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
Excellentboth
Trolling, Casting, Live Bait Fishing
Flounder
ExcellentVarious
Mahi Mahi
GoodVarious
Black Sea Bass
Goodsaltwater
Bottom Fishing, Jigging, Live Bait
Bluefish
Goodsaltwater
Trolling, Casting, Live Baiting
Tautog
Goodsaltwater
Bottom fishing, Jigging, Live bait fishing
Tuna
Goodsaltwater
Trolling, Chunking, Live Baiting
Weakfish
GoodVarious

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

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Things to Do in Niagara Falls

Activities for your non-fishing days

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.