long island fishing report 2021

Good bites have also spread to the east inside the Great South Bay. Jigs and plastics have been the best way to catch these fish. Who knows what else might make it into the surf zone. Fish up to 42 pounds just west of Debs inlet were reported. Quality togging this week. Guys are still targeting the herring from the piers. Fly anglers are using clousers and other small baitfish imitations to coax the bass. Copyright 2023 On The Water, LLC. It costs $95 to go fishing. Some squid have arrived, almost two weeks ahead of time. A top tip from local fishermen: use fast-sinking lines and heads to help your fly . As for the flounder, bloodworms and mussel chum are the keys to success. The fishing started off pretty tough, but once they figured out the key, it was game on. Wondering if you could help me understand the local lingo a bit. If you want to catch striped bass a good starting point would be any of the docks on the north side of the bay. says the picture hasnt changed drastically. As for blackfish, you have another week before the season closes. Pink and white soft plastic Bass Assassins with a slow retrieve gave my fares the best results. 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. Brian of Captain Skippy Charters in Mount Sinai reports he will begin sailing the beginning of May chasing fluke, stripers and porgies. One angler reported a lot of fish, and all were 28 inches and larger. Herb will be running a special blackfish trip this Thursday, April 27 and reservations are required by calling 516-641-3401. Capt. Phil Kess of the Fishy Business out of Orient reports he will also begin in May once fluke season opens. Nonetheless everyone had a ball with great weather and great fishing. Sean Crean of Port of Call Charters in Northport reports he debuted his first trip this past Saturday April 22 trolling Mojos. 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. April 25, 2023. Theres a few blackfish around the local rock piles and wrecks but the season closes next week so get them now. Early squid, giant spearing, plentiful bunker, and herring are all on the menu. Maybe not for beginners - given nyc harbor waters are very rough given the boat traffic, For your first time if youre fishing on a boat be prepared for seasickness it can happen to anybody and he will not enjoy it. To reserve or find out more information visit www.myfinchaser.com or call (516) 643-0940. On the Rip Tide III in City Island Capt. After Sandy, the spearing were difficult to come by; Kathy thinks their nurseries were probably decimated by the storm. Mike who reported they had good action during sunrise/sunset on the north side of the bay in the Connetquot River by Nicoll Island. There are some weakfish around, who are in the same boat as t porgies: not quite ready to chew yet. The striper bite continued throughout the Great South Bay going east this week with bunker being the main fuel behind the bite. Mike Boccio out of Orient, will now team up with Capt. what does everyone else think? We have some openings middle of next week. The heaviest catch wins $25,000 but there are other chances to win cash and prizes totaling $40,000! SP Minnows and storm wild eyed shads have been working very well as is cut bunker or bunker chunks. Here's our pick of the best places to go fishing on Long Island. 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. 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. Capt. Jeff says theyre mostly holdovers, but some fish have been reported from the beach. Anglers are keeping themselves occupied with these hungry fish while they wait for a denser influx of striped bass. Marine fauna is very diverse, the landscape is fantastic and you can put in practice many different fishing techniques depending on the environmental conditions. 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. The Klondike IX catches a doe in the sound. Soft plastics, popping or walking plugs, and darters are the go-to lures right now. The fish were a bit smaller but still a awsome basket of fish to take home. 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. We can only imagine those fish have freshly migrated into our waters. This week, Daves friend Dan found some great tautog action in some deeper water, at thirty to fifty feet. On the King Cod out of Center Moriches I heard from Capt. So much so, that Im considering buying a heavy duty reel to handle one, should the opportunity arise. No Time Charters found some big bass on their first three trips of the year. Trout are still around in most of the stocked lakes. 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. Fly guys are seeing hatches, well into the day and getting trout to rise for dries. Schoolie stripers are being caught from the piers, and in Jamaica Bay. 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. Nate Bowditch fished the west end for a few days this week. Quality tog potential in certain areas. I always wonder about the success rates of using a TAC or not. 