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. Spring is finally here, and with it comes the much-awaited fishing season. The shop is also carrying plenty of local squid and spearing now. North Shore Harbors continue to produce steady bass results also. New this year will be Block Island fluke and sea bass on Mondays 6/26-7/17. Both tiny fish and keeper bass have been getting caught in the surf on both the north and south side. They will be beginning their season in May. 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. 116 Shore Rd. Start your morning with a Taylor ham egg and cheese sandwich from south side 35 diner on the way. Sinai reports stripers are inside the harbor with many slot size fish mixed in with many shorts and a few over the size limit. Tim of the Timothy J in Mattituck reports he will be starting up as soon as fluke season debuts. Soft plastics or hi-lo rigs with squid work great on the weaks. Updated: 04/29/2023 @ 11:15PM. Pat Barrett of the Shamrock Charterboat in New Rochelle will begin sailing by mid-May. Call (631) 728-4563 to book a trip with the boat. Popping plugs have been best, with fish on the east side of the Great South Bay Bridge. Porgies, weakfish and blues will get the season going. Both tiny fish and keeper bass have been getting caught in the surf on both the north and south side. The Klondike IX catches a doe in the sound. Capt. 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. Captain Sean from Tailwrapped Sportfishing reported to me they are accepting bookings for all fish in season. Scott from East End Bait and Tackle reported the bite improves each day dramatically. The key: constantly switching your fly selection. W, Mt. Jennifer Martin and friends anchored up on a rock pile off Cranes Neck and pounded the blackfish. The bay between the forks (Peconic Bay) also came alive last week with good catches of porgies, some stripers and mixed in weakfish. He found mostly bunker, many of which were dying, on the ocean side. Quality togging this week. 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. The action was consistent, and the guys were able to capitalize on it for multiple days this week. There are still dates available for the spring, summer and fall runs. Bass fishing doesn't get better & easier than this! One of the pinhookers in town put together a few solid catches of tautog the days he was able to get out. They were fresh migrators, covered in sea lice. New York Saltwater FISHING REGISTRATION. 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. Trolling mojos at Buoy 15 has been strongly effective while rubber storm shad and paddle tails along with chunk bunker have all been producing well in the bays and harbors. Wow this bit continues to amaze! It was a beautiful evening other than it being all cloudy with rain moving through. A couple boats ventured to Plum Gut to target tautog and didnt lose a single piece of bait. Gillen, we heard they plan to start sailing the day fluke season opens. Capt. You need to register before saltwater fishing. Capt. Who knows what else might make it into the surf zone. Spring is finally here, and with it comes the much-awaited fishing season. Every year its something new! No flounder being reported again this week. 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. Nobodys reporting anything huge, but the reports are solid for fish to a couple of pounds. Mike who reported they had good action during sunrise/sunset on the north side of the bay in the Connetquot River by Nicoll Island. Paul is seeing lots of dead bunker in his area as well. On the beach, sand worms have worked best on bass. And of course the full moon bass trips using eels will take place on each moon. 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. Some of the first front runner gator blues hit the central South Shore on the ocean and bay side with bass mixed in. Dec 26, 2021. Paul is one of the finest open boat captains along the East End along with Capt. Schedule should be posted on their website shortly. They limited out, and released bass to 35+ pounds. Jigs and plastics h Capt. A couple fluke were caught as bycatch when guys were targeting weakfish this week. Their calendar to purchase tickets is posted on their website or you can call (631) 928-3926. Theres a few porgies that are mixed in with them. 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. The freshwater scene is hot, with Hempstead Lake having just been stocked. You might consider another Marina or arrange a pick up at a different place. Good run of short bass along the sand beaches. Twenty pound stripers bite in the South Shore surf, there's good fishing for tautog and cod offshore, and freshwater fishing is on fire. Soft plastics, popping or walking plugs, and darters are the go-to lures right now. The crew from Montauk Marine Basin let me know for more information on their hours and services call (631) 668-5900. Craig just finished making some shark chum; theyve got plenty ready for this summers season. Mussel chum and hooked worms brought the fish in and got them chewing. Fly guys are seeing hatches, well into the day and getting trout to rise for dries. LBI Fishing Report 4/18/23 When the dogwoods are blooming, the bass fishing is booming! 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. Theyll be here soon. I live upstate, but have started fishing on Long Island occasionally. Whatever youre after, I hope you get it. 