Long Island, Metro NY - North Shore Fishing Reports

Mike at Fishing East Coast Bait and Tackle in Little Neck reports fantastic striped bass fishing anywhere from Little Neck Bay to Cold Spring Harbor. The bass are pouncing on anything tossed at them especially mojo’s on the troll, flutter spoons on the drift as well as bunker chunks and worms. The fluke have moved into the area but unfortunately are primarily shorts with 1 out of 50 fish being a keeper. Bucktails, squid, spearing and Gulp account for the fluke which are primarily 17 and 18 inches. Porgy fishing remains best to the east while the bite has been slow along

Capt. Pat Barrett of the Shamrock Charterboat in New Rochelle reports porgy fishing has made a major improvement as large hungry porgies have moved into his area. Worms and clams are working equally as well, fishing in 20 to 25 feet of water. The Sunset Fluke Fishing Trips begin on June 2nd and will sail Tuesday thru Thursday and Sundays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Capt. Pat says the water is warming up and the fluke are now in his local area. Private fishing charters can be arranged by giving Capt. Pat a call at (914) 552-3050. In addition, the Shamrock will be sailing Sightseeing Cruises to New York Harbor to view the Tall Ships celebrating America’s 250 year birthday. These trips will occur July 3 to July 8. For more information you can give Capt. Pat a call on (914) 552-3050. Check out their website at shamrockcharterboat.com.

Nuno DeCosta Tyalure Professional Tackle & Gear in Rye, NY reports that bass fishing remains off the charts with many fish to 43 inches. Trolling, jigging and live bait all have been producing well. The fluke have moved into the area and surprisingly there are many keepers with many shorts with fish to 8 pounds hitting bucktails tipped with Gulp or spearing and squid combo. Porgy fishing has been spotty; however, once you locate a school of scup, anchor and chum and you should hold the fish to the boat for as long as the chum holds out. On the offshore scene, bluefin tuna season is now open, which allows you 2 tuna per trip. Tile fishing has been excellent at the Hudson Canyon with plenty of golden tile and blue line tile fish with fish to 35 pounds. Whether trolling for tuna, marlin or swordfish or jigging for tuna or sending down the right baits and rigs for tilefish, Tyalure is fully stocked with offshore gear, bait and chum to handle anything needed for the task offshore and inshore. Without a doubt, Tyalure is your one stop shop for all your fishing supplies as well as clothing to deal with the elements Mother Nature throws at you. Nuno suggests stocking up on tuna bait and gear while everything is in stock. The store is open every day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Aboard the open boat the Rip Tide III in City Island Capt. Carl reports a great week with lots of porgy limits with fish to 3 pounds. The boat even sailed on nasty Saturday, which was the only slow day of the week and only produced 35 fish for the day. On Sunday, things turned around and porgy fishing was excellent once again.

Blaise from Duffy’s Bait and Tackle in Glenwood Landing reports great striped bass fishing both from the local beaches and out in the Sound. Trolling mojo’s and bunker spoons are producing bass to 42 inches as well as flutter spoons and bucktails, A few weakfish to 8 pounds have been taken off Matinecock Point on Bass Assassins. Fluke are also at Matinecock Point with a few keepers among many shorts. Bucktails tipped with squid and spearing or Gulp are all accounting for fish to 6 pounds. Porgy reports remain quiet this week.

On Cold Spring Charters in Cold Spring Harbor, Capt. Herb Hahn has been enjoying the current run of striped bass in the Triangle area. The fluke bite remains slow while porgy fishing continues to improve. To book your trip, give Capt. Herb a call at (516) 641-3401.

The guys at Campsite Sport Shop in Huntington reports great bass fishing at the Triangle on mojo’s, parachutes and umbrella rigs with rubber shad. Outgoing tide has been best. On slack tide, flutter spoons and poppers both producing fish to 40 inches. Fluke fishing has been slow but gradually picking up and are hitting Gulp on high/low rigs as well as bucktails. Although shorts dominate the fluke catches, there are a few keepers to 5 pounds.

