The most common approach to fly fishing for Bass in Long Island is on foot, in shallow, rocky waters. Fish up to 42 pounds just west of Debs inlet were reported. Mike who reported they had good action during sunrise/sunset on the north side of the bay in the Connetquot River by Nicoll Island. 11940. 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. You can catch them with inline spinners, small crank baits, and flashy spoons. Warm weather is on the horizon, and Paul expects the fishing to explode once we get some consistency. Pat Barrett of the Shamrock Charterboat in New Rochelle will begin sailing by mid-May. The black fish were biting all day! Bays are the best bet for quality surf fishing. OUTDOOR ADVENTURES. No Time Charters found some big bass on their first three trips of the year. The better numbers are located in the western bays right now. Soft plastics, popping or walking plugs, and darters are the go-to lures right now. 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. Fire Island: The 31-mile stretch of beach speaks for itself. The striper bite continued throughout the Great South Bay going east this week with bunker being the main fuel behind the bite. There is still a mix of herring and bunker in the general area. Blackfish has been slow; however, there are a few fish around Harts Island and Execution Rock. Updated: 04/29/2023 @ 11:15PM. For info or to book a trip call Capt. The heaviest catch wins $25,000 but there are other chances to win cash and prizes totaling $40,000! Mike Boccio out of Orient, will now team up with Capt. I had some real good fishing this past week. Fire bite. By the look of things bass should be off to a great start. So, whether you're looking for a fun family outing or a serious fishing adventure, Long Island is worth considering as your next fishing destination. 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. The striped bass have arrived! Surf Guide Bill Wetzel of the Surf Rats Ball hit the Shinnecock area last weekend during non-human hours. Of course you always have a good shot at these others species as well on these trips. The best way to catch these fish would be a jelly worm rig and pink gulp. A $25,000 Grand Prize for the heaviest Bluefish caught, plus over another $15,000 in cash prizes for runners up and various port . Warm weather is on the horizon, and Paul expects the fishing to explode once we get some consistency. Robert Moses State Park: Linking up to Fire Island, this is a prime surf fishing spot for Fluke and Bluefish, as well as crabbing. It costs $95 to go fishing. Some thoughts popped into my head while taking in all this weeks info: 1.Big porgies are biting. Tiderunner weakfish on the east end and schoolie stripers all over the island. The striper bite continued throughout the Great South Bay going east this week with bunker being the main fuel behind the bite. In Montauk, May and June are excellent months for light tackle Striped Bass fishing. Tautog. There are some weakfish around, who are in the same boat as t porgies: not quite ready to chew yet. Fluke season opens May 1 and anglers are already seeing them as a by-catch in Moriches Bay. Could not have had a better time!! As for the flounder, bloodworms and mussel chum are the keys to success. There have been some scattered reports from the ocean as well. Their calendar to purchase tickets is posted on their website or you can call (631) 928-3926. The Fisherman The other freshwater fish arent biting so well, as many anglers got out early and hammered them. Good bites have also spread to the east inside the Great South Bay. Guys are still targeting the herring from the piers. We have openings during the week. Hot April action. Ginny and Chrissy put the boat in the water Saturday and were out flounder pounding on Sunday. The guys fishing the reefs are also reeling in some huge porgies as a welcome bycatch. Im more intrigued than ever by Kennys report though. Back Bays are the areas to target (winter) flounder earlier in the season and as the season progresses towards late May, t hose fish tend to head to deeper colder water or ocean water. Now is the time to give Capt. If you want to catch striped bass a good starting point would be any of the docks on the north side of the bay. Tautogseason is still going strong, with some more big fish starting to come up from the rocks. Make sure you find a little bit of time to get on the water. 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. 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. Schedule should be posted on their website shortly. This trip departs at 5 a.m. and returns at 2 p.m. All tackle included and they will be fishing depths from 20-80 feet so bring the light tackle. Paul, who ran the Capt. We have some openings middle of next week. 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. 