Welcome to Fin-Knapper Charters!


Thanks for visiting the Fin-Knapper Charters Web site. Fishing for trout and salmon on Cayuga Lake or Lake Ontario is as exciting as any place in the Eastern United States. Fishing aboard the "Net Result" provides the perfect vehicle to enjoy this great sport. All the latest electronics and techniques are employed to help you catch that trophy fish.

Fishing on Lake Ontario last year produced excellent catches of king salmon. Most trips averaged 4 to 6 fish, which in the case of king salmon isn't bad at all! Cohoes, steelhead, browns and lake trout are also frequently caught.

Cayuga Lake trips produce good catches of brown, rainbow, and lake trout with an improved catch of landlocked salmon. The spring of the year is best for surface fishing for landlocked salmon and brown trout. Mid-summer requires fishing depths of up to 90 feet, but still produces good catches of rainbow and lake trout. Certainly on any given day any combination of these fish may be caught. Look at a map of Southern Cayuga Lake for some tips on where to find these species. Cayuga Lake is rarely rough and is ideal for a family fishing trip. In fact the whole Finger Lakes Region is ideal for a family vacation. Read on or link to a topic listed below:

More information is available on these topics---

  • Accomodations
  • Q&A
  • When to Come and What to Expect
  • Rates
  • Ports of Departure
  • Captain's Background
  • The "Net Result"
  • If you should book a charter I'll send a letter of confirmation detailing directions to the specific location of the port of your choice. The port choice is dependent on when you choose to fish and of course if you choose Cayuga Lake or Lake Ontario.

    Fin-Knapper Charters also features lake side accomodations when fishing on Cayuga Lake. During the months of June, July, and August you can stay in a two bedroom cottage and shove off on your fishing trip right from your doorstep. A 14' aluminum boat is at your disposal in case you want to give the fish a try on your own. Full lake front priviledges including dock are included for just $25 per person per night.

    Feel free to contact me via E-Mail if you have any further questions. Charters can be tailored to your specific needs so don't hesitate to ask. I'm looking forward to hearing from you and hope that you have the opportunity to yell FISH ON! this season.


    Last updated by smk on 3/8/96