Buffalo, NY Fishing Trip — July

Your Buffalo, NY Fishing Trip

July2 peopleFamily Trip
High 81°F / Low 68°F2.8" rain · 13 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in July

22 species
CatfishExcellent
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Kokanee SalmonExcellent
Kokanee Salmon
Various
Mountain WhitefishExcellent
Mountain Whitefish
Various
WalleyeGood
Walleye
Various
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
MuskieGood
Muskie
Casting · Trolling
PerchGood
Perch
Jigging · Live Bait
Northern PikeGood
Northern Pike
Various
CiscoGood
Cisco
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
MuskellungeGood
Muskellunge
Various
Atlantic SalmonGood
Atlantic Salmon
Various
Lake WhitefishGood
Lake Whitefish
Various
Brown TroutGood
Brown Trout
Various
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
SmeltFair
Smelt
Various
Yellow PerchFair
Yellow Perch
Various
Lake TroutFair
Lake Trout
Various

July Weather in Buffalo

81°F
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
2.8"
Rainfall
13
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 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

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

Some waters may have specific regulations; check local rules.

Kokanee Salmon
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific waterbody regulations for any special rules or advisories.

Mountain Whitefish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Found only in a few Adirondack lakes. Check specific waterbody regulations for exceptions.

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.

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