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New York City Fishing



Top New York City Fishing Spots

  1. Choapa Shipwreck
    4/16/2013 12:19:37 AM - The Choapa was originally named Helga, and was built at Helsingors Jernsk & Msk in 1937. The vessel was 292 feet long and 41 feet wide. It sank on September 21, 1944 while


  2. TIN CAN GROUNDS
    4/8/2013 11:51:59 PM -


  3. WRECK THREE SISTERS
    5/7/2011 1:04:54 AM - 40.38565 -73.6008


  4. RATTLESNAKE
    4/8/2013 11:51:41 PM - RATTLESNAKE


  5. REEFV.L. KEEGAN
    5/7/2011 1:04:50 AM - 40.3607166666667 -73.9354833333333


  6. Roda Wreck
    4/16/2013 12:19:33 AM -


  7. Long Beach Pier
    4/19/2014 8:21:41 AM - Park Avenue and Magnolia Boulevard at the end of the bay


  8. Dosoris Pond
    5/19/2011 10:43:22 PM - Dosoris Pond 40.8951, -73.6287


  9. SUCHORSKY PARK LITTLE FALLS - PASSAIC
    5/6/2013 4:26:12 AM -


  10. Nyack Memorial Park
    5/8/2011 1:10:15 AM - Nyack Memorial Park 41.087443330 -73.915966600



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New York City Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing New York City, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:
  1. Flounder

  2. Flounder

    There is a 30.25% catch rate for Flounder, based on 523 Flounder counted.

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  3. Atlantic Herring

  4. Atlantic Herring

    There is a 18.68% catch rate for Atlantic Herring, based on 323 Atlantic Herring counted.

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  5. Cunner

  6. Cunner

    There is a 17.24% catch rate for Cunner, based on 298 Cunner counted.

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  7. Tautog

  8. Tautog

    There is a 13.19% catch rate for Tautog, based on 228 Tautog counted.

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  9. Red Hake

  10. Red Hake

    There is a 6.02% catch rate for Red Hake, based on 104 Red Hake counted.

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  11. Spiny Dogfish

  12. Spiny Dogfish

    There is a 2.95% catch rate for Spiny Dogfish, based on 51 Spiny Dogfish counted.

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  13. Striped Bass

  14. Striped Bass

    There is a 1.91% catch rate for Striped Bass, based on 33 Striped Bass counted.

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  15. Silver Hake

  16. Silver Hake

    There is a 1.68% catch rate for Silver Hake, based on 29 Silver Hake counted.

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  17. Crevalle Jack

  18. Crevalle Jack

    There is a 1.33% catch rate for Crevalle Jack, based on 23 Crevalle Jack counted.

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  19. Spotted Seatrout

  20. Spotted Seatrout

    There is a 1.27% catch rate for Spotted Seatrout, based on 22 Spotted Seatrout counted.

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Recommendations above based on 31 species of fish and 1729 fish counted for March around New York City.

To date, there are 132 species of fish and a total of 1491133 fish counted for New York City and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 1/1/1815 (208 years).

Last Update: 3/29/2023 11:15:19 AM

*** PLEASE NOTE ***
Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.

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Latest New York City Fishing Reports

  • Fishing Report – March 5th 2023
    3/11/2023 4:03:31 AM - We had a beautiful day out of the water. It was genuinely a great way to get started with fishing season. But while the day may have been beautiful the fishing could have been


  • Clean Ship and Ready to Launch – Approved for 2023
    2/27/2023 5:48:25 PM - Starting March 4th we are back on the water. We have completed all of our winter’s work received our annual “Clean Bill of Health” from our USCG inspections and have even made


  • Atlantic Highlands blackfishing January 1
    1/1/2023 7:55:44 PM - Happy New Year. We made our last fishing trip for 2022 today. Made a few drops in the same area we have ben fishing the past few days. The action was not as good as the past


  • Atlantic Highlands blackfishing December 31
    12/31/2022 5:31:31 PM - I guess the rain in the forecast kept most of the people away.. A few showed uop so we went. It was foggy but not much rain.. Picked at a mix of short and keeper blackfsih. N


  • Atlantic Highlands blackfishing December 30
    12/30/2022 4:29:18 PM - Made our 3/4 day trip for blackfish again today. The weather was great with better anchoring conditions then yesterday The action was not fast but we picked at shorts and kee


  • Atlantic Highlands blackfishing December 29
    12/29/2022 6:12:16 PM - Made our 3/4 day trip for blackfish again today The anchoring conditions left alot to be desired. It was a nice day but a little breeze vs a litttle bit of current made it to


  • Atlantic Highlands blackfishing December 28
    12/28/2022 6:22:50 PM - After a few days off we finally made our 3/4 day blackfish trip. Made a few drop and found some fish on all of them The water temp droped and the fish were not as active. End


  • Atlantic Highlands blackfishing December 27
    12/27/2022 8:01:32 PM - I guess the cold morning kept the people away the past days The temperatures are going to be warmer the rest of the week. We will be blackfishing everyday leaving at 7:30 am


  • Atlantic Highlands blackfishing December 25
    12/25/2022 12:47:14 PM - Hope everyone is having a Merry Christmas. It is supposed to be cold tomorrow but not much wind.so we will be fishing. As the week goes on the weather looks better with warme


  • Atlantic Highlands blackfishing December 21
    12/21/2022 7:29:44 PM - Made our 3/4 day trip for blackfish again today. It may be the first day of winter but it was one of the nicest days we had in a while. the ocean was calm and the fishing was


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Top New York City Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. True World Tackle
    Tackle ShopTrue World Tackle is a retail store with state of the art fishing tackle. We carry a full line of fishing rods both conventional, spinning, and fly rods, conventional reels, bait caster reels, spinning reels, fly reels, crab traps, hooks,

  2. Bernie's Fishing Tackle
    Bernie’s Bait & Tackle, located in the heart of Sheepshead Bay at 3035 Emmons Ave., has been as icon in the local fishing community for some 50 years.

  3. Great Kills Bait & Tackle


  4. Capitol Fishing Tackle Company


  5. Michael's Bait & Tackle Shop


  6. White Water Fishing Supply, Inc.


  7. E-Z Catch Bait & Tackle
    E-Z Catch Crab Traps & Pot's Are of The Highest Quality, Longest Lasting, Made in the United States of America..Done Right the First Time... All our Products are Manufactured in Staten Island, New York

  8. Peace Token Fishing Tackle
    Peace Token Tackle has all the quality supplies a fisherman demands. Peace Token specializes in jigging and I have introduced many anglers into jigging over the years. In my time jigging I have been fortunate to land over 1400 tuna on jigs. Of them,

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Top New York City Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. Marilyn Jean IV
    The Marilyn Jean IV party boat is conveniently located in Famous Sheepshead Bay Brooklyn NY. All fishing trips will depart from pier 6.

  2. Never Enuff Fishing
    Let's Go Fishing! Offering Open-boat & Private Fishing Charters.

  3. Just Wonderfil Charters


  4. Regina E Sportfishing Incorporated


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Top New York City Marinas

  1. Bayside Marina
    We offer daily fishing and boating rentals, seasonal dock space and mooring rentals and provide 24/7 launch service.We have a full service Snack Bar. Our facilities are handicap accessible.

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