Urban Anglers Finding Schoolies in Jamaica Bay
Striped bass showing in Jamaica Bay. Kayak anglers and bank fishermen catching fish around the bridges and marsh edges.
Current Conditions
- Water temp
- 49°F
- Moon
- Waxing Crescent
- Tide / flow
- Moving water key — fish the bridges on flow
- Weather
- Sunny, light winds, pleasant 60°F
New to these readings? What do water temp, cfs, tide, and moon phase actually mean for fishing?
What's Biting
Striped Bass
Soft plastic paddletails
Winter Flounder
Sandworms
What's Next
Jamaica Bay is a great option for NYC-area anglers right now. Fish are spread throughout. Kayakers should target the marsh island edges on moving water.
Context
Jamaica Bay continues to surprise with quality fish — a 35-inch striper was caught here last April.
This report is synthesized by Hooked Fisherman from real-time NOAA buoy data, USGS stream gauges, and current reports across regional fishing blogs, captain updates, and angler forums. Source names are cited inline where they appear. Check local regulations before keeping fish. Never trust a single source for a trip decision.