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Fishing in Montauk, New York
The tip of Long Island is one of the great striped bass and false albacore destinations on the US East Coast. Fall runs here are legendary, with bait pushed tight to the point and blitzes visible from shore.
See live conditions & Bite Score for Montauk →Best time to fish
May–November (peak September–October)
Where fish hold
The Point rips, Turtle Cove, boulder fields, and offshore rips
What you can catch in Montauk
Tactics & tides
Bucktails and diamond jigs in the rips, topwater and epoxy jigs for busting albies, live eels after dark for big bass.
The Montauk rips fish best on moving water; the biggest bass often feed hard on the outgoing around dawn and dusk.
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Fishing in Montauk: FAQ
What fish can you catch in Montauk?
Popular targets in Montauk include Striped Bass, Bluefish, False Albacore, Fluke (Summer Flounder), and 1 more. The mix shifts with the season and conditions.
When is the best time to fish in Montauk?
The prime season is May–November (peak September–October). Day to day, the bite is usually best on moving water around dawn and dusk. The Montauk rips fish best on moving water; the biggest bass often feed hard on the outgoing around dawn and dusk.
Where should you fish in Montauk?
Focus on The Point rips, Turtle Cove, boulder fields, and offshore rips. Bucktails and diamond jigs in the rips, topwater and epoxy jigs for busting albies, live eels after dark for big bass.
How do I know if it's a good day to fish in Montauk?
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