New York City Hudson River Fishing Report Today

Artificial Lure here with your Hudson River, NYC fishing report for Tuesday, October 21st, 2025.

Conditions at sunrise were cool and cloudy, with dawn peeking over the city at 7:16am, rolling into sunset tonight at 6:24pm. According to NOAA Tides & Currents, the first low tide hits about 3:16am, followed by a high just after 9:30am, then back to low around 3:48pm. That sets up an ideal window for early risers — moving water is key for enticing both schoolies and the heavier fish.

Today, weather out of the National Weather Service calls for periods of rain with highs around 56°F, and a brisk west wind at 15-25 mph. You’ll want your rain gear and maybe an extra thermos of coffee; gusts will be a factor when casting or working topwater.

Reports from both local anglers and recent outings highlight a classic October bite in the Hudson. Striped bass action is ramping up thanks to the fall migration — plenty of schoolies with bigger keepers in the mix, especially as water temps flirt with the high 50s. Bluefish are straggling but still showing up near the Battery and Hell Gate, picking off shad and bunker under fast-moving clouds. Up by the Tappan Zee, you’re likely to tie into some late-season white perch, with the odd channel cat eager to join the party. There’s also talk of small runs of American shad pushing through, and a few northern pike caught out of the brackish pockets by Spuyten Duyvil.

For lures and tactics, the fall playbook rules:

- Paddle-tail swimbaits in pearl, bunker, or chartreuse are nailing bass from shore and pier alike.

- White or yellow bucktail jigs tipped with a curly tail soft plastic work well during peak current.

- Topwater plugs or spooks draw surface strikes at first light or dusk on calmer stretches, especially right at slack tide.

- Metal spoons and small diamond jigs help reach the deeper ledges for bluefish and late-biting stripers.

- If you lean bait, fresh-cut bunker or bloodworms rigged on fish-finder rigs continue to produce, especially on the down tide.

For live bait, eels become increasingly productive as waters cool, especially if you’re targeting a bigger bass near deep pilings or bridge abutments.

As for recent catches, word from riverside locals and pier regulars is solid: most anglers are seeing steady action on schoolie stripers, a handful up to 30 inches, with a few bluefish blitzes flush with the change in tide. A few chunky catfish (one topped 10 lbs near Riverside Park) and white perch limits reported from 125th up to Inwood. Last weekend, one lucky angler at Pier 96 landed a striper close to 36 inches on a live eel right after sunrise.

Hot spots to target:

- The channel edges and drop-offs near Pier 84 and the Intrepid, where striper schools push bait on an incoming tide.

- Spuyten Duyvil Creek and the Harlem meet, for white perch and channel cats, especially fishing just off the bottom with bloodworms or small jigs.

- Battery Park and the ferry slips during the afternoon tide swing for the chan

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Good morning, Hudson River anglers—Artificial Lure here with your Monday, October 20th fishing report straight from the heart of New York City!

We’re stepping into late October with sunrise at 7:13 a.m. and sunset at 6:09 p.m., giving us just under eleven hours of daylight. It’s been a crisp start today, temps hovering in the upper 40s early and climbing just into the low 60s by midday. Expect steady northwest winds at 10-15 mph—bring a windbreaker if you’re fishing piers or open shoreline.

We’re looking at a healthy dropping tide all morning, bottoming out just after noon, with the flood coming in strong through the afternoon and peaking a little past 6 p.m. Outgoing tides through midday are prime time for stripers along seawalls, and that evening incoming tide will push bait back up the river and into those ambush points.

Recent action on the Hudson has been picking up with the fall run. According to local bait and tackle shops, striped bass are the main draw right now, with a few keeper-sized fish (28–34 inches) reported anywhere from Battery Park to the George Washington Bridge. Most fish are in the low 20-inch range, but the big push is just beginning. Chunked bunker has accounted for most of the action at night and on that outgoing tide, with a few anglers connecting on live eels and big paddle-tail swimbaits like the 7” soft-plastic K-Tails. The proven plug this week has been a white or chartreuse SP Minnow, especially after dark.

Despite the chilly weather, the bluefish bite hasn’t quite shut down. Local regulars have been catching some feisty racers in the 3–6 lb range from river piers, especially uptown near West 125th Street and also around Pier 25 in Tribeca. Choppers are hitting topwater spooks and metal spoons just before sunrise.