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. A bunch of anglers are buying bloodworms to target the bass. Kathleen from Ralphs Fishing Station in Mt. Your email address will not be published. Some porgies ended up hitting the deck on those trips. We can only imagine those fish have freshly migrated into our waters. 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. All Rights Reserved, Tiderunner weakfish on the east end and schoolie. Phil a call at (516) 316-6967 to book your trips. found some consistency this week fishing the parrot darter in dirty water. Also keep in mind fluke season opens May 1 and they could be around already in some of the usual Peconic hot spots. Striped bass fishing was excellent with a double limit of slot fish in less than two hours. A dry-hopper rig is always a good way to find fish. These are enormous size pods of fish that are feasting on an incredible mass of bunker, from each location mentioned. what does everyone else think? 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. Bob Rose at Bob's Bait and Tackle in Amity Harbor reported there are a lot of bass in the bay. Of the twenty fish that came aboard, only one was short. I definitely recommend going out early to beat the rush, and booking with Hook and Fin Fishing charters. 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. For info, go www.captreefishfinder.com. On Taylor Renee Charters out of Babylon I heard from Capt. The other freshwater fish arent biting so well, as many anglers got out early and hammered them. Now is the time to give Capt. This season is shaping up to be a great one for Stripedbass, with early signs pointing towards it being one for the record books. Kenny at Tight Lines Tackle in Sag Harbor said the western Peconics are loaded with small bass. Tautogseason is still going strong, with some more big fish starting to come up from the rocks. Theyre also looking forward to seeing past clients and meeting new people who love to fish as much as they do. Good bites have also spread to the east inside the Great South Bay. Visit them online at Vikingfleet.com for schedules, rates and tickets. Soft plastics and SP Minnows were the best choice. Harold Barnes fished with green crab Capt. Plenty Over from Rob at Hi-Hook Bait and Tackle in Huntington reports stripers are everywhere. These fish want plastic shad, Bass Assassins and Kast Capt. SP Minnows and On Cold Spring Charters in Cold Spring Harbor, Capt. If i were to recommend to anglers fishing in Montauk. 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. Sinai reports stripers are inside the harbor with many slot size fish mixed in with many shorts and a few over the size limit. Tight lines. (631) 654-2311 All anglers 16yrs and older are required to register for saltwater fishing or purchase a license for freshwater fishing in New York State. N. o word on the flounder front, but guys are starting to catch porgies, both from shore and boat. Paul is one of the finest open boat captains along the East End along with Capt. The freshwater scene is hot, with Hempstead Lake having just been stocked. this is a great boat to fish from. Fares saw picky fishing in depths from 80 to 140 feet of water for both cod and blackfish. April 25, 2023. The boat did not sail on Saturday due to inclement weather. Small migratory bass have moved in. Largemouth bass are starting to wake up, and theyre willing to hit soft plastics. 2.Bunker seem to be everywhere, most notably right in the surf. Sundays trip was much of the same action as Saturday. . It would be to go and book a charter with November Rain Charters. 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. He even expects bluefish to show up in a week or so! Instead of just heading home after a great bass bite, Capt. Some of the first front runner gator blues hit the central South Shore on the ocean and bay side with bass mixed in. We have openings during the week. Eastern Long Island Fishing Report- April 27, 2023. Fish up to 42 pounds just west of Debs inlet were reported. 3.Weakfish! 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 bay between the forks (Peconic Bay) also came alive last week with good catches of porgies, some stripers and mixed in weakfish. North Shore Harbors continue to produce steady bass results also. Feel free to call or text with any questions at 631-668-2818. Guys are still targeting the herring from the piers. 99 Adelaide Ave. East Moriches, NY. Blackfish have been chewing well off Cranes Neck with green crabs pricing quite a few keepers. Schoolie stripers are being caught from the piers, and in Jamaica Bay. Of course, the crew only kept their legal limit, but the fishing was nothing short of insane. Harold Barnes fished with green crabs at the Old Field Bell Buoy and managed 6 keeper blacks and some short sea bass mixed in. They expect some good fishing to start taking place around Montauk by the beginning of May. Schedule should be p Brenden at Captree Bait and Tackle Shop on Captree Island reported that blackfish on local reefs and Inside the inlet on wrecks is okay. Capt. Anglers also scored with some weakfish while bass fishing with swim shads. 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. 