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. Blackfishing has also been producing at local wrecks. Both tiny fish and keeper bass have been getting caught in the surf on both the north and south side. This season is shaping up to be a great one for Stripedbass, with early signs pointing towards it being one for the record books. To book with him call (516) 658-6812. The shop is also carrying plenty of local squid and spearing now. At Chasing Tails Bait and Tackle in Oakdale, Billy reported striped bass have started showing their faces all around the island. Walter on the Fishfinder II reported the boat will begin sailing on May 1, the opening of fluke season. Bay Park Fishing Station in Oceanside reports: Mike Flynn of Sea Bull got out last week to fish the Hempstead Reef. Theres a consistent bite, and some good sized fish are coming up. If August, then expect to have a lot of fun fishing for scup and seabass. Crabs are tough to come by, but the shop is loaded with clams, squid, spearing, live eels, and bloodworms. To book with him call (516) 658-6812. From the Viking Fleet of Montauk Orla let us know the boat will be sailing out of Sag Harbor at the Sag Harbor Village Marina Dock located at 1 Long Warf Dock (plenty of free parking) from April 29 to 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. Kenny from Tight Lines Tackle in Sag Harbor let me the Peconics have come to life in the last few days. Tips, best practices, places and the go-to lures are just a sample of what you'll find in our Area Reports. 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 Nothing doing for the shore-bound though. It was a beautiful evening other than it being all cloudy with rain moving through. You can find some tautog out in the Sound. We will probably resume sailing for Cod sometime in February or March. You might consider another Marina or arrange a pick up at a different place. Eastern Long Island Fishing Report- April 27, 2023. Capt. Striped bass fishing was excellent with a double limit of slot fish in less than two hours. Bunker chunks, worms and artificials have all produced well. W, Mt. I had some real good fishing this past week. Other good spots are Argyle Lake and and the Twin Lakes in Wantagh. 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. Capt. He had about a dozen bass to 26 inches on 3/4 ounce chartreuse bucktails. Big bluefish here and there. Book a trip with Captain Mike on Never Enuff fishing charter! Soft plastics, popping or walking plugs, and darters are the go-to lures right now. You may find Saltwater perch in the real brackish areas. 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. Tight lines! 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. If youre tossing flies, try a flashy baitfish imitation. The striped bass have arrived! Kenny at Tight Lines Tackle in Sag Harbor said the western Peconics are loaded with small bass. They kept their six-man limit, and released a bunch of 18 inch fatties back to the ocean. After Sandy, the spearing were difficult to come by; Kathy thinks their nurseries were probably decimated by the storm. In Montauk, May and June are excellent months for light tackle Striped Bass fishing. Craig at Wego Fishing Bait & Tackle in Southold says some guys are catching tautog now. The bay between the forks (Peconic Bay) also came alive last week with good catches of porgies, some stripers and mixed in weakfish. Reports of catches have come from out near Jessups in the Peconics, Shinnecock Canal and Quogue Canal. Kathleen from Ralphs Fishing Station in Mt. There is still a mix of herring and bunker in the general area. 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. Call (631) 728-4563 to book a trip with the boat. Capt. 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. Clams and soft plastics are the main tools of those who are catching. says some guys are catching tautog now. Both tiny fish and keeper bass have been getting caught in the surf on both the north and south side. 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. You can give him a call at (914) 552-3050 to set up your charters. data-event-category="Navigation header guest". The incoming tide would produce a handful of stripers to 24 inches during those midday sessions. Holdover striped bass have been keeping anglers occupied, and Craig expects to see some migratory fish being caught in the next week or so. No word on the flounder front, but guys are starting to catch porgies, both from shore and boat. On the Capt. 11940. should i be tying my leader direct to the lures in the back bays or can i still use a TAC. 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. In the freshwater, the largemouth bass are aggressive. Perhaps well have another insane, never-ending run of monster scup this year. Give Capt. stripers all over the island. OUTDOOR ADVENTURES. It would be to go and book a charter with November Rain Charters. Captain Sal from the Moondance in Montauk said hes about a week away from targeting porgies out of Montauk. 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. North Shore Harbors are also holding some stripers inside of them feeding on bunker and spearing. Another exciting bit of information! These fish want plastic shad, Bass Assassins and Kast Capt. Mike at 631-855-2751. Blackfish have been reported outside the harbors by Buoys 32, 28C, 11B and the Bayville Reef. 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. He had a good amount of bass, with some nicer ones in the mix. Were right on the verge of getting this season underway on the East End. We easily limited out and then played catch and release for the rest of the trip. The back bays are now loaded with bass. Theyre also looking forward to seeing past clients and meeting new people who love to fish as much as they do. Call him at (516) 312-0372 to book or find out more about his light tackle charters. South Shore wrecks are continuing to host a steady tog bite and pick of cod. Fresh Fishing Reports from Montauk. The weakfish have been lurking for a bit too. They kept their six-man limit, and released a bunch of 18 inch fatties back to the ocean. Brian of Captain Skippy Charters in Mount Sinai reports he will begin sailing the beginning of May chasing fluke, stripers and porgies. One angler got some clams from Paulies and chucked them from the town beach right there, had himself a ball. Western Sound tautog fishing improves, schoolie and slot stripers inundate the back bays, and larger migratory bass flood the waters around New York Harbor. Kenny from Tight Lines Tackle in Sag Harbor let me the Peconics have come to life in the last few days. Crabs are tough to come by, but the shop is loaded with clams, squid, spearing, live eels, and bloodworms. Fluke have also been reported in the bay as a by-catch as well. 