Whitney Point, NY Fishing Trip — January

Your Whitney Point, NY Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 26°F / Low 15°F2.4" rain · 11 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in January

8 species
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
TunaFair
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
Mahi MahiLow
Mahi Mahi
Various
WeakfishLow
Weakfish
Various
BluefishLow
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
Black Sea BassLow
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
TautogLow
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
FlounderLow
Flounder
Various

January Weather in Whitney Point

26°F
Avg High
15°F
Avg Low
2.4"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days

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

13 Guides Near Whitney Point

No guides are based in Whitney Point, but these guides operate 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

Striped Bass
Season:Check DEC website for current season dates
Bag Limit:1 per angler
Size Limit:28-31 inch slot limit

Regulations can change frequently; always check the NYS DEC website for the most up-to-date information.

Tuna
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:See current regulations for specific tuna species (e.g., Bluefin, Yellowfin, Bigeye, Albacore).
Size Limit:See current regulations for specific tuna species.

Regulations for tuna are subject to change based on federal guidelines. Check current regulations before fishing.

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

No more than 15 mahi mahi may be possessed aboard a vessel at any time.

Weakfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per person
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

All weakfish possessed must be landed with head and tail intact.

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