Fished Montauk twice for bass in August once on the 1st and again on the 25th both times did great. 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. Theyre also looking forward to seeing past clients and meeting new people who love to 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. MONTAUK FISHING REPORT :: Montauk-Online.com Captain Mark from the Montauk Star let me know if youre interested in fishing with them please call (631) 872-5185. Cole reported there are bass everywhere in the bay! Keep an eye on weekly sailing schedules and the weekly reports from the Fisherman Magazine because its about to take off and you dont want to miss it. Another exciting bit of information! Sean Crean of Port of Call Charters in Northport reports he debuted his first trip this past Saturday April 22 trolling Mojos. Capt. If you're interested in experiencing the excitement for yourself, please don't hesitate to contact me. Reports Saturday, December 31, 2022 Happy New Year. The tog are chewing, so grab some crabs and head on out to any rockpile in 50 feet of water or lest. Pink and white soft plastic Bass Assassins with a slow retrieve gave my fares the best results. Captain Sean from Tailwrapped Sportfishing reported to me they are accepting bookings for all fish in season. 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. Tiderunner weakfish on the east end and schoolie stripers all over the island. Tim of the Timothy J in Mattituck reports he will be starting up as soon as fluke season debuts. 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. Blackfish has been pretty good; however, most are shorts with a few keepers all slamming green crabs, sandworms and clams. Check the chart and you will get the picture Back bays to the west. 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. Paul is seeing lots of dead bunker in his area as well. His one hit did not result in a hookup. All fish were released. Theyll be here soon. No flounder being reported again this week. Call (631) 728-4563 to book a trip with the boat. Silly Lily Fishing Station main office. Capt. Fire Island: The 31-mile stretch of beach speaks for itself. Scott from East End Bait and Tackle reported the bite improves each day dramatically. Happy Striper Opening Day! During the last of the incoming in Macys Channel, he caught three schoolie bass on a white bucktail tipped with a bloodworm. 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. Give him a call at (631) 680-1025 to book or inquire about more information. 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. Striped bass season opened on April 15, and we're awaiting the arrival of Bluefish in May. Striped Bass Fishing in Long Island: The Complete Guide Tiderunner weakfish on the east end and schoolie stripers all over the island. is sailing wreck trips every day, targeting cod and tautog. On the pier at Tanner, sandworms on a porgy rig has accounted for stripers. For info, text or go to social media at 631-605-1404 to reserve or follow @KingCod Fishing. All fish were released. They began on Saturday with 31 cod and 17 tautog. Private Charter (917) 417-7557 Open Boat (888) 689-1285 The Klondike IX catches a doe in the sound. If i were to recommend to anglers fishing in Montauk. LBI Fishing Report 4/18/23 When the dogwoods are blooming, the bass fishing is booming! Bunker chunks, worms and artificials have all produced well. He did let me know some fish were caught on the sand beach behind the town of Montauk and the East Hampton beaches on small bucktails and soft plastics. Tog fishing has been much better up in Rhode Island. Capt. Gillen, we heard they plan to start sailing the day fluke season opens. Fares saw picky fishing in depths from 80 to 140 feet of water for both cod and blackfish. Giant porgies being caught offshore, and now theyre biting on the beach. The shop open daily Starting 4/28/23, weather permitting. 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.. Theres a consistent bite, and some good sized fish are coming up. Kathleen from Ralphs Fishing Station in Mt. The striper bite continued throughout the Great South Bay going east this week with bunker being the main fuel behind the bite. Daily Montauk Fishing Reports (May 2023) - FishingBooker I think all the sweetwater species might be getting jazzed up. Theres a few porgies that are mixed in with them. Last but not least, the big bluefish have just shown up in the Shinnecock canal. says the schoolies have been moving in on the western half of the island, providing some solid action in the harbors. Capt. Fishing Tsunami plugs or live bunker fares could catch 15-20 bass a day, with a lot of keepers. Mussel chum and hooked worms brought the fish in and got them chewing. Sundays trip was much of the same action as Saturday. Clams and soft plastics are the main tools of those who are catching. On the Capt. 