Buffalo, NY Fishing Trip — March

Your Buffalo, NY Fishing Trip

March2 peopleFamily Trip
High 47°F / Low 30°F2.9" rain · 10 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in March

22 species
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
WalleyeGood
Walleye
Various
PerchGood
Perch
Jigging · Live Bait
CatfishGood
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Northern PikeGood
Northern Pike
Various
CiscoGood
Cisco
Various
Sand SeatroutGood
Sand Seatrout
Various
Yellow PerchGood
Yellow Perch
Various
Rainbow TroutGood
Rainbow Trout
Various
Brook TroutGood
Brook Trout
Various
Cutthroat TroutGood
Cutthroat Trout
Various
Lake TroutGood
Lake Trout
Various
Lake WhitefishGood
Lake Whitefish
Various
Brown TroutGood
Brown Trout
Various
MuskieFair
Muskie
Casting · Trolling
Smallmouth BassFair
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
SmeltFair
Smelt
Various
Kokanee SalmonFair
Kokanee Salmon
Various
Mountain WhitefishFair
Mountain Whitefish
Various
MuskellungeFair
Muskellunge
Various
Atlantic SalmonFair
Atlantic Salmon
Various

March Weather in Buffalo

47°F
Avg High
30°F
Avg Low
2.9"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

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

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.

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.

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.

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