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Downtown Manhattan Heliport

Sea, from shore  New York · 06:30 - 16:49

Downtown Manhattan Heliport is a coastal fishing spot in New York. The fishing here is from the shore. The main target species are Striped Bass, Brown Trout and Summer Flounder.

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Prime 76% The bite right now
Top bet: Striped Bass Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
85%
74°
Best day
Fri
85%
72°
Sat
85%
63°
Sun
85%
60°
Mon
76%
57°
Tue
76%
59°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
54°F
Air temp
54°F
Wind
6 mph
Pressure
30.17 inHg → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:45–07:45 Day 07:45–15:34 Dusk 15:34–17:34

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:05–09:05 Major period 19:05–21:05 Minor period 01:00–02:30 Minor period 13:39–15:09

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

05:00
54°
06:00
53°
07:00
54°
08:00
57°
09:00
61°
10:00
64°
11:00
68°
12:00
70°
13:00
71°
14:00
71°
15:00
70°
16:00
68°

Likely catch now (3 species)

Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
76%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
34%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Summer Flounder
Paralichthys dentatus
23%
Water near its preferred 12 degrees, off season.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Striped Bass, Brown Trout and Summer Flounder.

Striped Bass is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a crankbait for striped bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for striped bass at dawn. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, yellow and glow for striped bass.
Lure Crankbait for striped bass: Big swimbaits and plugs.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

The Downtown Manhattan Heliport is a helicopter landing platform at Pier 6, on the East River, in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan in New York City. The heliport was renamed to Downtown Skyport in April 2025.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Downtown Manhattan Heliport?

The usual catches here are Striped Bass, Brown Trout and Summer Flounder.

Do you need a fishing license at Downtown Manhattan Heliport?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Downtown Manhattan Heliport?

Striped Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Downtown Manhattan Heliport right now?

Right now Striped Bass is the most likely catch, at about 90%.