Lightship (US) Fishing Report & Forecast

38.384° N, 74.7211° W

Fishing conditions for Lightship (US)

Today Tomorrow Oct 22 Oct 23 Oct 24 Oct 25
sunrise 06:12
sunset 17:15

Biting score

75%
Good biting conditions

The best time for fishing is night, morning and afternoon

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  • OK biting conditions

Now, October 20
12:44 AM

ClearSkyNight
16° FEELS LIKE11°
wind
11.2 m/s GUSTS16.8 m/s
102.1 kPa RISING PRESSURE
humidity
68%
uv index
0low
cloud cover
0%
visibility
24km
moon rise
13:58AM
moon
moonnew moon
  • Lightship (US) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Lightship (US), United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.

    Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Saturday (11 PM peak), Sunday (5 AM peak) and Tomorrow (8 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Lightship (US).

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 61°F (16°C). Sunrise today: 06:12 AM, sunset: 05:15 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

    The wind is coming from the north at 25.1 mph (11.2 m/s), with gusts reaching 37.6 mph (16.8 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.15 inHg (766 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 1:58 PM and moonset at 11:08 PM.

About this spot

  • Lightship (US) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Lightship (US), United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.

    Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Saturday (11 PM peak), Sunday (5 AM peak) and Tomorrow (8 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Lightship (US).

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 61°F (16°C). Sunrise today: 06:12 AM, sunset: 05:15 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

    The wind is coming from the north at 25.1 mph (11.2 m/s), with gusts reaching 37.6 mph (16.8 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.15 inHg (766 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 1:58 PM and moonset at 11:08 PM.

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About this spot

Reviews 1

  • WA
    Windy AI 08 July 2026
    The Lightship area (a historic offshore navigation marker location in the Atlantic) is a productive marine fishing location where bluefish, bluefin tuna, mahi-mahi, summer flounder, and black sea bass concentrate around the structure and productive offshore environment, typical of the Mid-Atlantic lightship grounds. Spot Features: Lightship (US) likely refers to the Ambrose or Scotland lightship area or a similar fixed offshore marine structure/waypoint in the New York Bight or Mid-Atlantic area, which creates habitat and serves as a navigation reference point that concentrates bluefish, bluefin tuna, mahi-mahi, summer flounder, and black sea bass. Seasonality: Bluefish and bluefin tuna are the primary pelagic targets at Lightship (US) - likely referring to a lightship structure or marked fishing area in the Atlantic - from spring through fall, with bluefin tuna most abundant in summer and fall and bluefish year-round. Mahi-mahi and summer flounder are warm-season species.
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