Blog

Winter is still a great time for saltwater fishing in NYC and waters off the coast have a fair number of ling, sea bass, bluefish, and tautog. You can still reel in some exciting catches, even when the weather is cold, but you will want to come prepared for your fishing trip. Being out on […]

Porgy is a frequent winter catch for fishing in NYC. They are an easy fish to get a bite from and slow swimmers, making them simple to reel in. In fact, many porgy catches occur when an angler is trying to hook something else. As a result, you might head home with a few scup

Cod fishing remains strong in NYC throughout the winter when the later winter months can often yield some impressively large fish. When you head off the coast on a party boat fishing trip for cod, you have two primary options for catching codfish, either bait fishing or jigging. Here are the differences and how to

Black sea bass season in NYC starts in the spring, but it is still going strong in the winter months as sea bass have made their way back down from New England to warmer waters in the mid-Atlantic. This is a great time of year for landing jumbo sea bass in the deeper waters off

Despite cooler temperatures and many fish heading south for the winter, there are still many fish in the waters off NYC that dedicated anglers can head out for. But fewer fish and slower feeding can often mean that fish like stripers or blackfish are a bit trickier to hook. Fortunately, even if other fish are

While many ling migrate south for the winter, enough remain behind off the coast of NYC, especially in the first months of winter, to provide a quality fishing experience and a tasty wintertime fish. Ling is a member of the cod family and what it lacks in appearance it makes up for in a good

After other fish have migrated south for warmer waters, blackfish remain behind in the waters around NYC to provide an action-packed fishing experience even on the coldest days. Known as tautog or blackfish, these fish are actively biting in the winter months, giving avid anglers a good off season fish and new anglers a unique

Striped bass are one of the most exciting fish to go for around New York. Their impressive size and the flight they put up when you hook one is Enough to make for a thrilling day on the water for fishermen of any experience level. But the best part is that striped bass fishing does

With its Mid-Atlantic climate and the abundance of waterways and coastline, NYC can be an exceptional location for fishing, all without needing to leave the convenience or the excitement of the city. An NYC fishing trip is one of the best opportunities to enjoy local fishing with an experienced captain and a comfortable boat to

Fishing is a great activity to enjoy in the Bronx. Whether you are an experienced angler or trying the spot for the first time, party boat fishing near the Bronx is convenient and exciting.  Marilyn Jean Fishing has fishing trips for striped bass, fluke, tautog, and other fish in NYC. We have almost daily departures