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Buffalo, NY Fishing Trip — May

Your Buffalo, NY Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 62°F / Low 49°F5.3" rain · 17 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

22 species
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
MuskieExcellent
Muskie
Casting · Trolling
PerchExcellent
Perch
Jigging · Live Bait
CatfishExcellent
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
CiscoExcellent
Cisco
Various
Sand SeatroutExcellent
Sand Seatrout
Various
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
SmeltExcellent
Smelt
Various
Yellow PerchExcellent
Yellow Perch
Various
Rainbow TroutExcellent
Rainbow Trout
Various
Brook TroutExcellent
Brook Trout
Various
Cutthroat TroutExcellent
Cutthroat Trout
Various
MuskellungeExcellent
Muskellunge
Various
Lake WhitefishExcellent
Lake Whitefish
Various
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
Kokanee SalmonGood
Kokanee Salmon
Various
Mountain WhitefishGood
Mountain Whitefish
Various
Atlantic SalmonGood
Atlantic Salmon
Various
Lake TroutGood
Lake Trout
Various

May Weather in Buffalo

62°F
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
5.3"
Rainfall
17
Rainy Days

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

1 in Buffalo + 38 Nearby

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Brookdog Fishing Company - Brookdog Fishing Company
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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
S
O
N
D

Also Consider Fishing In...

Rochester10 guides · 67 miKent6 guides · 47 miNiagara Falls5 guides · 16 miWilson3 guides · 29 miHamlin3 guides · 56 miWestfield3 guides · 52 mi

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

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.

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.

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.

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