Damn Good Fly Fishing Charters In New York

The best fly fishing charters in New York are:

• Locked With Lorensen
• Long Island Light Tackle
• Joe's Outdoor and Fishing Adventures

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 7 fly fishing trips in New York, and the most popular trips in the area are Morning/Afternoon Trip (6 hrs) guided by Ryan, Trophy Fishing NY/NJ/NYC guided by Vinnie, and Full Day NYC Charter guided by Arthur.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly fly fishing guides / fishing lessons in New York? Check out our beginner and family friendly fly fishing guides in New York.

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for fly fishing in New York as well as inshore fishing, river fishing, and nearshore fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for fly fishing in New York are: 1. striped bass, 2. bluefish, 3. tautog, 4. fluke, and 5. rainbow trout.

Prices for fly fishing in New York can range anywhere from about $450 to $880, but the average price for a half day trip for fly fishing in New York is $500. The average price for a full day trip for fly fishing in New York is $629.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season to go on a fly fishing charter in New York is fall, and most anglers book their trips 79 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in New York, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in New York. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in New York.