You need to register before saltwater fishing. No porgies out there yet, but they should be arriving very soon. Harold Barnes fished with green crabs at the Old Field Bell Buoy and managed 6 keeper blacks and some short sea bass mixed in. Thank you for these awesome fishing reports. We easily limited out and then played catch and release for the rest of the trip. North Shore Harbors continue to produce steady bass results also. says the picture hasnt changed drastically. The fish were a bit smaller but still a awsome basket of fish to take home. The heaviest catch wins $25,000 but there are other chances to win cash and prizes totaling $40,000! Wondering if you could help me understand the local lingo a bit. Giant porgies being caught offshore, and now theyre biting on the beach. Warm weather is on the horizon, and Paul expects the fishing to explode once we get some consistency. Capt. Some squid have arrived, almost two weeks ahead of time. To reserve or find out more information visit www.myfinchaser.com or call (516) 643-0940. Western Sound tautog fishing improves, schoolie and slot stripers inundate the back bays, and larger migratory bass flood the waters around New York Harbor. Rentals open May 15th So much so, that Im considering buying a heavy duty reel to handle one, should the opportunity arise. Private Charter (917) 417-7557 Open Boat (888) 689-1285 Other good spots are Argyle Lake and and the Twin Lakes in Wantagh. He had about a dozen bass to 26 inches on 3/4 ounce chartreuse bucktails. The most common approach to fly fishing for Bass in Long Island is on foot, in shallow, rocky waters. Craig just finished making some shark chum; theyve got plenty ready for this summers season. Great bass fishing are in the harbors with paddle tail plastic and Storm Shads prod Capt. Fares saw picky fishing in depths from 80 to 140 feet of water for both cod and blackfish. Guys are still targeting the herring from the piers. Nov 23, 2021. mattm. Weakfish are on the prowl, with fish near the Copiague Hole and State Channel on soft plastics. Theyll be here soon. The freshwater scene is hot, with Hempstead Lake having just been stocked. Lloyd Malsin of Nansea II had a great first outing of the season to target flounder. Good bites have also spread to the east inside the Great South Bay. OUTDOOR ADVENTURES. Their stock has improved slightly each year since, and the ones shes seeing this year are extremely impressive. Although the blackfish chewed strongly and plentiful, most were shorts. They will be beginning their season in May. The better numbers are located in the western bays right now. Guys are still targeting the herring from the piers. He found mostly bunker, many of which were dying, on the ocean side. Speedy Hubert and take his fares to some of the most fertile fishing grounds along Long Islands East End for the best of bottom fishing. SP Minnows and On Cold Spring Charters in Cold Spring Harbor, Capt. Keep an assortment of bucktail jigs in your surf bag to put more fish on the beach this season. They began on Saturday with 31 cod and 17 tautog. There is a good population of schoolie stripers near Paul. Trolling mojos at Buoy 15 has been strongly effective while rubber storm shad and paddle tails along with chunk bunker have all been producing well in the bays and harbors.
LBI NJ Fishing Report - LBI's Premier Fishing Report By Fisherman's Striped bass are here and in solid numbers. Keep in mind the season for tog closes at the end of the month but with that fluke season opens May 1 with the same regulations as last year. One angler had a 33-inch bass earlier in the wee John at J&J Sports in Patchogue said striped bass season is officially open for the 2023 season and fishing has been excellent in our local waters with slot fish found on both the north and south side At Chasing Tails Bait and Tackle in Oakdale, Billy reported striped bass have started showing their faces all around the island. Bay Park Fishing Station in Oceanside reports: Mike Flynn of Sea Bull got out last week to fish the Hempstead Reef. Some squid have arrived, almost two weeks ahead of time. Long Island Fishing Report - April 15, 2021 by Tim Regan April 15, 2021 Vin Cagnina with a beautiful striper on the fly. Brian of Captain Skippy Charters in Mount Sinai reports he will begin sailing the beginning of May chasing fluke, stripers and porgies. Knowing which striped bass fishing techniques to use can be the difference between success in a big blitz, or leaving the area empty handed. There is a good population of schoolie stripers near Paul. The water needs to warm a bit before we see them near our shores said Scott. Fluke season opens May 1 and anglers are already seeing them as a by-catch in Moriches Bay. We will probably resume sailing for Cod sometime in February or March. Opt-In for automatic delivery of the weekly fishing report. Rich and his wife Capt.
