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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

Striped bass is a true trophy fish in NYC, often weighing over 50 pounds and putting up a fight when you reel one in. Depending on the time of year, you can fish for stripers in many of the waters around NYC, including both fresh and saltwater. Boat fishing can get you out to large

One of the best bottom feeding fish in New York City is the lingcod. Its long body, with a dorsal fin that spans the entire length, and rows of razor blade sharp teeth make it an interesting looking fish while its firm and flaky flesh is ideal for eating. When you have a chance to

When you are traveling to New York and need things to do in NYC, there is no shortage of sightseeing, museums, theaters, and restaurants to keep you busy on your trip. But New York is also known for its incredible fishing, and a saltwater fishing trip around New York Harbor, the New Jersey coast, Rockaway

Between the saltwater and freshwater bodies of water around NYC, local anglers and visiting fishermen have lots of options when choosing what type of fish they want to hook. Ling, also known as red hake, is one option for bottom fishing around New York City that makes for a great day of fishing and a