Scup Fishing in New York
When scup are caught across New York, season by season, from NOAA’s recreational catch survey (2024).
Scup catch through the year
Recreational catch in New York by two-month season. The peak window is highlighted.
Seasonal catch and conditions for New York
Seasonal catch, tides, and the day's conditions worth knowing for your spots, plus the occasional Pathr update. No spam.
Catching scup in New York
Scup catches in New York run hardest around Jul-Aug, with the strongest two-month windows in Jul-Aug and May-Jun. Anglers keep about 40% of what they catch and release the rest. All of this comes from NOAA’s recreational catch survey, so it maps the season rather than any single day.
To turn the season into a trip, line the peak window up with the daily bite. Check the New York fishing times for the solunar windows, the tide charts for moving water, and the sunrise and sunset times for first and last light.
Frequently asked
When is the best time to catch scup in New York?+
Catches peak around Jul-Aug (July and August). The strongest two-month windows are Jul-Aug and May-Jun. This is based on NOAA's 2024 recreational catch survey, so it reflects the typical season rather than a live report.
Do anglers keep or release scup in New York?+
Across New York, about 40% of the scup caught are kept and 60% are released. That works out to roughly 5.8M kept and 8.8M released in 2024.
How many scup are caught in New York?+
NOAA's survey estimated about 15M scup caught by recreational anglers in New York in 2024, making it the #1 most-caught species in the state. Survey estimates, so read them as the shape of the season.
Where does this scup data come from?+
NOAA's Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP), 2024 estimates. Courtesy: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
