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Home Forums Saltwater Fishing Reports. As more bunker moves through the area the topwater bites will pop off once again, so get out there whenever you can! They have also had many requests for bass/bluefish trips, so they will be running these on Sunday afternoons in July. Southern New Jersey Fishing Report- June 29, 2023 Phone: 860-434-6043. Massive schools of bunker are inshore and especially in Norwalk Harbor and the gamefish are glued to them. There is no shortage of big bass locally, and the bait schools have gotten much thicker this week. Bridges, jetties, and rocky shorelines are all good places to start your search. Copyright 2023 On The Water, LLC. There are also still some bass out in the deeper water structure and 11B has been the site of a good Diamond Jig bite over the last couple of days. Scup fishing is excellent, especia Heather at The Blackhawk office reports, Another good week of fishing on the Black Hawk! Anglers heading across the sound are starting to find some fluke in shallow water, and we should be seeing them closer to home soon. 16. By all accounts they are also catching more bluefish than they have in many years and it continues to be an excellent season for big, gator sized blues. Better and more consistent reports have come in from Montauk. Bunker numbers have improved once again in the rivers and tributaries, but some of the bass have transitioned out, in search of some cooler water. Topwater is a slim early or late in the day bite but is made better by bad weather like clouds/rain/some wind. They hold these special trips every Saturday afternoon and hope you can join them! They did have several over size fish that had to go back. Connecticut Fishing Report- May 12, 2022 Despite strong, consistent winds, more quality striped bass push north and east into the beaches and river mouths of Connecticut. Captain Mike Roy, at Reel Cast Charters reports that the stripers are still working into their Spring patterns. A look across the Connecticut saltwater fishing landscape reveals a mixed bag of opportunities and challenges. We will continue working with our technology providers to assess our options for bringing you this information. There are still tons of school bass in the tidal creeks, but they are starting to spread out through the larger rivers, and there are some bigger fish joining the mix. It could be because it is not supported, or that JavaScript is intentionally disabled. See All Latest Posts North Shore Fishing Reports Tony Salerno-North Shore Highlights July 03, 2023 - 09:48:36 Striped bass continues to please; however, fishing is showing signs of fading as summer roles in at full strength and in addition the bluefish have been making it difficult to get through to the bass. Connecticut - On The Water Fishing Report Connecticut Fishing Report- June 29, 2023 Know Where the Fish Are. Team Supreme, We departed this morning nice and early with Garry Roberts and 19 other anglers for Garry's annual charter. Hot and sunny and flat with a light breeze. The CAREprogram offers FREE introductory fishing classes. Scup action is red hot, and dont forget about summer tautog, which provides another strong bottom fishing option this month. Sea bass fishing should pick up where it left off, if not better, when it reopens on the 7th. Dan, at Dans Bait, Tackle and Charters in New London told me that May has started off strong for local anglers, and the upcoming warm-up should keep that trend going! The big striped bass action is still going strong in Connecticut, although it has started to transition a bit. 2016 CT.gov | Connecticut's Official State Website, regular Sea bass fishing opens back up Friday and will likely produce some good fish in their summer haunts. A post shared by Mike Roy (@reelcastcharters). The Frances Fleet in Point Judith has put together some rock-solid trips over the past week or so. Saltwater Fishing MapThis interactive saltwater fishing application has it all from places to fish, where to launch a boat, bait and tackle shops, party and charter fishing boats, coastal access, and more! Dan, at Dans Bait, Tackle and Charters in New London told me that the holiday weekend was a resounding success for anglers across eastern CT. Striped bass are plentiful and the full moon cycle fired up a strong bite of 30- to 40-pound bass on live eels. Anglers fishing the deep structure found a strong bite of fish to 30-pounds, along with a few larger specimens. May 2, 2019 The numbers of fish reported back to the shop are good and the size seems to be getting better too. Hope to see you out!!! CALL OR BOOK ONLINE TODAY! Since 2001. Want to get in on the bite? Although the Connecticut