Capt. 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. Tight lines. This week, Daves friend Dan found some great tautog action in some deeper water, at thirty to fifty feet. Happy Striper Opening Day! If youre tossing flies, try a flashy baitfish imitation. Victoria Fishing Report Island Fisherman - March 6, 2023 0 Long Island Fishing: The Complete Guide (Updated 2023) - FishingBooker Blog Green and Asian crabs have been doing the trick. Tight lines! Steve at Cow Harbor Bait & Tackle in Northport heard some reports of schoolies arriving. Just a couple more weeks until fluke season opens. The schools of larger fish are en route to our waters. heard some reports of schoolies arriving. Find the mud, and chum it heavily. The freshwater scene is hot, with Hempstead Lake having just been stocked. Bunker, clam, and artificials are keeping rods bent regularly. Quality tog potential in certain areas. N. o word on the flounder front, but guys are starting to catch porgies, both from shore and boat. Porgies, weakfish and stripers have all moved into the area. Vince of All Pro Charters in Lindenhurst reported they will begin fishing May 15th. There is a good population of schoolie stripers near Paul. Blackfish has been slow; however, there are a few fish around Harts Island and Execution Rock. The Fisherman We loved it. Sean treated everyone to some tog fishing. 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. He had about a dozen bass to 26 inches on 3/4 ounce chartreuse bucktails. The freshwater scene is hot, with Hempstead Lake having just been stocked. The tog are chewing, so grab some crabs and head on out to any rockpile in 50 feet of water or lest. He dropped green crabs for tautog, and managed two keepers during a good bite. hit the Shinnecock area last weekend during non-human hours. says the schoolies have been moving in on the western half of the island, providing some solid action in the harbors. Ive heard some others whispering about giant weakfish lately too. Paul at River Bay Outfitters in Baldwin said the LI Fly Rodders had a solid session at the Connetquot this week. Fluke season opens May 1 and anglers are already seeing them as a by-catch in Moriches Bay. Holdover striped bass have been keeping anglers occupied, and Craig expects to see some migratory fish being caught in the next week or so. You may find Saltwater perch in the real brackish areas. Striped bass fishing was excellent with a double limit of slot fish in less than two hours. The Fisherman Warm weather is on the horizon, and Paul expects the fishing to explode once we get some consistency. Another favorite of anglers, weakfish are around and will begin to pop up in our local waters. Striped bass season opened on April 15, and we're awaiting the arrival of Bluefish in May. Brian a call at (631) 252-6 Kathleen from Ralphs Fishing Station in Mt. The State Channel on the troll is also producing bass on umbrella and shad rigs. info@thefisherman.com If i were to recommend to anglers fishing in Montauk. I cant help but feel extremely optimistic about the coming fishing. Blackfish action was not very productive with a handful of keepers. Rentals open May 15th 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. Guys are still targeting the herring from the piers. No Time Charters found some big bass on their first three trips of the year. LBI Fishing Report 4/18/23 When the dogwoods are blooming, the bass fishing is booming! Other good spots are Argyle Lake and and the Twin Lakes in Wantagh. Crabs are tough to come by, but the shop is loaded with clams, squid, spearing, live eels, and bloodworms. Walter on the Fishfinder II reported the boat will begin sailing on May 1, the opening of fluke season. Capt. Weekly Fishing Report - ct Porgies, weakfish and blues will get the season going. back bays tend to be more brackish and less saltwater. Theres a few blackfish around the local rock piles and wrecks but the season closes next week so get them now. If you're going to Montauk, don't skip Montauk fishing charters. Joe who said the open boat got out a couple of times this week. Harold Barnes fished with green crabs at the Old Field Bell Buoy and managed 6 keeper blacks and some short sea bass mixed in. The back bays are now loaded with bass. You can give him a call at (914) 552-3050 to set up your charters. 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, wh On the Rip Tide III in City Island Capt. Long Island Fishing Report - November 18, 2021 Striper fishing is as good as it gets, with fish of all sizes being taken. Josh at Gypsea Charters in the Rockaways reports a great start to the striped bass season. 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. Capt. Some porgies ended up hitting the deck on those trips. Capt. 866-347-4836. 