Charter Operator
Playin Hooky

Member since October 2022 Lake Placid, United States
Background
I have lived in the Adirondacks for over 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. Very patient with all ages and happy to teach everyone how to enjoy the sport. Highly motivated to teach proper handling techniques, sustainability of waterbodies and teaching everyone how to preserve our habitat for many generations to enjoy.
Techniques
Fly fishing, Dropshot, Sight Fishing, Jigging, Topwater, Light Tackle

Hey, we're Playin Hooky

Lake Placid, United States
Background
I have lived in the Adirondacks for over 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. Very patient with all ages and happy to teach everyone how to enjoy the sport. Highly motivated to teach proper handling techniques, sustainability of waterbodies and teaching everyone how to preserve our habitat for many generations to enjoy.
Techniques
Fly fishing, Dropshot, Sight Fishing, Jigging, Topwater, Light Tackle
Our Team
Justin W.
Captain
Dylan A.
Captain

My Charter Listing

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 17 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (25)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Chad H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

What a blast!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Open Water (PM) on June 22, 2025
Justin provided us with a trip that was well worth the money. Justin is extremely knowledgeable about fishing and the Adirondacks...
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Amanda W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Saranac Lake - Bass/Pike 3hr on June 22, 2025
Our family of four had so much fun. Could have never done any of this without such an experienced guide. Kids caught fish and...
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Joshua A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best Charter in the Adirondacks

VERIFIED   NEW  Saranac Lake - Bass/Pike 3hr on June 12, 2025
Justin is very knowledgeable and ensures that you catch fish and have a good time. We caught several fish on our trip and will...
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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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