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. Jeff says theyre mostly holdovers, but some fish have been reported from the beach. 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. A couple weakfish were caught, which is an exciting prospect. There are still dates available for the spring, summer and fall runs. 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. Finesse presentations with light line and jigs seems to be doing the trick. 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. A dry-hopper rig is always a good way to find fish. In the freshwater, the largemouth bass are aggressive. 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. 116 Shore Rd. Find the mud, and chum it heavily. Porgies are starting to show up in with the blackfish catches, so it wont be long before the main blitz will be on. Sean Crean of Port of Call Charters in Northport reports he debuted his first trip this past Saturday April 22 trolling Mojos. A couple weakfish were caught, which is an exciting prospect. Bunker, clam, and artificials are keeping rods bent regularly. One or two guys reported decent catches of tautog offshore. 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. The brown bullheads went after a white soft plastic and a white roostertail spinner. Fish up to 42 pounds just west of Debs inlet were reported. I definitely recommend going out early to beat the rush, and booking with Hook and Fin Fishing charters. 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. Connecticut Archives - The Fisherman Guys have their ears to the ground. . 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. Please note that the Summer Fish Camp is open to kids 7 to 16 years of age and will begin June 26. Quality togging this week. A couple fluke were caught as bycatch when guys were targeting weakfish this week. Big bluefish here and there. Soft plastics and SP Minnows were the best choice. Guys have their ears to the ground. Some porgies ended up hitting the deck on those trips. Ginny At Saltwaters Bait and Tackle in West Islip I heard there are blues inside the bay with stripers all over the bay. Their calendar to purchase tickets is posted on their website or you can call (631) 928-3926. Plenty of small fish around but quite a few slot fish to the 20 pound class as well. 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. Paul is one of the finest open boat captains along the East End along with Capt. 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. Kenny from Tight Lines Tackle in Sag Harbor let me the Peconics have come to life in the last few days. 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. Plastic shads and cut bunker are catching the bass. Big ones to the west, tiny ones in the South Shore surf. The river has been productive, and theres a ton of bait pouring in and out of it. At Chasing Tails Bait and Tackle in Oakdale, Billy reported striped bass have started showing their faces all around the island. Fly guys are seeing hatches, well into the day and getting trout to rise for dries. 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. These are enormous size pods of fish that are feasting on an incredible mass of bunker, from each location mentioned. Guys are still targeting the herring from the piers. 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. One angler reported a lot of fish, and all were 28 inches and larger. Harold Barnes fished with green crab Capt. Visit them online at Vikingfleet.com for schedules, rates and tickets. Paul is one of the finest open boat captains along the East End along with Capt. 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. Their stock has improved slightly each year since, and the ones shes seeing this year are extremely impressive. A bunch of anglers are buying bloodworms to target the bass. Call him at (516) 312-0372 to book or find out more about his light tackle charters. A couple fluke were caught as bycatch when guys were targeting weakfish this week. Fishing Seasons & Latest Fishing Photos and Videos +97 Fresh Fishing Reports from Long Island TACKLING STRIPERS April 23, 2023 #75 Greg Little of the Miami Dolphins and Deanna landed 17 Striped Bass up to 31 inches Sunday April 23 on the 3 hour 8am trip leaving from Liberty State park in Jersey city . They kept their six-man limit, and released a bunch of 18 inch fatties back to the ocean. Me and john headed out on a windy rainy day and found the stripers on the feed. The guys fishing the reefs are also reeling in some huge porgies as a welcome bycatch. North Shore Harbors continue to produce steady bass results also. Updated: 04/29/2023 @ 11:15PM. They limited out, and released bass to 35+ pounds. 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. New York - Long Island - On The Water Capt. They are smashing up lipless cranks and jigs, as well as swimbaits and senkos. 