02/14/2026
🎣 TUNA FISHING REPORT - Jones Inlet
📅 2026-02-13T19:41:57.944-05:00
# # # Top 3 Tuna Fishing Spots Near Jones Inlet, Long Island
# # # # 1. **Hudson Canyon / The Mudhole**
- **Coordinates:** 39°57.00'N, 72°45.00'W
- **5-mile radius boundaries:**
- North Boundary: 40°02.00'N, 72°45.00'W
- South Boundary: 39°52.00'N, 72°45.00'W
- East Boundary: 39°57.00'N, 72°50.00'W
- West Boundary: 39°57.00'N, 72°40.00'W
- **Distance from Jones Inlet:** 58 nautical miles
- **Why this spot today:**
- The water temperature readings show a significant gradient (up to 22.9°F), which can indicate concentration of tuna species.
- This canyon is known for its deep structure, attracting both Yellowfin and Bigeye tunas.
- Water clarity and color changes near the edges of these structures often mean higher bait fish activity, drawing in larger predators like tuna.
- **Target Species:** Yellowfin, Bigeye
- **Confidence Level:** High
# # # # 2. **The Fingers**
- **Coordinates:** 40°09.00'N, 72°12.00'W
- **5-mile radius boundaries:**
- North Boundary: 40°14.00'N, 72°12.00'W
- South Boundary: 40°04.00'N, 72°12.00'W
- East Boundary: 40°09.00'N, 72°17.00'W
- West Boundary: 40°09.00'N, 72°07.00'W
- **Distance from Jones Inlet:** 48 nautical miles
- **Why this spot today:**
- This area is a known hotspot for Bluefin and Yellowfin tunas.
- The temperature gradient near the edges of canyons often creates favorable conditions for tuna to feed on bait fish such as butterfish, mackerel, and sardines.
- Water clarity here tends to be moderate, which allows for
FISHING SPOT MAP LEGEND:
D (Green) = Jones Inlet (Departure)
A = # 1. (Tuna)
B = # 2. (activity, drawing in larger predators li)
C = # 3. (and predators)
🗺️ Map shows today's top fishing spots based on live NOAA buoy data, satellite SST, and tide conditions.