Sheepshead Bay Piers Fishing Forecast

40.584° N, 73.946° W

Fishing conditions for Sheepshead Bay Piers

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sunrise 06:11
sunset 17:09

Biting score

94%
Great biting conditions

The best time for fishing is night, morning and afternoon

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Now, October 19
11:25 PM

ClearSkyNight
15° FEELS LIKE11°
wind
4.3 m/s GUSTS6.45 m/s
102.4 kPa RISING PRESSURE
humidity
57%
uv index
0low
cloud cover
0%
visibility
24km
moon rise
14:01AM
moon
moonnew moon
  • Sheepshead Bay Piers Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Sheepshead Bay Piers, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.

    Over the next 7 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Saturday (11 PM peak), Sunday (11 AM peak) and Today (8 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Sheepshead Bay Piers.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 59°F (15°C). Sunrise today: 06:11 AM, sunset: 05:09 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

    The wind is coming from the north at 9.6 mph (4.3 m/s), with gusts reaching 14.4 mph (6.45 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.24 inHg (768 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 2:01 PM and moonset at 10:58 PM.

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  • Sheepshead Bay Piers Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Sheepshead Bay Piers, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.

    Over the next 7 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Saturday (11 PM peak), Sunday (11 AM peak) and Today (8 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Sheepshead Bay Piers.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 59°F (15°C). Sunrise today: 06:11 AM, sunset: 05:09 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

    The wind is coming from the north at 9.6 mph (4.3 m/s), with gusts reaching 14.4 mph (6.45 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.24 inHg (768 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 2:01 PM and moonset at 10:58 PM.

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About this spot

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    Windy AI 08 July 2026
    Sheepshead Bay Piers in Brooklyn, New York, are among the most historically significant public fishing piers in the United States, providing accessible urban saltwater fishing to millions of New York City residents. The piers, party boats, and charter fleet based at Sheepshead Bay have been drawing anglers for over a century to fish for summer flounder, striped bass, bluefish, and sea bass. Spot Features: Sheepshead Bay is a famous fishing pier area in Brooklyn, New York, at the southern end of Brooklyn adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean. The piers extending into the bay concentrate summer flounder, striped bass, bluefish, and sea bass. Standard bottom rigs for fluke, plugs and eels for stripers, metal jigs and poppers for bluefish. Seasonality: Summer flounder (fluke) are the primary summer target at Sheepshead Bay Piers from June through August. Striped bass move through in spring (May-June) and fall (September-October). Bluefish are abundant in summer and fall. Sea bass and scup are available on the rocky/rocky-bottom areas in summer.
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