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. Ginny At Saltwaters Bait and Tackle in West Islip I heard there are blues inside the bay with stripers all over the bay. Schoolie stripers are being caught from the piers, and in Jamaica Bay. A couple fluke were caught as bycatch when guys were targeting weakfish this week. Brian of Captain Skippy Charters in Mount Sinai reports he will begin sailing the beginning of May chasing fluke, stripers and porgies. He found mostly bunker, many of which were dying, on the ocean side. Jim Mooney of Miss Bev fished Hewlett Bay on Saturday. 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. They will be beginning their season in May. Captain Sal from the Moondance in Montauk said hes about a week away from targeting porgies out of Montauk. On the Capt. The tuna have been getting bolder and bolder every year, coming within casting distance of surf anglers. Ive heard some others whispering about giant weakfish lately too. To reserve or find out more information visit www.myfinchaser.com or ca 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. For more info or to reserve your spot at the rail, give Tim a call at (631) 960-8204. You need to register before saltwater fishing. 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. 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. Herb will be running a special blackfish trip this Thursday, April 27 and reservations are required by calling 516-641-3401. Craig at Wego Fishing Bait & Tackle in Southold says some guys are catching tautog now. Its therapeutic to taste that salt air, hear the birds and the noises of the trees and water, and go home with a fishy scent on your hands. Big bluefish here and there. Cod and blackfish remain abundant on the wrecks and reefs using clam baits. Mark is anticipating a great season. The key: constantly switching your fly selection. Rentals open May 15th One or two guys reported decent catches of tautog offshore. Capt. Sign up for our FREE Fishing Reports Today! To book your trips, give Capt. Gillen, we heard they plan to start sailing the day fluke season opens. Kathy hasnt seen them this large in a long time. Mike at Fishing East Coast Bait and Tackle in Little Neck reports excellent striper fishing everywhere from the Hudson River to Huntington Harbor. 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. Nothing doing for the shore-bound though. Most guys targeting them are heading to the south shore, and mostly coming up blank. Blackfishing has also been producing at local wrecks. Clams and soft plastics are the main tools of those who are catching. Blackfish action is okay in the bay, with cod and blackfish on the ocean pieces. He even expects bluefish to show up in a week or so! Finesse presentations with light line and jigs seems to be doing the trick. Mike Flynn of Sea Bull got out last week to fish the Hempstead Reef. They have been catching them from Pryibil and Crescent Beaches. Theyll be here soon. We are currently not sailing and will be doing maintenance on the boats. If August, then expect to have a lot of fun fishing for scup and seabass. Captain Sean from Tailwrapped Sportfishing reported to me they are accepting bookings for all fish in season. Largemouth bass are starting to wake up, and theyre willing to hit soft plastics. reports a great start to the striped bass season. Sinai, NY 11766 . Some porgies ended up hitting the deck on those trips. Blackfish action was not very productive with a handful of keepers. Thats like a touchdown in fishing lol. Tight lines. As for the flounder, bloodworms and mussel chum are the keys to success. Wondering if you could help me understand the local lingo a bit. Tight lines! More great fishing every day this week! They were fresh migrators, covered in sea lice. Sayville Dock is also holding some bass. Mark DeJong of the Celtic Quest Fleet in Port Jefferson reports the Celtic Grace will begin their season from East Creek Marina and Boat Launching in Jamesport on May 1st. The weather was great. info@thefisherman.com Call him at (516) 312-0372 to book or find out more about his light tackle charters. Pat Barrett of the Shamrock Charterboat in New Rochelle will begin sailing by mid-May. Rich and his wife Capt. PowerBait or a worm on a split-shot rig, or under a bobber, will do the trick just as well. The freshwater scene is hot, with Hempstead Lake having just been stocked. They are smashing up lipless cranks and jigs, as well as swimbaits and senkos. He had a good amount of bass, with some nicer ones in the mix. Some of the first front runner gator blues hit the central South Shore on the ocean and bay side with bass mixed in. Tune into this weeks reports for all the updates and fishing news from our correspondents as well. They will be beginning their season in May. Green crabs, sandworms and clams are all producing. A few big scup are beginning to show, therefore it wont be long before they smash the areas. 