Fishing Guides in Grand Island, New York

Browse 3 fishing guides and charters available for booking.

What's Biting in Grand Island

8 species reported in the Grand Island area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.

Month-by-Month Fishing in Grand Island, NY

Fishing in Grand Island in January

January is a slower stretch for fishing around Grand Island — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Grand Island in February

February is a slower stretch for fishing around Grand Island — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Grand Island in March

3 species are active in and around Grand Island in March: Flounder, Tuna, Striped Bass. Book one of Grand Island's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Grand Island in April

8 species are active in and around Grand Island in April: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Grand Island's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Grand Island in May

8 species are active in and around Grand Island in May: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Grand Island's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Grand Island in June

8 species are active in and around Grand Island in June: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Grand Island's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Grand Island in July

7 species are active in and around Grand Island in July: Weakfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Grand Island's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Grand Island in August

6 species are active in and around Grand Island in August: Weakfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Bluefish. Book one of Grand Island's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Grand Island in September

8 species are active in and around Grand Island in September: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Grand Island's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Grand Island in October

5 species are active in and around Grand Island in October: Flounder, Tuna, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass. Book one of Grand Island's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Grand Island in November

2 species are active in and around Grand Island in November: Tautog, Striped Bass. Book one of Grand Island's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Grand Island in December

December is a slower stretch for fishing around Grand Island — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Grand Island

Grand Island, New York offers saltwater, brackish, saltwater fishing with 8 species reported in the area and 3 local guides ready to take you out. The best months to fish are April, May, June, September.

Best Months

AprMayJunSep

Water Types

saltwater, brackishsaltwater

What You Can Catch in Grand Island

Striped Bass

Grand Island presents a unique opportunity to target Striped Bass in a dynamic environment where the Niagara River meets Lake Erie and the upper Niagara River. The best time to target stripers here is during their spring and fall migrations.

Full striped bass guide for Grand Island

Mahi Mahi

While not a traditional Mahi Mahi hotspot, anglers around Grand Island occasionally encounter these pelagic visitors, particularly during unusually warm summers. Success hinges on finding pockets of warmer water pushed into Lake Erie or the Niagara River (though less likely).

Full mahi mahi guide for Grand Island

Fisheries near Grand Island

The waters local charters actually fish — each page lists guides, access towns, and top species.

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