When wahoo are off Shinnecock
Wahoo fishing out of Shinnecock runs July through October, with August and September best, according to the Sea Venture season chart. For the inlet and the port itself, see the Shinnecock port page. For why wahoo reach the Northeast (see also the wider Atlantic Northeast guide), start with the regional guide.
| Window | Timing |
|---|---|
| Season | July through October |
| Best | August and September |
How far boats run
Wahoo from this port are caught on canyon trips out to the shelf edge. No single ground is named for them.
Shinnecock or Montauk
Sea Venture’s canyon trips leave from either Shinnecock or Montauk, whichever gives the shorter run. Which inlet is closer depends on the canyon you pick.
How the fish are caught here
Locally, wahoo are taken as part of the canyon trip, on the run out to the shelf edge. For tackle and trolling, see the wahoo fishing guide.
Grounds and structure
From the inlet outward, the named structure is Shinnecock Reef, Twelve Mile Reef, The Dip, Coimbra and Hudson Canyon. Hudson Canyon sits at the shelf edge, where the continental shelf drops away to deep water.
| Structure | Depth | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shinnecock Reef | 76-84 ft | 2.0 nm south of Shinnecock Inlet |
| Twelve Mile Reef | 123-143 ft | 12.0 nm from Moriches and Shinnecock Inlets |
The two reefs are known waypoints on the way out; the offshore structure follows below. For other species on this water, see the wider offshore gamefish guides.
In Breakpoint, the Chart Contours layer shows where the shelf edge and Hudson Canyon sit relative to the inlet. Chart layers are not for navigation.
Shinnecock Reef
Shinnecock Reef lies in 76-84 ft of water, 2.0 nautical miles south of Shinnecock Inlet. It is the first named structure outside the inlet.
Twelve Mile Reef
Twelve Mile Reef lies in 123-143 ft of water, 12.0 nautical miles from Moriches and Shinnecock Inlets.
The Dip
The Dip is offshore structure on the way to the canyons.
Coimbra
Coimbra is offshore structure on the way out.
Hudson Canyon
Hudson Canyon sits at the shelf edge and marks the offshore end of the run.
Who fishes for wahoo from Shinnecock
Sea Venture The Canyon Specialist is run by Capt. Peter Stassi and lists wahoo among its canyon trips. Listings on Captain Experiences include a 40 ft boat.
FAQ: wahoo fishing out of Shinnecock
When is the best month for wahoo off Shinnecock?
August and September are best, within a July through October window, per the Sea Venture season chart.
Is there a named wahoo ground off Shinnecock?
No single ground is named. Wahoo from this port are caught on canyon trips.
Do boats leave from Shinnecock or Montauk?
Sea Venture’s canyon trips leave from either port, whichever gives the shorter run.
How deep and far out are Shinnecock Reef and Twelve Mile Reef?
Shinnecock Reef is 76-84 ft deep and 2.0 nautical miles south of Shinnecock Inlet. Twelve Mile Reef is 123-143 ft deep and 12.0 nautical miles from Moriches and Shinnecock Inlets.
Who runs wahoo trips from Shinnecock?
Sea Venture "The Canyon Specialist," with Capt. Peter Stassi, lists wahoo. Captain Experiences lists a 40 ft boat.
