Long Island, Metro NY - East End Fishing Reports

Kenny from Tight Lines Tackle in Southampton reported that he got word of stripers on the sand beach in Southampton up to 26 inches by one of his surf fishing customers.

Captain Kenny from My Joyce in Montauk reported that they had some insane blackfishing for the John Rauslo charter on Saturday. The boys from the western South Shore had their limit of quality tog to 7 pounds and ended up playing catch and release. They also tucked away a nice limit of giant sea bass to 4 pounds, along with a good measure 1/2 dozen green newly arrived cod. They?ll be fishing until 12/18 so if you want to fill the freezer there?s no better time! Give them a call at 516-641-2138.

From the Viking Fleet in Montauk Capt JR reported a very good trip on the Viking Starship Saturday for the bottom fishing porgy and sea bass trip. They saw even more improvement on the porgy front with double headers coming over the rail. Most were in the large to jumbo range. There was also a good amount of quality sized cod and plenty of sea bass. They also had some weakfish. Also on Saturday, Capt Steven Sr. reported a slow pick on the Viking Star. They had to hunt around and put a lot of drops in. Everyone ended up with their limit of blackfish and they had some sea bass.

After checking in in with the Ebb Tide in Montauk Capt. Ant reported an absolutely phenomenal day of fishing overall with just a great group of talented anglers. The sea bass fishing was lights out and they had no problem achieving their legal harvest quota. In the mix were a few cod, jumbo whiting, toothy cunners and a pinch of scup. They headed to the blackfish grounds and it started ok but then completely shut down as the weather/ocean swell deteriorated conditions. Congrats go out to Wendy Zhuo who had 2 keeper tog to 4 pounds, a 5-pound cod and her limit of jumbo xxxl sea bass proving once again the ?Tides Lady Anglers Rock! Mike and Vinnie just wailed on the sea bass, however the garlic smell kept the vampires away! Jose was back for his biscuits and flip jigged all day. Grumpy Joe Jasinski was Smilin Joe as his group had their limit in the bushel basket. John Dina proved that a jig and a jelly worm is all you need if you want the xxxl?s.

Captain Rich from the Nancy Ann in Orient told me they sailed their last day sailing for their 2023 season. The open boat went out with a bang! They had a great year surrounded by their wonderful customers. They will see you all next year! Happy holidays and a happy and healthy New Year from the captain and crew to you!