Another exciting bit of information! South Shore wrecks are continuing to host a steady tog bite and pick of cod. He says that stripers are everywhere. Popping plugs have been best, with fish on the east side of the Great South Bay Bridge. Get ready kids, the best is just ahead of us. The boat will begin sailing daily next Saturday April 29 for porgies at 7:30 a.m. Capt. 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. Crabs are tough to come by, but the shop is loaded with clams, squid, spearing, live eels, and bloodworms. Theyre also looking forward to seeing past clients and meeting new people who love to fish as much as they do. Holdover striped bass have been keeping anglers occupied, and Craig expects to see some migratory fish being caught in the next week or so. Striped bass are here and in solid numbers. 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. Most guys targeting them are heading to the south shore, and mostly coming up blank. Just a note if you have mobility issue the access to the boat might be tricky. Plastic shads and cut bunker are catching the bass. - CURRENT WEATHER and 5-DAY FORECAST for Montauk. Some people target back bays for summer flounder earlier in the year and then as the season progresses they head closer to the inlets and offshore for bigger fish. Green and Asian crabs have been doing the trick. At Saltwaters Bait and Tackle in West Islip I heard there are blues inside the bay with stripers all over the bay. Ive been switching back and forth between stripers and bigmouths this week. 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. Paul is seeing lots of dead bunker in his area as well. Their first trip out resulted in nonstop action, with countless shorts, numerous over-slot stripers, and some slots that went home for dinner. There is still a mix of herring and bunker in the general area. He had a good amount of bass, with some nicer ones in the mix. Dec 26, 2021. There have been some scattered reports from the ocean as well. Pat Barrett of the Shamrock Charterboat in New Rochelle will begin sailing by mid-May. Please note that Capt. The bite was absolutely insane. The foot-long stripers are chewing in the surf, underneath the shad. Capt. fishing reports - Captree Some larger fish are in the ocean and along the beaches while in the ba 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. Sign up for our FREE Fishing Reports Today! Blackfish On the Capt. Not asking for spots by any means, just trying to understand the report. Back in the bays, the bunker abounded, and they seemed much healthier than the ocean stock. Some tiderunner weakfish arrived on the east end. Schoolie stripers are being caught from the piers, and in Jamaica Bay. That is the only word I can find to describe the current striped bass bite along most of the North Shore of Long Island Sound. The incoming tide would produce a handful of stripers to 24 inches during those midday sessions. Their stock has improved slightly each year since, and the ones shes seeing this year are extremely impressive. North Shore Harbors continue to produce steady bass results also. 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 Jay at Silly Lily Fishing Station in East Moriches said the station will open May 10, with rentals available beginning May 15. On the King Cod out of Center Moriches I heard from Capt. And according to Ken, he said the H Scott from East End Bait and Tackle reported the bite improves each day dramatically. 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, while the night bite has been excellent on cut bunker, plastic shads and paddle tails. Many anglers are trying for squid but there have been none reported as of yet. The striped bass have been spread throughout the area including the south Race in Peconic, Shinnecock Canal, Quogue Canal and along the ocean beaches both east and west of the Shinnecock Inlet to name a few. If this weeks report didnt get you psyched, check your pulse. As for blackfish, you have another week before the season closes. The freshwater scene is hot, with Hempstead Lake having just been stocked. 866-347-4836. You can find some tautog out in the Sound. Big bluefish here and there. A great time to fish for Sea Bass on the sound. These trips are by open reservation or by group charters. All fish were released. Bays are the best bet for quality surf fishing. Connecticut - On The Water Joe who said the open boat got out a couple of times this week. LBI Fishing Report 4/18/23 When the dogwoods are blooming, the bass fishing is booming! For info, go www.captreefishfinder.com. On Taylor Renee Charters out of Babylon I heard from Capt. Bays are the best bet for quality surf fishing. heard about a good tautog bite on the Hempstead Reef. Fishing Tsunami plugs or live bunker fares could catch 15-20 bass a day, with a lot of keepers. The reports are available as pdf files. 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. says theres been a number of schoolie bass getting caught. The trout fishing is good. A bunch of anglers are buying bloodworms to target the bass. Great bass fishing are in the harbors with paddle tail plastic and Storm Shads producing best. Fishing Reports - JJSPORTSFISHING.COM One or two guys reported decent catches of tautog offshore. Sinai, NY 11766 The trout fishing is good. South Shore wrecks are continuing to host a steady tog bite and pick of cod. Theyll be here soon. Bunker have left the canal, but theres lots of reports of dead, floating bunker around. Jay at Silly Lily Fishing Station in East Moriches said the station will open May 10, with rentals available beginning May 15. A couple weakfish were caught, which is an exciting prospect. Dennis D.C. Kathy from Freeport Bait & Tackle heard about a good tautog bite on the Hempstead Reef. Lloyd Malsin of Nansea II had a great first outing of the season to target flounder. Mike Flynn of Sea Bull got out last week to fish the Hempstead Reef. Long Island Fishing Report - April 22, 2021 - On The Water Long Island Fishing Report - November 18, 2021 Striper fishing is as good as it gets, with fish of all sizes being taken. They are smashing up lipless cranks and jigs, as well as swimbaits and senkos. As for action, spring has sprung and the action is building by the week. Ken also saw huge schools of spearing in between the docks in the town which is a great sign for the fishing in the next few months. Sinai, NY 11766 Blackfish action is okay in the bay, with cod and blackfish on the ocean pieces. Find the mud, and chum it heavily.