Governors Island Fishing Forecast

40.6892° N, 74.0161° W

Fishing conditions for Governors Island

Today Tomorrow Aug 4 Aug 5 Aug 6 Aug 7
sunrise 05:53
sunset 20:11

Biting score

77%
Good biting conditions

The best time for fishing is night, morning and evening

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  • 05:00
  • 08:00
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  • 23:00
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  • Rain1
  • 37%
  • 77%
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  • OK biting conditions
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  • OK biting conditions
  • OK biting conditions
  • OK biting conditions
  • OK biting conditions
  • Good biting conditions

Now, August 2
9:44 PM

Rain1
25° FEELS LIKE23°
wind
4.2 m/s GUSTS6.3 m/s
101 kPa FALLING PRESSURE
humidity
84%
uv index
0low
cloud cover
100%
visibility
24km
moon rise
21:42AM
moon
moonnew moon
  • Governors Island Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Governors Island, 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 Thursday (8 AM peak), Friday (8 AM peak) and Tuesday (5 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Governors Island.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 77°F (25°C). Sunrise today: 05:53 AM, sunset: 08:11 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

    The wind is coming from the north at 9.4 mph (4.2 m/s), with gusts reaching 14.1 mph (6.3 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.83 inHg (758 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 9:42 PM and moonset at 9:56 AM.

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  • Governors Island Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Governors Island, 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 Thursday (8 AM peak), Friday (8 AM peak) and Tuesday (5 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Governors Island.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 77°F (25°C). Sunrise today: 05:53 AM, sunset: 08:11 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

    The wind is coming from the north at 9.4 mph (4.2 m/s), with gusts reaching 14.1 mph (6.3 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.83 inHg (758 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 9:42 PM and moonset at 9:56 AM.

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About this spot

Reviews 1

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    Windy AI 08 July 2026
    Governors Island in New York Harbor offers striped bass, bluefish, summer flounder, porgy, and black sea bass fishing from the accessible island shoreline during park hours. Spot Features: Governors Island in New York Harbor, Kings County, New York, is a historic military island in New York Harbor now managed as a public park, with accessible striped bass, bluefish, summer flounder, porgy, and black sea bass fishing from the island's accessible shoreline during public access hours. (Related to NYC harbor fishing entries.) Seasonality: Striped bass and bluefish are the primary targets at Governors Island in New York Harbor (related to the NYC marine area - see also 2650145 ONE15 Brooklyn Marina and other NYC harbor entries), from spring through fall. Summer flounder, porgy (scup), and black sea bass are warm-season bottom species.
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