Fishing Guides in Howard Beach, New York

Browse 2 fishing guides and charters available for booking.

What's Biting in Howard Beach

8 species reported in the Howard Beach area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.

Month-by-Month Fishing in Howard Beach, NY

Fishing in Howard Beach in January

January is a slower stretch for fishing around Howard Beach — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Howard Beach in February

February is a slower stretch for fishing around Howard Beach — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Howard Beach in March

3 species are active in and around Howard Beach in March: Flounder, Tuna, Striped Bass. Book one of Howard Beach's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Howard Beach in April

8 species are active in and around Howard Beach in April: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Howard Beach's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Howard Beach in May

8 species are active in and around Howard Beach in May: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Howard Beach's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Howard Beach in June

8 species are active in and around Howard Beach in June: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Howard Beach's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Howard Beach in July

7 species are active in and around Howard Beach in July: Weakfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Howard Beach's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Howard Beach in August

6 species are active in and around Howard Beach in August: Weakfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Bluefish. Book one of Howard Beach's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Howard Beach in September

8 species are active in and around Howard Beach in September: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Howard Beach's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Howard Beach in October

5 species are active in and around Howard Beach in October: Flounder, Tuna, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass. Book one of Howard Beach's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Howard Beach in November

2 species are active in and around Howard Beach in November: Tautog, Striped Bass. Book one of Howard Beach's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Howard Beach in December

December is a slower stretch for fishing around Howard Beach — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Howard Beach

Howard Beach, New York offers saltwater, brackish, saltwater fishing with 8 species reported in the area and 2 local guides ready to take you out. The best months to fish are April, May, June, September.

Best Months

AprMayJunSep

Water Types

saltwater, brackishsaltwater

What You Can Catch in Howard Beach

Mahi Mahi

While not as widely known as other locations, Howard Beach can provide a unique opportunity to target Mahi Mahi when conditions are right. These pelagic fish occasionally venture closer to shore during the warmer months, typically late summer and early fall.

Full mahi mahi guide for Howard Beach

Striped Bass

Howard Beach offers some exciting striped bass action as these fish migrate along the Atlantic coast. The area's proximity to Jamaica Bay and the larger ocean creates a dynamic environment where stripers follow seasonal baitfish runs.

Full striped bass guide for Howard Beach

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