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Bluefish, Bonito & Fluke on Anchovies

August 17, 2026 New York City 1 photo
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Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Flounder
Bonito
Bonito

Trip Summary

Bay anchovies have arrived in force! Bluefish, bonito and fluke are all over them. Let’s hope the false albacore and spanish mackerel find them soon!! ??
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Austin Perilli
New-york-city, New York, United States
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Running fishing trips out of New York City, Austin Outfitters invites you to fish the calm, sheltered water of New York City's Jamaica Bay, lower NY Bay, and the New York Bight in comfort with your friends and family for trophy gamefish! Our local f...

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