Fishing Season: April-January .

New York Harbor - NY

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Inshore Temp:

63

Offshore Temp:

63

On The Bite Charters's Tip of the Week

Fall is here!, waters are cooling. Now is the time to catch Mahi, Bonito and False Albacore before they leave. Offshore: Mahi/Mahi, False Albacore and Tuna Now is the time to catch these speedster's Big Strpers up to 45lbs are feeding in ocean waters Now is the time to get out there

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Map of New York Harbor

Tide data

Tidal Conditions

5-Day Outlook as of 10/15/26

Inshore: Water temps are Cooling , Stripers and Blue fish are feeding on peanut bunker. Bigger Stripers up to 45lbs are on the feed in ocean waters Offshore: Mahi/Mahi and Tuna 1

Techniques & Tips as of 10/15/26

Follow the Bunker schools and use big flies. Look for birds working

Current Conditions as of 10/15/26

Stripers and Bluefish are feeding on peanut Bunker. Look for birds and breaking fish Offshore: .Mahi, False Albacore and Tuna are here! Now is the time to catch these speedster's, they will be leaving soon! Water Temperatures are warming up and has triggered Major bass Blitzes on Bunker schools

Local Species Available April-January .

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    Striped Bass

On The Bite Charters's Recommended Fly Patterns

"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Half N Half Chartreuse/White 2/0- 3/0
Half N Half Olive/White 2/0-3/0
Softy Sand Eel Olive/White 2/0-3/0
Softy Minnow Olive/White 2/0-3/0
Bunker Fly Olive/White 6/0-8/0
Herring fly Blue/white 6/0-8/0
Epoxy flies Tan Size 4

Half N Half

The Half N Half is a reliable choice, perfect for targeting fish with lifelike movement and proven performance.

6.99

Item #953B

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On The Bite Charters's Recommended Gear

Description: About New York Harbor

NY Harbor and Raritan Bay are the Gateway to the Hudson River Striped Bass Spawning Grounds. The Spring Run and Fall Run are spectacular! with fish up to 50 lbs on the feed " a great time to catch a trophy Striper". Late Spring schools of marauding Bluefish up to 20lbs move in and are eager to take any fly you can throw at them "a sure shot" for first time anglers. Early Fall False Albacore aka Albies! arrive and provide the ultimate in shore fly fishing. "These speedsters will get you into your backing within seconds flat" Aside from fishing you will see New York City's Iconic Skyline,The Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn's famous Coney Island Beach

Nearest Airport:

JFK, Newark, Laguardia

Bait Recommendations:

Adult Bunker (Menhaden) peanut bunker and Bay Anchovies