Meet Your Guide
“I’m Chase, a licensed New York State guide based near Ithaca and serving the Finger Lakes, Central New York, as well as seasonal destination fisheries like the Salmon River in Pulaski. I grew up fishing, hunting, and exploring the outdoors here, and guiding is a natural extension of something I’ve been passionate about for most of my life.”
- Chase Nash NYS Licensed Guide #9728
A lifetime in the outdoors
Fishing, hunting, and spending time on rivers, streams, tributaries, and in the woods have always been a major part of my life. Over the years, I’ve built strong local knowledge of the region and the seasonal opportunities it offers, from Finger Lakes tributary fishing to fall salmon and steelhead trips in Pulaski to winter ice fishing and spring turkey season.
That background shapes the way I guide: practical, local, and built around real time outdoors.
A guide service built around the experience
Some clients are new to fishing and want a relaxed first experience. Others are traveling in for a specific seasonal opportunity like salmon, steelhead, or brown trout. Some want a winter ice fishing trip or a guided spring turkey hunt. My job is to help make that experience enjoyable, well organized, and worth remembering.
Beginner-friendly, serious when it matters
Whether it’s your first trip or you’ve spent years on the water, I want you to feel comfortable, prepared, and confident heading into the day.
Professional guidance with strong visual storytelling
In addition to guiding, I also have a background in photography and videography. That gives me the ability to document trips with stronger images and video than most small guide services offer. For clients who want more than a few quick snapshots, premium photo and video packages are available.
A memorable day outdoors
My goal is simple: provide knowledgeable guidance, help you make the most of the season, and give you an outdoor experience that feels well run, enjoyable, and worth coming back for.
Grounding Your Journey in Trust and Local Expertise
Safety & Licensing
As a fully licensed NYS Outdoor Guide, Chase Nash prioritizes your safety above all else. We are CPR-ready and expert in navigating the heavy tributary flows and dense hardwoods of Finger Lakes territory.
Ethics & Fair Chase
Stewardship is at our core. We build every excursion around deep respect for the resource, combining fair-chase hunting strategy with responsible fishing practices to ensure sustainable traditions.
Finger Lakes Roots
Born and raised in Central New York, Chase Nash provides more than a tour. You benefit from a lifetime of seasonal knowledge, locating strike patterns and secret hardwood ridges only a local can reveal.
Client Reflections
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Chase Nash is an exceptional guide. His knowledge of the Finger Lakes tributaries turned a cold morning into the catch of a lifetime. Safe, professional, and deeply respectful of the fish.
The run-and-gun turkey hunt was pure adrenaline. Chase knows these woods like the back of his hand. We were on birds from daybreak until the final setup in the hardwoods.
Professionalism at its finest. From the local gear strategy to the patience on the water, everything was top-tier. I highly recommend Nash Outdoor for any skill level.
Marcus T.
Sarah J.
David L.