Croaker fishing was outstanding today aboard the Marilyn Jean IV, with nonstop action that turned into one-stop shopping. The bite came fast and steady, and it didn’t take long before buckets were full and the crew had room to go looking for something else to chase. Once the croakers were handled, the boat moved on […]
Fishing Report: Marilyn Jean IV — Sunday, August 2 Read More »
Last night’s trip, sailing 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM, was an all-out beatdown on croakers. The bite started as soon as the lines hit bottom and never let up, with anglers filling buckets steadily through the whole trip and landing some of the best croaker fishing Captain Anthony has seen in years aboard the Marilyn
Marilyn Jean IV Fishing Report — July 30 Night Trip Read More »
The 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. trip this morning had the crew in search mode for porgies and triggerfish. The fish weren’t concentrated in one place, which meant covering ground and working through a few spots before things started to come together. The effort paid off — we found a handful of jumbo porgies worth
Fishing Report — Marilyn Jean IV, July 8 – The Triggerfish Are Biting Read More »
We have been doing some JUMBO fluke fishing recently, with outings from 8am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm. Fish have been out there biting, but admittedly, we’ve had to work at it. Our guests have frequently gone home with fluke, but it’s been maybe 1 or 2 fish per person rather than some of
Fishing Report Mid-June – The Fluke Are Jumbo Read More »
Summer fishing out on the water is immensely popular for both New Yorkers and visitors from out of state. It has some of the most beautiful views of any fishing spot, with species that are active all day and night with some of the most productive fishing grounds anywhere in the Northeast. But anyone who
How Hot Does it Get on the Water? Read More »
A day on the water out of Sheepshead Bay doesn’t require much preparation, but showing up without the right things can turn a great trip into an uncomfortable one. Most of the fishing logistics are handled before you step aboard — bait, tackle, rod rentals, fish cleaning, and instruction are all part of the experience
What to Bring on a Fishing Trip Out of Sheepshead Bay Read More »
Last night’s trip was a tough one. After a couple of productive nights on the striped bass, we headed out expecting more of the same — but the fish had other ideas. We worked multiple spots throughout the night, covering a good stretch of water, and came up mostly empty for the better part of
Fishing report 5-11-26 – Some Night Striped Bass Read More »
There are a hundred ways to celebrate a birthday in New York City. Most of them involve a restaurant, a bar, or a venue that looks exactly like the last birthday party you attended. A private fishing charter on the Marilyn Jean IV out of Sheepshead Bay is something else entirely — a few hours
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Fluke season just opened, and the Marilyn Jean is running half day trips out of Sheepshead Bay starting this Sunday. Water temperatures in the New York Bight have been climbing steadily over the past few weeks, and summer flounder are moving into the inshore grounds where they’re accessible and active. Early season fluke fishing can
Half Day Fluke Fishing Is Back Read More »
For a lot of anglers in the New York area, the fishing season doesn’t really feel like it’s started until the stripers show up. Bass have a way of doing that — they’re the fish that gets people who haven’t been on the water since October back on the phone trying to book a trip.
Striped Bass Are Back in New York Waters in April Read More »