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. Sean Crean of Port of Call Charters in Northport reports he debuted his first trip this past Saturday April 22 trolling Mojos. The weather was great. The largemouths eventually went after anything; they were big and they were hungry. Bunker, clam, and artificials are keeping rods bent regularly. On the 16th, Steve fished the central LI Sound through a low-water sunset. Porgies are beginning to show around City Island and Matinecock Point on clams and sandworms. Jeff at Whitewater Outfitters in Hampton Bays says theres been a number of schoolie bass getting caught. Easy in and out marina, fish accessible almost immediately = more fish in the boat and less time cruising from location to location. Reports Saturday, December 31, 2022 Happy New Year. No porgies out there yet, but they should be arriving very soon. Trawling is no fun. There is a good population of schoolie stripers near Paul. One trip even produced some keeper tog. 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. Fishing Tsunami plugs or live bunker fares could catch 15-20 bass a day, with a lot of keepers. We easily limited out and then played catch and release for the rest of the trip. Trout are still around in most of the stocked lakes. Mark describes the scene as it is going to be one banner year. Tight lines! info@thefisherman.com The shop is also carrying plenty of local squid and spearing now. Midday, tie on a streamer with some flash to entice a reaction strike from a big, aggressive fish. Plastic shads and cut bunker are catching the bass. Kathy from Freeport Bait & Tackle heard about a good tautog bite on the Hempstead Reef. should i be tying my leader direct to the lures in the back bays or can i still use a TAC. Walter on the Fishfinder II reported the boat will begin sailing on May 1, the opening of fluke season. At Chasing Tails Bait and Tackle in Oakdale, Billy reported striped bass have started showing their faces all around the island. W, Mt. info@thefisherman.com Hopefully we will hear about a few flounder in next weeks edition. We have openings if you want to get in on the action. Capt. There are some weakfish around, who are in the same boat as t porgies: not quite ready to chew yet. Good bites have also spread to the east inside the Great South Bay. PowerBait or a worm on a split-shot rig, or under a bobber, will do the trick just as well. Jeff says theyre mostly holdovers, but some fish have been reported from the beach. 866-347-4836. Paul is seeing lots of dead bunker in his area as well. Phil Kess of the Fishy Business out of Orient reports he will also begin in May once fluke season opens. Theres a decent class of fish locally, hanging out in the warmer waters. The tuna have been getting bolder and bolder every year, coming within casting distance of surf anglers. Wondering if you could help me understand the local lingo a bit. All fish were released. They expect some good fishing to start taking place around Montauk by the beginning Captain Mark from the Montauk Star let me know if youre interested in fishing with them please call (631) 872-5185. 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. Quality tog potential in certain areas. Theres been talk of flounder being caught in Oyster Bay. Big bluefish here and there. 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!!!! Please note that Capt. He had a good amount of bass, with some nicer ones in the mix. Not that my spirits are ever low, but I feel like theyre on the rise alongside the temperature and fishing quality. Tips, best practices, places and the go-to lures are just a sample of what you'll find in our Area Reports. We are currently not sailing and will be doing maintenance on the boats. Capt. The schools of larger fish are en route to our waters. Check back here or our social media accounts for updates. Porgies, weakfish and stripers have all moved into the area. says the schoolies have been moving in on the western half of the island, providing some solid action in the harbors. Fish up to 42 pounds just west of Debs inlet were reported. They were fresh migrators, covered in sea lice. 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. 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. Capt. Plenty of fish are in the slot range. Frank from Bernies Bait and Tackle in Brooklyn, says the picture hasnt changed drastically. 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. Blackfish have been reported outside the harbors by Buoys 32, 28C, 11B and the Bayville Reef. Paul at River Bay Outfitters in Baldwin said the LI Fly Rodders had a solid session at the Connetquot this week. The temps inside the bay are becoming more tolerable, but the Sound waters are still chilly. Tune into this weeks reports for all the updates and fishing news from our correspondents as well. After that they will return to Montauk on May 15 and will sail daily for porgies at 5 a.m. every day. Long Island Fishing Report - April 15, 2021 by Tim Regan April 15, 2021 Vin Cagnina with a beautiful striper on the fly. A couple fluke were caught as bycatch when guys were targeting weakfish this week. Outstanding! Tight lines! Bunker have left the canal, but theres lots of reports of dead, floating bunker around. Rich of the Nancy Ann out of Orient, reports that they will begin trips by the beginning of May and still has dates available for the 2023 season. Theyll be here soon. One or two guys reported decent catches of tautog offshore. His one hit did not result in a hookup. This week, Daves friend Dan found some great tautog action in some deeper water, at thirty to fifty feet. Sinai, NY 11766 Blackfish action was not very productive with a handful of keepers. They began on Saturday with 31 cod and 17 tautog. 