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Stories & guides
Practical local writing for people who want to spend a day on Jamaica Bay and do it well.
Guide · November 5, 2026
New York Saltwater Rules for Jamaica Bay Anglers
Which New York rules apply on Jamaica Bay and at the Sheepshead Bay fleet: the marine registry, the NY Bight blackfish region, and where Gateway's access pass fits in.
Guide · November 5, 2026
The Sheepshead Bay Fleet and Jamaica Bay Access
Where the open boats leave, where the public piers are, and which official pages to read before you drive.