Tune into this weeks reports for all the updates and fishing news from our correspondents as well. season is still going strong, with some more big fish starting to come up from the rocks. Jeff says theyre mostly holdovers, but some fish have been reported from the beach. Nothing size-wise, but pretty cool nonetheless. Quality tog potential in certain areas. Largemouth bass are starting to wake up, and theyre willing to hit soft plastics. Early squid, giant spearing, plentiful bunker, and herring are all on the menu. Inside the harbor at Port Jeff in the narrows of Conscience Bay saw Bobby Cox finding his way to a great catch of 5 winter flatties anchored up in 15 feet of water on the first of outgoing water. Rich of the Nancy Ann out of Orient, reports that they will begin trips by the beginning of May and still has dates available for the 2023 season. Down at West Lake Marina they told me to give them a ring at (631) 668-5600 for any questions regarding fishing or the services they offer. Dennis D.C. Im practically foaming at the mouth. We limited out in minutes a short ride from the dock then played catch & release for the rest of the trip. Of course, the crew only kept their legal limit, but the fishing was nothing short of insane. Cod and blackfish remain abundant on the wrecks and reefs using clam baits. Please note that Capt. Big bluefish here and there. Theres a ton of bunker in the bays, and the water temps are rising. Cole reported there are bass everywhere in the bay! April 28, 2023. He had a good amount of bass, with some nicer ones in the mix. Theres been talk of flounder being caught in Oyster Bay. We had good action this weekend with stripers. Spring is finally here, and with it comes the much-awaited fishing season. Its a little cold for that species, but a good sign of things to come. LBI Fishing Report 4/18/23 When the dogwoods are blooming, the bass fishing is booming! Ive been switching back and forth between stripers and bigmouths this week. Richey Strobez laid out some line and worked the surface along the cabanas near Stony Brook Channel for 2 nice bass which he released. For more info or to reserve your spot at the rail, give Tim a call at (631) 960-8204. Long Island Video Fishing Forecast April 27, 2023, Long Island Video Fishing Forecast April 20, 2023, Freeport Tuna Club Annual Fishing Flea Market, South Shore Invitational Charity Fishing Tournament, https://www.thefisherman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/The-Fisherman.m4a. Mark describes the scene as it is going to be one banner year. Forty-inch bass chase bunker in New York, Cape Cod is flooded with squid, spearing and herring, and mainland Massachusetts sees their first migratory stripers.
Fishing Reports - Island Current Fish up to 42 pounds just west of Debs inlet were reported. Small migratory bass have moved in. Captain Tom from the Sea Wife IV told me the boat is in the water and hes going to begin fishing in the beginning of May for porgies, fluke and stripers out of Montauk. Guys have their ears to the ground. Carmine at Campsite Sport Shop in Huntington said the excellent bass fishing continues right inside Huntington Bay and Harbor for those using Yo-Zuri X-Raps, Storm Shads and Super Strike plugs.
Vancouver Island Fishing Reports - Island Fisherman Magazine Holdover striped bass have been keeping anglers occupied, and Craig expects to see some migratory fish being caught in the next week or so. Midday, tie on a streamer with some flash to entice a reaction strike from a big, aggressive fish. They had 12 blacks and a few porgies grab their offerings as well. Not asking for spots by any means, just trying to understand the report. He found mostly bunker, many of which were dying, on the ocean side. Capt. No Time Charters found some big bass on their first three trips of the year. Crabs, clams, and sandworms have all proven effective. Long Island Fishing Report . Captain John from Fishemlite Charters let me know he plans on hitting Peconic Bay for porgies and weakfish and stripers in the beginning of May. Striped bass season opened on April 15, and we're awaiting the arrival of Bluefish in May. Fly anglers are using clousers and other small baitfish imitations to coax the bass. And according to Ken, he said the Hampton Lady out of Shinnecock fished the bay last week for what seemed to look like a good porgy bite. Tim of the Timothy J in Mattituck reports he will be starting up as soon as fluke season debuts. At. Scott Leonard of Top Gun Sportfishing Charters out of Babylon I heard it was a great week of striper fishing on the north side of the bay. SP Minnows and storm wild eyed shads have been working very well as is cut bunker or bunker chunks. To book your trips, give Capt. Trawling is no fun. A dry-hopper rig is always a good way to find fish. Paul is one of the finest open boat captains along the East End along with Capt. Local baymen are finding some gigantic spearing. Tiderunner weakfish on the east end and schoolie stripers all over the island. Theyre also looking forward to seeing past clients and meeting new people who love to Captain Steve from Top Hook Fishing told me he will start his fishing during the month of May for porgies and stripers of West Lake in Montauk. The tuna have been getting bolder and bolder every year, coming within casting distance of surf anglers. It was a beautiful evening other than it being all cloudy with rain moving through. This means the alligator blues should be holding in their inlets for a bit providing great action for most throwing a popper or tin. Anglers also scored with some weakfish while bass fishing with swim shads. heard some reports of schoolies arriving.
