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Planning your next fishing trip in Manhattan, United States ? Today is a good day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, nearby tide chart, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the Tide Clock section to sync bite times with high and low tide chart.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Fishing in Manhattan, New York City, blends urban skyline views with surprisingly productive saltwater and brackish angling. From the Hudson River to the East River piers, anglers target striped bass, bluefish, fluke, and more right off the bulkheads, parks, and public walkways of Manhattan Island. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Manhattan include: Jamaica Bay, Sheepshead Bay, Hudson River, East River, Canarsie Pier, Randalls Island, Battery Park, Harlem Meer, The Lake, etc. see full list

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 15:6 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
    Sunrise:
  • Sunset:
    Nautical Twilight ends:
  • Moonrise:
  • Moonset:
  • Moon over:
  • Moon under:
  • Visibility:
    17%
  • Waning Crescent - 17% illuminated Waning Crescent
Next New Moon in ~3 days on 14th June
  • Distance to earth:
    369,285 km
    Proximity:
    85.5 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Manhattan
New Moon
Sun, 14 Jun
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • minor Time:
    01:20 am - 03:20 am
  • major Time:
    08:30 am - 10:30 am
  • minor Time:
    03:41 pm - 05:41 pm
  • major Time:
    08:46 pm - 10:46 pm
All times are displayed in the America/New_York timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -4 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). Blue areas indicate high and low tides. The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waning Crescent at 17% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a good day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. The next best fishing time will be tomorrow. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Thu, 11 Jun 23:15 • 40.783, -73.966

Tides Times for Fishing: Thu, 11 Jun

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is falling and the next low tide is in 2 hours and 53 minutes.
Tide Graph
01:11 am 07:23 am 01:19 pm 07:48 pm AM PM 5.84 ft 0.43 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
Times
Tide Time Height
low 01:11 am 0.43 ft
high 07:23 am 4.59 ft
low 01:19 pm 0.52 ft
high 07:48 pm 5.84 ft
Tide Coefficient at 07:23 am is 102
Tide Coefficient at 07:48 pm is 151
For fishing, stronger tides are often favourable as they cause stronger currents and more motion on the sea bed. The above tidal coefficients give us an indication of how strong the tides are compared to their average. A value over 90 indicates very strong tides, known as spring tides. A low value indicates weak tides, known as neap tides. The tidal coefficient can range from 20 to 120 with a mean value of 70. A higher number usually indicates better fishing.
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Current Fishing Weather

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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
Selected Weather Station: Manhattan, US
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
Date Major Bite Times Minor Bite Times Sun Moon Moonphase Tide Times
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Waning Crescent
low: , 0.59 ft
high: , 4.53 ft , Coeff: 99
low: , 0.49 ft
high: , 5.51 ft , Coeff: 138
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S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
low: , 0.43 ft
high: , 4.59 ft , Coeff: 102
low: , 0.52 ft
high: , 5.84 ft , Coeff: 151
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S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
low: , 0.26 ft
high: , 4.72 ft , Coeff: 107
low: , 0.52 ft
high: , 6.14 ft , Coeff: 163
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S: 		New Moon moon phase
New Moon
low: , 0.07 ft
high: , 4.92 ft , Coeff: 115
low: , 0.46 ft
high: , 6.36 ft , Coeff: 172
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New Moon
low: , -0.1 ft
high: , 5.05 ft , Coeff: 120
low: , 0.39 ft
high: , 6.46 ft , Coeff: 176
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S: 		New Moon moon phase
New Moon
low: , -0.2 ft
high: , 5.15 ft , Coeff: 124
low: , 0.33 ft
high: , 6.43 ft , Coeff: 175
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S: 		New Moon moon phase
New Moon
low: , -0.23 ft
high: , 5.22 ft , Coeff: 126
low: , 0.36 ft
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S: 		Waxing Crescent moon phase
Waxing Crescent
high: , 6.23 ft , Coeff: 167
low: , -0.2 ft
high: , 5.22 ft , Coeff: 126
low: , 0.46 ft
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Manhattan

Fishing in Manhattan, New York, is all about capitalizing on tide, current, and structure in a dense urban environment. The Hudson River on the west side and the East River on the east give shore-bound anglers serious inshore saltwater opportunity, with striped bass, bluefish, porgies, and fluke cruising right along the seawalls, piers, and park shorelines.

