January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Albacore Tuna
|
Not Ideal
|
Not Ideal
|
Not Ideal
|
Good
|
Good
|
Great
|
Great
|
Great
|
Good
|
Good
|
Not Ideal
|
Not Ideal
|
Bluefin Tuna
|
Not Ideal
|
Not Ideal
|
Not Ideal
|
Good
|
Great
|
Great
|
Great
|
Great
|
Great
|
Good
|
Good
|
Not Ideal
|
Mahi Mahi
|
Not Ideal
|
Not Ideal
|
Not Ideal
|
Good
|
Good
|
Good
|
Great
|
Great
|
Great
|
Good
|
Good
|
Good
|
Swordfish
|
Not Ideal
|
Not Ideal
|
Good
|
Good
|
Good
|
Great
|
Great
|
Great
|
Good
|
Good
|
Not Ideal
|
Not Ideal
|
Wahoo
|
Not Ideal
|
Not Ideal
|
Not Ideal
|
Good
|
Good
|
Great
|
Great
|
Great
|
Good
|
Good
|
Not Ideal
|
Not Ideal
|
Yellowfin Tuna
|
Not Ideal
|
Not Ideal
|
Good
|
Good
|
Good
|
Great
|
Great
|
Great
|
Great
|
Good
|
Not Ideal
|
Not Ideal
|
If you’re fishing in Shelter Island, NY knowing when to toss out a line is key. Our Shelter Island fishing seasons calendar lays out which species are running right now and with color-coded seasonality, it’s easy to see what’s biting in Shelter Island right now. From which months to catch albacore tuna in Shelter Island to which months are best for bluefin tuna in Shelter Island and every other species in between, we’ve aggregated the data so you can plan your next trip to Shelter Island with confidence. Ready to book your trip? See here all our Shelter Island fishing charters, find something you like, and let us set you up for the trip of a lifetime!