Port Dickinson, NY Fishing Trip — February

Your Port Dickinson, NY Fishing Trip

February2 peopleFamily Trip
High 31°F / Low 16°F2.7" rain · 10 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in February

SheepsheadGood
Sheepshead
Various
Speckled TroutFair
Speckled Trout
Drift Fishing · Fly Fishing
Spanish MackerelLow
Spanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
CobiaLow
Cobia
Various

February Weather in Port Dickinson

31°F
Avg High
16°F
Avg Low
2.7"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

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

7 Guides Near Port Dickinson

No guides are based in Port Dickinson, but these guides operate 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.

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

Sheepshead
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person
Size Limit:No size limit

Anglers must enroll in the Recreational Marine Fishing Registry. Check DEC website for any specific area closures or changes.

Speckled Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person
Size Limit:12-inch minimum total length

Anglers must enroll in the Recreational Marine Fishing Registry. Check DEC website for any specific area closures or changes.

Spanish Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per person
Size Limit:14-inch minimum

Possession limit equal to the daily bag limit.

Cobia
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per person
Size Limit:37-inch minimum fork length

Anglers must enroll in the Recreational Marine Fishing Registry. Check DEC website for any specific area closures or changes.

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