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. Big ones to the west, tiny ones in the South Shore surf. I cant help but feel extremely optimistic about the coming fishing. Good for kids, and first time and casual anglers. You can catch them with inline spinners, small crank baits, and flashy spoons. There is a good population of schoolie stripers near Paul. Giant porgies being caught offshore, and now theyre biting on the beach. A charter of 4 guys caught 9 bass and kept their 4 fish limit to 22 pounds. 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. Long Island Fishing Report - April 15, 2021 by Tim Regan April 15, 2021 Vin Cagnina with a beautiful striper on the fly. The boat will begin sailing daily next Saturday April 29 for porgies at 7:30 a.m. Capt. season is still going strong, with some more big fish starting to come up from the rocks. Soft plastics or hi-lo rigs with squid work great on the weaks. South Shore wrecks are continuing to host a steady tog bite and pick of cod. Harold Barnes fished with green crab Capt. Good bites have also spread to the east inside the Great South Bay. If you're going to Montauk, don't skip Montauk fishing charters. Back in the bays, the bunker abounded, and they seemed much healthier than the ocean stock. One of the pinhookers in town put together a few solid catches of tautog the days he was able to get out. (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. You can catch them with inline spinners, small crank baits, and flashy spoons. A bunch of anglers are buying bloodworms to target the bass. Porgies, weakfish and blues will get the season going. We had good action this weekend with stripers. Theyll be here soon. Every year its something new! PowerBait or a worm on a split-shot rig, or under a bobber, will do the trick just as well. We caught a lot of Black Sea Bass and a Flounder. reports a great start to the striped bass season. Thats like a touchdown in fishing lol. A great time to fish for Sea Bass on the sound. Plastic shads and cut bunker are catching the bass. On the 16th, Steve fished the central LI Sound through a low-water sunset. The schools of larger fish are en route to our waters. Gillen, we heard they plan to start sailing the day fluke season opens. The weather was great. The bay between the forks (Peconic Bay) also came alive last week with good catches of porgies, some stripers and mixed in weakfish. Although the blackfish chewed strongly and plentiful, most were shorts. Kathy hasnt seen them this large in a long time. OUTDOOR ADVENTURES. 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. I definitely recommend going out early to beat the rush, and booking with Hook and Fin Fishing charters. Capt. The boat did not sail on Saturday due 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. Check the chart and you will get the picture Back bays to the west. Green crabs, sandworms and clams are all pr Capt. Paul, who ran the Capt. Just a couple more weeks until fluke season opens. Big ones to the west, tiny ones in the South Shore surf. In the freshwater, the largemouth bass are aggressive. Jim Mooney of Miss Bev fished Hewlett Bay on Saturday. Striped bass fishing was excellent with a double limit of slot fi 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. These fish want plastic shad, Bass Assassins and Kastmasters. Updated: 04/29/2023 @ 11:15PM. Popping plugs have been best, with fish on the east side of the Great South Bay Bridge. Josh at Gypsea Charters in the Rockaways reports a great start to the striped bass season. Fly anglers are using clousers and other small baitfish imitations to coax the bass. 2023 FishingBooker.com. The afternoon session was more productive than the morning. After that they will return to Montauk on May 15 and will sail daily for porgies at 5 a.m. every day. Guys have their ears to the ground. The afternoon session was more productive than the morning. Theres a decent class of fish locally, hanging out in the warmer waters. To book your trips, give Capt. Spring is finally here, and with it comes the much-awaited fishing season. Paul, who ran the Capt. 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. Capt. The tog are chewing, so grab some crabs and head on out to any rockpile in 50 feet of water or lest. Capt. 116 Shore Rd. 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. There are some weakfish around, who are in the same boat as t porgies: not quite ready to chew yet. The reports are available as pdf files. He had a good amount of bass, with some nicer ones in the mix. North Shore Harbors are also holding some stripers inside of them feeding on bunker and spearing. No flounder being reported again this week. On the boats, all points have been producing while trolling mojos. 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. info@thefisherman.com 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. Captain John and first mate Chris were wonderful!! 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. The trout fishing is good. doormat Fluke he caught on board the Toadally Hooked - 6/7/2015. Paul is seeing lots of dead bunker in his area as well. These hardy, adaptable fish will gladly eat almost anything, and flies are no different. Recent Menhaden fish-kills attributed to Vibriosis. 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. Some porgies ended up hitting the deck on those trips. Using lights to catch striped bass?! Local baymen are finding some gigantic spearing. 