Buchanan, NY Fishing Trip — April

Your Buchanan, NY Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 61°F / Low 42°F2.9" rain · 10 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Rainbow TroutExcellent
Rainbow Trout
Various
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

April Weather in Buchanan

61°F
Avg High
42°F
Avg Low
2.9"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

62 Guides Near Buchanan

No guides are based in Buchanan, but these guides operate nearby.

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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

New York Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$50
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Freshwater fishing only. Marine registry separate and free.

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Species Regulations

Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:18-inch minimum

Check specific water body regulations for exceptions. Some waters may have different size or creel limits.

Rainbow Trout
Season:April 1 - October 15 (general season); some waters open year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:9-inch minimum

Check the specific regulations for the water you intend to fish, as some waters have special regulations, including year-round fishing and catch-and-release areas.

Brown Trout
Season:April 1 - October 15 (varies by water)
Bag Limit:5 per day (varies by water)
Size Limit:9-inch minimum (varies by water)

Check the specific regulations for the waterbody you intend to fish, as special regulations apply to many streams and rivers.

Largemouth Bass
Season:June 15 - November 30
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

During the closed season (December 1 - June 14), catch and release only is allowed using artificial lures.

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