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Harlem River

River fishing  New York · 05:52 - 20:12

Harlem River is a river in New York. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.

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Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
77%
82°
Best day
Mon
73%
81°
Tue
74%
82°
Wed
76%
82°
Thu
75%
86°
Fri
72%
88°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
79°F
Air temp
83°F
Wind
6 mph
Pressure
29.96 inHg → stable
Clouds
52.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:07–07:07 Day 07:07–18:57 Dusk 18:57–20:57

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 02:10–04:10 Major period 14:10–16:10 Minor period 20:41–22:11 Minor period 08:09–09:39

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

13:00
83°
14:00
83°
15:00
83°
16:00
82°
17:00
81°
18:00
79°
19:00
78°
20:00
76°
21:00
75°
22:00
75°
23:00
74°
00:00
74°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
39%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
38%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
36%
A fishy ripple on the water.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
31%
Active through the day, off season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
30%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, White Bass and Flathead Catfish.

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. 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 float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
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 Harlem River is an 8-mile (13 km) tidal strait in New York City, flowing between the Hudson River and the East River. It separates the island of Manhattan from the Bronx on the United States mainland.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Harlem River?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, White Bass, Flathead Catfish, Channel Catfish and Blue Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Harlem River?

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 Harlem River?

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Harlem River right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 46%.