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. A few big scup are beginning to show, therefore it wont be long before they smash the areas. The largemouths eventually went after anything; they were big and they were hungry. Richey used sandworms with no weight on 12 pound test. Mussel chum and hooked worms brought the fish in and got them chewing. Sean treated everyone to some tog fishing. Striped bass season opened on April 15, and we're awaiting the arrival of Bluefish in May. Porgies have surfaced in the north shore. Fished Montauk twice for bass in August once on the 1st and again on the 25th both times did great. 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. 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. Call (631) 728-4563 to book a trip with the boat. Sinai, NY 11766 Rich and his wife Capt. Of course all of this varies somewhat year to year, and by location. info@thefisherman.com Fishing Tsunami plugs or live bunker fares could catch 15-20 bass a day, with a lot of keepers. this is a great boat to fish from. Fire Island: The 31-mile stretch of beach speaks for itself. Thank you!!! The most common approach to fly fishing for Bass in Long Island is on foot, in shallow, rocky waters. Thank you for these awesome fishing reports. I live upstate, but have started fishing on Long Island occasionally. . Blackfish On the Capt. Weakfish are on the prowl, with fish near the Copiague Hole and State Channel on soft plastics. For info, text or go to social media at 631-605-1404 to reserve or follow @KingCod Fishing. Midday, tie on a streamer with some flash to entice a reaction strike from a big, aggressive fish. Porgies, weakfish and stripers have all moved into the area. Dennis D.C. The freshwater scene is hot, with Hempstead Lake having just been stocked. The largest being 2 pounds. 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. The schools of larger fish are en route to our waters. Stripers are around in decent numbers right now, especially in the backbays and on the flats. Here on Long Beach Island we've had a great run of weather and a great run of fishing. Capt. From Capt. Pat Barrett of the Shamrock Charterboat in New Rochelle will begin sailing by mid-May. The back bays are the areas of the bay that are closer to shore of Long Island, furthest from the inlets. Some thoughts popped into my head while taking in all this weeks info: 1.Big porgies are biting. New York Saltwater FISHING REGISTRATION. Early squid, giant spearing, plentiful bunker, and herring are all on the menu. 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. Bays are the best bet for quality surf fishing. Their calendar to purchase tickets is posted on their website or you can call (631) 928-3926. Of course, the crew only kept their legal limit, but the fishing was nothing short of insane. Hopefully, I have some cool reports in those regards next week. 116 Shore Rd. Dennis D.C. Cod and blackfish remain abundant on the wrecks and reefs using clam baits. There are still dates available for the spring, summer and fall runs. Most guys targeting them are heading to the south shore, and mostly coming up blank. Limits were achieved, with nothing smaller than 18 inches coming over the rail. Fly guys are seeing hatches, well into the day and getting trout to rise for dries. Fire Island: New York Boat Wednesday at 8:05 PM: North Fork: New York Boat Tuesday at 8:51 PM: Debs/Jones: New York Boat Tuesday at 7:58 PM: Fire Island: New York Boat Tuesday at 6:24 PM: New York Bight: New York Boat Tuesday at 3:13 PM: Fire Island: New York Boat Monday at 1:13 PM: Debs/Jones: New York Surf Monday at 12:46 PM: New York Bight . Fished kellys island tonight and couldn't keep a lure in the water. Brenden at Captree Bait and Tackle Shop on Captree Island reported that blackfish on local reefs and Inside the inlet on wrecks is okay. Feel like water is still really clear and i should switch to tying direct. 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. At. Vince of All Pro Charters in Lindenhurst reported they will begin fishing May 15th. Blackfish have been slamming crabs along the rockpiles in 50 feet of water or less. This means the alligator blues should be holding in their inlets for a bit providing great action for most throwing a popper or tin. 866-347-4836. Blackfish action is okay in the bay, with cod and blackfish on the ocean pieces. Steve at Cow Harbor Bait & Tackle in Northport heard some reports of schoolies arriving. It's easy and it's FREE for NYS residents and all visitors. Rich and his wife Nancy a call at (631) 477-2337 to book your trip. They were fresh migrators, covered in sea lice. Blackfish has been slow; however, there are a few fish around Harts Island and Execution Rock. By Monday the action had slowed. Theyre expanded their sunset stripers trip now sailing Thursday through Sunday for spring and Tuesday through Saturday through the summer. 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. 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. Fish up to 42 pounds just west of Debs inlet were reported. Reports Saturday, December 31, 2022 Happy New Year. They limited out, and released bass to 35+ pounds. Private Charter (917) 417-7557 Open Boat (888) 689-1285 Point Lookouts Superhawk is sailing wreck trips every day, targeting cod and tautog. Its a little cold for that species, but a good sign of things to come. They had 12 blacks and a few porgies grab their offerings as well. 631-878-0247 Fishing Station Hours-Starting May 10th. T. he river has been productive, and theres a ton of bait pouring in and out of it. More like mid-May action happening now.

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