Damn Good Northern Pike Fishing Guides In New York

The best northern pike fishing trips in New York are:

• D.C. Outdoor Adventures guided by Dennis C.
• Playin' Hooky ADK Guiding guided by Justin W.
• Salmon River Guide guided by Shane & David T.
• Healy Outdoors guided by Michael H.
• Locked With Lorensen guided by Ryan L. with 7 years of experience

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 6 northern pike trips in New York, and the most popular trips in the area are Morning/Afternoon Trip (6 Hrs) guided by Ryan, Inshore Charter guided by Dennis, and Adirondack Lakes & Rivers guided by Justin.

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 northern pike guides / fishing lessons in New York? Check out our beginner and family friendly northern pike guides in New York.

Lake fishing is the most popular type of fishing for northern pike in New York as well as river fishing, inshore fishing, and nearshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in New York are light tackle fishing, trolling, and fly fishing but bottom fishing and drift fishing are popular as well.

Prices for northern pike in New York can range anywhere from about $420 to $2,000, but the average price for a half day trip for northern pike in New York is $936. The average price for a full day trip for northern pike in New York is $1,196.

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 for northern pike fishing in New York is winter, and most anglers book their trips 23 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 guide will always know all the relevant rules and regulations in New York.