info@thefisherman.com Blackfish action was not very productive with a handful of keepers. Tight lines! Schoolie stripers are being caught from the piers, and in Jamaica Bay. No Time Charters found some big bass on their first three trips of the year. North Shore Harbors are also holding some stripers inside of them feeding on bunker and spearing. 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. 11940. On the beach, sand worms have worked best on bass. Josh at Gypsea Charters in the Rockaways reports a great start to the striped bass season. More like mid-May action happening now. Ken is adding more inventory to the store on a weekly basis so if you find yourself in his area be sure to stop down at his store and stock up. The smaller the pond, the hotter the action. Both tiny fish and keeper bass have been getting caught in the surf on both the north and south side. The schools of larger fish are en route to our waters. To start the season, they will sail at 11 a.m. daily with additional trips on the weekend. On the boats, all points have been producing while trolling mojos. Good bites have also spread to the east inside the Great South Bay. Mussel chum and hooked worms brought the fish in and got them chewing. PowerBait or a worm on a split-shot rig, or under a bobber, will do the trick just as well. We loved it. Mike who reported they had good action during sunrise/sunset on the north side of the bay in the Connetquot River by Nicoll Island. No porgies out there yet, but they should be arriving very soon. Head far west for some even better fishing. Find the mud, and chum it heavily. Thank you!!! Guys are still targeting the herring from the piers. Kenny from Tight Lines Tackle in Sag Harbor let me the Peconics have come to life in the last few days. Anglers are keeping themselves occupied with these hungry fish while they wait for a denser influx of striped bass. 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. this is a great boat to fish from. Some anglers are traveling west to target trout, but Laurel Lake should receive a stocking in the next week. In Montauk, May and June are excellent months for light tackle Striped Bass fishing. Striped bass are here and in solid numbers. The largemouths eventually went after anything; they were big and they were hungry. I think all the sweetwater species might be getting jazzed up. Nothing size-wise, but pretty cool nonetheless. There are some weakfish around, who are in the same boat as t porgies: not quite ready to chew yet. It costs $95 to go fishing. Thats like a touchdown in fishing lol. New York Saltwater FISHING REGISTRATION. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Dennis D.C. Early squid, giant spearing, plentiful bunker, and herring are all on the menu. And of course the full moon bass trips using eels will take place on each moon. A great time to fish for Sea Bass on the sound. Their stock has improved slightly each year since, and the ones shes seeing this year are extremely impressive. Fire Island: The 31-mile stretch of beach speaks for itself. The fishing is great through most of September and slows down by the beginning of October. A great bait for weak fish would be clam or squid strips. John Deneice with a 9.6Lbs. Would highly recommend them! Capt. LBI NJ Fishing Report - LBI's Premier Fishing Report By Fisherman's doormat Fluke he caught on board the Toadally Hooked - 6/7/2015. Vince of All Pro Charters in Lindenhurst reported they will begin fishing May 15th. Long Island Video Fishing Forecast April 27, 2023, Long Island Video Fishing Forecast April 20, 2023, Freeport Tuna Club Annual Fishing Flea Market, South Shore Invitational Charity Fishing Tournament. Jeff at Whitewater Outfitters in Hampton Bays 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. Capt. Pat Barrett of the Shamrock Charterboat in New Rochelle will begin sailing by mid-May. December 31st was our last trip of the season. Capt. Tight Lines Capt Shark, Your email address will not be published. I live upstate, but have started fishing on Long Island occasionally. Sinai, NY 11766 Feel like water is still really clear and i should switch to tying direct. Call (631) 728-4563 to book a trip with the boat. T. he river has been productive, and theres a ton of bait pouring in and out of it. Wow this bit continues to amaze! I had some real good fishing this past week. Mark explained that he doesnt have his boat in the water yet and he is catching bass like crazy right off his berth. Finesse presentations with light line and jigs seems to be doing the trick. Spring is finally here, and with it comes the much-awaited fishing season. The striper bite continued throughout the Great South Bay going east this week with bunker being the main fuel behind the bite. Tautog. 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 striped bass have arrived! 