3.Weakfish! Although the blackfish chewed strongly and plentiful, most were shorts. Rich and his wife Capt. The crew from Montauk Marine Basin let me know for more information on their hours and services call (631) 668-5900. A couple fluke were caught as bycatch when guys were targeting weakfish this week. Trout are still around in most of the stocked lakes. says some guys are catching tautog now. Required fields are marked *. The bay between the forks (Peconic Bay) also came alive last week with good catches of porgies, some stripers and mixed in weakfish. Feel free to call or text with any questions at 631-668-2818. Anglers also scored with some weakfish while bass fishing with swim shads. The fishing is great through most of September and slows down by the beginning of October. Of course, the crew only kept their legal limit, but the fishing was nothing short of insane. The trout fishing is good. Blackfish has been pretty good; however, most are shorts with a few keepers all slamming green crabs, sandworms and clams. By Monday the action had slowed. There are still dates available for the spring, summer and fall runs. We are currently not sailing and will be doing maintenance on the boats. Holdover striped bass have been keeping anglers occupied, and Craig expects to see some migratory fish being caught in the next week or so. 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. More like mid-May action happening now. So much so, that Im considering buying a heavy duty reel to handle one, should the opportunity arise. 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. Popping plugs have been best, with fish on the east side of the Great South Bay Bridge. The incoming tide would produce a handful of stripers to 24 inches during those midday sessions. Fishing Reports - JJSPORTSFISHING.COM 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. Point Lookouts Superhawk is sailing wreck trips every day, targeting cod and tautog. Blackfish action is okay in the bay, with cod and blackfish on the ocean pieces. We easily limited out and then played catch and release for the rest of the trip. Jeff says theyre mostly holdovers, but some fish have been reported from the beach. Perhaps well have another insane, never-ending run of monster scup this year. Joe who said the open boat got out a couple of times this week. Another exciting bit of information! 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. If you're interested in experiencing the excitement for yourself, please don't hesitate to contact me. Back in the bays, the bunker abounded, and they seemed much healthier than the ocean stock. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Of the twenty fish that came aboard, only one was short. Guys have their ears to the ground. MONTAUK FISHING REPORT :: Montauk-Online.com Fly guys are seeing hatches, well into the day and getting trout to rise for dries. During the last of the incoming in Macys Channel, he caught three schoolie bass on a white bucktail tipped with a bloodworm. Now is the time to give Capt. Tight lines! Just a note if you have mobility issue the access to the boat might be tricky. On the Rip Tide III in City Island Capt. A couple weakfish were caught, which is an exciting prospect. Pat Barrett of the Shamrock Charterboat in New Rochelle will begin sailing by mid-May. Trawling is no fun. 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. Striped bass are here and in solid numbers. Fished kellys island tonight and couldn't keep a lure in the water. The shop open daily Starting 4/28/23, weather permitting. Bring your best fly fishing gear, and get ready to wade for your Striper! More great fishing every day this week! Paul is seeing lots of dead bunker in his area as well. Some parts of Long Island will peak earlier or later, but in general the last 2 weeks of . Captain Sean from Tailwrapped Sportfishing reported to me they are accepting bookings for all fish in season. Many anglers are trying for squid but there have been none reported as of yet. 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. Your email address will not be published. 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. Schedule should be posted on their website shortly. 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. Captrees Laura Lee found some productive fishing last weekend. Phil a call at (516) 316-6967 to book your trips. 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. October 24, 2019 October 17,2019 October 10, 2019 October 3, 2019 September 26, 2019 info@thefisherman.com We can only imagine those fish have freshly migrated into our waters. Kathleen from Ralphs Fishing Station in Mt. Charter a boat, the captain, knows the water & can advise on what bait, where to fish and how to catch. Several anglers have seen a few flounder on worms, and bass as a by-catch. Tim of the Timothy J in Mattituck reports he will be starting up as soon as fluke season debuts. 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. Local baymen are finding some gigantic spearing. Of course all of this varies somewhat year to year, and by location. The porgies have made their way to the deeper waters of the Peconics out near Jessups. Guys are still targeting the herring from the piers. Head far west for some even better fishing. Nonetheless everyone had a ball with great weather and great fishing. Craig at Wego Fishing Bait & Tackle in Southold says some guys are catching tautog now. Plenty of fish are in the slot range. 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. 7 of the Best Fishing Spots on Long Island Capt. April 25, 2023. The crew from Montauk Marine Basin let me know for more information on their hours and services call (631) 668-5900. Sign up for our FREE Fishing Reports Today! Walter on the Fishfinder II reported the boat will begin sailing on May 1, the opening of fluke season. 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. He had a good amount of bass, with some nicer ones in the mix. For info, go www.captreefishfinder.com. Clams and soft plastics are the main tools of those who are catching. Knowing which striped bass fishing techniques to use can be the difference between success in a big blitz, or leaving the area empty handed. 