M. Rhode Island Tog Record. Mike who reported they had good action during sunrise/sunset on the north side of the bay in the Connetquot River by Nicoll Island. The bay between the forks (Peconic Bay) also came alive last week with good catches of porgies, some stripers and mixed in weakfish. There is a good population of schoolie stripers near Paul. found some consistency this week fishing the parrot darter in dirty water. Theres a few porgies that are mixed in with them. I definitely recommend going out early to beat the rush, and booking with Hook and Fin Fishing charters. This week, Daves friend Dan found some great tautog action in some deeper water, at thirty to fifty feet. In from Dick at Dick's B&T in Mastic Beach we learned that there are a lot of bass in the bay, with anglers scoring well on worms and artificial lures. Paul is one of the finest open boat captains along the East End along with Capt. Twenty pound stripers bite in the South Shore surf, there's good fishing for tautog and cod offshore, and freshwater fishing is on fire. Captain Sal from the Moondance in Montauk said hes about a week away from targeting porgies out of Montauk. The striper bite continued throughout the Great South Bay going east this week with bunker being the main fuel behind the bite. The bays can be anything from Jamaica Bay to Greath South Bay to Hampton Bays or any of the north shore bays of Long Island. Blackfish have been slamming crabs along the rockpiles in 50 feet of water or less. Bunker, clam, and artificials are keeping rods bent regularly. Paul at River Bay Outfitters in Baldwin said the LI Fly Rodders had a solid session at the Connetquot this week. Another favorite of anglers, weakfish are around and will begin to pop up in our local waters. Plenty of fish are in the slot range. Give him a call at (631) 680-1025 to book or inquire about more information. Bigger fish are hiding out in the bays. Storm shads and Berkley paddle tails have been effective inside the marinas and docks while mojos and diamond jigs have been working well at Buoy 15 and the Triangle. Paul, who ran the Prime Time for Capt. The boat will be sailing for Moriches Bay fluke on Monday May 1st, every day from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Their 6-pack charter boat is open for charters. Theres a ton of bunker in the bays, and the water temps are rising. December 31st was our last trip of the season. Some parts of Long Island will peak earlier or later, but in general the last 2 weeks of . For more info or to reserve your spot at the rail, give Tim a call at (631) 960-8204. Adam at North Country Gas Bait and Tackle said the first of the early blues are showing their teeth at Buoy 11 out of Port Jefferson along with some schoolie bass. Captain John and first mate Chris were wonderful!! Call (631) 728-4563 to book a trip with the boat. Capt. To reserve or find out more information visit www.myfinchaser.com or call (516) 643-0940. Clams and soft plastics are the main tools of those who are catching. Some of the first front runner gator blues hit the central South Shore on the ocean and bay side with bass mixed in. Carl let us know that the boat is still backed up in the yard, they will however begin by the start of porgy season which is May 1st unofficially. Blaise from Duffys Bait and Tackle in Glenwood Landing reports fantastic striper fishing at every point adjacent to the harbors and the bays from Little Neck Bay to Port Jeff Harbor. Just a couple more weeks until fluke season opens. 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. One trip even produced some keeper tog. 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. North Shore Harbors continue to produce steady bass results also. The striper bite continued throughout the Great South Bay going east this week with bunker being the main fuel behind the bite. Long Island Fishing Report The fish were a bit smaller but still a awsome basket of fish to take home. Local baymen are finding some gigantic spearing. South Shore wrecks are continuing to host a steady tog bite and pick of cod. Capt. Good run of short bass along the sand beaches. 866-347-4836. They were fresh migrators, covered in sea lice. There have been some scattered reports from the ocean as well. Vince of All Pro Charters in Lindenhurst reported they will begin fishing May 15th. 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. 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. Brian a call at (631) 252-6536. N. o word on the flounder front, but guys are starting to catch porgies, both from shore and boat. . Crabs, clams, and sandworms have all proven effective. No word on the flounder front, but guys are starting to catch porgies, both from shore and boat. After Sandy, the spearing were difficult to come by; Kathy thinks their nurseries were probably decimated by the storm. April 20, 2023 Long Island Metro Fishing Report with Matthew Broderick Watch on We're officially a week into striper season, and it's been a hot start. Capt. To register for the Summer Fish Camp or reserve your striped bass trips, please call Captain Sean at (631) 896-6709. The black fish were biting all day! Spring is finally here, and with it comes the much-awaited fishing season. 