Plan a Fishing Trip to Niagara Falls, NY

5 guidesBest months: April, May, June, September

What's Biting in Niagara Falls Right Now

Striped Bass
Goodboth
Trolling, Casting, Live Bait Fishing
Flounder
GoodVarious
Tuna
Goodsaltwater
Trolling, Chunking, Live Baiting
Mahi Mahi
FairVarious
Black Sea Bass
Fairsaltwater
Bottom Fishing, Jigging, Live Bait
Bluefish
Fairsaltwater
Trolling, Casting, Live Baiting
Tautog
Fairsaltwater
Bottom fishing, Jigging, Live bait fishing
Weakfish
FairVarious

What to Bring

Check with Niagara Falls guides about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore / freshwater / fly fishing Fishing

  • Waders (if not provided)
  • Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
  • Bug spray
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

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.