Seasonal patterns drive most action. In early spring, Hudson River striped bass begin staging and pushing upriver, with schoolies and occasional larger fish reachable from spots like Riverside Park, the West Side Highway walkways, and around the George Washington Bridge. As water warms into late spring, bluefish and weakfish show in the East River, and fluke move onto flats and channel edges near piers and current seams. Summer brings steady mixed-bag action at dawn and dusk—snapper bluefish, porgies, sea robins, and schoolie stripers around Manhattan’s edges. In fall, baitfish like menhaden (bunker) and peanut bunker funnel through both rivers, and that’s prime time for big stripers and chopper blues. Winter is slow but you can still pick at holdover stripers and the occasional bottom species on milder days.

Key habitats around Manhattan are defined by depth changes, current breaks, and hard structure. Anywhere you see pilings, rocks, bridge abutments, or pier edges, there’s potential. On the Hudson side, focus on corners of piers, the ends of jetties, and transitions where riprap meets mud. On the East River, fish the shadow lines of bridges, eddies behind pilings, and current seams where fast water meets slower pockets. Outflows, small coves, and ferry wake zones often stack bait, which in turn attracts stripers and blues.

Techniques should match the current. In heavy East River flow, use heavier jigheads (3/4–2 oz) with soft plastics like paddle tails and straight-tail shads; cast uptide, let them sink, and bounce them along bottom as they swing through the strike zone. On the Hudson, where current is a bit more forgiving, bucktail jigs tipped with soft plastics or natural bait work well for stripers and fluke. For porgies and mixed bottom fish, a simple hi-lo rig with small sharp hooks and enough weight to hold bottom is ideal.

Bait and lures are straightforward and productive in Manhattan waters. For stripers, live or cut bunker, clam, or sandworms fished on a fish-finder rig can be deadly, especially around dawn, dusk, or at night. Artificial options include bucktails, jigging spoons, metal lures, and soft plastics in bunker, white, or chartreuse patterns. Bluefish respond well to metals and topwater plugs retrieved quickly across current seams. For fluke, work bucktails tipped with Gulp-style scented baits slowly along sandy patches or channel edges. Snappers in late summer will hit small metals, tiny soft plastics, or bits of spearing under a float.

Tactical tips: Time your trips around moving water—two hours on either side of tide changes typically fish best. In Manhattan’s clear, pressured water, scale down leader diameter for finicky stripers and porgies, but bump it up when big blues are around. Fish low light: early morning, evening, and nighttime produce larger, less wary fish along the bulkheads and river walks. Keep mobile, hitting multiple spots—corners of piers, bridge shadows, and any visible bait activity—to maximize your chances of connecting with quality fish right in the heart of New York City.

The Best Fishing Spots around Manhattan

Jamaica Bay

A vast, productive estuary in the Gateway National Recreation Area, Jamaica Bay is renowned for spring and fall runs of striped bass and bluefish, plus excellent summer fishing for fluke and porgy. Kayakers and boats drift channels and flats, while shore anglers work marsh edges and piers around Floyd Bennett Field and Rockaway. The bay’s rich bait life and tidal currents make it one of the region’s most consistent multi-species fisheries.

Sheepshead Bay

Home port to many NYC party and charter boats, Sheepshead Bay is a prime launch point for targeting fluke, black sea bass, porgy, and seasonal striped bass in nearby ocean and bay waters. Shore anglers fish along Emmons Avenue bulkheads for porgy, tautog (blackfish) in cooler months, and night-time bluefish. Its boat fleet and sheltered shoreline make it one of the city’s most popular, accessible saltwater hubs near Manhattan.

Hudson River

Bordering Manhattan’s west side, the tidal Hudson produces spring and fall runs of striped bass and bluefish, with summer action for porgy and occasional weakfish. Shore access along Hudson River Park and uptown seawalls draws consistent crowds, while boats work rips and channel edges. The river’s strong tides, bait schools, and structure make it a go-to for urban anglers seeking migratory gamefish within minutes of midtown.

East River

This fast-moving tidal strait between Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn offers classic urban action for striped bass and bluefish during spring and fall, plus summertime porgy. Anglers target current seams, bridge shadows, and eddies along accessible promenades from Carl Schurz Park to Lower Manhattan. The relentless tide concentrates bait, producing explosive bites when conditions line up.