11940. Starting on May 1, we'll be able to enjoy Fluke fishing. Paul, who ran the Prime Time for Capt. Mark is anticipating a great season. They Captain Keith from the Fin Chaser let me know Peconic Bay porgies in the end of April are first up on the schedule for the boat. M. Rhode Island Tog Record. Quality togging this week. Captain Sal from the Moondance in Montauk said hes about a week away from targeting porgies out of Montauk. Not asking for spots by any means, just trying to understand the report. Tog fishing has been much better up in Rhode Island. Warm weather is on the horizon, and Paul expects the fishing to explode once we get some consistency. The Fisherman Sinai, NY 11766 I hooked two catfish on artificial lures while targeting largemouths. In the freshwater, the largemouth bass are aggressive. The Klondike IX catches a doe in the sound. The most common approach to fly fishing for Bass in Long Island is on foot, in shallow, rocky waters. by Nick Cancelliere Saltwater Breaking Down Bucktail Jigs and Trailers Sean is taking reservations for trolling striped bass at the end of April and May. On the blackfish front, the Moses Bridge and ocean pieces are holding a good amount of keepers and shorts, with cod on the ocean pieces as well. The main baits being used have been paddle tail soft plastics, large Mag Darters and swimming plugs like SPs and Hydros. Not that my spirits are ever low, but I feel like theyre on the rise alongside the temperature and fishing quality. Midday, tie on a streamer with some flash to entice a reaction strike from a big, aggressive fish. doormat Fluke he caught on board the Toadally Hooked - 6/7/2015. Trout are still around in most of the stocked lakes. 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. 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. Marine fauna is very diverse, the landscape is fantastic and you can put in practice many different fishing techniques depending on the environmental conditions. The better numbers are located in the western bays right now. To book your trips, give Capt. South Shore wrecks are continuing to host a steady tog bite and pick of cod. Sinai reports stripers are inside the harbor with many slot size fish mixed in with many shorts and a few over the size limit. Great bass fishing are in the harbors with paddle tail plastic and Storm Shads producing best. The boat will begin sailing daily next Saturday April 29 for porgies at 7:30 a.m. Capt. 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. found some consistency this week fishing the parrot darter in dirty water. Captain Keith from the Fin Chaser let me know Peconic Bay porgies in the end of April are first up on the schedule for the boat. Kenny from Tight Lines Tackle in Sag Harbor let me the Peconics have come to life in the last few days. W, Mt. After that they will return to Montauk on May 15 and will sail daily for porgies at 5 a.m. every day. The bass are everywhere from the shore. The action was consistent, and the guys were able to capitalize on it for multiple days this week. The key: constantly switching your fly selection. 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. Call the Captain at (917) 601-4548 to book your next charter or find out more information about his trips. Theres been talk of flounder being caught in Oyster Bay. Big ones to the west, tiny ones in the South Shore surf. 116 Shore Rd. North Shore Harbors continue to produce steady bass results also. Porgies, weakfish and blues will get the season going. He says that stripers are everywhere. found some productive fishing last weekend. At Chasing Tails Bait and Tackle in Oakdale, Billy reported striped bass have started showing their faces all around the island. The fish were a bit smaller but still a awsome basket of fish to take home. As for the flounder, bloodworms and mussel chum are the keys to success. Mark describes the scene as it is going to be one banner year. And according to Ken, he said the H Scott from East End Bait and Tackle reported the bite improves each day dramatically. A few big scup are beginning to show, therefore it wont be long before they smash the areas. After Sandy, the spearing were difficult to come by; Kathy thinks their nurseries were probably decimated by the storm. Visit them online at Vikingfleet.com for schedules, rates and tickets. 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. Largemouth bass are starting to wake up, and theyre willing to hit soft plastics. The shop is also carrying plenty of local squid and spearing now. 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. Fish up to 42 pounds just west of Debs inlet were reported. 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. Josh at Gypsea Charters in the Rockaways reports a great start to the striped bass season. Ive been switching back and forth between stripers and bigmouths this week. Blackfish has been slow; however, there are a few fish around Harts Island and Execution Rock. Most guys targeting them are heading to the south shore, and mostly coming up blank. You might consider another Marina or arrange a pick up at a different place. The weather was great. Green crabs, sandworms and clams are all pr Capt. Bunker have left the canal, but theres lots of reports of dead, floating bunker around. Some of the first front runner gator blues hit the central South Shore on the ocean and bay side with bass mixed in. Thats like a touchdown in fishing lol. said the LI Fly Rodders had a solid session at the Connetquot this week. 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. Kenny at Tight Lines Tackle in Sag Harbor said the western Peconics are loaded with small bass. Good bites have also spread to the east inside the Great South Bay. Mata ng Agila International | April 20, 2023 | Mata ng Agila - Facebook They limited out, and released bass to 35+ pounds. Spring blackfish fishing is going well for the few that decide to utilize this short season. Capt. They kept their six-man limit, and released a bunch of 18 inch fatties back to the ocean. It costs $95 to go fishing. For info or to book a trip call Capt. 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. Paul is one of the finest open boat captains along the East End along with Capt. Theres a few porgies that are mixed in with them. Snapper Fishing on Long Island He had about a dozen bass to 26 inches on 3/4 ounce chartreuse bucktails. 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. I cant help but feel extremely optimistic about the coming fishing. 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. All fish were released. A dry-hopper rig is always a good way to find fish. Just a couple more weeks until fluke season opens. Porgies have surfaced in the north shore. For more info or to reserve your spot at the rail, give Tim a call at (631) 960-8204. Every year its something new! Silly Lily Fishing Station main office. Guys have their ears to the ground. In the freshwater, the largemouth bass are aggressive. Big ones to the west, tiny ones in the South Shore surf. 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. Paul is seeing lots of dead bunker in his area as well. Their schedule is filling up fast and many of the beginning dates are already booked up but he has some openings through the month of May. It would be to go and book a charter with November Rain Charters. 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. Nothing doing for the shore-bound though. Big ones to the west, tiny ones in the South Shore surf. Easy in and out marina, fish accessible almost immediately = more fish in the boat and less time cruising from location to location. Tiderunner weakfish on the east end and schoolie stripers all over the island. Capt. A $25,000 Grand Prize for the heaviest Bluefish caught, plus over another $15,000 in cash prizes for runners up and various port .

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