MASSIVE Porgies in NYC's Jamaica Bay!

Went out to hunt for some porgies with ‪@fishingtheatlantic‬ and we found em! Non-stop porgy action in Jamaica Bay. We also got two simultaneous hookups on some BIG fish!
Porgies, also known as scup in New England, are a popular recreational fish found along the Atlantic coast from Nova Scotia to Florida, though rare south of North Carolina. They are recognized for their fine flavor despite being bony and are often caught during warmer months, with peak fishing in June. Porgies migrate seasonally, moving inshore in spring and summer and offshore in winter. They prefer hard bottoms and structures where they feed on invertebrates. Although typically small, they provide a strong fight when hooked, making them a favorite for anglers.
As of September 2024, the regulations for Porgy fishing in New York State are as follows:
Minimum size: 9.5 inches for shore-based anglers, and 10.5 inches for vessel-based anglers.
Daily possession limit: 30 fish for shore and vessel-based anglers from May 1 to December 31. 40 fish for anglers aboard licensed party or charter boats from September 1 to October 31.
Open season: May 1 through December 31 for recreational anglers

[@fishingwithbori]

Great action and video my brother.

[@fishingwithnico]

Thank you bro

[@willykapalot2627]

Love the video, Nico!

[@fishingwithnico]

Thank you for watching!! I really appreciate the support

[@AsshurK]

Nico you need a show on @bet!!!! You can do fishing, I’ll do travel!

[@fishingwithnico]

I would love to pitch a show to them lol let’s do it!

[@captmojoe]

FISHSCALE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! we miss you and the fishing on jamaica bay,,, we live in fla now,,last 3 years,,,,,,,,,,,,,miss fishing side by side with you,,, maureen says hello,,,,,,,,,,,,,,> >

[@401-Fishing]

Dude, your videos are awesome! ❤

[@fishingwithnico]

Thank you so much - that means a lot. I’ve subscribed to your channel as well. Thanks for watching

[@tazmortyfishingadventure9957]

Those are some really aggressive fish. Like how they bend those rods. Stingrays are always a disappointment. Nice video bro. Bless up.

[@fishingwithnico]

Respect bro thank you for watching. I will be down there in a few months we got to link up

[@robertfunk2796]

I have fished the Bay for alot of years and never seen 'em that big, beautiful catch!!!!!

[@fishingwithnico]

There are some really big ones out there! Thanks for watching Robert

[@letsgomets002]

I have...every year

[@winirellotv1958]

Yes Man they are there really nice one 👍

[@fishingwithnico]

Thank you bro, I see you out there doing well too. Now is the time to get on them

[@chriss.2776]

You got lucky. Chris from the bridge. 🤓👍

[@anewlookatlurestopwaterpop5466]

Very nice video Nico

[@fishingwithnico]

Thank you bro

[@burningredsun]

That's some good catching! Where you drifting for the porgies or anchored? Tight Lines!

[@fishingwithnico]

Thank you! I believe he was using his spot lock. Coast guard is very strict on anchoring near the bridge. I think you have to be like 50 or 75ft away to anchor or something like that

[@burningredsun]

@@fishingwithnico Spot lock is a game changer! Thx for the info! Tight Lines!

[@TheJordanbrown2]

Porgies went crazy this vid! Yall sell them or you just keep and cook each one?

[@fishingwithnico]

It’s illegal to sell fish without a license lol I usually just keep one or two and give the rest away to friends/family

[@robbieevans6536]

Those are some big porgies..Very good eating fish , nice and firm meat.

[@fishingwithnico]

Very good eating! Thanks for watching

[@Kayak_fishing_maniac]

Insane porgy akction 💪🤩🔥amazing video Brother 👊

[@fishingwithnico]

Thank you for watching bro, one day when I learn the kayak we should make a run together haha

[@Kayak_fishing_maniac]

@fishingwithnico I can't wait 😊💪👊

[@FishinAccomplished]

Good stuff Nico!

[@fishingwithnico]

Thanks man!

[@michaeldemarco1170]

Sick video.

[@fishingwithnico]

Thank you Michael. Always appreciate the support

[@31triggers]

Help the kelp

[@fishingwithnico]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@letsgomets002]

9"...size minimum

[@fishingwithnico]

yes

[@LetsdoThis_2023]

Bro This is not Jamaica Bay... this is Gil Hodges Bridge

[@fishingwithnico]

National Parks Service and NYC Parks maps this area out as part of Jamaica Bay. Jamaica Bay is connected to the Lower New York Bay which is a section of New York Bay south of the Narrows (the strait between Staten Island and Brooklyn), directly west of where this area is.

[@LetsdoThis_2023]

@@fishingwithnico I know exactly where is Jamaica Bay and where Jamaica Bay finished....😉

[@brendanross1386]

This Jamaica bay. MPB is in marine park bridge

[@letsgomets002]

Of course it's Jamaica Bay...you're probably not from here to say something like that.

[@LetsdoThis_2023]

@@letsgomets002 indeed I m not from here Just in Howard Beach for years