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Long Island has many great freshwater fishing spots in the local lakes and ponds, as well as saltwater fishing from many spots on the coast. Yet one of the best ways to access fishing around Long Island is aboard a fishing boat that can take you directly to the action and provide an opportunity to […]

Taking fish home and cooking up freshly caught fish after a day on the water can be one of the best parts of fishing. If you are on a Manhattan fishing trip or participating in any saltwater fishing off the coast of NYC, you need to be aware of the daily catch limits from the Department of

Beaches and parks around Staten Island offer prime opportunities for fishing. But you can also head off the coast by boat to places like Raritan Bay, Rockaway Beach, Sandyhook Bay, and other locations around NYC. This offers both a unique fishing experience and a chance to catch the many exciting saltwater fish that live around

The waters around NYC offer plenty of great fishing opportunities even as the weather begins to cool.  Many saltwater fish remain active in the winter, and other fish populations peak during these months. This gives local and visiting anglers numerous opportunities to make some great catches in NYC on a winter fishing trip. Marilyn Jean

The fall months in NYC can be a perfect time to go fishing. Temperatures generally remain relatively warm, a number of fish are active in the area just off the coast, and many fish species are feeding voraciously in preparation for winter. This makes for both a pleasant day on the water and a rewarding

When fishing in NYC, catch and release fishing is a valuable technique. There are many fish that are not right for eating and you will not want to take home. For instance, the trophy striped bass, while impressive in photos, will not be very tasty. Other fish may be too small to keep or eat

Saltwater fishing, whether inshore or offshore, can be an exciting way to experience fishing, but new and even experienced anglers will sometimes shy away from it because of the equipment requirements. Saltwater fishing in NYC does require a different setup from freshwater fishing. This means anglers will need to invest in the right equipment and

Whether you live, work, or simply visit in Manhattan, the city offers endless activities to keep you entertained. But it is also important to get out of the city from time to time and a Manhattan fishing trip offers the perfect chance for a relaxing day on the water while fishing for NYC’s saltwater fish.

Since the beginning of June, we have been in hurricane season and the entire Atlantic Coast is likely to see several storms as we approach the peak of the season in September. Ideally, none of these storms will make landfall here in NYC, but the intensity of a tropical storm will have a range of

Porgy fishing is very very good on all trips; both boats are catching tons of fish.  Most anglers in the full day trips on the Marilyn Jean V are limiting out. On 1/2 day trips on the Marilyn Jean IV, the better anglers are catching close to or at the limit. All Anglers are catching