season is closed for a couple of weeks the sea bass fishing in the central sound had been good enough to bring some home for the table whenever they were after them. Southern New Jersey Fishing Report- July 6, 2023 - On The Water The bluefish numbers remain very good, but they are starting to transition to the deeper reefs and rips. We'll be running blues/bass trips on Sunday afternoons starting in July- we've had many requests for these trips, and they are filling fast- so grab your spot today! Please contact the Fisheries Division with any questions. Some trips were very heavy on blues, other trips were a good mix of both. font size, Department of Energy & Environmental Protection, Bait Species, Crab, Lobster, Shellfish Regulations. We have another trip scheduled this weekend with a few spots left, give Seaforth Landing at 619-224-3383 or you can go to our web site. While we did lose a day to the wind, the rest of the week showed good fishing on the porgies and sea bass (sea bass season is still open aboard licenses party and charter boats). The Weekly Fishing Report is a summary of fresh and saltwater fishing activity in Connecticut collected from tackle stores around the state. Block Island is doing what Block Island does at this time of year: pumping out giant stripers. NOTICE: Twitter has introduced a new global policy that is preventing Twitter content from state agencies from being displayed on our web pages. They have started to add some striped bass diamond jig trips and after work trips, so be sure to check their website for scheduling. A few local anglers recently found some large bluefish, which is also a sign that we should start to see some larger migratory bass soon. Saltwater Fishing. The blue crab season is progressing as more crabbers are experiencing successful trips than not with catches of jimmies in excess of 7 inches point-to-point. Your email address will not be published. Sea bass is closed for another week but those fish should be found in 30- to 60-feet of water when the season reopens. Hillyers Bait and Tackle said the hottest bite around right now is for bluefish in The Race. June 27, 2019 Those schools are being aggressively dwindles down by feeding choppers. Common Name Weight Length Location Caught Angler Year Caught; lbs. Freshwater anglers targeting perch and calico are finding some success on small jigs and lures fished slowly, as those fish are starting to stage up for the spawn. Great catch! Fishing is allowed along the beach. June 6, 2019 Lures such as topwater plugs, jigs, and soft plastics can also be effective. Vegetation is in full bloom but that aside, fishing the lake and pond species is fruitful especially, the basses, pickerel, yellow perch, catfish, crappie and other panfish. Nine-year-old Lily Nguyen took top honors with a 4-pound sea bass. Viewing topic 1 (of 1 total) The striper fishing has been excellent again this week. The Race is also loaded with bluefish which can either be fun or a nuisance if youre there looking for linesides. For lures, vary your retrieve speed and depth until you find what the fish are responding to. Choose the right bait: Stripers are opportunistic feeders and will eat a variety of baitfish. Fresh Connecticut Fishing Reports Top Connecticut destinations New London Tomorrow: 72 / 69 F Stamford Tomorrow: 76 / 72 F Fairfield Tomorrow: 74 / 69 F Old Lyme Tomorrow: 73 / 69 F Bridgeport Tomorrow: 74 / 69 F Norwalk Tomorrow: 76 / 72 F Old Saybrook Tomorrow: 73 / 69 F Milford Tomorrow: 74 / 69 F Rise well before the summer sun to catch stripers in the cool, quiet and still crowd-less backwaters. Our Friday evening trip had a near limit of striped bass along with a lot of blues. Porgy trips were solid with a nice size scup and a few sea bass. October 10, 2019 the lower river, the shallow reefs, or the deeper rips throughout the sound. A great source for some tips to improve your odds is your local bait and tackle shop. School striped bass action has been good in those areas and along the beaches, while the upper river herring runs are still holding some better fish. Regardless, there is no shortage of big striped bass on most trips; whether its the lower river, the shallow reefs, or the deeper rips throughout the sound. Karen said the shop has had fresh bunker most days and if youre looking for them to call the shop. Anglers looking for porgies have had no problem filling coolers using squid, clams or worms from the boat and shore. The best action this week seems to be coming from 26-40 feet of water. He is anxiously awaiting the New York black sea bass opener so they can round out their catches. Practice catch and release: Striped bass populations have been under pressure in recent years due to overfishing and environmental factors. Be sure to contact Heather in the office ASAP to get your group on the calendar! Connecticut Saltwater Fishing Reports - FlyLight Charters Bad Wind but Lots of Albies October 9, 2022 captpeter9 Windy today but finally boat loads of Albies. Weekends are filling fast but there are still dates available for the summer season so give Captain Gerry a call to book your spot today. I gather that the PE rating may be 30-80 lb braid - if I read the charts correctly. Fluke fishing has been decent for those dedicated to putting in the time it takes to make a meal of them. Captain John and first mate Chris were wonderful!! 