Fishing near Staten Island, NY

Staten Island sits at the mouth of New York Harbor, surrounded by saltwater on multiple sides and dotted with freshwater ponds and lakes throughout its parks. Anglers here move between surf and pier fishing on Raritan Bay and the harbor, and quiet freshwater spots like Wolfe's Pond, Silver Lake, and Clove Lakes. The variety — largemouth bass in shaded ponds, striped bass and bluefish off saltwater piers — makes it one of the more versatile fishing destinations in New York City.