Striped Bass Fishing in New York

New York offers world-class Striped Bass fishing spanning from Montauk Point to the Hudson River, with party boats running dedicated striper trips all along Long Island and into the New York Bight. The diversity of fishing environments here is hard to match anywhere else on the coast.

Montauk Point is arguably the most famous striper destination in the country. The convergence of Long Island Sound currents, the Atlantic, and Block Island Sound creates a natural bait trap that attracts enormous concentrations of bass. Party boats work the rips and boulders around the Point where 30 to 50 pound fish are a genuine possibility during peak migration.

Closer to the city, the Sheepshead Bay and Captree fleets run accessible half-day and full-day striper trips throughout the season. These boats fish the inshore reefs, wrecks, and channel edges of the South Shore, Fire Island Inlet, and the western Sound. The spring run typically arrives in May, with fish pushing through New York waters on their way to New England spawning and feeding grounds.

The fall run is when the fishing reaches its peak. As bass move south from New England, they funnel through New York waters in huge numbers. Night fishing trips are popular during this period, targeting big cows feeding in the dark. The New York party boat fleet is one of the largest on the East Coast, offering everything from budget-friendly open boat trips to premium guided experiences.