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The Fisherman Magazine Weekend Video Forecast 5/6/2021 - New England

In this week’s Web Fishing Forecast, New England editor Dave Anderson has news about bluefish arriving in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Their arrival seems to have coincided with an influx of squid that will, almost certainly, fire up the striper action in all three states this week. The best striper fishing is still in western Connecticut if you’re looking for size—but great catches can be made in Narragansett Bay and the estuaries of Cape Cod. Fluking has been tough this week, weather has been a factor, the best action for flatties is over on the NY side of Long Island Sound. Blackfish action is on the rise in Rhody and Massachusetts, look for some really nice togs to show up this week in both states, don’t forget that CT’s tog season is closed right now.

 

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GREG METCALF-South Shore Massachusetts to Maine Highlights

May 03, 2021 - 10:28:13

The first fresh migrating stripers have arrived along south shore and can be found in many of the local marshes and rivers. Most of the first arrivals are micro size 14 to 16 inches, but schools of larger sized stripers will soon be blanketing the coastal waters of northern New England over the next several weeks. Fly fishermen can have a ball with many of these early arrivals. If you’re looking for your first fresh striper of 2021, the North or South Rivers just might be your best bet. Give them a try and let us know how you make out. May haddock fishing should remain steady as she goes. Early season reports have been very favorable with some bigger-sized haddock in the mix. As the month progresses, and the water continues to warm, schools of mackerel will arrive on the offshore ledges and then move inshore along the coastline. Striper and flounder fishing will heat up and the 2021 saltwater fishing season be in full swing. Stay tuned for all that!

Green Harbor Fishing Reports

Report by Black Rose Fishing Charters

May 03, 2021 - 10:28:13

Captain Rich from Black Rose Fishing Charters told me scup and porgy fishing season is here. Two trips per day are the routine for you to fill up cooler and go home with a bucket of tasty fish. Fishin... More

Scituate Fishing Reports

Report by Belsan’s Bait and Tackle

May 03, 2021 - 10:28:13

Pete from Belsan’s Bait and Tackle told me that fresh migratory stripers have arrived and can be found in the mouth of all the local marshes and rivers. More fish will be arriving every day and hopef... More

Quincy Fishing Reports

Report by First Bite Charters

May 03, 2021 - 10:29:42

Captain Dan Morrell of First Bite Charters told me he can’t wait to the start flounder fishing season. Captain Dan sails out of Hough’s Neck “the flounder capital of the world”. He is also haddock... More

Report by Little Sister Charters- Quincy

May 03, 2021 - 10:28:13

Captain Jason Colby of Little Sister Charters told me that the offshore ground fishing has been lights out. He had to move around quite bit this week for his crews to catch their haddock limit because... More

Salem Fishing Reports

Report by Tomo's Tackle

December 21, 2020 - 11:12:35

Liam from Tomo’s Tackle reported there are some numbers of smelt coming into Pickering Wharf area on Christmas week. The baits of choice are sea worm, frozen krill, grass shrimp and chunk of silversi... More

Gloucester Fishing Reports

Report by Yankee Fleet

May 03, 2021 - 10:29:42

The crew of the Yankee Fleet told me haddock fishing has been very steady with most anglers going home with their full limit of fresh fillets. Weather has been difficult but hopefully the weather and ... More

Plum Island Fishing Reports

Report by Surfland Bait and Tackle

May 03, 2021 - 10:29:42

Martha from Surfland told me only a few shad have been caught at Rocks Village and Spiro’s. Most of the hot action is further upriver in the freshwater. The fishing seems to be improving every day ho... More

Saco Bay Fishing Reports

Report by Saco Bay Tackle

October 19, 2020 - 09:53:52

Pete from Saco Bay Tackle reported warm weather last week was a great weekend gift for boats to get out again. Local fishermen said they had a few good hours of stripers breaking the surface on both t... More

Bar Harbor Fishing Reports

Report by Acadian Boat Tours

September 21, 2020 - 13:22:24

Captain Gary from Acadian Boat Tours told me it has been a great fishing season on Frenchman’s Bay. They will continue to offer sightseeing and nature cruises as well a beautiful sunset tour througho... More