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Hudson Canyon

Offshore · New York · Hudson Canyon / New York Bight offshore

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Hudson Canyon

Offshore · New York

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Nearby coastal destinations

Other coastal destinations nearby

  • Shinnecock Inlet107.8 mi

    New York · New York Marine District · Inlet

    Approximately 107.8 miles away

  • Montauk Point121.3 mi

    New York · New York Marine District · Shore

    Approximately 121.3 miles away

  • Baltimore / Washington Canyons127.2 mi

    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 a submarine canyon destination in NY. Battery/NY Harbor and Montauk Point are not the canyon. No no-take at the pin. Deepwater coral protections may restrict bottom gear on walls. Recreational HMS trolling at the head is the identity. Tilefish remain a research hold, not a canonical target. StrikeTracks does not offer a live ordinal coastal rating here.

Fishery type
  • Submarine canyon
Fishing modes
  • Offshore boat
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 qualitative canyon pulses. Swordfish and white marlin are occurrence-only. Do not invent tilefish as a canonical species.

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

  • Yellowfin tuna illustration

    Yellowfin tuna

    Primary

    Thunnus albacares

    Also called Ahi

    Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER — EARLY FALL

  • Atlantic bluefin tuna illustration

    Atlantic bluefin tuna

    PrimaryRegulations vary annually

    Thunnus thynnus

    Also called Bluefin tuna

    Typical seasonal opportunity: LATE SPRING — SUMMER

  • Mahi-mahi illustration

    Mahi-mahi

    Primary

    Coryphaena hippurus

    Also called Dorado

    Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER — EARLY FALL

  • Swordfish illustration

    Swordfish

    Secondary

    Xiphias gladius

    No seasonal pulse known

    Night/deep occurrence. Do not invent months.

  • White marlin illustration

    White marlin

    Secondary

    Kajikia albida

    No seasonal pulse known

    Occurrence is supported. Destination month timing is not encoded and is not a Jan–Dec card.

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.

Fishery considerations

  • Harbor and inlet tides are not canyon-local. Do not inherit NY Harbor or Montauk tides.
  • NWS offshore zones only. No accepted local current or Stream-position product.

Regulations

Size limits, seasons, and possession rules change. Verify the current official regulations before fishing.

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Location and Access

Cataloged offshore fishing destination

Offshore · New York

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