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Buffalo, NY Fishing Trip — September

Your Buffalo, NY Fishing Trip

September2 peopleFamily Trip
High 74°F / Low 58°F1" rain · 4 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in September

22 species
PerchExcellent
Perch
Jigging · Live Bait
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
WalleyeGood
Walleye
Various
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
MuskieGood
Muskie
Casting · Trolling
CatfishGood
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Yellow PerchGood
Yellow Perch
Various
Rainbow TroutGood
Rainbow Trout
Various
Brook TroutGood
Brook Trout
Various
Cutthroat TroutGood
Cutthroat Trout
Various
MuskellungeGood
Muskellunge
Various
Lake TroutGood
Lake Trout
Various
Brown TroutGood
Brown Trout
Various
CiscoFair
Cisco
Various
Sand SeatroutFair
Sand Seatrout
Various
SmeltFair
Smelt
Various
Kokanee SalmonFair
Kokanee Salmon
Various
Mountain WhitefishFair
Mountain Whitefish
Various
Atlantic SalmonFair
Atlantic Salmon
Various
Lake WhitefishFair
Lake Whitefish
Various

September Weather in Buffalo

74°F
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
1"
Rainfall
4
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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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

Perch
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:50 per day
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.

Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Check specific water body regulations for exceptions. Some waters may have catch and release only seasons.

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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