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Planning your next fishing trip in Brooklyn, 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.

Brooklyn, New York offers surprisingly diverse urban fishing, with productive access to New York Harbor, Jamaica Bay, and the Lower East River. Anglers target striped bass, bluefish, fluke, porgy, blackfish, and more from piers, beaches, jetty tips, and party boats, all within sight of the city skyline. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Brooklyn include: Jamaica Bay, Sheepshead Bay, Steeplechase Pier, Canarsie Pier, The Narrows, Coney Island Creek, Prospect Park Lake, Dead Horse Bay, Plum Beach, 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 15:8 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%
  • Waxing Crescent - 17% illuminated Waxing Crescent
Next Full Moon in ~12 days on 29th June
  • Distance to earth:
    371,759 km
    Proximity:
    79.7 %
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 Brooklyn
New Moon
Sun, 14 Jun
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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    08:18 am - 10:18 am
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    03:29 pm - 05:29 pm
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    10:41 pm - 12:41 am
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 Waxing 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 ( ) starts in -2 hour and -7 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Thu, 18 Jun 01:44 • 40.65, -73.95

Tides Times for Fishing: Thu, 18 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 4 hours and 24 minutes.
Tide Graph
06:09 am 12:30 pm 06:14 pm AM PM 4.63 ft -0.52 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
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Tide Time Height
low 06:09 am -0.52 ft
high 12:30 pm 4.63 ft
low 06:14 pm 0.13 ft
Tide Coefficient at 12:30 pm is 119
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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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.
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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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Waxing Crescent
low: , -0.66 ft
high: , 4.59 ft , Coeff: 117
low: , -0.1 ft
high: , 5.41 ft , Coeff: 152
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S: 		Waxing Crescent moon phase
Waxing Crescent
low: , -0.52 ft
high: , 4.63 ft , Coeff: 119
low: , 0.13 ft
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S: 		Waxing Crescent moon phase
Waxing Crescent
high: , 5.18 ft , Coeff: 143
low: , -0.3 ft
high: , 4.66 ft , Coeff: 120
low: , 0.43 ft
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S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
high: , 4.89 ft , Coeff: 130
low: , -0.07 ft
high: , 4.66 ft , Coeff: 120
low: , 0.72 ft
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First Quarter Moon
high: , 4.59 ft , Coeff: 117
low: , 0.16 ft
high: , 4.66 ft , Coeff: 120
low: , 0.92 ft
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S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
high: , 4.27 ft , Coeff: 103
low: , 0.36 ft
high: , 4.66 ft , Coeff: 120
low: , 0.95 ft
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First Quarter Moon
high: , 4 ft , Coeff: 92
low: , 0.52 ft
high: , 4.66 ft , Coeff: 120
low: , 0.92 ft
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
high: , 3.77 ft , Coeff: 82
low: , 0.66 ft
high: , 4.66 ft , Coeff: 120
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Brooklyn

Brooklyn fishing revolves around three main saltwater zones: the Lower New York Harbor and Narrows (around Bay Ridge and the Verrazzano), the protected waters of Jamaica Bay (especially from Canarsie and Floyd Bennett), and the deeper channels and reefs off Coney Island and Sheepshead Bay. Each area has its own seasonal rhythm and demands slightly different tactics.

Spring kicks off with striped bass pushing up the harbor and into Jamaica Bay. Shore anglers score at Bay Ridge and Owl’s Head piers by casting 1–2 oz bucktails or 4–6 inch soft plastics on jig heads along current seams. In Jamaica Bay, work creek mouths and channel edges with swimmers and soft plastics around dawn and dusk. Live bunker, if available, is deadly: snag a bunker on a treble, then re-hook it through the nose or back and fish it on a fish-finder rig just off bottom. Smaller schoolie stripers and weakfish hit pink and chartreuse soft plastics on 3/8–1/2 oz jig heads in calmer back-bay water.

