Captain Ken Golub

Your Guide

25+ years of competitive fishing at the highest levels

Born and raised in Syracuse, NY and now based in Pittsford, I've spent my life on the waters of Western New York and the Finger Lakes region. As a licensed USCG Captain and professional tournament angler, I bring over 25 years of competitive experience to every guided trip.

My competitive career includes fishing the FLW circuit with 3 career wins and 24 top-10 finishes, competing on the MLF stage as an MLF angler, and accumulating over $575,000 in career tournament earnings. I'm also an Alfred University alum and former track & field and rugby athlete.

Off the water, I've built and sold over 7 businesses and spent years in corporate management. I'm also the code monkey behind Bass Tournament Calendars. I bring that same drive, discipline, and attention to detail to every trip on the water. Whether you're a seasoned angler looking to dial in a new fishery or a complete beginner wanting to learn, I'll put you on fish.

$575K+

Career Earnings

Career Wins

Top-10 Finishes

25+

Years Competing

The Fleet

Two rigs to cover every season and situation

Bass Cat Puma

Engine: Mercury Pro XS
Season: Spring through Fall
Best For: Full-day trips on the Finger Lakes & open water
Features: Tournament-rigged, Lowrance & Garmin LiveScope electronics, spacious casting decks

Custom 15' Rig

Season: Late Fall & Winter
Best For: Hemlock Lake & Canadice Lake
Details: Both are HP restricted lakes with no shoreline development — pristine, untouched water surrounded by nothing but woods. The small rig is purpose-built for these hidden gems.

Waters We Fish

From the Great Lakes to the hidden gems of the Finger Lakes region

Cayuga Lake 🔥

HOT! • 3 Fish, Almost 20lbs in a Tourney Last Year!

Lake Erie

Smallmouth Capital

Seneca Lake

Land of the Giants, But They Can Hide!

Conesus Lake

Great Mixed Bag

Hemlock Lake *

Small Boat Only • High Number of Solid Fish Gem

Canandaigua Lake

Challenging But Can Be Great

Silver Lake 🔥

HOT!

Keuka Lake

Y-Shaped • Some Days You Ask Y So Good, Sometimes Y So Bad

Honeoye Lake

Polluted With Runs, But Caught an 8lber Here!

Canadice Lake 🔥🔥

HOT! • Small Boat Only

Owasco Lake

Caught an 8lb Smallmouth in a Tourney Here!

Lake Ontario

Great Lake With Greater Waves

Cross Lake 🔥

HOT! • I Grew Up On It

Irondequoit Bay

My Front Yard Fishery

Onondaga Lake 🔥

HOT! • Polluted With Giants

Otisco Lake

Rediscovered Fertile Hunting Ground

Waneta & Lamoka

Leave Your $200 Swimbaits Home... Musky Mike Lives Here

Guide Trips

Targeting smallmouth and largemouth bass across Western NY

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Bass Fishing

Largemouth and smallmouth bass on the Finger Lakes, Conesus Lake, and surrounding waters. Techniques include minnowing, jigs, drop shot, and topwater depending on the season.

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Late Fall & Winter

Don't put the rods away after October. I fish year-round — including through the snow. The custom 15' rig keeps us on fish when everyone else is home for the winter.

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Tournament Prep

Competing in an upcoming tournament on local waters? Get dialed in with a pre-fish day. I'll share patterns, areas, and techniques to put you ahead of the field.

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Family & Beginners

First time on the water? No problem. I provide all rods, tackle, and instruction. Great for kids, families, and anyone looking to learn the sport from a pro.

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Corporate Outings

Team building on the water. Multi-boat trips available for groups. A unique experience your team won't forget.

Rates

All trips include rods, tackle, and lures — just bring your fishing license

Half Day

$600

4 hours • 1-2 anglers

Morning or afternoon
All tackle provided
Great for beginners

Full Day

$800

Sun up to sun down • 1-2 anglers

Dawn to dusk
All tackle provided
Multi-lake trips in one day

Rates are for 1-2 anglers. Contact me for group pricing and multi-boat corporate outings. Gratuity not included.

Seasonal Calendar

Year-round fishing on Western NY waters

Spring

Pre-spawn & spawn bass fishing. Smallmouth move shallow on the Finger Lakes. Big bass start showing up on Conesus.

Summer

Peak season. Deep minnowing, topwater early, and offshore structure. Bass are active everywhere. Full-day trips recommended.

Fall

Some of the best fishing of the year. Bass go on a big feed before winter. Trophy season for big fish.

Winter

I don't stop when the snow flies. Cold-water bass fishing on the custom 15' rig on Hemlock and Canadice Lake.

Fishing is in the Family

The Golub Legacy

Fishing isn't just a career — it's a family affair. My son Rein was a Bassmaster High School All-American and went on to fish competitively for the University of Alabama. The next generation is carrying it forward.

My wife Lisa has been my biggest supporter through 25+ years of tournaments, early mornings, and long drives to weigh-ins. None of this happens without a strong team at home.

Rein Golub - Bassmaster High School All-American

Watch the Action

Subscribe to the channel: A - Ken G on YouTube

11 Finger Lakes - 11 Bass - 1 Day

The funnest thing I ever did — on the spur of the moment, I hit all 11 Finger Lakes and caught a bass in every single one in a single day.

Smallmouth Bass Techniques

Ken Golub talks smallmouth bass and his techniques for fishing the Finger Lakes in Upstate New York.

LIMITED SPOTS

Never Fished a Bass Tournament?

$250

Get in the boat for a 3-hour evening tournament and experience competitive bass fishing firsthand. Some fishing experience needed — I'll handle the rest. You keep half the winnings.

Tuesdays

Conesus Lake

Wednesdays

Onondaga Lake

Thursdays

Irondequoit Bay

Limited spots available throughout the summer. Book early.

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