Canarsie Pier

Jutting into the eastern edge of Jamaica Bay, Canarsie Pier is a favorite for family-friendly fishing with room to cast and reliable runs of porgy, fluke, and kingfish in summer, plus spring and fall striped bass and bluefish. The pier’s depth changes and currents funnel bait, and night sessions often produce the best action for bass under calm conditions.

Randalls Island

Situated at the confluence of the Harlem River, Bronx Kill, and the turbulent Hell Gate reach of the East River, Randalls Island offers multiple shoreline spots where currents push striped bass, bluefish, and seasonal weakfish within casting range. Anglers work current breaks and rocky points for ambush bites, with peak activity in spring and fall migrations.

Battery Park

At Manhattan’s southern tip, Battery Park provides sweeping access to the confluence of the Hudson River and Upper New York Bay, where schools of striped bass and bluefish move through on tides and bunker schools. Summer brings porgy along the rocks, and dawn or dusk often sees surface feeds within casting distance amid iconic city views.

Harlem Meer

A scenic northeastern Central Park lake, Harlem Meer is a top urban freshwater spot for largemouth bass, carp, black crappie, and panfish like bluegill and pumpkinseed. Spring through fall produces steady action along weedlines and under overhanging trees, with early mornings and overcast days best for bass. It’s a favorite for light tackle and family outings near Upper Manhattan.

The Lake

Central Park’s iconic Lake offers classic urban freshwater fishing for largemouth bass, carp, and panfish, with the most consistent action from late spring through early fall. Anglers work edges, bridge shadows, and lily pads for cruising fish, enjoying calm water in the heart of the city with Bow Bridge and Bethesda Terrace as a backdrop.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Manhattan area

Wharf's or Jetties are good places to wet a line and meet other fishermen. They often produce a fresh feed of fish and are also great to catch bait fish. As they are often well lit, they also provide a good opportunity for night fishing. There are 5 wharf(s) in this area.

50th Street Dock (historical) - 3.2369861213km , East 125th Street Dock (historical) - 3.61652722907km , Pier 83 - 3.79565413377km , West 42nd Street Dock (historical) - 3.81241139539km , West 27th Street Dock (historical) - 4.9318752234km

Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 1 beaches and bays in this area.

Bowery Bay - 6.63700980525km

Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 3 main harbours in this area.

Seventyninth Street Boat Basin - 1.65687215994km, Eleventh Street Basin - 4.00636878456km, Whale Creek - 5.53944179832km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Manhattan. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

The Lake - 0.9280998974km , Manhattan - 0.93938168414km , The Pool - 1.33351648893km , Seventyninth Street Boat Basin - 1.65687215994km , Harlem Meer - 1.89388524153km , The Pond - 2.05135487046km , Harlem River - 2.34490904713km , Mill Rock - 2.3884839251km , Roosevelt Island - 2.71999976027km , Hallets Cove - 2.88801290622km , Pot Cove - 3.16894704273km , 50th Street Dock (historical) - 3.2369861213km , Wards Island - 3.47816005688km , East 125th Street Dock (historical) - 3.61652722907km , Pier 83 - 3.79565413377km , West 42nd Street Dock (historical) - 3.81241139539km , Eleventh Street Basin - 4.00636878456km , Randalls Island - 4.01156577798km , Belmont Island - 4.07276123713km , Bronx Kill - 4.65282851518km , West 27th Street Dock (historical) - 4.9318752234km , Whale Creek - 5.53944179832km , Skeetkill Creek (historical) - 5.81362700058km , Steinway Creek - 5.93302874566km , Weehawken Cove - 5.95550424594km , South Brother Island - 5.96218853873km , North Brother Island - 6.00967118km , Paunpeck Creek - 6.04037044975km , Wolf Creek - 6.1536060201km , Bellmans Creek - 6.30955085189km , Bushwick Inlet - 6.48908003018km , Bowery Bay - 6.63700980525km , Cromakill Creek - 6.66470341847km , Doctor Creek - 6.67674988584km , Close Creek - 7.01913441564km , Minetta Brook (historical) - 7.12894714981km , Rikers Island - 7.24273149164km , Barretto Cove - 7.35786667506km , Maspeth Creek - 7.58360809638km , Moonachie Creek - 7.64022975753km

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