About Us

Nick McNamara

Nick grew up in the heart of the St. Lawrence river valley of Northern NY, an area surrounded by some of the most fertile wetlands on the east coast. 

He began guiding waterfowl hunters at a young age and has continued to make his entire living as a professional waterfowl guide. In 2012, after nearly a decade of running the business, Nick purchased Basswood Lodge and has worked very hard turning it into what it is today. He would also spend many days a season on the waters of central NY guiding during the winter months.

In the spring of 2024 he joined Matt and Sean to create Basswood Central, an extension of Basswood Lodge. Now we can offer an all hands on deck approach to the Finger Lakes region of the state. We will take all the skill and hard work that has made Basswood Lodge a success and used the momentum to start this next venture. Whether you're looking for world class canada goose hunting or some of the best puddle ducks and diver hunting that exists in the atlantic flyway we've got you covered.

Matt Williams

Matthew Williams' love for hunting began at a young age, tagging along with his uncles on duck hunts. His passion only grew stronger through high school and college at RIT, where he spent countless hours in the great outdoors with friends and family. After college, Matthew's expertise took him to the heartlands of Saskatchewan, Missouri, Arkansas, and various parts of the Midwest, working with top outfitters for nearly a decade. Matthew's trusty black lab, Drifter, is always by his side, adding an extra layer of camaraderie to their adventures. Born and raised in the Finger Lakes and Lake Ontario region, Matthew's life is deeply intertwined with the wilderness. When he's not hunting, he's on the water, running his fishing charter, Wet Willy, out of Sodus Point, reeling in salmon and trout. For Matthew, every season offers a new adventure in the great outdoors.

Sean McGinn

Sean McGinn's waterfowl hunting journey began at the age of 12, learning the ropes from his dad. He grew up duck hunting, navigating swamps and local public WMAs, developing a deep-rooted passion for the sport. His love for waterfowl hunting flourished during his college years at SUNY Cobleskill, where he explored new territories and forged lasting friendships. After college, a close friend introduced Sean to guiding, and he instantly knew it was his calling. This led him to create his own business, specializing in big water hunting on the Finger Lakes. When he's not guiding, Sean cherishes his time in the great outdoors with his family, sharing the same passion for nature and adventure.