Fishing Season: April-January .

New York Harbor - NY

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Inshore Temp:

75

Offshore Temp:

75

On The Bite Charters's Tip of the Week

Summer is here fish cooler waters. Ocean and rivers Offshore: Mahi/Mahi, False Albacore and Luna Now is the time to catch these speedster's

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Map of New York Harbor

Tide data

Tidal Conditions

5-Day Outlook as of 9/5/26

Water temps are rising , Stripers are feeding in deeper Cooler waters. Ocean and rivers Bluefish and Bonito are in ocean waters Mahi/Mahi and Tuna offshore waters 1

Techniques & Tips as of 9/5/26

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

Current Conditions as of 9/5/26

Stripers are feeding in deeper cooler waters. Fish ocean, ri ers and early mornings and afternoon's Bluefish up to 5lbs feeding on peanut bunker Offshore: .Mahi, False Albacore and Tuna are here! Now is the time to catch these speedster's 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
Cowen's Baitfish Olive/White 4/0-6/0
Monomoy Flatwing white 2/0-4/0
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