Today's Best Fishing & Tide Times for
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Planning your next fishing trip in Queens, United States ? Today is a excellent 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 Queens, New York offers surprisingly diverse angling, from surfcasting Jamaica Bay and Rockaway beaches to chasing striped bass under the lights of the East River. Saltwater anglers target migratory gamefish along the Atlantic shoreline, while freshwater fishermen find urban bass and panfish action in parks and reservoirs scattered across the borough. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Queens include: Jamaica Bay, Rockaway Beach, Breezy Point, Little Neck Bay, Canarsie Pier, World's Fair Marina, Astoria Park, Joseph P. Addabbo Memorial Bridge, Meadow Lake, Kissena 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 15:8 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:
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  • Moon over:
  • Moon under:
  • Visibility:
    4%
  • New Moon - 4% illuminated New Moon
Next Full Moon in ~13 days on 29th June
New Moon is generally a very productive time for fishing. Dark nights mean that many predators feed more actively during daylight hours. The combined gravity of sun and moon during New Moon days has a stronger effect on all water bodies, leads to increased food availabilty and hence better fishing.
  • Distance to earth:
    365,349 km
    Proximity:
    94.7 %
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 Queens
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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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 New Moon at 4% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a excellent day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Currently we have a major fishing time. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -6 hour and -59 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Tue, 16 Jun 15:31 • 40.681, -73.837

Tides Times for Fishing: Tue, 16 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 15 minutes.
Tide Graph
03:50 am 10:01 am 03:47 pm 10:14 pm AM PM 7.05 ft -0.75 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
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Tide Time Height
low 03:50 am -0.75 ft
high 10:01 am 5.68 ft
low 03:47 pm -0.3 ft
high 10:14 pm 7.05 ft
Tide Coefficient at 10:01 am is 117
Tide Coefficient at 10:14 pm is 164
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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New Moon
low: , -0.62 ft
high: , 5.61 ft , Coeff: 114
low: , -0.3 ft
high: , 7.19 ft , Coeff: 169
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New Moon
low: , -0.75 ft
high: , 5.68 ft , Coeff: 117
low: , -0.3 ft
high: , 7.05 ft , Coeff: 164
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S: 		Waxing Crescent moon phase
Waxing Crescent
low: , -0.75 ft
high: , 5.68 ft , Coeff: 117
low: , -0.16 ft
high: , 6.76 ft , Coeff: 154
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Waxing Crescent
low: , -0.62 ft
high: , 5.68 ft , Coeff: 117
low: , 0.07 ft
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S: 		Waxing Crescent moon phase
Waxing Crescent
high: , 6.43 ft , Coeff: 143
low: , -0.39 ft
high: , 5.64 ft , Coeff: 115
low: , 0.39 ft
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S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
high: , 6.04 ft , Coeff: 129
low: , -0.13 ft
high: , 5.64 ft , Coeff: 115
low: , 0.72 ft
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First Quarter Moon
high: , 5.61 ft , Coeff: 114
low: , 0.16 ft
high: , 5.64 ft , Coeff: 115
low: , 0.95 ft
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S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
high: , 5.22 ft , Coeff: 101
low: , 0.39 ft
high: , 5.61 ft , Coeff: 114
low: , 1.02 ft
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Queens

Queens, NY fishing revolves around two very different worlds: saltwater action on Jamaica Bay, the Rockaways and the East River, and urban freshwater opportunities in park lakes like Kissena, Meadow, and Baisley Pond. This mix lets anglers chase hard-fighting striped bass in the surf at dawn and then flip jigs for largemouth bass in sheltered ponds by afternoon.

Seasonal patterns are the key to planning trips in Queens. In spring, striped bass push into Jamaica Bay, hugging channel edges, bridge pilings and marsh banks; this is prime time for casting soft plastics, bucktail jigs, and swimming plugs from shorelines, piers, and kayaks. Flounder and early fluke show up on muddy flats as water temperatures rise. Summer brings consistent fluke, porgy, and sea bass action around reefs, rock piles, and the inshore Atlantic side off Rockaway Beach, while night tides produce quality stripers on eels and big plugs. Fall is the marquee season: migrating bass and bluefish blitz along the Rockaways and into the East River, and light-tackle anglers pick off false albacore and bonito along rip lines and bird schools. Winter slows saltwater catching, but schoolie bass linger in deeper channels, and freshwater ponds still give up carp, perch, and panfish whenever the water is open.

