Find a Fishing Buddy in New York

New York packs an astonishing range of fishing into one state. Striped bass, fluke, and blackfish work the New York City harbor and Long Island Sound; Lake Erie off Buffalo is a nationally ranked smallmouth and walleye fishery; the Niagara River gives up trophy trout and muskie; and thousands of inland lakes and rivers run north through the state. MyFishingBuds connects anglers across New York so you can find a buddy whether you fish salt or fresh.

Find Your New York Buddy →Compare fishing apps

Free forever · 14 days of Pro on signup · Float plans & SOS free for everyone

Fishing buddy cities in New York

New York City→

New York City is one of the great overlooked saltwater fisheries in the country.

Striped Bass · Fluke (Summer Flounder) · Bluefish

Buffalo→

Buffalo is surrounded by some of the best freshwater fishing in the country.

Smallmouth Bass · Walleye · Muskie

Top species in New York

  • 🎣 Striped Bass
  • 🎣 Fluke (Summer Flounder)
  • 🎣 Bluefish
  • 🎣 Blackfish (Tautog)
  • 🎣 Black Sea Bass
  • 🎣 Porgy (Scup)
  • 🎣 Smallmouth Bass
  • 🎣 Walleye

Where anglers fish

  • 📍 Raritan Bay
  • 📍 Jamaica Bay
  • 📍 New York Harbor / East River
  • 📍 Western Long Island Sound
  • 📍 Hudson River
  • 📍 Lake Erie (eastern basin)
  • 📍 Niagara River (upper & lower)
  • 📍 Buffalo Harbor

🪪 New York fishing license

Anglers fishing in New York need a valid New York fishing license. See our New York guide for current 2026 resident and non-resident prices and direct purchase links.

See New York license prices →

Find a fishing buddy in other states

→ Find a fishing buddy in Florida→ Find a fishing buddy in Texas→ Find a fishing buddy in California→ Find a fishing buddy in Wisconsin→ Browse all fishing buddy cities

Ready to find your New York fishing buddy?

Free profile, no credit card. Match with compatible anglers, plan a trip, and fish safer.

Get Started Free →