New York fishing forecast
Tides, wind and the best bite windows for 11 saltwater spots. Long Island's inlets and East End, plus New York City waters.
The Montauk fall run: striped bass, bluefish and false albacore along the beaches and points.
Other seasons
- Winter: Slow; occasional holdover striped bass in harbors and rivers.
- Spring: Striped bass and bluefish arrive; flounder in the bays.
- Summer: Fluke, porgy and black sea bass, plus striped bass at night.
General seasonal patterns - always check local reports and the official rules.
East End
South Shore
North Shore
New York City
About fishing in New York
East End
Montauk, Orient and Greenport: Montauk Point is one of the most famous surf-casting spots in the world, especially in the fall run.
Common catches: Striped bass, bluefish, fluke, porgy, black sea bass and false albacore in fall.
South Shore
Shinnecock, Moriches, Fire Island and Jones inlets: ocean inlets backed by shallow bays.
Common catches: Striped bass, fluke, bluefish, weakfish and blackfish.
North Shore
Port Jefferson and Kings Point on Long Island Sound: calmer water, harbors and rocky points.
Common catches: Striped bass, porgy, blackfish, bluefish and fluke.
New York City
Rockaway and Manhattan: real fishing in the city, from piers, jetties and bulkheads.
Common catches: Striped bass, bluefish, fluke and porgy.
Always check the official rules before you keep any fish: New York State DEC - marine registry and saltwater rules.
