Fishing Clubs in New York
New York offers an unusually wide range of fishing, from Great Lakes water to the open Atlantic. Lake Erie and Lake Ontario draw bass and trophy trout/salmon anglers, while the Salmon River at Pulaski is one of the East's most famous steelhead and salmon runs. The Catskills are the birthplace of American dry-fly fishing, with the Beaverkill, Willowemoc, and Delaware rivers still revered trout water; upstate also holds Lake Champlain, Cayuga and the other Finger Lakes, and the St. Lawrence/Thousand Islands smallmouth and muskie fishery. On the coast, Long Island and Montauk anchor a deep saltwater scene for striped bass, bluefish, false albacore, and offshore tuna and sharks.
MyFishingBuds clubs in New York
No MyFishingBuds clubs in New York yet — the notable clubs below are a good place to start, or be the first to start one.
Notable fishing clubs in New York
Independently run clubs, listed as a directory — visit their sites to join.
Start a club in New York
Free to submit, and free for members to join. You get a public club page, tournaments with automatic Angler-of-the-Year standings, and an events calendar from day one.
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How do I find a fishing club in New York?
Browse the MyFishingBuds clubs below for active clubs near you, or the notable New York clubs listed on this page — they range across bass, fly, and saltwater groups, and most welcome new members. If nothing's close yet, start your own club and be first in your area.
What kinds of fishing clubs are in New York?
New York's scene centers on Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, Salmon River. You'll find bass-tournament clubs, inshore and offshore saltwater clubs, fly-fishing and Trout Unlimited chapters, and kayak-fishing groups — the clubs listed above are a cross-section.
Are there bass fishing clubs in New York?
Yes — New York has bass clubs and a statewide B.A.S.S. Nation or Bass Federation chapter running tournament trails with season-long standings. Most use a partner draw, so you don't need your own boat to fish an event.
What about saltwater fishing clubs in New York?
New York's coast has an active saltwater scene — see the saltwater and offshore clubs above. Many match members to open boat seats for offshore trips, and shore, pier and surf anglers have clubs of their own too.
How do I start a fishing club in New York?
Submit it from Start a Club — add your city, club type, and how members join, and we review it before it goes live. You get a public club page, tournaments with automatic Angler-of-the-Year standings, an events calendar, and club chat from day one.
🪪 New York fishing license
Every angler fishing a New York club tournament still needs a valid New York fishing license. See current 2026 resident and non-resident prices, exemptions, and where to buy.
New York fishing license cost 2026 →