New York

Fishing & Travel Destination

For great charter fishing in the Northeastern United States, the coastal areas of New York should not be overlooked. From New York City to Long Island and along the Hudson River Valley, you can find great charter fishing for a variety of sport fish species including striped bass, bluefish, and fluke as well as offshore species such as mako shark, tuna, dolphin, and marlin. Native New Yorkers need not look out of state to enjoy world-class fishing. A great charter fishing getaway is right in your backyard.

Long Island Fishing

Long Island’s south shore is well known as a sport fishing destination. Towns such as Oceanside, Freeport, Babylon, Captree State Park, and Montauk are great starting points for superior Atlantic fishing. Inshore fish for bluefish, striped bass and fluke in the many local bays and inlets, or go offshore for some exciting action for tuna, mako, and seasonal dolphin(mahi-mahi) and marlin. The north shore, including Port Jefferson and Orient Point, offers great fishing in Long Island Sound for stripers, bluefish and fluke.

New York City Fishing

With marinas throughout the waterfront areas, you can find many fishing charter available right in the heart of New York City, just minutes from mid-town Manhattan. Charters are available to fish all along New York Bight and Long Island Sound for a variety of fish species including striped bass, fluke, porgy, flounder, blackfish and bluefish. With so many charters to choose from, it is easy to escape the big city hustle and bustle for a quick, fun and relaxing charter fishing getaway.

Hudson River Valley

From the end of March through early June, the striped bass begin moving up the Hudson River on their annual spawning migration. At this time, the Hudson River Valley becomes flooded with anglers looking to hook one of the famous 30-40 pound stripers common to the River during this time. The action can be fast and furious, as striped bass move up the river in huge numbers. Many charter fishing outfits offer Hudson River Striped Bass trips during this exciting season, and their equipment and expertise ensure a thrilling and successful fishing excursion.

The charter fishing opportunities in New York are virtually endless- Brooklyn, Bronx, Staten Island, Montauk, The Hamptons, Freeport, Kingston, Oceanside, Port Washington, New Rochelle, Rockaway, Sag Harbor, Port Jefferson…the list goes on. New York State has a rich fishing tradition, and a charter fishing vacation in New York promises to be a fun and fulfilling experience.