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 You can find some tautog out in the Sound. Plenty of fish are in the slot range. Just a note if you have mobility issue the access to the boat might be tricky. Small migratory bass have moved in. Opt-In for automatic delivery of the weekly fishing report. Richey used sandworms with no weight on 12 pound test. Tim of the Timothy J in Mattituck reports he will be starting up as soon as fluke season debuts. The bass are everywhere from the shore. Tight Lines Capt Shark, Your email address will not be published. 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. SP Minnows and On Cold Spring Charters in Cold Spring Harbor, Capt. 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. Sean is taking reservations for trolling striped bass at the end of April and May. Jim Mooney of Miss Bev fished Hewlett Bay on Saturday. The incoming tide would produce a handful of stripers to 24 inches during those midday sessions. Quality tog potential in certain areas. Good bites have also spread to the east inside the Great South Bay. 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. At Saltwaters Bait and Tackle in West Islip I heard there are blues inside the bay with stripers all over the bay. A top tip from local fishermen: use fast-sinking lines and heads to help your fly . Long Island Fishing Report | Celtic Quest Fishing 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. 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. Not asking for spots by any means, just trying to understand the report. The striped bass have arrived! Frank from Bernies Bait and Tackle in Brooklyn, says the picture hasnt changed drastically. Fishing Report | nyangler.com However, dont del Capt. Capt. Anglers are keeping themselves occupied with these hungry fish while they wait for a denser influx of striped bass. Local baymen are finding some gigantic spearing. On the King Cod out of Center Moriches I heard from Capt. It would be to go and book a charter with November Rain Charters. A couple boats ventured to Plum Gut to target tautog and didnt lose a single piece of bait. West End Archives - The Fisherman No porgies out there yet, but they should be arriving very soon. Rich and his wife Nancy a call at (631) 477-2337 to book your trip. Early squid, giant spearing, plentiful bunker, and herring are all on the menu. The key: constantly switching your fly selection. Also keep in mind fluke season opens May 1 and they could be around already in some of the usual Peconic hot spots. OUTDOOR ADVENTURES. 116 Shore Rd. The porgies have made their way to the deeper waters of the Peconics out near Jessups. Back in the bays, the bunker abounded, and they seemed much healthier than the ocean stock. Please note that Capt. Vancouver Island Fishing Reports - Island Fisherman Magazine Mussel chum and hooked worms brought the fish in and got them chewing. Hopefully, I have some cool reports in those regards next week. Fluke have also been reported in the bay as a by-catch as well. Richey Strobez laid out some line and worked the surface along the cabanas near Stony Brook Channel for 2 nice bass which he released. N. o word on the flounder front, but guys are starting to catch porgies, both from shore and boat. Crabs, clams, and sandworms have all proven effective. Blackfish On the Capt. To me it feels like a stage set for a wild show, and were on the first of many waves. Striped bass are being caught up and down LBI with reports coming from the north end, mid-Island and south end. 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. W, Mt. Anglers also scored with some weakfish while bass fishing with swim shads. Fluke season opens May 1 and anglers are already seeing them as a by-catch in Moriches Bay. Blackfishing was good as well alt 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. LBI NJ Fishing Report - LBI's Premier Fishing Report By Fisherman's 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. M. Rhode Island Tog Record. Long Island Fishing Report - April 22, 2021 Tiderunner weakfish on the east end and schoolie stripers all over the island. On Cold Spring Charters in Cold Spring Harbor, Capt. See Kathy's report. Paul, who ran the Prime Time for Capt. 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). Wondering if you could help me understand the local lingo a bit. Early reports of weakfish! Green crabs, sandworms and clams are all producing. Good bites have also spread to the east inside the Great South Bay. Porgies, weakfish and stripers have all moved into the area. Anglers also scored with some weakfish while bass fishing with swim shads. What is meant by the bays and the back bays? 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. Tips, best practices, places and the go-to lures are just a sample of what you'll find in our Area Reports. info@thefisherman.com 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!