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. The back bays are now loaded with bass. Another exciting bit of information! There are still dates available for the spring, summer and fall runs. Ginny At Saltwaters Bait and Tackle in West Islip I heard there are blues inside the bay with stripers all over the bay. Capt. They were fresh migrators, covered in sea lice. Fly guys are seeing hatches, well into the day and getting trout to rise for dries. Recent Menhaden fish-kills attributed to Vibriosis. Victoria Fishing Report Island Fisherman - March 6, 2023 0 Long Island Fishing Report April 22, 2021. Mike Boccio out of Orient, will now team up with Capt. One angler report Capt. Nothing doing for the shore-bound though. It's the ideal spot for surf fishing, with access to the bays, inlets, and Atlantic. Pat Barrett of the Shamrock Charterboat in New Rochelle will begin sailing by mid-May. North Shore Harbors continue to produce steady bass results also. If you want to catch striped bass a good starting point would be any of the docks on the north side of the bay. Herb will be running a special blackfish trip this Thursday, April 27 and reservations are required by calling 516-641-3401. A couple fluke were caught as bycatch when guys were targeting weakfish this week. Nov 23, 2021. mattm. Finesse presentations with light line and jigs seems to be doing the trick. As waters warm and more baitfish arrive, bass start looking upward, and fishermen can celebrate the new striper season with the excitement of light-tackle topwater fishing. Western Sound tautog fishing improves, schoolie and slot stripers inundate the back bays, and larger migratory bass flood the waters around New York Harbor. Mark explained that he doesnt have his boat in the water yet and he is catching bass like crazy right off his berth. Please note that the Summer Fish Camp is open to kids 7 to 16 years of age and will begin June 26. 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. Anglers did see some cod to 12 pounds using Diamond Jigs. Me and john headed out on a windy rainy day and found the stripers on the feed. 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 Mike at Fishing East Coast Bait and Tackle in Little Neck reports excellent striper fishing everywhere from the Hudson River to Huntington Harbor. Updated: 04/29/2023 @ 11:15PM. A $25,000 Grand Prize for the heaviest Bluefish caught, plus over another $15,000 in cash prizes for runners up and various port . Kathy from Freeport Bait & Tackle heard about a good tautog bite on the Hempstead Reef. 2.6K views, 382 likes, 124 loves, 77 comments, 48 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from NET25: Mata ng Agila International | April 20, 2023 No reports of big fish just yet (locally), but these fish are providing some great action. Nate Bowditch fished the west end for a few days this week. However, dont delay as prime trips book fast. Sinai, NY 11766 stripers all over the island. Tight Lines Capt Shark, Your email address will not be published. The bite was absolutely insane. Back in the bays, the bunker abounded, and they seemed much healthier than the ocean stock. One or two guys reported decent catches of tautog offshore. Capt. back bays tend to be more brackish and less saltwater. Kenny at Tight Lines Tackle in Sag Harbor said the western Peconics are loaded with small bass. Their calendar to purc Jim Flora of Miller Place Bait and Tackle reports great striped bass fishing at Buoy 15 and Buoy 11 on diamond jigs. Capt. His one hit did not result in a hookup. The striped bass have been spread throughout the area including the south Captain John of Shinnecock Star let me know their first official trip of this year will be May 1 for a full day Peconic combo. Who knows what else might make it into the surf zone. A dry-hopper rig is always a good way to find fish. Jennifer Martin and friends anchored up on a rock pile off Cranes Neck and pounded the blackfish. Fly anglers are using clousers and other small baitfish imitations to coax the bass. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The shop open daily Starting 4/28/23, weather permitting. A great bait for weak fish would be clam or squid strips. However, dont del Capt. Fire bite. There are some weakfish around, who are in the same boat as t porgies: not quite ready to chew yet. The best way to catch these fish would be a jelly worm rig and pink gulp. Sayville Dock is also holding some bass. Feel free to call or text with any questions at 631-668-2818. Thats like a touchdown in fishing lol. Gillen, we heard they plan to start sailing the day fluke season opens. Im practically foaming at the mouth. Rentals open May 15th Frank offered a tip to fish from beach channel drive to silver hole if youre wade fishing. At Chasing Tails Bait and Tackle in Oakdale, Billy reported striped bass have started showing their faces all around the island. info@thefisherman.com April 20, 2023 Long Island Metro Fishing Report with Matthew Broderick Watch on We're officially a week into striper season, and it's been a hot start. They will start sailing 5/5 for 6 hour combo jumbo fluke/striper trips departing at 7 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays thru May and June will be half-day fluking. 