FishNY is a New York–focused fishing resource built to help anglers find reliable, practical information about the waters they fish.
My name is Brian Bluff, and I’m a lifelong Upstate New Yorker who has spent years around the lakes, rivers, and outdoor traditions that make this state special. I’m the publisher and editor behind FishNY.com, and my role is to collect, organize, and maintain fishing information so it’s easy to find, easy to understand, and relevant to New York conditions.
Several years ago, I acquired the content archives of Lake Ontario Outdoors Magazine and Adirondack Outdoors Magazine. Those magazines contained hundreds of well-written fishing articles created by experienced anglers, outdoor writers, and fisheries experts. FishNY grew out of a desire to preserve that knowledge, update it where needed, and make it accessible in a modern, searchable format — while also expanding it with new, New York–specific content.
Today, FishNY blends professional writing, trusted sources, and community insight to help anglers make better decisions — whether they’re planning a trip, researching a body of water, or just trying to understand what might work where they fish.
I’m not a professional angler or fishing guide, and I don’t try to present myself as one.
I’ve fished New York waters at different points in my life, but my role at FishNY is primarily editorial. I focus on working with writers, contributors, and trusted sources to make sure information is accurate, practical, and clearly explained. When firsthand experience matters, FishNY relies on experienced contributors, verified angler feedback, and reputable data to help guide recommendations.
FishNY isn’t built around one person’s fishing stories. It’s built around good information, thoughtful organization, and respect for the people who use it.
There’s no shortage of fishing information online. FishNY exists to make New York–specific information easier to find and easier to use.
A few things set FishNY apart:
A long-term mindset
FishNY isn’t about chasing trends or quick wins. The goal is to build a resource anglers can rely on year after year.
Fishing information is most helpful when it’s easy to navigate. FishNY is organized around how anglers actually think and plan.
Practical, season-focused fishing insights that explain how timing and conditions shape fishing across New York waters.
Trust matters here.
Some pages on FishNY include affiliate links. If you purchase a product through one of those links, FishNY may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Those links don’t influence what we write about or recommend. When products are mentioned, it’s because they fit New York conditions and are commonly used or referenced by experienced anglers.
When community input is included, it’s clearly identified. When information comes from magazine archives or authoritative sources, that context is respected.
The goal is to be straightforward about how FishNY works and why information appears where it does.
FishNY exists to be a helpful, trustworthy resource for New York anglers — whether you’re fishing a familiar local spot or exploring somewhere new.
The goal isn’t to tell you what to buy or where to fish.
It’s to give you the information you need to make your own decisions with confidence.
— Brian Bluff
Publisher & Editor, FishNY.com
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