Offshore
Hudson Canyon
Offshore · New York · Hudson Canyon / New York Bight offshore
Location Snapshot
Hudson Canyon is a New York Bight submarine-canyon fishery where the continental shelf drops into deep bluewater well offshore of New York Harbor and Montauk. Yellowfin tuna, Atlantic bluefin tuna, and mahi-mahi are principal targets, with swordfish and white marlin adding classic canyon pelagic opportunities.
Information Only
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Nearby fishing destinations
Other fishing destinations nearby
New York · New York Marine District · Inlet
Approximately 107.8 miles away
New York · New York Marine District · Shore
Approximately 121.3 miles away
Maryland · Mid-Atlantic canyons east of Ocean City · Offshore
Approximately 127.2 miles away
Fishery Profile
Fishery Overview
Hudson Canyon offshore fishery
Hudson Canyon is an offshore canyon fishery off New York. The fishing is along the canyon head, the walls, and the surrounding bluewater. Harbor and inlet tides do not describe conditions on these grounds. Anglers troll the head for tuna, mahi, and billfish. Deepwater coral protections may restrict bottom gear on the walls.
- Habitat and structure
- Canyon head and walls · Bluewater edge
Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026
Not a live bite forecast.
Fishery Targets
Yellowfin, mahi, and bluefin are the seasonal targets on the canyon. Swordfish and white marlin show up in that same bluewater fishery. Seasons and retention rules change year to year.
This reflects typical biological/fishery timing, not a legal open season. Check current regulations before fishing.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency and editorial sources. About fish illustrations
Thunnus albacares
Also called Ahi
Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER — EARLY FALL
Atlantic bluefin tuna
PrimaryRegulations vary annuallyThunnus thynnus
Also called Bluefin tuna
Typical seasonal opportunity: LATE SPRING — SUMMER
Coryphaena hippurus
Also called Dorado
Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER — EARLY FALL
Xiphias gladius
No seasonal pulse known
Anglers fish swordfish at night over deep water.
Kajikia albida
No seasonal pulse known
Typical Seasonal Targets
- Yellowfin tuna — SUMMER — EARLY FALL
- Atlantic bluefin tuna — LATE SPRING — SUMMER
- Mahi-mahi — SUMMER — EARLY FALL
Seasonal presence is general guidance and does not indicate current fish activity.
Access, Safety and Regulations
Access
Offshore canyon boats from New York and New Jersey inlets. Overnight runs are common. No shore access.
Primary hazards
Distant bluewater, night chunking, and steep canyon walls. The regional buoy is too far inshore to describe canyon seas.
Fishery considerations
- Harbor and inlet tides are not representative of this canyon. NY Harbor and Montauk tide data are not representative of this offshore location.
- Harbor and inlet weather do not describe the canyon. Plan for open-ocean wind and sea on an overnight run.
Regulations
Size limits, seasons, and possession rules change. Verify the current official regulations before fishing.
Fishery Sources
Editorial and agency sources supporting this fishery profile. Live and predicted conditions use the separate Data Sources section.
Location and Access
This marker is the mapped fishing area. It is not a boat ramp, a parking area, or a place to drive to.