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. North Shore Harbors are also holding some stripers inside of them feeding on bunker and spearing. The fishing started off pretty tough, but once they figured out the key, it was game on. More great fishing every day this week! Kathy hasnt seen them this large in a long time. Of the twenty fish that came aboard, only one was short. Dennis D.C. Capt. Nobodys reporting anything huge, but the reports are solid for fish to a couple of pounds. Warm weather is on the horizon, and Paul expects the fishing to explode once we get some consistency. (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. Theres a decent class of fish locally, hanging out in the warmer waters. Theyre also looking forward to seeing past clients and meeting new people who love to fish as much as they do. One angler got some clams from Paulies and chucked them from the town beach right there, had himself a ball. If you're going to Montauk, don't skip Montauk fishing charters. Squid showed up this week. For info or to book a trip call Capt. No porgies out there yet, but they should be arriving very soon. Sean is taking reservations for trolling striped bass at the end of April and May. 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. Good bites have also spread to the east inside the Great South Bay. They limited out, and released bass to 35+ pounds. The back bays are now loaded with bass. 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. We limited out in minutes a short ride from the dock then played catch & release for the rest of the trip. Bunker, clam, and artificials are keeping rods bent regularly. 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. 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. Rentals open May 15th The bay between the forks (Peconic Bay) also came alive last week with good catches of porgies, some stripers and mixed in weakfish. 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. Some squid have arrived, almost two weeks ahead of time. They said there were more seals there than theyve ever seen, numbering in the hundreds. Fished Montauk twice for bass in August once on the 1st and again on the 25th both times did great. 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. For info, go www.captreefishfinder.com. On Taylor Renee Charters out of Babylon I heard from Capt. found some productive fishing last weekend. The freshwater scene is hot, with Hempstead Lake having just been stocked. Reports Saturday, December 31, 2022 Happy New Year. Popping plugs have been best, with fish on the east side of the Great South Bay Bridge. To reserve or find out more information visit www.myfinchaser.com or call (516) 643-0940. There are still lots of small stripers, mostly from the back of Jamaica Bay to NY Harbor. N. o word on the flounder front, but guys are starting to catch porgies, both from shore and boat. Nothing doing for the shore-bound though. 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. Although the blackfish chewed strongly and plentiful, most were shorts. Fishing Reports | Silly Lily Fishing Station | Long Island Fishing North Shore Harbors are also holding some stripers inside of them feeding on bunker and spearing. April 25, 2023. W, Mt. Some porgies and short sea bass are mixed in with a few nice blackfish off Cranes Neck crunching on green crabs. 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. Ive been switching back and forth between stripers and bigmouths this week. OUTDOOR ADVENTURES. If August, then expect to have a lot of fun fishing for scup and seabass. On the 16th, Steve fished the central LI Sound through a low-water sunset. Copyright 2023 On The Water, LLC. This means the alligator blues should be holding in their inlets for a bit providing great action for most throwing a popper or tin. Bring your best fly fishing gear, and get ready to wade for your Striper! A couple fluke were caught as bycatch when guys were targeting weakfish this week. April 28, 2023. W, Mt. Again this week, no boat is needed as anglers are having a ball catching stripers from schoolie size to slot siz Candy from Caraftis Fishing Station in Port Jefferson told me blackfish action has been fantastic with everyone going out limiting out with tog to 6 pounds. 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. Just a note if you have mobility issue the access to the boat might be tricky. 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. Bays are the best bet for quality surf fishing. Mike Boccio out of Orient, will now team up with Capt. One or two guys reported decent catches of tautog offshore. It's the ideal spot for surf fishing, with access to the bays, inlets, and Atlantic. 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. Phil Kess of the Fishy Business out of Orient reports he will also begin in May once fluke season opens. See Kathy's report. Stripers are around in decent numbers right now, especially in the backbays and on the flats. 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. The main baits being used have been paddle tail soft plastics, large Mag Darters and swimming plugs like SPs and Hydros. 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. Midday, tie on a streamer with some flash to entice a reaction strike from a big, aggressive fish. 