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Another week in the concrete jungle, and the fish are biting. You don't need to head out to the canyons to find quality fish. They're right here in our backyard. You just need to know where to look. And after 40 years of fishing these waters, I know where to look.
The Narrows and Verrazano Bridge
The action around the bridge has been steady. The blackfish are starting to show up in greater numbers, and we're seeing some quality fish being taken. The key is to find a piece of structure and anchor up. The striped bass are also in the mix, with some big fish being taken on live eels and bunker chunks. The bluefish are still around, but they're starting to thin out.
East River
The East River has been a bit of a madhouse, but the fishing has been worth it. The striped bass are stacked up from the Battery to the Throgs Neck Bridge. The topwater bite has been insane at times, with fish blowing up on plugs right next to the bulkheads. The key is to find the bait. If you find the bait, you'll find the fish.
Jamaica Bay
Jamaica Bay is loaded with bait, and the fishing has been excellent. The striped bass are all over the bay, and the topwater action has been fantastic. The marshes and sod banks are holding a lot of fish. The key is to get out there early. The bite has been best at first light.
Rockaway Reef
The Rockaway Reef has been producing a mix of fish, including blackfish, porgies, and sea bass. The blackfish bite has been a bit slower than in the Sound, but there are still some quality fish to be had. The porgy and sea bass bite has been steady, and it's a great option for filling the cooler.
Final Thoughts
The fall run is in full swing, and the fishing in the NYC Harbor is as good as it gets. The water is cooling down, the bait is thick, and the fish are hungry. Get out there and enjoy it. You don't have to go far to find the fish. They're right here in our backyard.
Stay safe out there,
Captain Tony
Another week in the concrete jungle, and the fish are biting. You don't need to head out to the canyons to find quality fish. They're right here in our backyard. You just need to know where to look. And after 40 years of fishing these waters, I know where to look.
The Narrows and Verrazano Bridge
The action around the bridge has been steady. The blackfish are starting to show up in greater numbers, and we're seeing some quality fish being taken. The key is to find a piece of structure and anchor up. The striped bass are also in the mix, with some big fish being taken on live eels and bunker chunks. The bluefish are still around, but they're starting to thin out.
East River
The East River has been a bit of a madhouse, but the fishing has been worth it. The striped bass are stacked up from the Battery to the Throgs Neck Bridge. The topwater bite has been insane at times, with fish blowing up on plugs right next to the bulkheads. The key is to find the bait. If you find the bait, you'll find the fish.
Jamaica Bay
Jamaica Bay is loaded with bait, and the fishing has been excellent. The striped bass are all over the bay, and the topwater action has been fantastic. The marshes and sod banks are holding a lot of fish. The key is to get out there early. The bite has been best at first light.
Rockaway Reef
The Rockaway Reef has been producing a mix of fish, including blackfish, porgies, and sea bass. The blackfish bite has been a bit slower than in the Sound, but there are still some quality fish to be had. The porgy and sea bass bite has been steady, and it's a great option for filling the cooler.
Final Thoughts
The fall run is in full swing, and the fishing in the NYC Harbor is as good as it gets. The water is cooling down, the bait is thick, and the fish are hungry. Get out there and enjoy it. You don't have to go far to find the fish. They're right here in our backyard.
Stay safe out there,
Captain Tony
