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Buffalo, NY Fishing Trip — August

Your Buffalo, NY Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 78°F / Low 64°F2.6" rain · 9 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in August

22 species
MuskieGood
Muskie
Casting · Trolling
PerchGood
Perch
Jigging · Live Bait
CatfishGood
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Northern PikeGood
Northern Pike
Various
Sand SeatroutGood
Sand Seatrout
Various
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Rainbow TroutGood
Rainbow Trout
Various
Brook TroutGood
Brook Trout
Various
Cutthroat TroutGood
Cutthroat Trout
Various
Kokanee SalmonGood
Kokanee Salmon
Various
Mountain WhitefishGood
Mountain Whitefish
Various
MuskellungeGood
Muskellunge
Various
Atlantic SalmonGood
Atlantic Salmon
Various
Lake WhitefishGood
Lake Whitefish
Various
Brown TroutGood
Brown Trout
Various
WalleyeFair
Walleye
Various
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
CiscoFair
Cisco
Various
SmeltFair
Smelt
Various
Yellow PerchFair
Yellow Perch
Various
Lake TroutFair
Lake Trout
Various

August Weather in Buffalo

78°F
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
2.6"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

1 in Buffalo + 38 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.

What's Biting By Month

Peak
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Walleye

Various
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F
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A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Muskie

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Perch

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
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O
N
D

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What to Bring

Check with your guide 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 Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

New York Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$50
Requirements

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

Buy License Online — New York

Species Regulations

Muskie
Season:Varies by region
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:40-inch minimum, may vary by waterbody

Check the specific water body regulations, as minimum sizes and seasons vary greatly.

Perch
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:50 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Some waters may have specific regulations; check local rules.

Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Some waters may have specific regulations; check local rules.

Northern Pike
Season:May 1 - March 15 (varies by water)
Bag Limit:5 per day (varies by water)
Size Limit:22-inch minimum (varies by water)

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

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