Daytime anglers are still seeing some white perch action around the outflows, particularly if you’re soaking bloodworms or using small pieces of clam. This is a fun alternative if you’re introducing kids or new anglers to the river.

Don’t ignore the channel edges and rocky corners on the Jersey side—Edgewater and Weehawken are holding some schoolie bass and those same bluefish when the water’s moving. For the most bites, keep your presentations moving and don’t forget fluorocarbon leaders—the waters are clearer these days and can make all the difference.

A couple of prime hot spots: Try Riverside Park up near 79th Street in the early morning for stripers on the move, and the Battery Park Conservancy piers in the evening for a shot at that twilight bite as the tide turns.

Best baits this week: fresh bunker, bloodworms, and live eels where available. Top artificials: white and bunker-pattern paddle tails, Daiwa SP Minnows, and blue/chrome Kastmasters for blues. Treble hooks are allowed, but single inline hooks will make your release a lot faster and easier on the fish with all the catch-and-release being done right now.

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Artificial Lure here, your Hudson River angling insider with the rundown for Sunday, October 19th, 2025. The city’s just waking up—sunrise hit at 7:22 a.m., sunset’s 6:16 p.m., and we’re looking at a classic mid-October morning: 48 degrees, mostly cloudy, perfect for a jacket and waders as you hit the banks.

Today’s tidal swing is shaping up to be textbook for Hudson stripers and schoolies, with high tide hitting mid-morning and ebb running strong into the afternoon, according to NOAA’s latest predictions. Your best window will be catching that last push of incoming water and first trickle of outgoing—consider planning your cast from dawn until late morning, then again as sunset nears for the evening bite.

Weather-wise, you’ll want to keep a sharp eye for shifting winds and a stray shower or two. NOAA and the local forecast call for mild SE winds at 5–10mph, keeping things manageable for both pier and boat anglers.

Let’s talk fish activity. Reports from Dockside Bait & Tackle and local city piers show the Hudson’s been holding good numbers of striped bass—mostly schoolies in the 18 to 28-inch range, with the odd mid-30s fish for those putting in the night shift. Blues have pushed through sporadically off Battery Park and the piers, especially after dusk. Porgy action is steady in the lower river around Pier 40 and Pier 84, with the bite on fresh clams and sandworms. White perch are being picked up near embayments and slack water—use small spinners or bloodworms for best results.

Bait is king right now. Today, bring fresh bunker if you can get it, either chunked or whole, as the stripers are chasing the fall menhaden schools. Sandworms remain your go-to for both stripers and porgies, and bloodworms are a close second. For artificial action, top picks include 5-inch soft plastics on jigheads, Gulp! swimming mullets, and smaller topwater plugs at first light, working the current seams.

Hot spots for October? Don’t miss Pier 96 and the waters adjacent to Hudson River Park, especially as the tide turns—the current and bottom contour here funnel baitfish into waiting predators. And uptown, check out the area by the George Washington Bridge—structure and boulders here have been holding fish, especially for those casting swimbaits tight to the rocks.

Recent catches have been encouraging: multiple slot-size stripers landed this week off Chelsea Piers and Pier 25, top fish pushing 33 inches. Over at Pier 40, porgies are being caught in numbers, with a few keeper blackfish thrown in for those dropping green crabs along the pilings.

A quick word for boaters—the channel edges between 79th Street Boat Basin and Spuyten Duyvil have produced action at dusk and dawn, and trolling a weighted umbrella rig or deep-diving plug is producing strikes as transient schools move upriver with the tide.

Best advice: carry both bait and artificials, match the hatch to what you’re seeing in the water, and don’t be afraid to move if a spot seems quiet after the tide cha

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Hudson River anglers, it’s Artificial Lure here with your October 18, 2025, fishing report, coming at you as the sun cracks the horizon over New York City. This morning, sunrise hit at 7:09 am and we’re looking at sunset tonight around 6:14 pm. Water temps are holding steady near 65°F—perfect for fall fishing. Air temps are crisp, climbing from the upper 40s into the mid-50s, and there’s a decent NW wind at 16 mph gusting to 19. If you’re heading out now, bundle up and keep an eye on that chop.