3-waying a live bunker is the safest bet, but you can still find fish on live eels and occasionally on a large topwater offering. The Weekly Fishing Report is a summary of fresh and saltwater fishing activity in Connecticut CT Fishing News Breaking news and updates related to fishing in Connecticut These hard-fighting fish can be caught in a variety of ways, making them a favorite among both fly and conventional anglers. Boat limits of porgies have been commonplace, along with a good number of weakfish. Striped bass activity picked up on the reefs and shoals while tidal river action saw fairly steady schoolie activity. Check those estuaries out but leave only your carefully planted footprints. A great time to fish for Sea Bass on the sound. As of now these fish are in deep channels coming into the shallower waters for thermal warmth and active feeding. Trip Summary Connecticut offers year round fishing action that few places can rival. Bluefish can also be found from the river to The Race and just about anywhere in between at one time or another. The bass are good in both size and number with fish running from slot size up to 40 pounds. Capt. October 24, 2019 They lost a trip to the wind, but the rest of the weekend saw good fishing for porgies and sea bass. Atlantic menhaden schools remain scattered and on the move and are being consumed. and early migratory striped bass, with sizes improving daily. This time of year, the worst weather can be the best fishing. fishing is excellent, fish are all over the local waters and are eating flies , lures and live baits. The bluefish numbers remain very good, but they are starting to transition to the deeper reefs and rips. 866-347-4836. The fish are moving around quite a bit, but on any given day you can find good fish in the rivers, out by The Race and/or along the local shoreline. Israel Ruman. Both species are active but many times the blues are beating the bass to their baits. Mike still has some open dates through July, so give him a call to book your trip before they fill up! The fish appear to be hungry, so most of the standard offerings have been working just fine, including a few big bass caught on the fly! The local porgy fishing is lights out and many anglers dont have to travel far from the shop to tie int Captain Jason at Pelagic Beast & Klondike IX Fishing Charters reported their Montauk fluke trip this last week saw steady action with quality fluke. May 16, 2019 We will continue working with our technology providers to assess our options for bringing you this information. The reports are available as pdf files. The local sea bass bite was strong before it closed for a couple of weeks, so it should fire right back up when it opens back up this weekend. Our kids' trips have started every Thursday afternoon. We will continue working with our technology providers to assess our options for bringing you this information. by Will Sirotnak July 6, 2023 Rhode Island Fishing Report The Frances Fleet in Point Judith has continued to put together successful trips whenever they have been able to sail. There was also good news this week in that they are still seeing pods of fresh sea lice-laden fish arriving daily. E-mail:deep.marine.fisheries@ct.gov, Find everything you need to know here. This was a great trip! The local porgy fishing is lights out and many anglers dont have to travel far from the shop to tie into some nice-sized scup. Saltwater State Record Fish We will be running open party trips next Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday targeting WSB!! The eastern sound reefs are holding butterfish, sand eels and squid, and the bigger bass have started to take notice. Flows are moderate and clean for trout anglers on the TMAs, while the lakes and ponds continue to produce a nice mix of bass and panfish. I'm new to this forum and need some info on a spinning rod that I recently picked up. The fish have transitioned out of their spring spots and are starting to hold in their summer haunts.
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