Fishing Guides in Shelter Island, New York
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What's Biting in Shelter Island
8 species reported in the Shelter Island area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.
What's Biting By Month
Month-by-Month Fishing in Shelter Island, NY
Fishing in Shelter Island in January
January is a slower stretch for fishing around Shelter Island — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Shelter Island in February
February is a slower stretch for fishing around Shelter Island — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Shelter Island in March
3 species are active in and around Shelter Island in March: Flounder, Tuna, Striped Bass. Book one of Shelter Island's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Shelter Island in April
8 species are active in and around Shelter Island in April: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Shelter Island's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Shelter Island in May
8 species are active in and around Shelter Island in May: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Shelter Island's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Shelter Island in June
8 species are active in and around Shelter Island in June: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Shelter Island's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Shelter Island in July
7 species are active in and around Shelter Island in July: Weakfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Shelter Island's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Shelter Island in August
6 species are active in and around Shelter Island in August: Weakfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Bluefish. Book one of Shelter Island's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Shelter Island in September
8 species are active in and around Shelter Island in September: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Shelter Island's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Shelter Island in October
5 species are active in and around Shelter Island in October: Flounder, Tuna, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass. Book one of Shelter Island's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Shelter Island in November
2 species are active in and around Shelter Island in November: Tautog, Striped Bass. Book one of Shelter Island's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Shelter Island in December
December is a slower stretch for fishing around Shelter Island — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Shelter Island
Shelter Island, 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
Water Types
What You Can Catch in Shelter Island
Mahi Mahi
While not a guaranteed target, Mahi Mahi occasionally venture into the waters off Shelter Island, NY, providing an exciting opportunity for offshore anglers. The late summer months, typically August and September, offer the best odds when warmer Gulf Stream currents push closer to Long Island.
Full mahi mahi guide for Shelter Island →Striped Bass
Shelter Island offers a unique vantage point for striped bass fishing in the Peconic Bay and Gardiners Bay. The convergence of these waters creates a dynamic environment teeming with forage, making it a prime location for stripers.
Full striped bass guide for Shelter Island →Fisheries near Shelter Island
The waters local charters actually fish — each page lists guides, access towns, and top species.
Plan a Trip to Shelter Island
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Types of Fishing in Shelter Island
Inshore
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