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. The afternoon session was more productive than the morning. You might consider another Marina or arrange a pick up at a different place. Tiderunner weaks, giant porgies, big stripers, early squid, and supersized spearing. Outstanding! Anglers did see some cod to 12 pounds using Diamond Jigs. If you're going to Montauk, don't skip Montauk fishing charters. Richey Strobez laid out some line and worked the surface along the cabanas near Stony Brook Channel for 2 nice bass which he released. It was a beautiful evening other than it being all cloudy with rain moving through. For info, text or go to social media at 631-605-1404 to reserve or follow @KingCod Fishing. Finesse presentations with light line and jigs seems to be doing the trick. Paul is seeing lots of dead bunker in his area as well. Good run of short bass along the sand beaches. 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. Anglers are keeping themselves occupied with these hungry fish while they wait for a denser influx of striped bass. Call the Captain at (917) 601-4548 to book your next charter or find out more information about his trips. At Chasing Tails Bait and Tackle in Oakdale, Billy reported striped bass have started showing their faces all around the island. Just a couple more weeks until fluke season opens. I hooked two catfish on artificial lures while targeting largemouths. 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. John Deneice with a 9.6Lbs. Blackfish have been chewing well off Cranes Neck with green crabs pricing quite a few keepers. Nothing doing for the shore-bound though. 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 better numbers are located in the western bays right now. South Shore wrecks are continuing to host a steady tog bite and pick of cod. Crabs, clams, and sandworms have all proven effective. Capt. Their stock has improved slightly each year since, and the ones shes seeing this year are extremely impressive. The back bays are now loaded with bass. Fish up to 42 pounds just west of Debs inlet were reported. We caught a lot of Black Sea Bass and a Flounder. Just a couple more weeks until fluke season opens. Captain told us that late June/early august is best for Striped Bass, but we had a great time pulling up sea bass in August! On the King Cod out of Center Moriches I heard from Capt. You can give him a call at (914) 552-3050 to set up your charters. Long Island Fishing Report - April 15, 2021 by Tim Regan April 15, 2021 Vin Cagnina with a beautiful striper on the fly. He found mostly bunker, many of which were dying, on the ocean side. For more information please check their website, social platforms, or call 631-586-5511. Skinner is always using a TAC in his videos, so if it works for him it works for me. Some of the first front runner gator blues hit the central South Shore on the ocean and bay side with bass mixed in. back bays tend to be more brackish and less saltwater. 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. Capt. One or two guys reported decent catches of tautog offshore. They expect some good fishing to start taking place around Montauk by the beginning of May. Just a note if you have mobility issue the access to the boat might be tricky. Some parts of Long Island will peak earlier or later, but in general the last 2 weeks of . One trip even produced some keeper tog. He even expects bluefish to show up in a week or so! Bunker have left the canal, but theres lots of reports of dead, floating bunker around. A great bait for weak fish would be clam or squid strips. In the freshwater, the largemouth bass are aggressive. The bay between the forks (Peconic Bay) also came alive last week with good catches of porgies, some stripers and mixed in weakfish. Nate Bowditch fished the west end for a few days this week. Capt. Fly guys are seeing hatches, well into the day and getting trout to rise for dries. Theres been talk of flounder being caught in Oyster Bay. Of the twenty fish that came aboard, only one was short. Me and john headed out on a windy rainy day and found the stripers on the feed. 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 of the bay. Trawling is no fun. 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. The Fisherman Guys have their ears to the ground. We can only imagine those fish have freshly migrated into our waters. Weakfish are on the prowl, with fish near the Copiague Hole and State Channel on soft plastics. 