Fishing in New York

New York offers remarkable fishing diversity. The Finger Lakes hold lake trout and landlocked salmon. The Catskill region's Delaware and Beaverkill rivers are sacred ground for dry fly purists. Lake Champlain is a trophy smallmouth and walleye destination. The lower Hudson River and Long Island Sound hold massive striped bass, bluefish, and weakfish.

Top Species

• Striped Bass
• Smallmouth Bass
• Walleye
• Lake Trout
• Brown Trout
• Landlocked Salmon

Top Waters

• Lake Champlain
• Finger Lakes
• Delaware River
• Hudson River
• Long Island Sound

Fishing Types

• Saltwater / offshore fishing
• Freshwater / lake / river fishing

Fishing License

New York DEC — visit their site for current regulations and license requirements.