Charter Operator
Playin Hooky

Member since October 2022 Lake Placid, United States
Background
I have lived in the Adirondacks for 30 years exploring all of its vast wilderness. Former USA Luge athlete now finding a career in sharing my passion for the Adirondacks and its beauty
Techniques
Fly fishing, Dropshot, Sight Fishing, Jigging, TOPWATER

Hey, we're Playin Hooky

Lake Placid, United States
Background
I have lived in the Adirondacks for 30 years exploring all of its vast wilderness. Former USA Luge athlete now finding a career in sharing my passion for the Adirondacks and its beauty
Techniques
Fly fishing, Dropshot, Sight Fishing, Jigging, TOPWATER
14
Reviews
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Fishing Reports
Verified
Our Team
Justin W.
Captain
Dylan A.
Captain

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Playinโ€™ Hooky Guiding - Fishing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(14 reviews)
Lake Placid
Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 14 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (21)
PB Northern Pike
Great family day
Great family day
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Angler rating
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Tom D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Captain

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Open Water (AM) on July 31, 2024
Capt. Justin was awesome! Second year weโ€™ve gone with Playing Hooky. He is a local and been here us whole life. Knows when...
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Benjamin S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great family day

VERIFIED   Saranac Lake - Bass/Pike 3hr on August 24, 2024
Justin was fantastic. Zooming through the the narrow channels in the flat boat to the good fishing spots was great. The kids...
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Greg R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great half day!

VERIFIED   Saranac Lake - Bass/Pike 3hr on July 16, 2024
I asked for something a little different in the Placid/Saranac Lake area, Justin did not disappoint.ย  Hit some very nice,...
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Joseph S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Highly recommend!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Open Water (AM) on July 13, 2024
Hands down my favorite fishing charter Iโ€™ve been on! Beautiful lake, Justin is the best and we literally stopped...
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Douglas E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Perfect day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Open Water (AM) on July 27, 2024
Great weather Incredible back country water Justin clearly knew the area and where to catch fish We will...
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