Staten Island, NY Fishing Trip — October

Your Staten Island, NY Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 65°F / Low 51°F4.3" rain · 8 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

8 species
TautogExcellent
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
FlounderGood
Flounder
Various
TunaGood
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
Mahi MahiFair
Mahi Mahi
Various
WeakfishFair
Weakfish
Various
BluefishFair
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
Black Sea BassFair
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging

October Weather in Staten Island

65°F
Avg High
51°F
Avg Low
4.3"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

1 in Staten Island + 73 Nearby

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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

New York Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$50
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Freshwater fishing only. Marine registry separate and free.

Buy License Online — New York

Species Regulations

Tautog
Season:April 1 - December 9
Bag Limit:4 per person
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Check the NYDEC website for current regulations as they can change annually.

Striped Bass
Season:Check DEC website for current season dates
Bag Limit:1 per angler
Size Limit:28-31 inch slot limit

Regulations can change frequently; always check the NYS DEC website for the most up-to-date information.

Flounder
Season:May 1 - December 31
Bag Limit:3 per person
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Regulations can vary by region, so check local rules.

Tuna
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:See current regulations for specific tuna species (e.g., Bluefin, Yellowfin, Bigeye, Albacore).
Size Limit:See current regulations for specific tuna species.

Regulations for tuna are subject to change based on federal guidelines. Check current regulations before fishing.

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