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. Give them a call (631) 510-8245 to inquire and book a trip. Bunker chunks, worms and artificials have all produced well. There are still lots of small stripers, mostly from the back of Jamaica Bay to NY Harbor. Vince of All Pro Charters in Lindenhurst reported they will begin fishing May 15th. Call Now. The bite was absolutely insane. John Deneice with a 9.6Lbs. To start the season, they will sail at 11 a.m. daily with additional trips on the weekend. Pat Barrett of the Shamrock Charterboat in New Rochelle will begin sailing by mid-May. Cod and blackfish remain abundant on the wrecks and reefs using clam baits. Frank offered a tip to fish from beach channel drive to silver hole if youre wade fishing. 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. Knowing which striped bass fishing techniques to use can be the difference between success in a big blitz, or leaving the area empty handed. 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. 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. Striped bass are here and in solid numbers. Paul, who ran the Capt. Big ones to the west, tiny ones in the South Shore surf. Lloyd Malsin of Nansea II had a great first outing of the season to target flounder. 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. To reserve or find out more information visit www.myfinchaser.com or call (516) 643-0940. Book a trip with Captain Mike on Never Enuff fishing charter! 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. Flounder anglers are keeping their lips sealed, but it sounds like theres decent potential for a bite if youre willing to put in the work. The water needs to warm a bit before we see them near our shores said Scott. The fishing started off pretty tough, but once they figured out the key, it was game on. Josh at Gypsea Charters in the Rockaways reports a great start to the striped bass season. 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. If you want to catch striped bass a good starting point would be any of the docks on the north side of the bay. Nonetheless everyone had a ball with great weather and great fishing. In the freshwater, the largemouth bass are aggressive. 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. 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. Herb Hahn reports super bass fishing on Sunday with easy limits plus plenty of other slot size fish all returned. Striped bass fishing was excellent with a double limit of slot fi Capt. 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. Jeff says theyre mostly holdovers, but some fish have been reported from the beach. Crabs are tough to come by, but the shop is loaded with clams, squid, spearing, live eels, and bloodworms. Joe who said the open boat got out a couple of times this week. Roccus7. 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 A few flounder were even reported! Guys have their ears to the ground. Joe who said the open boat got out a couple of times this week. Nov 23, 2021. mattm. Tautog. 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. by Tim Regan April 22, 2021 Photo Credit: Tim Regan Tiderunner weakfish on the east end and schoolie stripers all over the island. Starting on May 1, we'll be able to enjoy Fluke fishing. Silly Lily Fishing Station main office. Using lights to catch striped bass?! No Time Charters found some big bass on their first three trips of the year. All fish were released. 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. Long Island Fishing Report - November 18, 2021 Striper fishing is as good as it gets, with fish of all sizes being taken. Brian a call at (631) 252-6 Kathleen from Ralphs Fishing Station in Mt. On the King Cod out of Center Moriches I heard from Capt. 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. Make sure you find a little bit of time to get on the water. 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. Mike at Fishing East Coast Bait and Tackle in Little Neck reports excellent striper fishing everywhere from the Hudson River to Huntington Harbor. 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. Some anglers are traveling west to target trout, but Laurel Lake should receive a stocking in the next week. Large migratory stripers cruise the north and south shores, bluefish hit the south shore inlets and bays, and spring tautog season winds down. Captrees Laura Lee found some productive fishing last weekend. 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). We're limiting out in minutes then playing catch & release the rest of the trip. 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. Of course you always have a good shot at these others species as well on these trips. From Capt. One trip even produced some keeper tog. North Shore Harbors are also holding some stripers inside of them feeding on bunker and spearing. No reports of big fish just yet (locally), but these fish are providing some great action. The better numbers are located in the western bays right now. Big ones to the west, tiny ones in the South Shore surf. All Rights Reserved, Western Long Island and NYC Fishing Report- April 27, 2023, 7 Techniques for Fooling Finicky Striped Bass, Eastern Long Island Fishing Report- April 20, 2023, Western Long Island and NYC Fishing Report- April 20, 2023. The State Channel on the troll is also producing bass on umbrella and shad rigs.
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