By early summer, bluefish, fluke, and porgies dominate. Bluefish patrol Brooklyn’s piers and beaches; metal spoons, diamond jigs, and surface poppers produce when birds are working. Use wire or heavy fluorocarbon leaders to reduce cut-offs. For fluke, focus on sandy bottoms off Coney Island, Brighton Beach, and across Jamaica Bay channels. Drift bucktail jigs tipped with Gulp! swimming mullets or strips of squid, keeping your rig bouncing just above the bottom. When current is light, a simple high-low rig with squid and spearing catches plenty of short fluke and keeper fish mixed in.

Porgy and sea bass fishing peaks in mid to late summer around rock piles, bridge pilings, and artificial structure. From shore, concentrate around the Verrazzano vicinity, jetty rocks, and any riprap-lined shoreline. A hi-lo rig with size 1–2 bait-holder hooks and 2–4 oz bank sinker is standard; bait with clam strips, squid, or sandworms. Keep leaders short (4–6 inches) to avoid snags and to feel the pecking bites. Party boats out of Sheepshead Bay anchor over reefs and wrecks, dropping simple bait rigs straight down; staying in contact with the sinker and setting quickly is key to hooking porgies and sea bass.

Fall is Brooklyn’s prime time. Striped bass and larger bluefish key on migrating bunker and schools of spearing. Work the surf at Coney Island and from harbor piers with swimmers, metal-lip plugs, and larger soft plastics. At night, concentrate around lighted structure, bridge shadows, and current edges; a slow, steady retrieve with a 5–7 inch soft plastic on a 3/4–1 oz jig is hard to beat. False albacore and bonito occasionally blitz off ocean-facing beaches and jetties; keep a small metals and epoxy jigs ready on a light spinning setup to fire into fast-moving schools.

As water cools further, blackfish (tautog) move onto nearshore rockpiles, bridge pilings, and jetty edges. This is precision bottom fishing. Use a stout rod, 30–50 lb braid, and a single-hook or snafu rig with 3–6 oz of lead, depending on current. Green crabs or Asian crabs are standard baits. Drop straight down, keep your line tight, and wait for the telltale tap-tap before lifting firmly to drive the hook home but not ripping out of the rocks.

Through winter, action slows but ling, winter flounder, and occasional cod show on deeper pieces accessed by Brooklyn’s fleet of party boats. In all seasons, success in Brooklyn comes from reading current, matching weight to conditions, and staying mobile: hop between piers, jetty corners, and channel edges until you connect with fish.

The Best Fishing Spots around Brooklyn

Jamaica Bay

A sprawling estuarine bay bordering Brooklyn and Queens, Jamaica Bay is a prime spot for striped bass, bluefish, fluke (summer flounder), and weakfish, with peak action during the spring and fall runs; the back-bay marshes, channels, and flats fish well on moving tides, and boats work the deeper edges of Rockaway Inlet while shore anglers cast from accessible areas around Floyd Bennett Field and the parklands.

Sheepshead Bay

Famous for its fleet of party and charter boats, Sheepshead Bay offers reliable access to porgy (scup), blackfish (tautog), fluke, and seasonal bluefish and striped bass; shore casters also work the bulkheads and piers, while boats range from the bay out toward Rockaway Inlet and nearshore reefs.

Steeplechase Pier

Jutting off Coney Island Beach, Steeplechase Pier draws crowds for striped bass, bluefish, porgy, and summertime fluke, with metal and bait working well when schools push bait along the surf; the pier’s reach into deeper water makes it productive on changing tides and during the fall run along Coney Island.

Canarsie Pier

Part of Gateway National Recreation Area, Canarsie Pier offers ample elbow room and consistent shots at striped bass, bluefish, porgy, and fluke, with bait and bucktails producing around tide swings; its position on the edge of Jamaica Bay puts you near travel lanes for migratory fish.

The Narrows

The tidal strait between Brooklyn and Staten Island funnels bait and gamefish, making it a hotspot for striped bass, bluefish, and occasional false albacore; boaters jig rips and structure near the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, while shore anglers work access points along the Shore Parkway Greenway during strong moving water.

