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Long Island, Metro Video Fishing Forecast May 8, 2025

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We went from front runner bluefish last week to the invasion this week. Bluefish have hit just about all of the South Shore now from the West End to East. Quite a few of the blues are well over 10 pounds as well and are hitting just about anything that hits the water. The awaited fluke season kicked off last Sunday and it was not a disappointment. Good catches up to 6 pounds were reported inside the South Shore bays. The bite should only get better as the water temperature increases. Striped bass are not lacking either. All bays on both shores as well as the end of the island are all seeing stripers now. Porgies showed up strong for the opening week with “boat limits” reported from the eastern end. Weakfish are popping up as well inside Great South and Peconic Bays up to 6 pounds. The weather is right and the fish are chewing. And for all the mothers out there, we hope you enjoy your special day and get a chance to go fishing, too!

 

   

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Report by Dick's B&T

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Report by Smith Point Beach Bait and Tackle

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Report by J&J Sports

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Report by Burnett’s Marina

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Report by Saltwaters Bait and Tackle

May 12, 2025 - 10:10:12

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Report by Capt. Gillen

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Report by Captree Bait and Tackle

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Report by King Cod VII

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Report by The Captree Fleet

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Report by Suffolk Marine

May 12, 2025 - 10:10:12

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Report by Taylor Renee Charters

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Report by Bob's Bait and Tackle

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