Connecticut - On The Water On Long Island snapper fishing starts in August and is full swing by Labor Day or mid September. The other freshwater fish arent biting so well, as many anglers got out early and hammered them. On Taylor Renee Charters out of Babylon I heard from Capt. Anglers are keeping themselves occupied with these hungry fish while they wait for a denser influx of striped bass. Some of the first front runner gator blues hit the central South Shore on the ocean and bay side with bass mixed in. The Fisherman We can only imagine those fish have freshly migrated into our waters. You want a limit of stripers; the time is now and you dont even need a boat as the bass are being taken at all the town docks and marinas. Finesse presentations with light line and jigs seems to be doing the trick. Most of the East End boats will be starting their seasons May 1 with the intentions of getting in on the sure porgy action that this side of the island has to offer. South Shore wrecks are continuing to host a steady tog bite and pick of cod. They expect some good fishing to start taking place around Montauk by the beginning Captain Mark from the Montauk Star let me know if youre interested in fishing with them please call (631) 872-5185. There are some weakfish around, who are in the same boat as t porgies: not quite ready to chew yet. The largemouth action has been ridiculous. Get ready kids, the best is just ahead of us. I hooked two catfish on artificial lures while targeting largemouths. Jigs and plastics have been the best way to catch these fish. French Creek Fishing Report Island Fisherman - March 6, 2023 1 Find out what's working and what's not when fishing in the French Creek area on Central Vancouver Island. I gave Captain Savio from Fishooker Charters a call and he let me know his boat is in the water and hes looking to start searching for stripers this upcoming week. Long Island Fishing Report April 22, 2021. Fish up to 42 pounds just west of Debs inlet were reported. Capt. Tight lines. by Tim Regan April 22, 2021 Photo Credit: Tim Regan Tiderunner weakfish on the east end and schoolie stripers all over the island. The afternoon session was more productive than the morning. Mark explained that he doesnt have his boat in the water yet and he is catching bass like crazy right off his berth. One trip even produced some keeper tog. doormat Fluke he caught on board the Toadally Hooked - 6/7/2015. A great bait for weak fish would be clam or squid strips. Gillen, we heard they plan to start sailing the day fluke season opens. FIRST SOUTH SHORE BLUEFISH WEAKFISH, PORGIES AND BASS HIT PECONIC BAY PLUS, FLUKE SEASON OPENS MAY 1 The striper bite First Official Week of Striper Season (Fish up to 42 pounds) South Shore Wrecks Produce Tog and Cod Were officially Jay at Silly Lily Fishing Station in East Moriches said the station will open May 10, with rentals available beginning May 15. On the King Cod out of Center Moriches I heard from Capt. Ginny At Saltwaters Bait and Tackle in West Islip I heard there are blues inside the bay with stripers all over the bay. One angler reported a lot of fish, and all were 28 inches and larger.