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. There have been some scattered reports from the ocean as well. In the freshwater, the largemouth bass are aggressive. At. 116 Shore Rd. Great bass fishing are in the harbors with paddle tail plastic and Storm Shads producing best. 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. We can only imagine those fish have freshly migrated into our waters. Bays are the best bet for quality surf fishing. 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. They were fresh migrators, covered in sea lice. Green crabs, sandworms and clams are all pr Capt. 116 Shore Rd. Fly guys are seeing hatches, well into the day and getting trout to rise for dries. LBI NJ Fishing Report - LBI's Premier Fishing Report By Fisherman's The key: constantly switching your fly selection. Of the twenty fish that came aboard, only one was short. Some thoughts popped into my head while taking in all this weeks info: 1.Big porgies are biting. I definitely recommend going out early to beat the rush, and booking with Hook and Fin Fishing charters. For info, text or go to social media at 631-605-1404 to reserve or follow @KingCod Fishing. I hooked two catfish on artificial lures while targeting largemouths. Capt. Daily Ohio Fishing Reports (April 2023) - FishingBooker Not too hot and not too cold. Nobodys reporting anything huge, but the reports are solid for fish to a couple of pounds. Mussel chum and hooked worms brought the fish in and got them chewing. What is meant by the bays and the back bays? Captrees Laura Lee found some productive fishing last weekend. On the 16th, Steve fished the central LI Sound through a low-water sunset. Frank offered a tip to fish from beach channel drive to silver hole if youre wade fishing. 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. Kenny at Tight Lines Tackle in Sag Harbor said the western Peconics are loaded with small bass. To me it feels like a stage set for a wild show, and were on the first of many waves. Theres a decent class of fish locally, hanging out in the warmer waters. We have openings during the week. 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. Not that my spirits are ever low, but I feel like theyre on the rise alongside the temperature and fishing quality. 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. Although the blackfish chewed strongly and plentiful, most were shorts. Stick with the lighter tackle . Find the mud, and chum it heavily. 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. 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. Ken also saw huge schools of spearing in between the docks in the town which is a great sign for the fishing in the next few months. December 31st was our last trip of the season. 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. At Saltwaters Bait and Tackle in West Islip I heard there are blues inside the bay with stripers all over the bay. Lloyd Malsin of Nansea II had a great first outing of the season to target flounder. Hot April action. 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. The smaller the pond, the hotter the action. Tiderunner weaks, giant porgies, big stripers, early squid, and supersized spearing. Bigger fish are hiding out in the bays. Plenty Over from Rob at Hi-Hook Bait and Tackle in Huntington reports stripers are everywhere. Walter on the Fishfinder II reported the boat will begin sailing on May 1, the opening of fluke season. There is still a mix of herring and bunker in the general area. Some squid have arrived, almost two weeks ahead of time. Guys are still targeting the herring from the piers. 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. Richey used sandworms with no weight on 12 pound test. After Sandy, the spearing were difficult to come by; Kathy thinks their nurseries were probably decimated by the storm. Both tiny fish and keeper bass have been getting caught in the surf on both the north and south side. He even expects bluefish to show up in a week or so! PowerBait or a worm on a split-shot rig, or under a bobber, will do the trick just as well. Nothing doing for the shore-bound though. Finesse presentations with light line and jigs seems to be doing the trick. Nate Bowditch fished the west end for a few days this week. 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. Small migratory bass have moved in. Most guys targeting them are heading to the south shore, and mostly coming up blank. Some of the first front runner gator blues hit the central South Shore on the ocean and bay side with bass mixed in. Capt. These are enormous size pods of fish that are feasting on an incredible mass of bunker, from each location mentioned. 