Long Island, Metro NY - North Shore Fishing Reports

Blaise from Duffy’s Bait and Tackle in Glenwood Landing reports excellent trout fishing in the stocked lakes. Blaise told me he is now stocked with sand and bloodworms for stripers and porgies as well as trout baits.

On the Rip Tide III in City Island Capt. Carl reports they will start with blackfish on April 14th on Friday, Saturdays and Sunday’s only. For more info give them a call at (718) 885-0236 or (718) 483-0398.

Mike at Fishing East Coast Bait and Tackle in Little Neck reports excellent striper fishing with fish to 20 pounds sucking down blood and sandworms inside Little Neck and Manhasset Bay’s. The freshwater lakes are stocked with trout and the shop is fully equipped with both fresh and saltwater baits.

On Cold Spring Charters in Cold Spring Harbor, Capt. Herb Hahn is back in action and is now accepting charters for 2023. Capt. Herb will start the season in mid-April with blackfish, and judging by reports from the area, the blackfish are already on a tear. Therefore don’t miss out. To set up a charter, give Capt. Herb a call at (516) 641-3401.

Carmine at Campsite Sport Shop in Huntington told us the store is open year round for all your outdoor as well as fishing needs.

Over from Rob at Hi-Hook Bait and Tackle in Huntington reports excellent trout fishing in all the ponds and lakes and that the shop is fully stocked with all your trout and fishing needs.

Candy from Caraftis Fishing Station in Port Jefferson reports that the shop will be open by the beginning of May just in time for fluke and porgy season. Give Candy a call at (631) 473-2288.

Capt. Mark DeJong of the Celtic Quest Fleet in Port Jefferson reports the Celtic Grace will begin sailing for giant Peconic Bay porgies by late April so stay tuned for sailing dates.

Sue Flora of Miller Place Bait and Tackle reports anglers are already catching and releasing keeper blackfish in the Old Field area. Striped bass are also off to an early start to 20 pounds using plugs in the Little Neck Bay area. Should be a heck of a spring.

Capt. Brian of Captain Skippy Charters in Mount Sinai will begin sailing at the start of May chasing fluke, stripers and porgies. To book your trips, give Capt. Brian a call at (631) 252-6536.

Kathleen from Ralphs Fishing Station in Mt. Sinai reports the station is open daily for all your service needs. Give them a call at (631) 473-6655.

Phil of Cow Harbor Bait and Tackle in Northport reports micro stripers way in back of the bays, however, the lakes are fully stocked with rainbow and brown trout and the shop is fully equipped with all your trout needs.

Capt. Sean Crean of Port of Call Charters in Northport reports he is now booking charters for 2023. Give the Captain a call at (631) 896-6709 to book your trips.

Steve from WeGo Bait and Tackle in Southold suggest giving him a call before coming to the shop to be sure someone will be there to help you. The number is (631) 765-3918.

Charlie at Mattituck Fishing Station in Southold reports the shop will open by late April or early May. You can give them a call at (631) 298-8399.

Capt. Tim of the open boat the Timothy C in Mattituck reports starting up as soon as fluke season debuts. For more info or to reserve your spot at the rail, give Tim a call at (631) 960-8204.