You’re likely to go after Striped Bass, Bluefish, Cobia, Cod, Mahi Mahi, Flounder, Atlantic Mackerel, Porgy, Black Seabass, Bigeye Tuna, Bluefin Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, and more, depending on the trip and the season. On the day of your trip, you’re likely to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

These waters are known for Tautog, Flounder, Black Seabass, Cod, Scup (Porgy), Gray Triggerfish, and more – with any luck, it won’t take long to hook into some. You’ll target your catch by spinning, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Providing unforgettable angling experiences out of beautiful Freeport, Capitol Fleet Wreck Fishing invites you to have a memorable time out on the water!

Captain Austin was born and raised in Brooklyn and has been fishing the waters in and around the NY Bight, NYC, and Jamaica Bay for over 40 years. He has worked in the fishing industry for over 20 years and authored 250 articles on catching a variety of fish species in NYC waters.