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. Copyright 2023 On The Water, LLC. Of course, the crew only kept their legal limit, but the fishing was nothing short of insane. data-event-category="Navigation header guest". Book now for some live bait fun in Fire Island inlet. Fish up to 42 pounds just west of Debs inlet were reported. This could bode well for the opening of fluke season in a few weeks May 1. The bay between the forks (Peconic Bay) also came alive last week with good catches of porgies, some stripers and mixed in weakfish. If August, then expect to have a lot of fun fishing for scup and seabass. Blackfishing was good as well although there were many shorts mixed in with a few keepers. Paul is one of the finest open boat captains along the East End along with Capt. 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. Lloyd Malsin of Nansea II had a great first outing of the season to target flounder. Both tiny fish and keeper bass have been getting caught in the surf on both the north and south side. Roccus7. One trip even produced some keeper tog. Big bass in back. On the Capt. 11940. Tog fishing has been much better up in Rhode Island. Good for kids, and first time and casual anglers. Spring blackfish fishing is going well for the few that decide to utilize this short season. PowerBait or a worm on a split-shot rig, or under a bobber, will do the trick just as well. Harold Barnes fished with green crab Capt. Crabs, clams, and sandworms have all proven effective. Tautog. The guys fishing the reefs are also reeling in some huge porgies as a welcome bycatch. While peanut to adult bunker are the prime choice on the menu, trolling Mojos or casting Storm Shads produce just as well. Good bites have also spread to the east inside the Great South Bay. A bunch of anglers are buying bloodworms to target the bass. He found mostly bunker, many of which were dying, on the ocean side. Mata ng Agila International | April 20, 2023 | Mata ng Agila - Facebook During the last of the incoming in Macys Channel, he caught three schoolie bass on a white bucktail tipped with a bloodworm. Theyre expanded their sunset stripers trip now sailing Thursday through Sunday for spring and Tuesday through Saturday through the summer. Silly Lily Fishing Station main office. Fly guys are seeing hatches, well into the day and getting trout to rise for dries. by Tim Regan April 22, 2021 Photo Credit: Tim Regan Tiderunner weakfish on the east end and schoolie stripers all over the island. Fishing Reports - Island Current The tide was crazy but we went home with some great fish. One angler got some clams from Paulies and chucked them from the town beach right there, had himself a ball. Fire bite. Anglers did see some cod to 12 pounds using Diamond Jigs. The trout fishing is good. However, dont delay as prime trips book fast. Theyll be here soon. The black fish were biting all day! Soft plastics, popping or walking plugs, and darters are the go-to lures right now. The heaviest catch wins $25,000 but there are other chances to win cash and prizes totaling $40,000! A few big scup are beginning to show, therefore it wont be long before they smash the areas. Copyright 2023 On The Water, LLC. Bob Rose at Bob's Bait and Tackle in Amity Harbor reported there are a lot of bass in the bay. 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. South Shore wrecks are continuing to host a steady tog bite and pick of cod. Tight Lines Capt Shark, Your email address will not be published. For info, go www.captreefishfinder.com. North Shore Archives - The Fisherman For more info or to reserve your spot at the rail, give Tim a call at (631) 960-8204. Craig at Wego Fishing Bait & Tackle in Southold says some guys are catching tautog now. Big ones to the west, tiny ones in the South Shore surf. More like mid-May action happening now. There are some weakfish around, who are in the same boat as t porgies: not quite ready to chew yet. A top tip from local fishermen: use fast-sinking lines and heads to help your fly . It would be to go and book a charter with November Rain Charters. Paul is seeing lots of dead bunker in his area as well. 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. Gillen, we heard they plan to start sailing the day fluke season opens. They limited out, and released bass to 35+ pounds. Pink and white soft plastic Bass Assassins with a slow retrieve gave my fares the best results. Fresh Fishing Reports from Montauk. The fish are also outside the bays and harbors with Buoys 42, 32, 15 and 11 all producing well while trolling mojos or working diamond jigs. this is a great boat to fish from. Nothing size-wise, but pretty cool nonetheless. Hopefully we will hear about a few flounder in next weeks edition. 