Long Island, Metro NY - Long Island Surf Fishing Reports

Bob from Bob's Bait and Tackle let me know that small bluefish have shown up at both Cedar Beach and Sore Thumb, where anglers are catching them on diamond jigs, tins, and small metals. Fluke fishing remains productive around Sore Thumb and near the bridge areas, with jigheads and bucktails tipped with Gulp accounting for most of the action. Anglers putting in the time around moving water have been finding keeper fish mixed in with plenty of shorts.

Rich from Dick's Bait & Tackle reported good shots of bluefish at both Smith Point Bridge and Moriches, with some jumbo-sized fish mixed in near the inlet. Patrick Green stopped by the shop after catching 10 bluefish to 10 pounds under the bridge earlier in the week. He also reported bluefish action in Montauk, where many anglers were finding success, and noted similar reports coming from Shinnecock. Striped bass fishing has remained solid along Smith Point Beach, where several fish topping the 30-pound mark have been landed recently.

Pablo from J&J Sports in Patchogue reported that Ponquogue Bridge is still producing striped bass after dark, with fish in the slot and above being caught regularly. Small bluefish have also moved into the area. Moriches Bay has seen an influx of cocktail blues along with the occasional larger fish. Some impressive bass to 30 pounds have been taken after dark along the Moriches rocks on bucktails and swim shads, particularly during moving water.

Mike at Saltwaters Bait and Tackle in West Islip reported a steady showing of smaller bluefish along the beaches in his area. Sore Thumb, Democrat Point, and Cedar Beach have all produced action, with small poppers and metals proving effective during daylight hours. There is still a pick of striped bass after dark at Demo and Cedar for anglers throwing swimming plugs and soft plastics. Fluke fishing remains consistent around the Moses Bridge area, where bucktails tipped with Gulp and other soft plastics continue to take fish.

Phil from Cow Harbor Bait & Tackle reported good striped bass fishing after dark from Asharoken through Crab Meadow. Anglers working swimming plugs, darters, and soft plastics have continued to connect with quality fish. A few fluke have been reported from the shoreline around the Northport power plant area. Bluefish ranging from 3 to 8 pounds have become increasingly common during daylight hours, with some larger gator blues mixed in. These are among the first significant bluefish reports of the season for the area.

Up on the western North Shore, Blaise from Duffy's Bait & Tackle in Glenwood Landing reported that the best shore-based porgy fishing continues to come from Northport eastward. Anglers fishing local piers, beaches, and rocky shorelines have been finding easy limits on sandworms and clam. Striped bass remain available along most of the Long Island Sound beaches in his area, and there has also been a notable push of mackerel, providing both exciting light-tackle action and fresh bait opportunities.

Jim at Miller Place Bait and Tackle reported excellent porgy fishing from Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai, where anglers are finding plenty of fish from the shoreline. Cocktail bluefish have been showing up in the back of Mount Sinai Harbor, while the striped bass bite along the beaches has settled into a morning and evening pattern. Small swim shads, poppers, and other surface offerings have been accounting for most of the catches.

Ken at Tight Lines Tackle on the South Fork reported striped bass to 25 pounds from Shinnecock Inlet on Sunday morning. Bluefish to 5 pounds are mixed in with the bass, providing steady action for anglers fishing plugs, bucktails, and soft plastics around the inlet rocks. Shore anglers throughout the South Fork continue to find opportunities during both dawn and dusk, with the best action occurring around moving tides.

From White Water Outfitters, reports indicate that striped bass to 25 pounds continue to be caught from the inlet rocks as recently as Sunday morning. Cocktail bluefish and occasional larger fish are mixed into the action. The canal continues to produce a pick of fluke along with smaller bluefish to around 5 pounds. Anglers working bucktails and soft plastics around current seams have been finding the most consistent success.

Mike at Bernie's Bait and Tackle reported that both fluke and striped bass opportunities remain available inside Jamaica Bay for shorebound anglers. Small bucktails tipped with Gulp and soft plastics have been effective for fluke, while striped bass continue to fall for swim shads, SP Minnows, and other baitfish-profile lures during the low-light periods.