Fishing Guides in Port Jefferson, New York

Browse 3 fishing guides and charters available for booking.

What's Biting in Port Jefferson

8 species reported in the Port Jefferson area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.

Month-by-Month Fishing in Port Jefferson, NY

Fishing in Port Jefferson in January

January is a slower stretch for fishing around Port Jefferson — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Port Jefferson in February

February is a slower stretch for fishing around Port Jefferson — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Port Jefferson in March

3 species are active in and around Port Jefferson in March: Flounder, Tuna, Striped Bass. Book one of Port Jefferson's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Port Jefferson in April

8 species are active in and around Port Jefferson in April: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Port Jefferson's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Port Jefferson in May

8 species are active in and around Port Jefferson in May: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Port Jefferson's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Port Jefferson in June

8 species are active in and around Port Jefferson in June: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Port Jefferson's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Port Jefferson in July

7 species are active in and around Port Jefferson in July: Weakfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Port Jefferson's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Port Jefferson in August

6 species are active in and around Port Jefferson in August: Weakfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Bluefish. Book one of Port Jefferson's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Port Jefferson in September

8 species are active in and around Port Jefferson in September: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Port Jefferson's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Port Jefferson in October

5 species are active in and around Port Jefferson in October: Flounder, Tuna, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass. Book one of Port Jefferson's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Port Jefferson in November

2 species are active in and around Port Jefferson in November: Tautog, Striped Bass. Book one of Port Jefferson's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Port Jefferson in December

December is a slower stretch for fishing around Port Jefferson — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Port Jefferson

Port Jefferson, New York offers saltwater, brackish, saltwater fishing with 8 species reported in the area and 3 local guides ready to take you out. The best months to fish are April, May, June, September.

Best Months

AprMayJunSep

Water Types

saltwater, brackishsaltwater

What You Can Catch in Port Jefferson

Striped Bass

The hunt for striped bass around Port Jefferson, New York, is a classic Northeast experience. Long Island Sound and the surrounding waters provide excellent habitat for these migratory fish.

Full striped bass guide for Port Jefferson

Mahi Mahi

Believe it or not, you can target Mahi Mahi off the coast of Port Jefferson, New York! While not as common as further south, these colorful gamefish do make their way into the Northeast during the warmer months, typically from late summer into early fall.

Full mahi mahi guide for Port Jefferson

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