Habitat and access vary widely. Jamaica Bay features tidal marshes, back-bay channels, and sod banks accessible from places like Floyd Bennett Field side access and shoreline stretches near Broad Channel and Howard Beach. Work channel edges, drop-offs, and current seams where bait funnels through. Along the Rockaways, surfcasters focus on bars, cuts, and jetties; reading the water to find rips and darker troughs dramatically improves odds. In the East River, current is everything—fish eddies behind bridge pilings, seawalls and points, letting lures swing naturally with the tide. Freshwater anglers in Queens should target structure-rich zones in Kissena Lake, Oakland Lake, and Baisley Pond: downed trees, lily pads, storm-drain mouths, and sharp depth transitions.

Techniques and tactics should match both location and tide. For striped bass around Queens, a 7–9 ft medium or medium-heavy surf or inshore rod with 20–30 lb braided line and a 20–30 lb fluorocarbon leader handles most situations. In low light, throw topwater spooks and metal-lip swimmers along current lines; as the sun rises, switch to soft plastic paddle tails on 3/8–1 oz jig heads or classic bucktails tipped with Gulp! or natural bait. Around bridges and deep channels, let jigs bounce bottom with short hops, always keeping contact so you feel subtle bites.

For fluke and porgy on the Rockaway side and outer Jamaica Bay, drift bucktail rigs or high-low bait rigs on sand and shell bottom, paying attention to drift speed—too fast and you’ll drag, too slow and you won’t cover water. When targeting tautog on rocky structure or pilings, use compact jigs or simple bottom rigs with just enough weight to hold, and be ready to set the hook immediately after the first tap.

Freshwater strategies revolve around finesse and stealth in pressured urban lakes. A 6’6"–7’ medium-light spinning combo with 6–10 lb mono or light braid covers bass and panfish. Weightless stickbaits, Texas-rigged worms, and small jigs pitched tight to cover produce largemouth, while tiny jigs, micro-cranks, and worms under floats keep panfish rods bending. For carp, chum lightly with corn or bread and fish simple hair rigs or single kernels on small, strong hooks on the bottom.

Tide charts, wind direction, and water clarity matter greatly along Queens’ saltwater edges; plan outings around moving water, especially first light and dusk, to maximize success and tap into the full potential of this uniquely urban fishery.

The Best Fishing Spots around Queens

Jamaica Bay

A sprawling back-bay system ringed by marsh islands, Jamaica Bay is Queens’ signature fishery for striped bass, bluefish, summer flounder (fluke), and weakfish; spring and fall see strong bass and bluefish pushes, while fluke and porgy action peaks in late spring through summer, especially along channel edges and flats near Broad Channel and the marshes, with boats drifting the channels and plentiful shore access at spots like Riis Landing and along Shore Parkway; nearby Rockaway Inlet often lights up during the same tides.

Rockaway Beach

Miles of oceanfront surf along the Rockaways deliver classic beach fishing for striped bass, bluefish, and summer fluke, with spring and late fall blitzes around breaking bait and summer evenings producing croaker and kingfish; fish the troughs between sandbars and jetty pockets, and watch for birds working along the outer bar; the adjacent Rockaway Inlet and Jacob Riis Park often mirror the same migratory runs.

Breezy Point

At the tip of the Rockaway Peninsula, Breezy Point’s sweeping rips and jetty structure concentrate striped bass and bluefish during spring and fall migrations, with summer shots at fluke and occasional weakfish; work tins and plugs in the current seams and bait in the holes by the rocks, especially on moving water; action often syncs with nearby Ambrose Channel and Rockaway Inlet tides.

Little Neck Bay

This sheltered embayment on Queens’ north shore offers access to striped bass, bluefish, and porgy (scup), with schoolie bass showing early in spring and bigger fish and blues piling in during fall; shore anglers hit points and parklands around Bayside and Douglas Manor, while small boats and kayaks drift the channel edges; nearby Long Island Sound tides heavily influence the bite.

