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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 […]

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

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

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

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.

For most people, burial at sea isn’t something that comes up until they’re facing it — either honoring someone who specifically requested it, or trying to find a farewell that feels right when a traditional burial doesn’t. It’s one of the oldest burial traditions in human history, and it remains meaningful today for reasons that

Every year before the season gets going, the Marilyn Jean IV goes through its annual Coast Guard inspection. It’s a thorough process — inspectors come aboard, go over the boat from top to bottom, and verify that everything meets federal safety standards before we’re cleared to take passengers out on the water. For a boat

The wait is over. After our winter maintenance period, the Marilyn Jean is ready to get back on the water. We’re sailing again starting Friday, March 7th, 2026. That’s when the 2026 fishing season officially begins, and we’re ready to take you out to catch whatever’s biting. Winter is when we take care of everything

New York City offers year-round fishing opportunities. While we tend to close our boat for most of the winter season (because we need to clean it to prep for busy season and stay compliant with local requirements), even winter can technically bring fish to your dinner table. It’s one of many reasons Brooklyn is such

Over the last few days, I’ve shared this news with a few people, and word is starting to get out. So it’s time to make it official. After 20 seasons on the water, I’m hanging up my captain’s hat. As of January 1, 2026, I have transferred ownership of We Catch ‘Em Inc. and the