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. Find the mud, and chum it heavily. Some people target back bays for summer flounder earlier in the year and then as the season progresses they head closer to the inlets and offshore for bigger fish. The night bite fishing lighted docks along Ocean Bay Park and Ocean Beach has picked up with the beginning and end of the tides being best. Some larger fish are in the ocean and along the beaches while in the bay, a lot of over-slot fish are on the bait pods. Paul of the open boat the Peconic Star in Greenport tells me the boat will be sailing at the same spot (behind the railroad station) as Dave Brennan had all these years. 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. Feel like water is still really clear and i should switch to tying direct. LBI Fishing Report 4/18/23 When the dogwoods are blooming, the bass fishing is booming! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. He had a good amount of bass, with some nicer ones in the mix. He dropped green crabs for tautog, and managed two keepers during a good bite. 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. The afternoon session was more productive than the morning. Fish up to 42 pounds just west of Debs inlet were reported. From Buoy 42 just outside of Rye Beach to the Triangle off Huntington, Buoy 15 off of Huntington, Buoy 11 off Port Jefferson Harbor, the Middle Grounds and beyond. Porgies, weakfish and stripers have all moved into the area. 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. Phil a call at (516) 316-6967 to book your trips. On the Rip Tide III in City Island Capt. Both tiny fish and keeper bass have been getting caught in the surf on both the north and south side. These hardy, adaptable fish will gladly eat almost anything, and flies are no different. Give Capt. Paul is one of the finest open boat captains along the East End along with Capt. There is a good population of schoolie stripers near Paul. For info or to book a trip call Capt. 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. Flounder season is open, but theyre tough to come across. 866-347-4836. If August, then expect to have a lot of fun fishing for scup and seabass. In Montauk, May and June are excellent months for light tackle Striped Bass fishing. The striper bite continued throughout the Great South Bay going east this week with bunker being the main fuel behind the bite. Theres a decent class of fish locally, hanging out in the warmer waters. Their stock has improved slightly each year since, and the ones shes seeing this year are extremely impressive. You can catch them with inline spinners, small crank baits, and flashy spoons. Some anglers are traveling west to target trout, but Laurel Lake should receive a stocking in the next week. says some guys are catching tautog now. Blackfish action is okay in the bay, with cod and blackfish on the ocean pieces. Captain Mark from the Montauk Star let me know if youre interested in fishing with them please call (631) 872-5185. Its a little cold for that species, but a good sign of things to come. 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. The crew from Montauk Marine Basin let me know for more information on their hours and services call (631) 668-5900. New York Saltwater FISHING REGISTRATION. The river has been productive, and theres a ton of bait pouring in and out of it. tuesday and wednesday of this week there was bunker and small bluefish action in the shinnecock canal when the locks were closed at about 1pm, seagulls were having lunch on the fish that were pulled in and left for them , when the canal locks were open today friday at about 1pm no one fishing and no fish moving /jumping , no gulls either , thanks for your reports!!!! The reports run every week from Opening Day in April to the end of November and may also feature periodic reports of ice fishing activity during the winter months. New this year will be Block Island fluke and sea bass on Mondays 6/26-7/17. Large migratory stripers cruise the north and south shores, bluefish hit the south shore inlets and bays, and spring tautog season winds down. Starting on May 1, we'll be able to enjoy Fluke fishing. Check the chart and you will get the picture Back bays to the west. Again this week, no boat is needed as anglers are having a ball catching stripers from schoolie size to slot siz Candy from Caraftis Fishing Station in Port Jefferson told me blackfish action has been fantastic with everyone going out limiting out with tog to 6 pounds. 