Offshore fishing
in New York.
1 departure port. Run distances to named structure, month-by-month bite windows for 3 species, and the rigs that land fish.
Explore seasonal bite windows by port →Montauk: work south of Block.
Block Island is about 14 miles from Montauk in our port guide. The named tuna grounds south of Block span roughly 10–30 nautical miles beyond that reference. The page separates those stops so a short run does not get confused with a longer offshore search.
Montauk lists bluefin peaks in June and September, yellowfin in July through September, and bigeye in August through October. That is a shift in target, not one all-summer tuna season. Open the port calendar for the shoulder months before setting the spread.
Plan the bluefin run →Distances and month windows come from the sourced port guides below.
What bites, month by month
Combined from 1New York port calendar. A mark means at least one listed port has that window. Open its port guide for the local months.
| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefin Tuna | ● | ◐ | ◐ | ● | ◐ | |||||||
| Yellowfin Tuna | ◐ | ● | ● | ● | ||||||||
| Mahi | ◐ | ● | ● | ● | ◐ |
● Peak at a listed port ◐ Shoulder at a listed port — No window listed
Season guides for New York
Deeper dives into each species window: port comparisons, peak months, and the rig that gets it done.
Regulations
State and federal regulations for New York offshore fishing. Requirements change; verify before you depart.
FAQ: Offshore Fishing in New York
What fish can you catch offshore in New York?
New York offshore fishing covers Bluefin Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi. Peak season varies by species and port.
How many offshore fishing ports are there in New York?
OffshoreHookup covers 1 offshore departure port in New York: Montauk.