Damn Good Rochester Fishing Guides

The best fishing trips in Rochester are:

• Angler's Edge Outdoors
• Set-N-Ready sportfishing
• FINtastic Sportfishing
• Salmonboy Sportfishing
• Hammerhead Charters

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 23 trips in Rochester, and the most popular trips in the area are Salmon & Trout Fishing guided by James, Niagara River Fishing Charters guided by Joseph, and Niagara River Trip guided by Shane.

Our guides in Rochester are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 7169 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

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 guides / fishing lessons in Rochester? Check out our beginner and family friendly guides in Rochester.

Lake fishing is the most popular type of fishing in Rochester.

The most commonly sought after species in Rochester are: 1. brown trout, 2. chinook salmon, 3. coho salmon, 4. lake trout, and 5. rainbow trout.

The most common fishing techniques in Rochester are artificial lure fishing, cut bait fishing, and light tackle fishing but spearfishing and trolling are popular as well.

Prices in Rochester can range anywhere from about $437 to $1,700, but the average price for a half day trip in Rochester is $724. The average price for a full day trip in Rochester is $957.

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 fishing in Rochester is summer, and most anglers book their trips 0 days in advance.

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