Tidal movement today is prime for pushing bait and predators into reachable zones: High tide comes this evening around 5:28 pm, while low tide is at 11:21 am. The moon’s major bite windows are from 8:10 to 10:10 am and again tonight between 8:43 and 10:43 pm, so if you can hit those, do it—especially around those tidal swings.

The fall run is on, and schools of peanut bunker, bay anchovies, and herring are thick from Battery Park up to Spuyten Duyvil. That’s bringing in stripers and bluefish hot and heavy, particularly at dawn and dusk. Early birds casting swimmer plugs and soft plastics at first light along Edgewater, 79th Street Boat Basin, and around the battery bulkheads are reporting keeper-size striped bass up to 34 inches and plenty of fiesty bluefish in the mid-20s. Night-time action along the piers—especially by the bridge shadows—is steady with bunker chunks doing damage.

Over the last few nights, locals have watched birds working tight pods of bait off Pier 66 and Riverside Park. That’s your tell-tale sign: keep a rod rigged with a silver or green epoxy jig, and when those birds crash, fire into the blitz and hang on. Metal jigs and swim shads are killing it on the faster retrieves—especially when blues are mixed in.

If you’re thinking bottom, black sea bass and porgies are on the chew where the tide moves strongest. Down in the Lower Bay and around Coney Island structure, hi-lo rigs baited with squid strips will put scup and sea bass in your cooler. For the tog hunters, the water’s cooled just enough—tautog are moving in on the wrecks and scattered Hudson rockpiles. Green crabs on short leaders are getting hit, especially on outgoing tide.

With last week’s blow stirring things up, visibility’s fluctuating. On the dirty-water days, go with darker or scented soft plastics. After a clear-out northwest wind, switch to flash—chrome or bunker-imitation lures pull fish from further off.

As for reports, plenty of local shops and chatter from Hudson River Park’s regulars point to a real deal run—stripers, blues, sea bass, porgy, with a few early blackfish mixed in. If you’re bait-and-wait, chunked bunker is king—fresh if you can get it. Artificial diehards are loving 6-inch soft swimmers in paddle and split tail, white or chartreuse, and those classic jointed swimmers at low light.

Hot spots? You can’t beat the Pier 25 Pier 40 area for multi-species action right now. Around the George Washington Bridge pilings, especially on the Manhattan side wh

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Hudson River anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your local fishing report for Friday, October 17, 2025. Let’s dig into what’s biting, where to head, and how to catch, all tailored for New York City waters.

**Tides & Weather**

Today, sunrise hit at 7:12am, with sunset coming at 6:25pm. For tides around the George Washington Bridge, expect a high around 6:02am at 4 feet and low at 11:53am right around 0.8 feet, then again a peak at 6:13pm as dusk drops in. These incoming and outgoing tides set up solid movement in the river—key for baitfish and our hungry targets. Weather is a classic crisp fall setup: sunny with scattered clouds through the day, temps topping out in the mid 60s and southeast winds around 5-10 mph. Jacket recommended, but you can leave the heavy gear at home.

**Fish Activity & Recent Catches**

Reports from On The Water and local dock chatter confirm the fall run is in rhythym. Big striped bass are pushing through NYC and lower Hudson, especially near piers and lighted stretches after sundown. Blackfish season in the harbor is rolling strong, with tons of action along rocky edges, pilings, and bulkheads. White perch and schoolie bass are consistent pickings for light-tackle folks working the bridges and estuary mouths. The bluefish bite is softer than September, but you can still grab a few if you’re real mobile, especially around Battery Park and Chelsea Piers.

This past week saw multiple keeper stripers landed up to 38 inches, plenty of smaller schoolies, and a handful of blackfish in the 2- to 5-pound range. Anglers are also reporting crappie and big perch taken from quieter marinas and behind ferry terminals using small jigs and soft plastics.

**Best Lures & Bait**

Fall run means matching the hatch, so soft plastics like Fin-S or Bass Assassin shads, in pearl and bunker colors, are deadly on stripers—rig them on ½ to 1 oz jig heads to match river current. If you’re tossing plugs, go with SP Minnows or Bomber Long A’s—white, bone, and black top picks. Bucktails, especially tipped with Gulp, are classic for both stripers and blackfish along rocky edges.