Coney Island Creek

A sheltered tidal inlet behind Coney Island, the creek’s drop-offs, pilings, and outflows hold striped bass, bluefish, porgy, and schoolie action in spring and fall; anglers work plugs, soft plastics, and bait from multiple shore pull-offs as fish move with the tide between the creek and Gravesend Bay.

Prospect Park Lake

Brooklyn’s signature freshwater lake offers urban angling for largemouth bass, black crappie, yellow perch, and panfish, with bass hitting soft plastics and topwater around weedlines and structure; early morning and evening are productive, and multiple shoreline spots provide easy access around Prospect Park.

Dead Horse Bay

Alongside Floyd Bennett Field, Dead Horse Bay’s coves and current seams attract striped bass, bluefish, and occasional fluke; casters fan out along the shoreline to reach moving water on the flood and ebb, especially when baitfish push through from Jamaica Bay.

Plum Beach

A sandy beach off the Belt Parkway facing Rockaway Inlet, Plum Beach is known for spring and fall runs of striped bass and bluefish, with bucktails and metals producing when wind and tide stack bait along the bars; wading anglers work the troughs and points for roaming fish.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Brooklyn 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 3 wharf(s) in this area.

Ordnance Dock (historical) - 6.38594557129km , Cob Dock (historical) - 6.49312807278km , Main Street Wharf (historical) - 6.97934149133km

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 7 beaches and bays in this area.

Gowanus Bay - 5.76908192382km , Canarsie Beach - 5.81722910463km , Wallabout Bay - 6.63805359313km , Sheepshead Bay - 7.60394667477km , Manhattan Beach - 8.26570673897km , Gravesend Bay - 8.31488636625km , Upper Bay - 8.34193698533km

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 9 main harbours in this area.

Prospect Hospice - 3.09372656725km, Henry Street Basin - 5.21131726222km, Navy Yard Basin - 6.28145647338km, Atlantic Basin - 6.35801489386km, Venice Marina - 7.39373716616km, English Kills - 7.39760768977km, East Branch - 7.57428207319km, Sheepshead Bay - 7.60394667477km, Marine Basin Marina - 7.9524975032km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Brooklyn. 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.

Prospect Park Lake - 1.71144486772km , Prospect Hospice - 3.09372656725km , Paerdegat Basin - 4.46924220041km , Henry Street Basin - 5.21131726222km , East Mill Basin - 5.72505812003km , Gowanus Bay - 5.76908192382km , Canarsie Beach - 5.81722910463km , Hendrix Creek - 6.17959521595km , Navy Yard Basin - 6.28145647338km , Atlantic Basin - 6.35801489386km , Ordnance Dock (historical) - 6.38594557129km , Mill Basin - 6.4566404276km , Mau Mau Island - 6.45679595401km , Fresh Creek - 6.4679020491km , Cob Dock (historical) - 6.49312807278km , Wallabout Channel - 6.50973870061km , Wallabout Bay - 6.63805359313km , Main Street Wharf (historical) - 6.97934149133km , Canarsie Pol - 7.37534283543km , Venice Marina - 7.39373716616km , English Kills - 7.39760768977km , Betts Creek - 7.43421174048km , Shell Bank Creek - 7.55420505385km , East Branch - 7.57428207319km , Sheepshead Bay - 7.60394667477km , Ralph Creek - 7.68782335902km , Willets Hassock - 7.78925335857km , Plumb Island - 7.82771889003km , Marine Basin Marina - 7.9524975032km , Christianpol Marsh - 8.06651447981km , Old Mill Creek - 8.11112178001km , Nestepol Marsh - 8.11156296121km , Gerritsen Creek - 8.14941276518km , Deep Creek - 8.25736137693km , Manhattan Beach - 8.26570673897km , Gravesend Bay - 8.31488636625km , Upper Bay - 8.34193698533km , Bushwick Inlet - 8.38458375629km , Fishkill Hassocks - 8.42537875687km , Hudson River - 8.42882863177km

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