Current Conditions Analysis (Continued) Solunar Timing and Fish Activity MAJOR PERIODS (Best Fishing Times): 
4:32 AM to 6:32 AM - VERY HIGH ACTIVITY (Lunar transit + sunrise)
4:43 PM to 6:43 PM - VERY HIGH ACTIVITY (Opposing lunar transit)
MINOR PERIODS (Good Fishing Times): •
11:21 AM to 12:21 PM - HIGH ACTIVITY (Moonset) •
11:06 PM to 12:06 AM - HIGH ACTIVITY (Moonrise)
Weather & Marine Conditions •
Barometric Pressure: 30.03" and RISING
(Excellent for fishing!) •
Water Temperature: 75°F (Optimal for all species) •
Wind: 1 mph from W (Perfect conditions) •
Wave Height: 1.6 ft SSE (Manageable seas)
Regional Fishing Reports North Shore - Long Island Sound 
Port Washington Area (Angler Fleet): • Fluke bite remains
STRONG with steady action for all skill levels • Quality keepers being taken regularly • Porgy showing up in greater numbers - excellent for mixed bags • Kids Summer Fishing Camp producing great results
Northport Region (Cow Harbor Bait & Tackle): •
EXCEPTIONAL striped bass activity • Live spot producing
BIG FISH - some 15-16 pound blues in mix • Weakfish still present in the bay • Tons of live eels and spot available
Smithtown Bay (North Island Fly - Capt. Dave Flanagan): • Consistent action with large schoolies and fish to
20 pounds • Fish hanging on deepwater ledges, gorging on sand eels and bunker • S&S Rock Hopper bucktails
absolutely hammering the bass • Water temps around 80°F on surface
Mount Sinai (Skippy Charters - Capt. Brian): • Catching schoolies to fish
over 30 pounds • Good amount of slot fish • Tagging program showing fish staying local • Sea bass season off to good start with nonstop action
South Shore - Atlantic Ocean NYC/Jamaica Bay (Cortes Outfitters - Capt. Arthur Cortes): • Bluefish blitzes occurring
DAILY around Jamaica Bay • Larger striped bass caught at night using big metal lips • Water temps stable in upper 80s to low 90s • Recommend Jim Jaget metal lip or suspended shrimp fly
Brooklyn Waters (Gypsea Charters - Capt. Josh Rogers): • Fluke fishing remains
VERY GOOD! • Averaging
20-40 keepers on most trips • Beautiful sea bass in the mix • Big fish of the week:
8+ pound fluke by Benny Lewkowitz • Sailing two boats daily by reservation
Offshore Waters Montauk Offshore (20-30 Fathom Areas): •
Promising early-season tuna development • Large schools of bluefin pushing water on surface • Success with both trolling and Madd Mantis poppers • Great start on inshore tuna grounds
Species-Specific Analysis 
Striped Bass • Transitioning to summer grounds in deeper water •
Live spot producing exceptional results • Evening fishing for larger bass very productive • Bucktails and metal lips working well on structure
Fluke (Summer Flounder) •
Most consistent action available to NY anglers • Healthy populations with good size distribution • "Stick bottom" areas producing best results • Trophy potential with 8+ pound fish being caught
Bluefish •
Daily blitzes in Jamaica Bay • Fish in the 15-16 pound class • Excellent for both sport and table fare • Responding well to current stable conditions
Sea Bass • Showing signs of improvement as season progresses • Larger fish and more consistent action • Mixed-bag opportunities with fluke • Transitioning into peak summer feeding patterns
Porgy • Excellent for family fishing and novice anglers • Recent 17-inch, 2.75-pound fish caught by 5-year-old! • Spread-out distribution providing widespread opportunities • Great introduction to saltwater fishing
Tuna Species • Early-season activity showing
promising development • Surface feeding activity in 20-30 fathom areas • Both trolling and casting techniques working • Large schools pushing water on surface
3-Day Forecast North Shore (Hudson to Long Island Sound) TODAY (July 16): Light W winds 1 mph, fog, 75°F water, rising pressure -
EXCELLENT THURSDAY (July 17): Light S winds 2-4 mph, breaking clouds, 75-76°F -
VERY GOOD FRIDAY (July 18): S winds 5-8 mph, partly cloudy, 76-77°F -
GOOD South Shore (Upper NJ to Shinnecock) TODAY: 1.6 ft waves SSE, light winds -
EXCELLENT THURSDAY: 1-1.5 ft waves, light S winds -
EXCELLENT FRIDAY: 2-3 ft waves, S winds 8-12 mph -
GOOD Offshore Waters TODAY: 1.6 ft seas, light winds -
EXCELLENT for tuna
THURSDAY: 1-2 ft seas, improving visibility -
VERY GOOD FRIDAY: 2-4 ft seas, building S winds -
GOOD (experienced boaters)
Tactical Recommendations 
Optimal Timing Strategy PRIORITY WINDOWS: 1.
4:32-6:32 AM - Major solunar + rising tide + pre-dawn feeding 2.
4:43-6:43 PM - Major solunar + evening bite + approaching high tide
Live Bait Strategies •
Live Spot: Circle hooks, minimal weight, maintain vitality •
Live Killies/Spearing: Combine with bucktails for fluke •
Live Eels: Evening fishing for larger striped bass
Artificial Lure Techniques •
S&S Rock Hopper Bucktails: Working bottom structure for bass •
Metal Lips & Swim Shads: Evening fishing, steady retrieve •
Topwater Lures: Bluefish blitzes, fast aggressive retrieve
Bottom Fishing Approaches •
Fluke: "Stick bottom" areas, precise boat positioning •
Sea Bass: Small jigs around structure •
Drift Fishing: Strong tides require careful weight selection
Conclusion and Outlook Today's fishing conditions represent a
convergence of favorable factors that create exceptional opportunities for New York saltwater anglers. The combination of optimal lunar phase, strong tidal movements, rising barometric pressure, and stable weather conditions has created what experienced anglers recognize as a
prime fishing day across multiple species and fishing areas.
Key Success Factors: 
Waning gibbous moon (65% illumination) - Perfect balance
Strong tidal coefficient (71) - Excellent water movement
Rising barometric pressure (30.03") - Fish activity trigger
Optimal water temperature (75°F) - All species active
Light winds (1 mph) - Perfect fishing conditions The three-day forecast suggests that current favorable conditions will persist through Thursday before gradually building into more typical summer weather patterns.
Take advantage of these optimal conditions!
Data Sources • NOAA Marine Weather Service • NOAA Tides & Currents • Tides4Fishing Solunar Data • The Fisherman Magazine Reports • On The Water Magazine Reports • StripersOnline Forum Reports
Report compiled by Manus AI using real-time data from NOAA, regional fishing reports, and solunar analysis. Report Generated: July 16, 2025 at 6:07 AM EDT
Next Update: July 17, 2025 at 6:00 AM EDT
For the most current conditions, always check local marine weather forecasts and fishing reports before heading out. Tight lines! 