Canarsie Pier

Just across the border in Gateway NRA, Canarsie Pier is a famed year‑round platform for striped bass, bluefish, porgy, and winter cod/ling shots, with summer evenings bringing schools of snapper blues; its deep adjacent water and current from Jamaica Bay and Rockaway Inlet funnel bait and predators within casting range, making it a reliable, well-lit urban hotspot.

World's Fair Marina

On Flushing Bay, this marina area and promenade draw shore casters and party boats targeting porgy, striped bass, and seasonal bluefish; spring sees schoolie bass around the drains, summer brings steady scup and snappers, and fall runs often push bait tight to the bulkheads; the marina also provides access to trips that work East River and Long Island Sound structure.

Astoria Park

Perched on the East River by Hell Gate, Astoria Park offers strong current seams that attract striped bass, bluefish, and occasional weakfish; dawn and dusk around tide changes are prime for plugs and bucktails, with summer porgy action on bait along the rocks; the same moving water that fires up Hell Gate also pushes fish along shorelines toward Randalls Island.

Joseph P. Addabbo Memorial Bridge

Spanning the North Channel of Jamaica Bay between Howard Beach and Broad Channel, this bridge area offers reliable access to striped bass, bluefish, and summer fluke; anglers work shadow lines and pilings with jigs, live bait, and plugs, especially on moving tides; its proximity to productive marshes means action often mirrors nearby Broad Channel and Jamaica Bay flats.

Meadow Lake

The largest lake in New York City, set in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Meadow Lake offers accessible freshwater fishing for largemouth bass, carp, sunfish, and seasonal pickerel; spring and early summer produce best along weedlines and coves, with evening topwater bass opportunities; its central Queens location pairs nicely with quick saltwater forays to Flushing Bay.

Kissena Lake

A neighborhood favorite in Kissena Park, this small lake yields steady action for carp, largemouth bass, and sunfish; spring and fall are prime for bass along structure and lily pads, while carp bite consistently on corn and dough baits; its sheltered setting makes it a convenient alternative when winds blow out the nearby East River or Jamaica Bay.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Queens area

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 2 beaches and bays in this area.

Canarsie Beach - 7.24024492353km , Jamaica Bay - 8.60665535183km

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 2 main harbours in this area.

East Branch - 8.37516232173km, Prospect Hospice - 8.63286141272km

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

Bergen Basin - 2.70467498843km , Shellbank Basin - 2.9924625992km , Ralph Creek - 3.09629954552km , Betts Creek - 3.51824975756km , Hawtree Basin - 3.54106753906km , Baisley Pond - 4.33027648876km , Old Mill Creek - 4.41940572122km , Willow Lake - 4.67255665329km , Hendrix Creek - 4.81260611704km , Elders Point Marsh - 5.52434165072km , Pumpkin Patch Marsh - 5.80821207419km , Meadow Lake - 5.85239074062km , Fresh Creek - 6.03339739256km , Rulers Bar Hassock - 6.47070691173km , Broad Creek Marsh - 6.48380317544km , Black Bank Marsh - 6.58166905726km , Duck Point Marshes - 6.7102357392km , The Raut (historical) - 6.94926787582km , East High Meadow - 7.11230525408km , Canarsie Beach - 7.24024492353km , Canarsie Pol - 7.33750772864km , Duck Creek Marsh - 7.37391995887km , Christianpol Marsh - 7.57615373022km , Kissena Lake - 7.84711293271km , Goose Pond Marsh - 8.024827175km , Stony Creek Marsh - 8.05624773187km , Conselyeas Pond - 8.09687691769km , Yellow Bar Hassock - 8.15946394659km , Nestepol Marsh - 8.22191019072km , Black Wall Marsh - 8.30305133453km , Jo Co Marsh - 8.32359692452km , Fishkill Hassocks - 8.35410781517km , East Branch - 8.37516232173km , Paerdegat Basin - 8.48421993673km , Winhole Hassock - 8.58738600978km , Jo Co Creek - 8.5910377087km , Jamaica Bay - 8.60665535183km , Big Mucks Creek - 8.62860366491km , Prospect Hospice - 8.63286141272km , Maspeth Creek - 8.64847628977km

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