For bait, bloodworms and sandworms are the ticket on bottom rigs for perch, white bass, and schoolies. If soaking for blackfish, grab Asian shore crab or green crab halves—drop right by pilings or rock piles. Live eels after dark are gold if you’re hunting trophy stripers.

**Hot Spots**

Here’s where you want to be right now:

- **Hudson River Park piers** (especially Pier 40 and Pier 25): lights attract bait, stripers prowl here at sundown.

- **Battery Park bulkheads**: prime for blackfish and surprise bass; use a dropper rig and crab.

- **Chelsea Piers and ferry slips**: perch, crappie, and occasional bluefish for those tossing small jigs.

Early and late tides are best, with topwater action at dawn if there’s even a ripple—try a small popper or walk-the-dog lure for explosive bites. Midday is slower, but persist along deep rock edges and bridge abutments.

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Hudson River anglers—Artificial Lure here with your October 15th, 2025, local fishing report live from New York City!

We’re hitting the heart of the fall run, and the river’s pulse is picking up. Today’s weather is shaping up beautifully for a day on the water: skies are clear, with early morning temps hovering in the upper 50s and a high expected in the mid-60s by afternoon, according to local reports. Winds will be calm, southeast at about 5-10 mph. Sunrise came at 7:15am and you can expect sunset around 6:26pm—plenty of light for a full day’s cast.

Tidal movement is key on the Hudson, especially through Manhattan and further north. NOAA’s Riverdale station predictions show a low tide this morning, coming in around 7:20 AM, swinging back to a late morning incoming tide—so prime conditions for hungry predators pushing in with the bait.

How’s the bite? According to On The Water and recent fishingreminder.com updates, the fall migration is in full force. Massive schools of bunker and peanut bunker are pouring into the Hudson, and the stripers and bluefish are right on their heels. Striped bass action has stepped up over the past week, with plenty of slots and overs reported from Battery Park up through Spuyten Duyvil. Bluefish are marauding through the lower river, chopping bait and taking just about anything tossed their way.

The mix right now also includes schoolie bass, big channel catfish, white perch, and the occasional weakfish or American eel—local students even snagged a few surprise species, from needlefish to tiny sea horses, last week during a “Day in the Life of the Hudson” event reported by NY.Gov.

Recent catches have mostly been stripers, from 22-inch schoolies to that magical 35-inch class, with a handful pushing higher, especially around dusk at the piers and the mouths of the Harlem and East Rivers. Catfish action is steady further up near Yonkers and Edgewater—big chunk baits get the nod, especially after sunset.

Hot baits and rigs:

- If you’re after bass or bluefish, toss 4–6 inch soft plastics on ¾ oz jigheads, or twitch paddle tails up current around structure. Topwater spooks and poppers produce explosive hits in the early mornings.

- For livies, bunker chunks and clam belly are drawing the bigger stripers, with cut mackerel and eel getting slurped up near Pier 96 and Pier 66.

- Catfish anglers are doing best with chicken liver, bunker, and shad chunks on Carolina rigs with EZ-Rig sinker slides, as recommended by Whisker Seeker Tackle for quick weight swaps when the current picks up.

A few must-try hot spots for today:

- **Pier 84 and Pier 96:** Both are producing well at first and last light—fish the edges of the current where baitfish stack up.

- **The Harlem River mouth (near Spuyten Duyvil):** Always a fall magnet, especially as tide shifts. Stripers moving up, bunker clouds present—bring soft plastics and jigs.

- **Edgewater ferry slips and the old pilings by Hoboken:** Great for night chunking—catfish and bass a

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Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming to you on this beautiful Sunday, October 12th, 2025.

What a morning to be on the water! We're looking at mostly cloudy skies with temperatures climbing to around 69 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunrise was at 7:13 AM and we've got until 6:28 PM before sunset, giving us plenty of daylight to work with. Winds are coming out of the east at 5 to 10 miles per hour, making for comfortable casting conditions.

Now, the Hudson River tides are running favorably today. According to NOAA data, we had a high tide early this morning and we're working through a productive falling tide period. Water temperatures are holding in the mid to upper 50s, which is perfect for this time of year.

