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Shelter Island, New York Fishing Calendar

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!