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. Here's our pick of the best places to go fishing on Long Island. Book a trip with Captain Mike on Never Enuff fishing charter! 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. A bunch of anglers are buying bloodworms to target the bass. For info, or to book a trip, call 631-775-0945, email topgunfishing27@gmail.com or go to www.topgunsportfishcharters.com. The tuna have been getting bolder and bolder every year, coming within casting distance of surf anglers. 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. We caught a lot of Black Sea Bass and a Flounder. . And according to Ken, he said the H Scott from East End Bait and Tackle reported the bite improves each day dramatically. North Shore Harbors continue to produce steady bass results also. Hot April action. Capt. Fresh Fishing Reports from Montauk. Paul, who ran the Capt. Call the Captain at (917) 601-4548 to book your next charter or find out more information 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. 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. 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. 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. Harold Barnes fished with green crabs at the Old Field Bell Buoy and managed 6 keeper blacks and some short sea bass mixed in. On Taylor Renee Charters out of Babylon I heard from Capt. Mark is anticipating a great season. 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. reports a great start to the striped bass season. Cole reported there are bass everywhere in the bay! What is meant by the bays and the back bays? Sean Crean of Port of Call Charters in Northport reports he debuted his first trip this past Saturday April 22 trolling Mojos. Capt. A dry-hopper rig is always a good way to find fish. Most guys targeting them are heading to the south shore, and mostly coming up blank. 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!!!! We're limiting out in minutes then playing catch & release the rest of the trip. 3.Weakfish! 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. Fishing Tsunami plugs or live bunker fares could catch 15-20 bass a day, with a lot of keepers. On the 16th, Steve fished the central LI Sound through a low-water sunset. Soft plastics or hi-lo rigs with squid work great on the weaks. Thank you for these awesome fishing reports. Plenty Over from Rob at Hi-Hook Bait and Tackle in Huntington reports stripers are everywhere. Every year I say Im going to target them, and I just dont. Dave Flanagan of North Island Fly says the schoolies have been moving in on the western half of the island, providing some solid action in the harbors. New this year will be Block Island fluke and sea bass on Mondays 6/26-7/17. One of the pinhookers in town put together a few solid catches of tautog the days he was able to get out. Keep in mind the season for tog closes at the end of the month but with that fluke season opens May 1 with the same regulations as last year. The black fish were biting all day! The trout fishing is good. To book with him call (516) 658-6812. 99 Adelaide Ave. East Moriches, NY. They began on Saturday with 31 cod and 17 tautog. Tog fishing has been much better up in Rhode Island. Frank offered a tip to fish from beach channel drive to silver hole if youre wade fishing. As for the flounder, bloodworms and mussel chum are the keys to success. Easy in and out marina, fish accessible almost immediately = more fish in the boat and less time cruising from location to location. Theres been talk of flounder being caught in Oyster Bay. 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. After Sandy, the spearing were difficult to come by; Kathy thinks their nurseries were probably decimated by the storm. The brown bullheads went after a white soft plastic and a white roostertail spinner. A $25,000 Grand Prize for the heaviest Bluefish caught, plus over another $15,000 in cash prizes for runners up and various port . Mike Boccio out of Orient, will now team up with Capt. 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. Check the link that Bill Wetzel provided on the Surf Rats Ball. Please note that the Summer Fish Camp is open to kids 7 to 16 years of age and will begin June 26. 116 Shore Rd. Schoolie stripers are being caught from the piers, and in Jamaica Bay. by Tim Regan November 18, 2021 Unprecedented squid run. This week, Daves friend Dan found some great tautog action in some deeper water, at thirty to fifty feet. Steve at Cow Harbor Bait & Tackle in Northport heard some reports of schoolies arriving. 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. Feel free to call or text with any questions at 631-668-2818. To register for the Summer Fish Camp or reserve your striped bass trips, please call Captain Sean at (631) 896-6709. Kathleen from Ralphs Fishing Station in Mt. Tips, best practices, places and the go-to lures are just a sample of what you'll find in our Area Reports. Call (631) 728-4563 to book a trip with the boat. Capt.