As Chuck said, The white bass are everywhere, with good numbers around Governs Island and Patricia/weed Island. Some days they school well others you have to catch them on a spoon or Little George.
There are a few Black Bass in the willows, but I think you will do better with a C-rig/ T-rig worm/ or jig on points in 8-15 feet of water.
The fish are biting. (catfishing is good too)he should have fun.