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. All fish were released. Frank from Bernies Bait and Tackle in Brooklyn, says the picture hasnt changed drastically. Jeff at Whitewater Outfitters in Hampton Bays says theres been a number of schoolie bass getting caught. The incoming tide would produce a handful of stripers to 24 inches during those midday sessions. His one hit did not result in a hookup. Theyre expanded their sunset stripers trip now sailing Thursday through Sunday for spring and Tuesday through Saturday through the summer. Give them a call (631) 510-8245 to inquire and book a trip. Porgies, weakfish and stripers have all moved into the area. Paul, who ran the Prime Time for Capt. Phil a call at (516) 316-6967 to book your trips. North Shore Harbors are also holding some stripers inside of them feeding on bunker and spearing. 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. Stripers are around in decent numbers right now, especially in the backbays and on the flats. Fished kellys island tonight and couldn't keep a lure in the water. Using lights to catch striped bass?! found some consistency this week fishing the parrot darter in dirty water. Although the blackfish chewed strongly and plentiful, most were shorts. 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. Nuno DaCosta of Tyalure Professional Tackle and Gear in Rye reports striped bass fishing is off the wall with Buoy 42 just outside Rye is producing during the daylight hours while trolling Mojos, while the night bite has been excellent on cut bunker, plastic shads and paddle tails. The Klondike IX catches a doe in the sound. FishingBooker helped me find the best fit for my fishing charter in Montauk and I'd highly recommend fishing in Montauk between late May and mid-July (Captain Steve told me that things only get better after the end of May). Guy Hoffmann of Captain Guys Charters in Port Chester reports excellent fishing on Friday as the entire boat limited out with slot bass to over 20 pounds. This was a great trip! Port Jefferson Harbor is a fantastic fishing spot on Long Island's North Shore, offering anglers a chance to catch a variety of fish including striped bass, bluefish, porgies, snappers, and sometimes even flounder and fluke. There are still lots of small stripers, mostly from the back of Jamaica Bay to NY Harbor. 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. Steve at Cow Harbor Bait & Tackle in Northport heard some reports of schoolies arriving. Call Now. One angler had a 33-inch bass earlier in the week. Theres a decent class of fish locally, hanging out in the warmer waters. Sinai reports stripers are inside the harbor with many slot size fish mixed in with many shorts and a few over the size limit. OUTDOOR ADVENTURES. They began on Saturday with 31 cod and 17 tautog. The striped bass have been spread throughout the area including the south Race in Peconic, Shinnecock Canal, Quogue Canal and along the ocean beaches both east and west of the Shinnecock Inlet to name a few. 116 Shore Rd. The crew from Montauk Marine Basin let me know for more information on their hours and services call (631) 668-5900. Mark DeJong of the Celtic Quest Fleet in Port Jefferson reports the Celtic Grace will begin their season from East Creek Marina and Boat Launching in Jamesport on May 1st. Tight lines! Roccus7. 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. Nothing size-wise, but pretty cool nonetheless. Bunker chunks, worms and artificials have all produced well. 2023 FishingBooker.com. The schools of larger fish are en route to our waters. Brian a call at (631) 252-6 Kathleen from Ralphs Fishing Station in Mt. No word on the flounder front, but guys are starting to catch porgies, both from shore and boat. - INSHORE MARINE FORECAST for Montauk Point. 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. 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. Call us at 631-928-3926 Or here's more info from our FAQ page: https://celticquestfishing.com/faq/ The Top 9 Things to Think About When Choosing Your Fishing Charter Mar 1, 2023 Kathleen from Ralphs Fishing Station in Mt. Blackfishing was good as well although there were many shorts mixed in with a few keepers. Plastic shads and cut bunker Mark of Cow Harbor Bait and Tackle in Northport reports excellent striper fishing inside all the harbors and bays due to the incredible amount of bait in the water which includes spearing, killies, ba Capt. One trip even produced some keeper tog. They are smashing up lipless cranks and jigs, as well as swimbaits and senkos. No reports of big fish just yet (locally), but these fish are providing some great action. Kathy hasnt seen them this large in a long time. 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. 