Tag Archives: New York Fishing

5 Amazing Spots to Fish in Upstate New York

June 29, 2025 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Kelly

New York isn’t just about the city skyline. Head north and discover some of the best freshwater fishing in the Northeast. From pristine mountain lakes to thriving river systems, Upstate New York is a summer fishing paradise. 1. Lake George …

Lake Champlain Reels in National Recognition as Top U.S. Fishing Destination

May 27, 2025 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Brandy

For anglers in search of premier fishing destinations, one standout lake in Upstate New York just earned national praise. Lake Champlain has been ranked among the best fishing lakes in the United States for 2025, according to FishingBooker.com, the world’s …

Urban Waters to Pro Waters: Dylan Quilatan’s Unlikely Rise in Competitive Bass Fishing

May 19, 2025 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Kevin

Seventeen-year-old Dylan Quilatan is defying regional expectations and rewriting the narrative of what it means to be a competitive bass angler in America. Raised in the heart of New York City—a place more associated with concrete jungles and subways than …

Hidden Gems: 5 Overlooked Trout Streams in New York

February 14, 2025 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Brandy

When considering top trout fishing spots in New York, thoughts often gravitate towards the Catskill Mountains or the venerable Adirondack Mountains. However, central and western New York also boast their own trout fishing destinations. New York State offers some of …

Rare Ice Fishing Opportunity on Long Island: A Decade in the Making

January 28, 2025 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Garrett

Extended cold weather this winter created a rare opportunity for ice fishing on Long Island, an event that hasn’t been seen in nearly a decade. This past week, several lakes and ponds across Long Island developed ice exceeding 4 inches …

Record-Breaking Smallmouth Bass Caught in New York’s St. Lawrence River

December 22, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Brandy

On September 22, Dante Piraino of Baldwinsville, New York, made headlines during a B.A.S.S. Nation tournament in Ogdensburg by landing a remarkable smallmouth bass. Fishing in the depths of the St. Lawrence River, approximately 30 feet down, and using a …

5-Year-Old Boy Catches Record Fish in New York

September 23, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Garrett

A young fishing enthusiast from Buffalo, Gregory Martin, is on the verge of setting a new state record after reeling in an impressive pumpkinseed fish over the weekend. The 5-year-old made the catch while fishing with his family on Oneida …

Epic Bass Fishing in Central New York

June 4, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Rob

This past spring in Central New York was phenomenal for bass fishing. It was one of the best seasons on record, with many anglers catching impressive hauls. Here’s a look at what made it so special: Record-breaking catches: Multiple anglers …

Hooking a Hudson River Striper: The Ultimate Guide for New York Anglers

The Hudson River, a historic waterway teeming with aquatic life, transforms into a fisherman’s paradise every spring. Striped bass, also known as stripers, undertake their annual migration from the Atlantic coast, swimming up the river to spawn. These powerful fish, …

Woman Lands Bluefish in New York with Massive Rod

August 8, 2019 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Johnny Certo

On a trip out to Long Island, New York Darcie brings her massive fishing rod. Watch as she lands a nice bluefish while spoon fishing. Did you notice the retrieve technique she was using to lure the fish? She would …