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Hot Spots
Finding the fish is half the battle but where do you start? Let The Fisherman help narrow your search with the following hot spot reviews. Each honey hole is covered in detail to reveal the best seasons, times and tides for our most popular species. Maps, tips and insights from our expert fishing staff help pin-point the best of the action in your area so you'll be there with the right lures, bait and gear when the bite is ready to explode.


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BUDD LAKE, NJ

BUDD LAKE, NJ

Get up close and personal with pike in this New Jersey esox environment that fuels state stocking programs. Read more »
BARNEGAT LIGHT REEF, NJ

BARNEGAT LIGHT REEF, NJ

Easy pickin's in sight of Old Barney is the Hallmark of this New Jersey artificial reef site Read more »
Fire Island Reef, NY

FIRE ISLAND REEF, NY

This scattered near-shore reef gives up sea bass, porgies, ling, blackfish, stripers, bluefish and even a few cod. Read more »
PORT JEFF SLABS, NY

PORT JEFF SLABS, NY

Thanks to the ice age, fluke abound in many spots along this sandy-bottomed seafloor. Read more »
FORT WETHERIL, RI

FORT WETHERIL, RI

Deep, cool water ensures that this Rhode Island gem will give up fish on even the hottest summer day. Read more »
ROBERT MOSES BRIDGE, NY

ROBERT MOSES BRIDGE, NY

Whether you’re hunting stripers, fluke or blackfish, the waters under and around this bridge can be counted on to produce some action. Read more »
THE BRANFORD BEACON, CT

THE BRANFORD BEACON, CT

Whether you're a bait fisherman or a jigging enthusiast, the structure and drop-offs here offers a wide variety of angling action. Read more »
JONES BEACH PIERS, NY

JONES BEACH PIERS, NY

Nestled between the Meadowbrook and Wantagh bridges, these fishing piers sit amidst some of the most productive water on Long Island. Read more »
NORTH & SOUTH RIVERS, SCITUATE, MA

NORTH & SOUTH RIVERS, SCITUATE, MA

Rivers like the North and South ones in Scituate, Massachusetts, are prime areas to target striped bass, some topping 50 pounds. Read more »
BLACK BANKS, NY

BLACK BANKS, NY

The Black Banks offers solid bottomfishing, plus plenty of stripers throughout the season. Read more »
THE SALEM CANAL, NJ

THE SALEM CANAL, NJ

Camp out the Salem Canal and put your trolling motor on full power for a chance to catch some quality Jersey bucketmouths. Read more »
PONQUOGUE PIER AND BRIDGE, NY

PONQUOGUE PIER AND BRIDGE, NY

Both boaters and shore anglers converge on this productive piece of fishing real estate throughout the fishing season. Read more »
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CRUSH BARBS FOR EASY RELEASE, EXTRA SAFETY

Crushing the barbs on your hooks makes it easier to free them from the jaws of bass and blues. It might also help you avoid a trip to the hospital should you get stuck. The Fisherman's Fred Golofaro tackles the task.
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