were ready to head in. Things are still setting up on cayuga for the springtime troll bite. The fish are currently scattered, soon the bait will push up into the shallows and the bite will get very good. The rainbow fishing will continue to improve over the next few weeks as the fish get back into their normal spring pattern after the spawn.
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