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. North Shore Harbors are also holding some stripers inside of them feeding on bunker and spearing. The bay between the forks (Peconic Bay) also came alive last week with good catches of porgies, some stripers and mixed in weakfish. We will probably resume sailing for Cod sometime in February or March. Tiderunner weakfish on the east end and schoolie stripers all over the island. Quality tog potential in certain areas. He even expects bluefish to show up in a week or so! Spring is finally here, and with it comes the much-awaited fishing season. found some productive fishing last weekend. Knowing which striped bass fishing techniques to use can be the difference between success in a big blitz, or leaving the area empty handed. No Time Charters found some big bass on their first three trips of the year. says the schoolies have been moving in on the western half of the island, providing some solid action in the harbors. Jeff at Whitewater Outfitters in Hampton Bays says theres been a number of schoolie bass getting caught. Sean Crean of Port of Call Charters in Northport reports he debuted his first trip this past Saturday April 22 trolling Mojos. We are currently not sailing and will be doing maintenance on the boats. 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. Over from Rob at Hi-Hook Bait and Tackle in Huntington reports stripers are everywhere. We have 5 openings on sunday for a full day trip. Tight lines! The fishing started off pretty tough, but once they figured out the key, it was game on. The Fisherman Stripers bite well in the Jersey surf and inundate Long Island's back bays as Massachusetts sees its first migratory stripers of 2023. Captrees Laura Lee found some productive fishing last weekend. Nonetheless everyone had a ball with great weather and great fishing. 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. The freshwater scene is hot, with Hempstead Lake having just been stocked. Blackfish action was not very productive with a handful of keepers. The brown bullheads went after a white soft plastic and a white roostertail spinner. Several anglers have seen a few flounder on worms, and bass as a by-catch. Could not have had a better time!! Quality togging this week. Walter on the Fishfinder II reported the boat will begin sailing on May 1, the opening of fluke season. It costs $95 to go fishing. 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. Schedule should be posted on their website shortly. Fish up to 42 pounds just west of Debs inlet were reported. They began on Saturday with 31 cod and 17 tautog. And of course the full moon bass trips using eels will take place on each moon. After that they will return to Montauk on May 15 and will sail daily for porgies at 5 a.m. every day. Giant porgies being caught offshore, and now theyre biting on the beach. 11940. 3.Weakfish! Anglers also scored with some weakfish while bass fishing with swim shads. More like mid-May action happening now. He had a good amount of bass, with some nicer ones in the mix. And according to Ken, he said the H Scott from East End Bait and Tackle reported the bite improves each day dramatically. Fishing Tsunami plugs or live bunker fares could catch 15-20 bass a day, with a lot of keepers. There have been some scattered reports from the ocean as well. Weakfish are on the prowl, with fish near the Copiague Hole and State Channel on soft plastics. No flounder being reported again this week. Bunker, clam, and artificials are keeping rods bent regularly. Paul, who ran the Capt. Capt. We had good action this weekend with stripers. At. Fish responsibly, and thanks for reading. The better numbers are located in the western bays right now. Capt. The crew from Montauk Marine Basin let me know for more information on their hours and services call (631) 668-5900. Cole reported there are bass everywhere in the bay! It costs $95 to go fishing. To book your trips, give Capt. They are smashing up lipless cranks and jigs, as well as swimbaits and senkos. A couple fluke were caught as bycatch when guys were targeting weakfish this week. Head far west for some even better fishing. Adam at North Country Gas Bait and Tackle said the first of the early blues are showing their teeth at Buoy 11 out of Port Jefferson along with some schoolie bass. New England Video Fishing Forecast - April 13, 2023 It was a big week for big largemouth bass as anglers across the region found success on aggressive, prespawn giants.. Great bass fishing are in the harbors with paddle tail plastic and Storm Shads producing best. Striped bass are being caught up and down LBI with reports coming from the north end, mid-Island and south end. More like mid-May action happening now. The bass are everywhere from the shore. Theres a ton of bunker in the bays, and the water temps are rising. He says that stripers are everywhere. SP Minnows and On Cold Spring Charters in Cold Spring Harbor, Capt. Every year its something new! There are still lots of small stripers, mostly from the back of Jamaica Bay to NY Harbor. No porgies out there yet, but they should be arriving very soon. Not too hot and not too cold. I had some real good fishing this past week. Good bites have also spread to the east inside the Great South Bay. Tight lines! Copyright 2023 On The Water, LLC. Wow this bit continues to amaze! Tim of the Timothy J in Mattituck reports he will be starting up as soon as fluke season debuts. Here on Long Beach Island we've had a great run of weather and a great run of fishing. Nate Bowditch fished the west end for a few days this week. Thank you!!! Bob Rose at Bob's Bait and Tackle in Amity Harbor reported there are a lot of bass in the bay. Some thoughts popped into my head while taking in all this weeks info: 1.Big porgies are biting. 