Plan a Fishing Trip in New York
374 fishing guides across 20 cities. Best months: April, May, June, September.
Top Fishing Destinations in New York
Montauk
60 species · 29 guides
Buffalo
22 species · 1 guides
Mastic Beach
8 species
Dunkirk
8 species · 3 guides
Three Mile Bay
8 species · 1 guides
Bemus Point
8 species
New York
8 species · 4 guides
Fire Island
8 species
Port Byron
8 species
Port Washington
8 species · 2 guides
Port Leyden
8 species
Port Jefferson
8 species · 3 guides
Sodus Point
8 species · 4 guides
Pine Island
8 species
Port Gibson
8 species
Castle Point
8 species
Cape Vincent
8 species
Ocean Beach
8 species
Oyster Bay
8 species
North Bay
8 species
Popular Species in New York
New York Fishing License
License: Freshwater fishing license
During the closed season (December 1 - June 14), catch and release only is allowed using artificial lures.
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Complete Guide to Fishing in New York
Species calendar, top cities, regulations, and everything you need to know.