Fishing Guides in Niagara Falls, New York

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What's Biting in Niagara Falls

8 species reported in the Niagara Falls area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.

Month-by-Month Fishing in Niagara Falls, NY

Fishing in Niagara Falls in January

January is a slower stretch for fishing around Niagara Falls — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Niagara Falls in February

February is a slower stretch for fishing around Niagara Falls — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Niagara Falls in March

3 species are active in and around Niagara Falls in March: Flounder, Tuna, Striped Bass. Book one of Niagara Falls's 5 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Niagara Falls in April

8 species are active in and around Niagara Falls in April: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Niagara Falls's 5 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Niagara Falls in May

8 species are active in and around Niagara Falls in May: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Niagara Falls's 5 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Niagara Falls in June

8 species are active in and around Niagara Falls in June: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Niagara Falls's 5 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Niagara Falls in July

7 species are active in and around Niagara Falls in July: Weakfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Niagara Falls's 5 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Niagara Falls in August

6 species are active in and around Niagara Falls in August: Weakfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Bluefish. Book one of Niagara Falls's 5 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Niagara Falls in September

8 species are active in and around Niagara Falls in September: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Niagara Falls's 5 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Niagara Falls in October

5 species are active in and around Niagara Falls in October: Flounder, Tuna, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass. Book one of Niagara Falls's 5 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Niagara Falls in November

2 species are active in and around Niagara Falls in November: Tautog, Striped Bass. Book one of Niagara Falls's 5 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Niagara Falls in December

December is a slower stretch for fishing around Niagara Falls — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls, New York offers saltwater, brackish, saltwater fishing with 8 species reported in the area and 5 local guides ready to take you out. The best months to fish are April, May, June, September.

Best Months

AprMayJunSep

Water Types

saltwater, brackishsaltwater

What You Can Catch in Niagara Falls

Mahi Mahi

While Niagara Falls is not typically associated with Mahi Mahi, it's important to note that these fish are saltwater species. Therefore, targeting Mahi Mahi in Niagara Falls is not feasible due to its geographic location and lack of saltwater access.

Full mahi mahi guide for Niagara Falls

Striped Bass

While Niagara Falls might be famous for its freshwater spectacle, targeting Striped Bass near the mouth of the Niagara River where it meets Lake Ontario offers a unique angling experience. This is a mixed freshwater/brackish environment, requiring understanding of both river and lake fishing tactics.

Full striped bass guide for Niagara Falls

Fisheries near Niagara Falls

The waters local charters actually fish — each page lists guides, access towns, and top species.

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Types of Fishing in Niagara Falls

Inshore

1 guides available

Freshwater

1 guides available

Fly Fishing

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