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. Sinai reports stripers are inside the harbor with many slot size fish mixed in with many shorts and a few over the size limit. See Kathy's report. The trout fishing is good. April 25, 2023. No Time Charters found some big bass on their first three trips of the year. Spring blackfish fishing is going well for the few that decide to utilize this short season. SP Minnows and storm wild eyed shads have been working very well as is cut bunker or bunker chunks. We loved it. info@thefisherman.com Sunday the boat got out late but it didnt matter as fishing was excellent. I always wonder about the success rates of using a TAC or not. Mastic its a beautiful place especially in August but it is not for everybody fishing is work especially if youre in the heat on a boat so you have to like fishing in order to enjoy it. No porgies out there yet, but they should be arriving very soon. Good bites have also spread to the east inside the Great South Bay. That is the only word I can find to describe the current striped bass bite along most of the North Shore of Long Island Sound. There are some weakfish around, who are in the same boat as t porgies: not quite ready to chew yet. 866-347-4836. Big bass in back. Head far west for some even better fishing. Capt. Big ones to the west, tiny ones in the South Shore surf. Local baymen are finding some gigantic spearing. He found mostly bunker, many of which were dying, on the ocean side. Theyll be here soon. 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. You might consider another Marina or arrange a pick up at a different place. Roccus7. Jay at Silly Lily Fishing Station in East Moriches said the station will open May 10, with rentals available beginning May 15. Long Island Fishing Report - April 15, 2021 by Tim Regan April 15, 2021 Vin Cagnina with a beautiful striper on the fly. Tautogseason is still going strong, with some more big fish starting to come up from the rocks. Porgies are starting to show up in with the blackfish catches, so it wont be long before the main blitz will be on. 116 Shore Rd. Their first trip out resulted in nonstop action, with countless shorts, numerous over-slot stripers, and some slots that went home for dinner. Soft plastics, popping or walking plugs, and darters are the go-to lures right now. Please note that Capt. Some porgies ended up hitting the deck on those trips. Paul is seeing lots of dead bunker in his area as well. Jim Mooney of Miss Bev fished Hewlett Bay on Saturday. Fished kellys island tonight and couldn't keep a lure in the water. Holdover striped bass have been keeping anglers occupied, and Craig expects to see some migratory fish being caught in the next week or so. Porgies have surfaced in the north shore. They are smashing up lipless cranks and jigs, as well as swimbaits and senkos. The back bays are now loaded with bass. Maybe not for beginners - given nyc harbor waters are very rough given the boat traffic, For your first time if youre fishing on a boat be prepared for seasickness it can happen to anybody and he will not enjoy it. The tide was crazy but we went home with some great fish. Hey Matt there talking about the Peconic bays back bay would be western Great Peconic bay. On Long Island snapper fishing starts in August and is full swing by Labor Day or mid September. Paul, who ran the Capt. North Shore Harbors are also holding some stripers inside of them feeding on bunker and spearing. Dennis D.C. One trip even produced some keeper tog. Several shop regulars headed over to the north shore and reported jumbo porgies are there for the taking. We had a great time , Captain John and his mate took really good care of us and we are looking forward to booking our next trip with him soon . Give him a call at (631) 680- Mike from Star Island Yacht Club let me know to give them a ring at (631) 668-5052 for any questions about their services and availability at the marina. Captain Sean from Tailwrapped Sportfishing reported to me they are accepting bookings for all fish in season. 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. Blaise from Duffys Bait and Tackle in Glenwood Landing reports fantastic striper fishing at every point adjacent to the harbors and the bays from Little Neck Bay to Port Jeff Harbor. 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.

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