Fishing on Gardiners Bay, NY

Gardiners Bay comes up in 8 of our local species write-ups across 5 New York towns — local anglers most often mention Striped Bass, Weakfish, Black Drum here. Below: the 37 charter guides working its access towns, and where to start planning.

Fishing Guides near Gardiners Bay

Towns on the Water

Where charters launch for Gardiners Bay — each town page lists every local guide.

What Anglers Target on Gardiners Bay

The species our New York write-ups mention most for this water.

New York Fishing License

Required for ages 16+. Freshwater fishing only. Marine registry separate and free. Typical cost: Resident: $25 | Non-Resident: $50. On a guided charter your license is often covered under the captain's permit — confirm when booking.

Official New York licensing site →
All New York fishing guides →·Browse all fisheries