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Live bait is one of the most effective ways to catch many of the fish species around NYC. Fish eat other fish and crustaceans in the wild, so being able to mimic their food source by providing live bait is one of the best ways to guarantee a successful catch. You can always use swim […]

Waters around Sheepshead Bay, New York City, and the New Jersey shore provide abundant fishing all year long, particularly when you have a crew like ours who knows where to find the best NYC fishing. The Marilyn Jean runs fishing trips throughout the year and our fishing trips offer a chance to catch many of

Blackfish are one of the NYC sportfish that require skill and practice to catch. It can be relatively easy to reel in a 3 to 6 pound tog, but to get a trophy tog in the 9 to 10 pound range and greater, you will need to have the right location, right hook and bait,

Whether your family are already avid anglers or you are looking for something interesting to do with your children, a fishing trip has a lot to offer. Kids will have a chance to be out on the water, learn the ins and outs of catching fish, spend time bonding with you and learning about your

Fishing for striped bass is one of the more exciting fishing trips you can experience in NYC. Hooking a monster 70 striper and successfully bringing it to deck can easily be the day’s most memorable catch. But the demand for this particular fish species has led to significant overfishing in the past and many striped

When you join a party boat fishing trip in NYC, you guarantee yourself a fantastic morning, full day, or evening catching some of the most exciting sportfish in Sheepshead Bay and the waters beyond. Packing the right gear, clothing, and provisions is an important part of maximizing your match and staying comfortable throughout the day.

2022 promises to be a good year for fishing off the New Jersey coast and in the waters around New York City aboard the Marilyn Jean. We are monitoring approaching fishing seasons to provide you with the best local fishing for the upcoming year and will continue to watch fish stocks, migratory patterns, and more

One of the main benefits of fishing – after the experience of fishing itself – is being able to cook up all of your fresh caught fish when you get home. But ensuring your fish taste their best requires the correct cleaning and preparation methods. While there are some specifics depending on the variety of

With several more weeks of winter ahead of us, cod fishing season is still going strong. As you wait for other types of fish in NYC, here is a favorite recipe for all the cod you catch. Fish and chips is a quintessential British dish, but there is no denying that salty french fries compliment

Striped bass make for an exciting fishing trip and an impressive haul, but they can be tricky to find off the coast of New York since striper stocks have dwindled somewhat. Knowing what environments stripers are attracted to is important for finding the local hotspots when you set out on a fish fishing excursion.\ The