The big story right now is the salmon run that's firing on all cylinders throughout the region. While most of the heavy king salmon and coho action is happening further north along tributaries like the Salmon River at Douglaston, we're seeing excellent movement of fish through our local waters. Steelhead are starting to show up more consistently, which is exactly what we want to see heading into mid-October.

For Hudson River fishing, your best bet is targeting the lower stretches and tributaries. Work the deeper holes and current seams early and late in the day. Spawn bags and skein are absolutely producing right now. If you're throwing artificials, glow spoons at dawn and dusk are your friend. Small beads under floats have been deadly on light leaders.

The pier fishing has shifted from the heavy salmon jigging we saw in September to targeting fresh steelhead pushing in with these cool nights. Don't sleep on the walleye bite either - it's picking up as water temperatures drop.

For hot spots, focus on the deeper channels near Piermont and areas around Croton-on-Hudson where fish stage before moving upstream. The confluence areas where tributaries meet the main river are always productive this time of year.

Pack your rain gear though - there's been some weather moving through the region, so be prepared and check conditions before heading out.

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Great morning, Hudson River anglers—Artificial Lure here with the latest on what’s biting and where, from the Battery up to the Tappan Zee. It’s Saturday, October 11th, and if you’re not out here, you’re missing the party.

Let’s talk conditions—the sun’s waking up at 7:12am and packing it in by 6:30pm, with temps climbing to a sweet 66°F and a gentle southeast breeze, 5-10mph per the Douglaston Salmon Run crew. The Pineville gauge shows the river’s running about 202 CFS, and the dam’s letting out 185 CFS. The Douglaston folks call it “sunshine and clouds,” so bring your sunglasses and a rain jacket just in case. We’re past a full moon, moving into the waning crescent—tides are swinging hard, high around 4.3ft, lows near 0.7ft, so plan your spots to fish when the current’s strong but not ripping.

Now, the meat: Yesterday, anglers citywide saw a solid fall run of striped bass and bluefish, with schools of bunker and herring bringing the predators up from the Lower Bay and into the mainstem Hudson, East River, and Jamaica Bay. Fishingreminder.com says the action’s on dawn and dusk, especially at current seams—stripers are hitting swimmers, soft plastics, and bunker chunks, and those willing to put in the night shift are scoring steady bites under bridges and piers.

Hot lure picks: For stripers, you can’t go wrong with paddle tails, soft bodied jerkbaits, and bucktails jigged along the bottom. Bluefish? Epoxy jigs in silver or chartreuse, or shiny metals ripped fast—they can’t resist. Want a bonus? Black sea bass and porgy are thick around Coney Island and Randall’s Island—fish squid strips on hi-lo rigs when the tide’s moving. For those who love bottom fishing, green crabs are your ticket for tautog (blackfish) on the rockpiles.

Recent catches: The Douglaston Salmon Run crew reports kings (Chinook), coho salmon, steelhead, and even the occasional brown trout moving upriver and holding in pools. Down in the estuary, kings are making the march upstream, but action’s slower—best bets are the lower and middle sections, where salmon, steelhead, and browns are being brought to hand. These aren’t everyday catches in town, so if you’re dialed into the tribs, you’re in for a treat. In the city, though, stripers and blues are showing in numbers—schools of baitfish are sparking blitzes, and fast-moving plugs are your best bet to connect.

Hotspots: If you’re in Manhattan, the Battery and Pier 84 are classic striper haunts—fish current seams on the outgoing tide for your best shot. Up north, Yonkers and the Tappan Zee docks are seeing pushy blues and the odd false albacore. For bottom-fish fans, the rock spines off Randall’s and Governors are holding blackfish and bass. If you want to really get off the beaten path, hit the tribs feeding the Hudson—small streams north of the city are now loaded with migrating kings and coho.

Bottom line: October’s heating up, the fish are on—stripers hunting river edges, blues blitzing bait schools, and salmonids pushing u

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Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming to you on Friday, October 10th, 2025, with your Hudson River and New York City fishing report.

The fishing action around the Big Apple has been absolutely electric lately. According to On The Water, central Long Island Sound just saw a tremendous push of stripers, with bass hitting the 25-pound mark. That's the kind of fishing that gets your heart racing.