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. Capt. Bunker, clam, and artificials are keeping rods bent regularly. Spring is finally here, and with it comes the much-awaited fishing season. Dennis D.C. On Long Island snapper fishing starts in August and is full swing by Labor Day or mid September. From Capt. The fishing is great through most of September and slows down by the beginning of October. There is a good population of schoolie stripers near Paul. The incoming tide would produce a handful of stripers to 24 inches during those midday sessions. Jigs and plastics h Capt. They were fresh migrators, covered in sea lice. Paul at River Bay Outfitters in Baldwin said the LI Fly Rodders had a solid session at the Connetquot this week. Call (631) 728-4563 to book a trip with the boat. Soft plastics or hi-lo rigs with squid work great on the weaks. Crabs, clams, and sandworms have all proven effective. If youre tossing flies, try a flashy baitfish imitation. Capt. South Shore wrecks are continuing to host a steady tog bite and pick of cod. Fished Montauk twice for bass in August once on the 1st and again on the 25th both times did great. Mike at 631-855-2751. Jigs and plastics have been the best way to catch these fish. Of course all of this varies somewhat year to year, and by location. Trout are still around in most of the stocked lakes. Fares saw picky fishing in depths from 80 to 140 feet of water for both cod and blackfish. Fly anglers are using clousers and other small baitfish imitations to coax the bass. As for action, spring has sprung and the action is building by the week. . Captain Sal from the Moondance in Montauk said hes about a week away from targeting porgies out of Montauk. Look for your old school captains with good reviews and a good captain will tell you if its worth coming out or not most old school guys were always put you want fish just listen to the meat in the captain and youll have the best trip ever. 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. Blogs Facebook General How To Fishing Blogs Instagram Long Island Sound Fishing Report New York Fishing Reports Not New York NYS DEC News and Updates Podcast the greek. Popping plugs have been best, with fish on the east side of the Great South Bay Bridge. Book now for some live bait fun in Fire Island inlet. heard about a good tautog bite on the Hempstead Reef. 3.Weakfish! is sailing wreck trips every day, targeting cod and tautog. info@thefisherman.com Plastic shads and cut bunker are catching the bass. One angler got some clams from Paulies and chucked them from the town beach right there, had himself a ball. Capt. 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. Twenty pound stripers bite in the South Shore surf, there's good fishing for tautog and cod offshore, and freshwater fishing is on fire. Paul is one of the finest open boat captains along the East End along with Capt. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. New York Saltwater FISHING REGISTRATION. Here on Long Beach Island we've had a great run of weather and a great run of fishing. The striper bite continued throughout the Great South Bay going east this week with bunker being the main fuel behind the bite. One of the pinhookers in town put together a few solid catches of tautog the days he was able to get out. Private Charter (917) 417-7557 Open Boat (888) 689-1285 Capt. Long Island Fishing Report - November 18, 2021 Striper fishing is as good as it gets, with fish of all sizes being taken. He had about a dozen bass to 26 inches on 3/4 ounce chartreuse bucktails. T. he river has been productive, and theres a ton of bait pouring in and out of it. No porgies out there yet, but they should be arriving very soon. Some larger fish are in the ocean and along the beaches while in the ba 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. 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. Craig just finished making some shark chum; theyve got plenty ready for this summers season. Scott from East End Bait and Tackle reported the bite improves each day dramatically. We loved it. One angler reported a lot of fish, and all were 28 inches and larger. Marine fauna is very diverse, the landscape is fantastic and you can put in practice many different fishing techniques depending on the environmental conditions. Mark of Cow Harbor Bait and Tackle in Northport reports excellent striper fishing inside all the harbors and bays due to the incredible amount of bait in the water which includes spearing, killies, bay anchovies and especially peanut bunker. Bunker, clam, and artificials are keeping rods bent regularly. Capt. Who knows what else might make it into the surf zone. If this weeks report didnt get you psyched, check your pulse. Also keep in mind fluke season opens May 1 and they could be around already in some of the usual Peconic hot spots. If i were to recommend to anglers fishing in Montauk. Starting on May 1, we'll be able to enjoy Fluke fishing. At Saltwaters Bait and Tackle in West Islip I heard there are blues inside the bay with stripers all over the bay.