Fishing Charters in New York
Browse fishing charters in New York that can help you catch smallmouth bass.


Popeye Charters
LAKE ONTARIO SPORTFISHING Browns • Steelhead • Lakers • Coho • Chinook Salmon • Smallmouth Bass • Walleye


Adirondack Champlain Guide Service
The Adirondack-Champlain Guide Service specializes in Lake Champlain fishing for smallmouth bass in the trophy category. We have been guiding clients for over 32 years working out of our Lodge on Long Pond, located in Willsboro, NY. Our extensive knowledge of Adirondack fishing is unsurpassed, combined with our intimate knowledge of Lake Champlain has made us the number one guide service in the Northeast.


Aarons Guide Service & Fishing Charters
Great Sacandaga Lake in the Adirondack Mountains of Upstate New York has giant Northern Pike, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass & Perch. Aaron's Guide Service Fishing Charter Great Sacandaga Lake, New York has all their trophy fish shown on this page. These are some of the big fish we catch while casting and jigging for big fish. We photograph all our big fish that are caught outside the capital region.


Schultz Sportfishing
What's New at Schultz Sportfishing the latest Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Steelhead, Salmon & Trout fishing information report & pictures


Good Times Sportfishing - Pulaski Fishing Charters
Good Times Sportfishing Charters offers the very best king salmon and brown trout guided Mexico Bay area fishing trips from the Salmon River area of Pulaski NY on Lake Ontario. We now also offer another boat for Henderson Harbor smallmouth bass charters.


A-Bay Fishing
A-Bay Fishing Charters, 1000 Islands Fishing Charters, Alexandria Bay Fishing Guide, charter fishing and fishing guides in the Thouasand Islands Region of the St. Lawrence River, Lake Ontario and the Indian River Lakes, Fishing for Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, & Muskie. Complete Hunting and Fishing Guide Services located in northern New York.


Niagara River Guide Service
Niagara River Guide Service is the oldest and most respected charter fishing service in the Western New York region for salmon, steelhead, lake trout, smallmouth bass, walleye, and muskies on the Niagara River and Lake Ontario and Lake Erie
Best Time to Catch Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass can be caught year-round in Webster. Right now in May, activity is Excellent.
Seasonal Activity Chart

Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass fishing around Webster, NY, is excellent, particularly in Lake Ontario and Irondequoit Bay. The rocky shorelines and drop-offs of Lake Ontario provide ideal habitat for smallmouth. Irondequoit Bay, with its mix of shallow flats and deeper channels, also holds good numbers of smallies. Summer and early fall are the most productive times, as the water warms up and the bass become more active. Focus on rocky points, submerged humps, and drop-offs. A local tip is to use drop-shot rigs or tube baits to target smallmouth in deeper water. The fish in Lake Ontario tend to be larger and more aggressive than those found in smaller inland lakes. You can access Lake Ontario via several boat launches along the shoreline, including those in Webster Park. Be prepared for potentially rough water conditions on Lake Ontario, especially during windy days.
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How to Catch Smallmouth Bass
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Smallmouth Bass Fishing Regulations in New York
Open Season
Year-round
Daily Bag Limit
5 per day
Size Limit
12-inch minimum
License Required
Freshwater fishing license
Check specific water body regulations for exceptions. Some waters may have catch and release only seasons.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the New York state wildlife agency before fishing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I fish for smallmouth bass year-round in Webster, NY?
Yes, the season for smallmouth bass is open year-round in New York.
What's the bag limit for smallmouth bass in New York?
You can keep up to 5 smallmouth bass per day.
What is the minimum size for keeping smallmouth bass in New York?
The minimum size limit for smallmouth bass is 12 inches.
What are some good lures for catching smallmouth bass near Webster, NY?
Effective lures include tube jigs, crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and topwater lures. Live bait like crayfish can also be very effective.
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