These trips are by open reservation or by group charters. Chris Albronda gave me the goods on Montauk: The striped bass have arrived! Stripers are around in decent numbers right now, especially in the backbays and on the flats. Capt. Good bites have also spread to the east inside the Great South Bay. Again this week, no boat is needed as anglers are having a ball catching stripers from schoolie size to slot size and over from the town marina and all the local docks and piers. Both tiny fish and keeper bass have been getting caught in the surf on both the north and south side. Theres a decent class of fish locally, hanging out in the warmer waters. As for what you can catch right now bass are all over both bays, blues are beginning to roam the back-bay areas with the bass and scattering bunker schools. The Fisherman The night From Capt. The crew from Montauk Marine Basin let me know for more information on their hours and services call (631) 668-5900. From the Ebb Tide they let me know they are happy to announce their updated spring/summer schedule and hopefully a more user friendly web experience for reservations as well as some new voyages. From Capt. Popping plugs have been best, with fish on the east side of the Great South Bay Bridge. Nonetheless everyone had a ball with great weather and great fishing. Outstanding! Hot April action. The action was consistent, and the guys were able to capitalize on it for multiple days this week. On the King Cod out of Center Moriches I heard from Capt. Jay at Silly Lily Fishing Station in East Moriches said the station will open May 10, with rentals available beginning May 15. . Lloyd Malsin of Nansea II had a great first outing of the season to target flounder. The striper bite continued throughout the Great South Bay going east this week with bunker being the main fuel behind the bite. Western Long Island and NYC Fishing Report- April 27, 2023 Large migratory stripers cruise the north and south shores, bluefish hit the south shore inlets and bays, and spring tautog season winds down. 2.Bunker seem to be everywhere, most notably right in the surf. On the Capt. The tog are chewing, so grab some crabs and head on out to any rockpile in 50 feet of water or lest. reports a great start to the striped bass season. Tune into this weeks reports for all the updates and fishing news from our correspondents as well. Required fields are marked *. Jeff says theyre mostly holdovers, but some fish have been reported from the beach. Jim Flora of Miller Place Bait and Tackle reports great striped bass fishing at Buoy 15 and Buoy 11 on diamond jigs. Wow this bit continues to amaze!
Kathy hasnt seen them this large in a long time. South Shore wrecks are continuing to host a steady tog bite and pick of cod. Call the Captain at (917) 601-4548 to book your next charter or find out more information Captain Ken from My Joyce wanted the readers to know you can give him a ring at (516) 641-2138 to either book a trip or find out more information about the types of trips he offers. Captain Pete from My Mate let me know for best rates and dates fishing out of Montauk give him a call at (917) 543-3115 to book or inquire about what types of trips hes offering. Jill from the November Rain said the boat is in the water and ready to go for the 2023 season, Give them a call at (646) 335-7315 to book a trip before their schedule fills up. Captain Tom from the Sea Wife IV told me the boat is in the water and hes going to begin fishing in the beginning of May for porgies, fluke and stripers out of Montauk. Great bass fishing are in the harbors with paddle tail plastic and Storm Shads producing best. Schoolie stripers are being caught from the piers, and in Jamaica Bay. Back in the bays, the bunker abounded, and they seemed much healthier than the ocean stock. Frank offered a tip to fish from beach channel drive to silver hole if youre wade fishing. Nate Bowditch fished the west end for a few days this week. Big ones to the west, tiny ones in the South Shore surf. Frank from Bernies Bait and Tackle in Brooklyn, says the picture hasnt changed drastically. Easy in and out marina, fish accessible almost immediately = more fish in the boat and less time cruising from location to location. Capt. Tim of the Timothy J in Mattituck reports he will be starting up as soon as fluke season debuts. Mike Boccio out of Orient, will now team up with Capt. The bite was absolutely insane. Sinai reports stripers are inside the harbor with many slot size fish mixed in with many shorts and a few over the size limit. A couple boats ventured to Plum Gut to target tautog and didnt lose a single piece of bait. 116 Shore Rd. To start the season, they will sail at 11 a.m. daily with additional trips on the weekend. Capt. Quality togging this week. A couple weakfish were caught, which is an exciting prospect. One angler got some clams from Paulies and chucked them from the town beach right there, had himself a ball. Scott Leonard of Top Gun Sportfishing Charters out of Babylon I heard it was a great week of striper fishing on the north side of the bay. Blackfish have been slamming crabs along the rockpiles in 50 feet of water or less. No reports of big fish just yet (locally), but these fish are providing some great action. These fish want plastic shad, Bass Assassins and Kast Capt. Recent Menhaden fish-kills attributed to Vibriosis. Guys have their ears to the ground. Sean Crean of Port of Call Charters in Northport reports he debuted his first trip this past Saturday April 22 trolling Mojos. Of course you always have a good shot at these others species as well on these trips. Greg from Burnett's Marina in Bay Shore we heard of a good week as anglers fishing the docks have scored on bass to 12 pounds on bunker chunks. Some thoughts popped into my head while taking in all this weeks info: 1.Big porgies are biting. Soft plastics, popping or walking plugs, and darters are the go-to lures right now. There have been some scattered reports from the ocean as well. FIRST SOUTH SHORE BLUEFISH WEAKFISH, PORGIES AND BASS HIT PECONIC BAY PLUS, FLUKE SEASON OPENS MAY 1 The striper bite First Official Week of Striper Season (Fish up to 42 pounds) South Shore Wrecks Produce Tog and Cod Were officially From the Ebb Tide they let me know they are happy to announce their updated spring/summer schedule and hopefully a more user friendly web experience for reservations as well as some new voyages. New York Saltwater FISHING REGISTRATION. With his buddy Nick, the duo had many fish on bunker as well as bucktails, swim shads and topwater. They limited out, and released bass to 35+ pounds. Striped bass fishing was excellent with a double limit of slot fi Capt. The back bays are now loaded with bass. said the western Peconics are loaded with small bass. On the 16th, Steve fished the central LI Sound through a low-water sunset. A couple weakfish were caught, which is an exciting prospect. He even expects bluefish to show up in a week or so!
