Fishing Guides in Staten Island, New York
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What's Biting in Staten Island
8 species reported in the Staten Island area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.
What's Biting By Month
Month-by-Month Fishing in Staten Island, NY
Fishing in Staten Island in January
January is a slower stretch for fishing around Staten Island — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Staten Island in February
February is a slower stretch for fishing around Staten Island — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Staten Island in March
3 species are active in and around Staten Island in March: Flounder, Tuna, Striped Bass. Book one of Staten Island's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Staten Island in April
8 species are active in and around Staten Island in April: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Staten Island's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Staten Island in May
8 species are active in and around Staten Island in May: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Staten Island's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Staten Island in June
8 species are active in and around Staten Island in June: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Staten Island's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Staten Island in July
7 species are active in and around Staten Island in July: Weakfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Staten Island's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Staten Island in August
6 species are active in and around Staten Island in August: Weakfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Bluefish. Book one of Staten Island's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Staten Island in September
8 species are active in and around Staten Island in September: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Staten Island's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Staten Island in October
5 species are active in and around Staten Island in October: Flounder, Tuna, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass. Book one of Staten Island's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Staten Island in November
2 species are active in and around Staten Island in November: Tautog, Striped Bass. Book one of Staten Island's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Staten Island in December
December is a slower stretch for fishing around Staten Island — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Staten Island
Staten Island, New York offers saltwater, brackish, saltwater fishing with 8 species reported in the area and 1 local guide ready to take you out. The best months to fish are April, May, June, September.
Best Months
Water Types
What You Can Catch in Staten Island
Striped Bass
Staten Island offers a diverse range of habitats for striped bass, from the open waters of Raritan Bay to the tidal creeks and rivers that feed into it. This strategic location allows anglers to intercept migrating fish as they move in and out of the Hudson River and along the coast.
Full striped bass guide for Staten Island →Mahi Mahi
Although not as consistent as southern waters, Staten Island can offer surprising opportunities for Mahi Mahi during the late summer and early fall. These fish are drawn to the warmer waters that occasionally push into the New York Bight, following weed lines and floating debris that hold bait.
Full mahi mahi guide for Staten Island →More Species in Staten Island
Fisheries near Staten Island
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