Rob at Hi-Hook Bait and Tackle in Huntington reports sensational bass fishing at the Triangle for those trolling mojo’s, umbrella rigs and parachutes as well as those employing flutter spoons, diamond jigs and bucktails. Live bunker and bunker chunks are productive as well. Fluke fishing remains picky primarily small fish with a few keepers for anglers working bucktails tipped with squid and spearing or Gulp. Porgy fishing continues to improve with the best action being along the beach in 25 feet of water on sandworms and clams. Plenty of mackerel are around and are being caught on Sibaki rigs and small diamond jigs. A few weakfish are being taken in Centerport Harbor this week.

Capt. Mark DeJong of the Celtic Quest Fleet in Port Jefferson reports the Celtic Quest based in Port Jefferson is enjoying good to excellent porgy fishing with a mix of small to jumbo scup in shallow water. The fluke trips are seeing good fishing although most fish are on the small side. Nonetheless each trip sees some quality keepers in the mix. Bucktails and spearing have been best. From Jamesport, the Celtic Grace continues to bang away at the current porgy population along with some bluefish and weakfish. To book your spot at the rail, please visit their website.

Tris of Port Tackle in Port Jefferson reports lots of bass along the beaches as well as buoy 11 and buoy 9. Bunker chunks on fish finder rigs has been best from the beaches while trolling bunker spoons and umbrella rigs work best along the rip lines at the buoys. Fluke action has been pretty good although the keeper to short ratio is exceeded by the latter. Bucktails tipped with squid, spearing or Gulp are all accounting for fish to 5 pounds. Porgies are in shallow water along the beaches in 20 feet of water. Sandworms and clams are nailing scup to 3 pounds.

Jim Flora of Miller Place Bait and Tackle reports excellent striped bass fishing this week with the rip lines at buoy 11, buoy 9 and the Middle Grounds producing well with diamond jigs, bucktails, trolling Mojo’s and parachutes. Umbrella rigs with rubber shads are also productive. Fluke are abundant off buoy 9 and buoy 7 although most are shorts. Stick at it and you may be able to whip up a limit if you play the tides right. Bucktails tipped with spearing and squid has been best. Porgy fishing has been best along the beaches in shallow water with the 20 to 25 foot depths best with sandworms and clams, the ideal choices. There are still small bass jumping on swim shads and metal spoons in the back of Mt. Sinai Harbor.

Capt. Brian of Captain Skippy Charters in Mount Sinai is happy to report that the striped bass spring run is in full swing. After a slow start from the cold winter, water temps are finally creeping up to the magic 60 degree mark. Trips have been having great action catching bass to over 25 pounds by trolling, jigging, and with live bait. They are once again collaborating with Gray Fish Tag, giving anglers the unique opportunity to catch, tag, name, and release over-slot striped bass all in the name of science. This week’s shout out goes to James who released a 40 inch striper named “Jalen Bronzino” in honor of the Knicks playoff run. This week brought an influx of big porgies into the Sound resulting in the drop and stick scup fishing that we have been waiting for. Despite sand eels being everywhere on the flats, fluke fishing remains on the slower side. With a tremendous amount of bait in the water, it is only a matter of time until the fluke bite picks up. After such a brutal winter there’s no better time than now to get your family back out on the water. Call (631) 252-6536 to book a trip.

The crew from Ralphs Fishing Station in Mt. Sinai reports excellent striped bass fishing along Cedar Beach, the Middle Grounds, buoy 11 and buoy 9. Diamond jigs have been the ticket. Fluke are at the shoals in large numbers but the keeper ratio remains low. Bucktails tipped with squid and spearing has been best. A few porgies are coming from the pier out front and along the Cedar Beach shoreline on worms and clams. School size bass are still in the back end of the harbor slamming swim shads. Nothing to report on the weakfish front yet.

Shawn of Cow Harbor Bait and Tackle in Northport reports exceptional bass fishing going on right now at the Triangle with most of the fish being oversized to 30 pounds. Trolling mojo’s or drifting bucktails, diamond jigs and flutter spoons have all accounted for bass to 40 inches. Fluke fishing has been slow to begin even though the sand eels have hatched however once the water warms a bit, the fluke will be in a biting mood. Porgy fishing is picking up with the best fishing being along the beaches in 20 to 25 feet of water. Worms and clams are accounting for scup up to 2.5 pounds. Some bluefish have moved into the bays and harbors and are slamming poppers and tins.