Fishing Report | nyangler.com North Shore Harbors continue to produce steady bass results also. Big ones to the west, tiny ones in the South Shore surf. Call Now. Clams and soft plastics are the main tools of those who are catching. Dave Flanagan of North Island Fly says the schoolies have been moving in on the western half of the island, providing some solid action in the harbors. Frank offered a tip to fish from beach channel drive to silver hole if youre wade fishing. If youre tossing flies, try a flashy baitfish imitation. Last but not least, the big bluefish have just shown up in the Shinnecock canal. Sayville Dock is also holding some bass. Long Island Fishing Report - April 22, 2021 Tiderunner weakfish on the east end and schoolie stripers all over the island. Flounder anglers are keeping their lips sealed, but it sounds like theres decent potential for a bite if youre willing to put in the work. M. Rhode Island Tog Record. They were fresh migrators, covered in sea lice. Weakfish have been caught as a by-catch and should begin holding up in their normal haunts by the weekend Copiague Hole, State Channel, Ocean Beach, West Channel, Heckscher Flats. (631) 654-2311 All anglers 16yrs and older are required to register for saltwater fishing or purchase a license for freshwater fishing in New York State. This week, Daves friend Dan found some great tautog action in some deeper water, at thirty to fifty feet. The incoming tide would produce a handful of stripers to 24 inches during those midday sessions. Keith Williams of the Fin Chaser who also sails from Greenport until early June, before heading back to Montauk for the remainder of the bottom fishing season. To book your trips, give Capt. Fire Island: New York Boat Wednesday at 8:05 PM: North Fork: New York Boat Tuesday at 8:51 PM: Debs/Jones: New York Boat Tuesday at 7:58 PM: Fire Island: New York Boat Tuesday at 6:24 PM: New York Bight: New York Boat Tuesday at 3:13 PM: Fire Island: New York Boat Monday at 1:13 PM: Debs/Jones: New York Surf Monday at 12:46 PM: New York Bight . The foot-long stripers are chewing in the surf, underneath the shad. Capt. Plenty of fish are in the slot range. Nobodys reporting anything huge, but the reports are solid for fish to a couple of pounds. Porgies have surfaced in the north shore. Theres a few blackfish around the local rock piles and wrecks but the season closes next week so get them now. Spring is finally here, and with it comes the much-awaited fishing season. Good run of short bass along the sand beaches. Also keep in mind fluke season opens May 1 and they could be around already in some of the usual Peconic hot spots. Richey used sandworms with no weight on 12 pound test. On Cold Spring Charters in Cold Spring Harbor, Capt. Brenden at Captree Bait and Tackle Shop on Captree Island reported that blackfish on local reefs and Inside the inlet on wrecks is okay. Plastic shads and cut bunker are catching the bass.
Fished kellys island tonight and couldn't keep a lure in the water. Tiderunner weakfish on the east end and schoolie stripers all over the island. These hardy, adaptable fish will gladly eat almost anything, and flies are no different. Big ones to the west, tiny ones in the South Shore surf. Please note that the Summer Fish Camp is open to kids 7 to 16 years of age and will begin June 26. If you're interested in experiencing the excitement for yourself, please don't hesitate to contact me. Tight Lines Capt Shark, Your email address will not be published. Jill from the November Rain said the boat is in the water and ready to go for the 2023 season, Give them a call at (646) 335-7315 to book a trip before their schedule fills up.
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