Fishing Charters in New York
Browse fishing charters in New York that can help you catch weakfish.
Tide Hustle
Greenport, New York
Tide Hustle is an open boat and private charter fishing boat in Greenport, NY. Tide Hustle fishes for porgies, weakfish, striped bass, blackfish and other local fish. You can buy a single ticket or book the whole boat!
Fish The Fork
Fly Fishing & Light Tackle Charter Service. North Fork Fishing Charter targeting striped bass, bluefish, weakfish, fluke and false albacore on the beautiful waters of Long Island's East End.
Osprey Fishing
Osprey Fishing Fleet located on Long Island NY in Port Jefferson Harbor features 2 large fishing charter boats, Osprey and Osprey V fully equipped to catch fluke, porgies, bass, bluefish, weakfish, blackfish, and striped bass. Available for Private Charters and Sunset Cruises.
On The Bite Fishing Charters
NYC fishing Charters NYC Light tackle fishing Charters NYC, for Striped Bass, Bluefish, weakfish and False Albacore, Tuna, Mahi/Mahi and Shark in New York and New Jersey waters, NY fishing reports NJ
Best Time to Catch Weakfish
Weakfish can be caught year-round in Dunkirk. Right now in February, activity is low.
Seasonal Activity Chart
Weakfish
Chasing weakfish near Dunkirk, NY, requires understanding Lake Erie's unique conditions. While not a traditional saltwater weakfish location, warming trends have brought them into the lake's brackish areas, especially near the mouths of tributaries. Focus on the late spring and early summer when alewives are plentiful – this is prime time. Look for them around structure like piers and breakwalls near Dunkirk Harbor. A key tip is to use light tackle; these fish are skittish. Try small jigs tipped with soft plastics mimicking the local forage. Also, pay close attention to water clarity; weakfish prefer clearer water, so target areas away from significant runoff after rain. Remember that weakfish populations can fluctuate, so checking local fishing reports before heading out is always a good idea.
How to Catch Weakfish
Weakfish Fishing Regulations in New York
Open Season
Year-round
Daily Bag Limit
1 per person
Size Limit
16-inch minimum
License Required
Recreational Marine Fishing Registry
All weakfish possessed must be landed with head and tail intact.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the New York state wildlife agency before fishing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the regulation on Weakfish in the Dunkirk, NY area?
You can fish for Weakfish year-round in New York, but there's a bag limit of 1 per person and a minimum size limit of 16 inches.
Around Dunkirk, NY, what size Weakfish can I keep if I catch one?
Any Weakfish you keep needs to be at least 16 inches in length.
If I'm fishing for Weakfish near Dunkirk, NY, do I need a license?
Yes, you need to enroll in the Recreational Marine Fishing Registry to fish for Weakfish in the saltwater and brackish waters around Dunkirk.
Are there any restrictions on when I can fish for Weakfish near Dunkirk?
No, the season is open year-round, but remember the one-fish bag limit and 16-inch size minimum.
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