Today's Best Fishing Times for
Manhattan, United States 🇺🇸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Manhattan, United States ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, 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 forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
  • 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 convenience with surprisingly productive saltwater and freshwater opportunities. Anglers can target striped bass, bluefish, fluke, and more right from piers, parks, and shorelines along the Hudson River, East River, and Harlem River, making Manhattan fishing unique, accessible, and action-packed. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:50 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:
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  • Moon over:
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  • Visibility:
    84%
  • Waning Gibbous - 84% illuminated Waning Gibbous
Next New Moon in ~11 days on 14th June
  • Distance to earth:
    399,539 km
    Proximity:
    14.5 %
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
Full Moon
Sun, 31 May
New Moon
Sun, 14 Jun
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    03:36 am - 05:36 am
  • minor Time:
    08:26 am - 10:26 am
  • major Time:
    03:56 pm - 05:56 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:26 pm - 01:26 am
All times are displayed in the America/Chicago timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -5 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waning Gibbous at 84% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -2 hour and -44 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Thu, 4 Jun 01:51 • 39.184, -96.572
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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
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*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Manhattan

Fishing in Manhattan revolves around three main waterways: the Hudson River on the west side, the East River on the east, and the Harlem River cutting across the north. Despite the skyscraper backdrop, these tidal rivers hold migratory striped bass, bluefish, and bottom species, while select park ponds offer limited freshwater options. Success comes from matching tactics to tide, structure, and season, and being mobile along the shoreline.

Seasonal patterns are driven by migrations in and out of New York Harbor. In early spring, schoolie striped bass and the first shad push up the Hudson and East River as water temps climb out of the 40s. April through June is peak time for striper fishing from Manhattan’s piers and bulkheads, especially during strong moving tides at dawn and dusk. Summer brings more bluefish, fluke (summer flounder), porgy (scup), and assorted bottom dwellers. Fall is another prime striped bass window, with larger fish passing through on their southbound run September through November. Winter fishing is slower, but hardy anglers still pick off holdover stripers, perch, and catfish in deeper, slower stretches and in the warmest parts of the day.

The best habitat types are current breaks, structure, and depth transitions. Along the Hudson, focus on pier pilings, rock walls, and edges where the bottom drops quickly. The East River is essentially a tidal strait with heavy current; target eddies behind bridge abutments, rip lines near channel edges, and calmer inside bends. The Harlem River offers more protected pockets, with seawalls, bridge structure, and dock lines that concentrate bait. Wherever you fish, look for visible current seams, baitfish dimpling the surface, and birds working—classic signs of feeding gamefish.

Common techniques from shore include soaking bait, casting lures, and bottom fishing. For striped bass, popular baits are bunker (menhaden) chunks, clam, and sandworms fished on fish-finder or hi–lo rigs with sufficient weight to hold bottom in the tide. Lure anglers score with bucktail jigs, soft plastics on jig heads, metal spoons, and swimmers; cast slightly uptide and let them swing through the strike zone. Bluefish respond aggressively to metal lures, topwater plugs, and chunk baits on wire leaders. For fluke and other bottom species, bounce bucktails tipped with Gulp! or bait tight to the bottom, especially near sandy or mixed bottoms along pier edges.

Tactical tips for Manhattan are all about timing and positioning. Plan trips around moving water—one to two hours before and after a tide change are often most productive. In strong East River currents, use slimmer profile jigs and heavier weights, and fish angles rather than straight out to avoid constant snags. On the Hudson, walk the shoreline or pier until you locate life: bait schools, swirling fish, or birds. Keep gear simple and durable; a 7–9 foot medium-heavy spinning rod, 20–30 lb braid, and a selection of jig heads, bucktails, and a few proven plugs will cover most situations. Night fishing can be outstanding around lit areas where lights draw in bait. Stay mobile, adjust weight to the flow, and let the current work your offering naturally for consistent success in Manhattan’s urban waters.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Manhattan area

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.

Sand Lake - 1.6349382036km , Big Blue River - 3.82397056772km , Little Kitten Creek - 4.58488255352km , Elbo Creek - 4.68705772662km , Shane Creek - 4.73481862757km , McDowell Creek - 5.80835153686km , Eureka Lake - 6.84716337988km , Phiel Creek - 7.24794396766km , Kings Creek - 8.02115159453km , Tuttle Creek Dam - 8.33243614165km , North Branch - 9.29477052918km , South Branch - 9.29477052918km , North Branch Kings Creek - 9.29936696677km , South Branch Kings Creek - 9.29936696677km , Natalies Creek - 9.47561386109km , McIntire Creek - 10.9673659638km , Kitten Creek - 11.81829086772km , Tuttle Creek - 12.36143501299km , Blackjack Creek - 12.84613523142km , East Branch Deep Creek - 13.49779719129km , South Branch Deep Creek - 13.49779719129km , Silver Creek - 13.61865399062km , Pressee Branch - 14.29366180327km , Briggs Branch - 15.57066918886km , Carnahan Creek - 15.73395812681km , Clarks Creek - 16.01591369464km , Elm Slough - 16.34628128473km , Hopkins Creek - 16.41756217997km , Swede Creek - 16.80506898461km , Emmons Creek - 17.09373225604km , West McDowell Creek - 17.4069864923km , East McDowell Creek - 17.4069864923km , Forsyth Creek - 17.66808635042km , Pleasant Run Creek - 17.83625691889km , Wind Creek - 17.89584659699km , Little Arkansas Creek - 17.91629063935km , Poole Branch - 18.38752465693km , Booth Creek - 18.42300010017km , Horne Branch - 18.57373444277km , Thierer Branch - 19.69255508264km

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