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. Warm weather is on the horizon, and Paul expects the fishing to explode once we get some consistency. Jim Mooney of Miss Bev fished Hewlett Bay on Saturday. One or two guys reported decent catches of tautog offshore. With his buddy Nick, the duo had many fish on bunker as well as bucktails, swim shads and topwater. One angler got some clams from Paulies and chucked them from the town beach right there, had himself a ball. On the 16th, Steve fished the central LI Sound through a low-water sunset. fishing reports - Captree I think all the sweetwater species might be getting jazzed up. Some of the first front runner gator blues hit the central South Shore on the ocean and bay side with bass mixed in. No porgies out there yet, but they should be arriving very soon. Jeff says theyre mostly holdovers, but some fish have been reported from the beach. One angler reported a lot of fish, and all were 28 inches and larger. 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 Porgies have started however figure on another week or two before that action explodes. Jim Mooney of Miss Bev fished Hewlett Bay on Saturday. Brian of Captain Skippy Charters in Mount Sinai reports he will begin sailing the beginning of May chasing fluke, stripers and porgies. 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. Mussel chum and hooked worms brought the fish in and got them chewing. Limits were achieved, with nothing smaller than 18 inches coming over the rail. New England Video Fishing Forecast - April 20, 2023 Stripers to 40 inches have been reported from Western Long Island Sound which bodes well for the month ahead. Porgies have surfaced in the north shore. The night From Capt. Wow this bit continues to amaze! Whatever youre after, I hope you get it. 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 boat did not sail on Saturday due to inclement weather. Schoolie stripers are being caught from the piers, and in Jamaica Bay. I live upstate, but have started fishing on Long Island occasionally. Using lights to catch striped bass?! The back bays are now loaded with bass. I had some real good fishing this past week. A $25,000 Grand Prize for the heaviest Bluefish caught, plus over another $15,000 in cash prizes for runners up and various port . 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. New this year will be Block Island fluke and sea bass on Mondays 6/26-7/17. says theres been a number of schoolie bass getting caught. Start your morning with a Taylor ham egg and cheese sandwich from south side 35 diner on the way. The other freshwater fish arent biting so well, as many anglers got out early and hammered them. 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.. Feel free to call or text with any questions at 631-668-2818. The fishing started off pretty tough, but once they figured out the key, it was game on. For info, or to book a trip, call 631-775-0945, email topgunfishing27@gmail.com or go to www.topgunsportfishcharters.com. Captain Sal from the Moondance in Montauk said hes about a week away from targeting porgies out of Montauk. 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. Kenny saw pictures of a customer with fish from 8-12 pounds. Call (631) 728-4563 to book a trip with the boat. Capt. Good run of short bass along the sand beaches. Spring is finally here, and with it comes the much-awaited fishing season. Large migratory stripers cruise the north and south shores, bluefish hit the south shore inlets and bays, and spring tautog season winds down. There are still lots of small stripers, mostly from the back of Jamaica Bay to NY Harbor. A dry-hopper rig is always a good way to find fish. Bill at Chasing Tails Bait and Tackle in Oakdale reports: Stripers are around in decent numbers right now, especially in the backbays and on the flats. Capt. Sundays trip was much of the same action as Saturday. 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. Fly anglers are using clousers and other small baitfish imitations to coax the bass. If this weeks report didnt get you psyched, check your pulse. Stripers bite well in the Jersey surf and inundate Long Island's back bays as Massachusetts sees its first migratory stripers of 2023. Make sure you find a little bit of time to get on the water. The striper bite continued throughout the Great South Bay going east this week with bunker being the main fuel behind the bite. No word on the flounder front, but guys are starting to catch porgies, both from shore and boat. Early squid, giant spearing, plentiful bunker, and herring are all on the menu. The incoming tide would produce a handful of stripers to 24 inches during those midday sessions. If youre tossing flies, try a flashy baitfish imitation. says the picture hasnt changed drastically. Herb will be running a special blackfish trip this Thursday, April 27 and reservations are required by calling 516-641-3401. 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. Capt. Over from Rob at Hi-Hook Bait and Tackle in Huntington reports stripers are everywhere. They expect some good fishing to start taking place around Montauk by the beginning of May.
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