Buffalo, NY Fishing Trip — October
Your Buffalo, NY Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
What’s Biting in October
22 species
ExcellentWalleye
Various
ExcellentNorthern Pike
Various
ExcellentBrook Trout
Various
ExcellentBrown Trout
Various
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
GoodPerch
Jigging · Live Bait
GoodCatfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
GoodCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
GoodCisco
Various
GoodSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
GoodYellow Perch
Various
GoodRainbow Trout
Various
GoodMuskellunge
Various
GoodLake Trout
Various
FairMuskie
Casting · Trolling
FairSand Seatrout
Various
FairSmelt
Various
FairCutthroat Trout
Various
FairKokanee Salmon
Various
FairMountain Whitefish
Various
FairLake Whitefish
Various
LowAtlantic Salmon
Various
1 in Buffalo + 38 Nearby
$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.
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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.
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.
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.
Brook Trout
Season:April 1 - October 15 (General Season)
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:9-inch minimum length
Special regulations apply to specific waters; check the NYSDEC fishing guide for details.
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.