Right now in the Hudson and surrounding waters, striped bass are the stars of the show. These fish are holding in the shallow waters and working the shorelines hard. The Maryland Fishing Report mentions anglers are having success casting poppers, jerkbaits, and paddletails along promising shorelines, and that same pattern is holding true here in our neck of the woods.

The bite is strongest during the dawn and dusk transitions. Work those current seams with swimmers and soft plastics when the light is low. Spinnerbaits and paddletails are proving deadly around grass edges and structure. If you're live-lining, spot are your go-to bait right now.

The Jersey Shore reports confirm the striper bite is in full swing. Bloodworms, sandworms, plugs, and soft plastics are all producing in the bays and rivers. Water temps are the key factor - once we're consistently in the high 40s, expect the action to really explode.

For hot spots, focus on Thomas Point where anglers are casting jigs and paddletails along the deeper ledges. The areas around Point Lookout and Cedar Point are also firing with stripers mixed in with speckled trout and even some slot-sized red drum.

White perch are another solid option right now. Grass shrimp fished on simple bottom rigs are your ticket. Kent Narrows has been a reliable spot for bigger white perch this time of year.

Bluefish are still in the mix too, especially in the middle bay areas. Surgical tube lures and spoons behind inline weights will get their attention when trolling channel edges.

The fall run is here folks, and it's delivering. Get out there and make it happen.

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Let’s roll down by the river, the mighty Hudson, just as the city’s stirring for coffee and the sun’s crawling up the skyline. Sun cracked the horizon at 6:52 a.m., and it’ll drift off past Jersey at 6:39 p.m., leaving us with about 12 hours of light—plenty of time to bend a rod. The moon’ll ghost up later, creeping over the rooftops after lunch—3:23 p.m., give or take, hanging at about 54% illumination. Not a full wolf moon, but enough moonglow to keep the late crew up and feeding.

Tides in town today: low tide scraped the bottom at 2:16 a.m., high tide swelled in around 8:15 a.m., then low again at 2:45 p.m., slinking up once more just shy of 8:30 p.m. The swing’s decent—low this morning around -0.26’, high close to 5.5’, so watch for good moving water, especially in the hours around those highs and lows. When the Hudson’s on the move, the fish usually are too, according to local reports from Fishingreminder and seasoned guides who’ve been schooling at the Battery, the East River, and out by Jamaica Bay.

Okay, the fall run—this is what we wait for. The water’s still holding in the low 60s, and the bait’s pouring in—hickory shad, peanut bunker, silversides—those schools are thick from Wallabout Bay to the Rockaways, pulling in hungry stripers and bluefish hot on their tails. Dawn and dusk, that’s the magic. Early birds have been seeing stripers in the 20-inch to upper-slot range, and bluefish hammering anything that flashes. Work the current seams with a 4-inch shad-profile swimbait, flashy metals or a loaded soft plastic. If you’re a night owl, piers and shadows under bridges have been steady—think a black bucktail with a pork rind or a sinking pencil popper.

Lower Bay, over by Coney Island, the black sea bass and scup (porgy) are chewing. Hi-lo rigs with squid strips—deadly. For those throwing metal, silver and green epoxy jigs are getting crushed on the fast retrieve. Breezy Point’s been alive with blitzes—look for birds diving, cast into the mosh pit, and hang on. False albacore have showed, too—not every day, but when the bait’s thick, so are they. Tautog (blackfish) are just waking up as it cools—green crabs, short leaders, close to the structure. There’s a wreck or rock pile out there with your name on it.

Now, hot spots—Wallabout Bay’s always a good shout for someone casting from land, especially at twilight when the tide’s turning. North Cove Yacht Harbor is another sleeper, sheltered and often littered with bait. If you’ve got wheels, Breezy Point’s always a sure thing when the tide rolls and the birds work. For sheer city grit, West 42nd Street Dock or Pier 83 at sunset—a cold beer, a Zara Spook, and a schoolie ripping drag.

Weather-wise, it’s clear and crisp—no rain, but that cool bite in the air says fall’s here. Dress in layers. Water clarity? If it’s been calm, it’s fishable. If it’s been blowing hard, go darker, maybe a scent-soaked lure, but after a clearing NW wind, add some flash—chrome, white, chartreuse.

The bite’s bee

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