Damn Good Smallmouth Bass Fishing Guides In New York

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 4 smallmouth bass trips in New York, and the most popular trips in the area are Adirondack Angler Adventures guided by Scott, Morning/Afternoon Trip (6 Hrs) guided by Ryan, and Niagara River Fishing Charters guided by Joseph.

Our guides in New York are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 5938 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.

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Lake fishing is the most popular type of fishing for smallmouth bass 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, fly fishing, and trolling but bottom fishing and jigging are popular as well.

Prices for smallmouth bass in New York can range anywhere from about $425 to $1,800, but the average price for a half day trip for smallmouth bass in New York is $1,019. The average price for a full day trip for smallmouth bass in New York is $1,129.

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 smallmouth bass fishing in New York is spring, and most anglers book their trips 139 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.