Capt. Stu of Northport Charters in Northport reports striped bass fishing is on fire, unfortunately, most of the fish are between 35 and 42 inches; however, there are enough slot fish to send charters home with tasty bass filets. On Monday, Sev and Kali and their 4 year old twins kept some slot fish to 31 inches releasing a bunch of oversize bass. The stripers are harassing adult bunker which are quite thick in the Sound at the present time along with plenty of Boston mackerel which Capt. Stu is happy to see. Fluke fishing remains a little slow; however, once the water warms up a bit more, the fluke bite will improve. Capt. Stu is now accepting charters for the 2026 season. Whether it’s striped bass, fluke, sea bass, porgies, blackfish or combo trips, Capt. Stu has you covered with his many years’ experience fishing the North Shore of Long Island Sound. To book your trips please give Capt. Stu a call at (631) 707-3266 or visit the website at NorthportCharters.com

Capt. Sean Crean of Port of Call Charters in Northport now the 32 foot Molly Gale K 3, and the 28 foot Molly Gale K II are now fluke fishing with the action improving considerably however the keeper ratio remains low. For further info and to book your trips, please give Capt. Sean a call at (631) 896-6709 or visit their website.

Capt. Ken of Angler Fleet in Port Washington reports fabulous striped bass fishing on all his public and charter trips this week with fish to 43 inches. Many of the bass are oversize but everyone goes home with tasty fillets. Open boat and private charters are sailing every week and for more information, you can call (718) 659-8181 or visit the website to book your next fishing adventure.

Craig from WeGo Bait and Tackle in Southold reports super striped bass fishing inside the Plum Gut, the Race and the Sluiceway with outgoing tide being the key to success. The fish are falling for bucktails, swim shads and skirts fished on 3 X3 rigs. Bunker chunks has also been productive. The night bite has also been phenomenal on live eels. Porgy fishing remains solid inside the bay with fish to 3 pounds sucking down worms and clams. Jessup Neck, Nassau Point and Roses Grove continues to produce the best scup fishing. Bluefish are scattered across the bays with fish to 12 pounds. Diamond Jigs worked in front of Jessup Neck on either moving tide has been best. Weakfish are slowly improving with diamond jigs and red tubes jigged in Noyack Bay producing fish to 8 pounds. The night squid fishing has been sporadic.

Capt. Paul Ripperger and Captain Rachel Jannace Johnson of the Tide Hustle in Greenport reports consistent porgy fishing with catches depending on the dexterity of the angler as the sharpies have no problem limiting out while the less experienced angler may only put a handful of scup in the bucket. Most of the scup are of good size with plenty of jumbos making up the bulk of the catch. Everyday sees a mix of striped bass, black sea bass, fluke, bluefish and weakfish mixed in. On Sunday, the boat came back early because the entire boat limited out on big porgies. On Thursday, the boat sailed its first striped bass/porgy combo trip which was a huge success as 41 bass including 7 slot size fish staying on the boat releasing the rest which were oversize. In addition, at the change of tides, the boat switched over to porgies and everyone had their limit of scup to 2 pounds. Since the bass/porgy trip was such a huge success, the boat will be running a rod benders trip every Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. fishing for porgies and striped bass. Reservations are a must for these trips which is limited to only 15 passengers. The Tide Hustle will be sailing from Brick Cove Marina in Greenport every day, weather permitting starting at 7 a.m. and returning back to the dock between 2 and 2:30 p.m. The Tide Hustle is the newest addition of the East End open boat operation that is owned and operated by both Capt. Rachel and her husband Todd Johnson. Open boat trips are limited to 15 anglers with a 100 feet of rail space to roam in. Although walk ons are welcome, a reservation is strongly suggested to guarantee your spot on the rail. The Tide Hustle is also available for charters, also limited to 15 passengers. For further information or to book your spot on the rail you can give Capt. Paul a call at (631) 522-2002 or Captain Rachel a call at (631) 384-6294.

Adam Wilson at North Country Gas Bait and Tackle in St. James reports Manny Ramirez set up his fishing rods along the shore of Cranes Neck with his son Emmanuel where they both landed beautiful slot size bass along with a fluke that they safely released. John Kearns fished the Middle Grounds and landed a bunch of porgies and 3 large bass on parachute jigs.