UPDATE YOUR LICENSE AND REGISTRY, AND MORE ON CIRCLE HOOKS
The season is fast approaching and it’s a good time to make sure your freshwater fishing license and marine registry are up-to-date. There are plenty of options for getting it done as managing editor Matt Broderick explains in this week’s E-News. The ASMFC’s Striped Bass Board will be meeting on March 14 to discuss possible changes to the requirement of using circle hooks when bait fishing for striped bass. The results of that meeting will guide the state’s circle hook regulations. Senior editor Fred Golofaro has the info you need to listen on the meeting.
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West End Fishing Reports
Geoff Lawrence-West End Highlights
February 22, 2021 - 09:53:34
No significant changes in fishing activity. Weather conditions have prevented the party and charter boats from venturing to the offshore wrecks. Offshore tilefish trips are scheduled on some of the local party boats. The freezing temps have chased herring into the deeper water and out of the bays. A few herring were found at Magnolia Pier. Many shops will be open during the winter, but its always best to call ahead.
Jones Beach Fishing Reports
November 02, 2020 - 15:59:40
Brendan from Jones Beach Bait and Tackle at Field 10 reported bass action was red hot along the beach with fish to 35-pounds. Tog were bagged at the rocks and off the piers. Please note that next we...
Brendan from Jones Beach Bait and Tackle at Field 10 reported bass action was red hot along the beach with fish to 35-pounds. Tog were bagged at the rocks and off the piers. Please note that next weekend the Jones Beach shop will close for the remainder of the 2020 season. However, Captree Bait and Tackle will still be open 7 days a week.
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Freeport Fishing Reports
March 01, 2021 - 10:19:54
From the Capt. Lou Fleet on the Nautical Mile in Freeport has upcoming local cod and special canyon tilefish trips. To make reservations go to. www.captloufleet.com, click on fishing then click fishi...
From the Capt. Lou Fleet on the Nautical Mile in Freeport has upcoming local cod and special canyon tilefish trips. To make reservations go to. www.captloufleet.com, click on fishing then click fishing specials, find your date and click buy tickets. If you are not computer savvy call (516) 623 5823. They will book you over the phone.
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February 22, 2021 - 09:55:18
Capt. Mike Peres of the party boat Capitol Princess at 85 Woodcleft Ave on the Nautical Mile in Freeport, said that for the 2021 season he plans to fish the inshore and offshore waters for sea bass, p...
Capt. Mike Peres of the party boat Capitol Princess at 85 Woodcleft Ave on the Nautical Mile in Freeport, said that for the 2021 season he plans to fish the inshore and offshore waters for sea bass, porgies, cod, ling, fluke and striped bass, as well as tilefish and tuna. In the spring, the captain will begin his 2021 season with full day runs for summer flatties. Private charters can be booked. (800) 419-0967. www.capitolprincess.com.
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February 22, 2021 - 09:53:34
Kathy Sansonetti of Freeport Bait and Tackle on S Main Street in Freeport told me they are gearing up for the spring season. The shop is having loads of new tackle arriving daily. Some herring have be...
Kathy Sansonetti of Freeport Bait and Tackle on S Main Street in Freeport told me they are gearing up for the spring season. The shop is having loads of new tackle arriving daily. Some herring have been reported at Magnolia Pier in Long Beach, and some porgy catches in Montauk. Kathy advised that you should secure your fishing permits on the DEC website, (available all year), as well as obtaining bight fishing and off-road access permits from the Jones Beach Park Office. Those permits will only be issued until the end of March. The shop will be open Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. At other times you can call for an appointment. The shop will carry fresh skimmers and frozen baits such as squid, spearing, mackerel and chum. (516) 378-4988.
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February 22, 2021 - 09:53:34
James Robinson at Fred Chall Marine Supply on S Main Street in Freeport told me they plan to hold their Annual Open House in the spring with the date TBD. The shops winter hours will be Monday to Sa...
James Robinson at Fred Chall Marine Supply on S Main Street in Freeport told me they plan to hold their Annual Open House in the spring with the date TBD. The shops winter hours will be Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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January 18, 2021 - 10:35:42
Captain Steve of the Super Hawk in Pt. Lookout reports the usual array of winter bottom species. All anglers have been landing 20-30 fish each on most trips. They have upcoming local and offshore tr...
Captain Steve of the Super Hawk in Pt. Lookout reports the usual array of winter bottom species. All anglers have been landing 20-30 fish each on most trips. They have upcoming local and offshore trips this month. Reservations will be required for all trips so call (516) 607-3004.
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November 23, 2020 - 09:34:34
Over at Sea Isle Sports in Freeport Robert said that bassing has been excellent on the troll and blackfishing has been good on local reefs....
Over at Sea Isle Sports in Freeport Robert said that bassing has been excellent on the troll and blackfishing has been good on local reefs.
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November 23, 2020 - 09:34:34
Capt. Al of Miss Marie Charters in Freeport said that bass action was pretty good with a nice mix of monster blues to 19-pounds as a by catch. The captain will end his 2020 season this Sunday the 29th...
Capt. Al of Miss Marie Charters in Freeport said that bass action was pretty good with a nice mix of monster blues to 19-pounds as a by catch. The captain will end his 2020 season this Sunday the 29th.
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November 23, 2020 - 09:34:34
Capt. Bob Schmitt of Sea Rogue Charters in Freeport said that his 2020 season has come to a close. He wants to thank everyone for their patronage and looks forward to the spring bass and blackfish sea...
Capt. Bob Schmitt of Sea Rogue Charters in Freeport said that his 2020 season has come to a close. He wants to thank everyone for their patronage and looks forward to the spring bass and blackfish season in 2021.
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Pt. Lookout Fishing Reports
February 22, 2021 - 09:55:18
Capt. Steve of the Super Hawk in Pt. Lookout said he was able to sail a few times to the offshore wrecks where the anglers on board dropped jumbo porgies, pollock and ling into their coolers. The aver...
Capt. Steve of the Super Hawk in Pt. Lookout said he was able to sail a few times to the offshore wrecks where the anglers on board dropped jumbo porgies, pollock and ling into their coolers. The average catch was 20 to 30 fish per angler. The boat will be sailing on both offshore and local trips. Please check Facebook and the website for the schedule. Reservations will be required for all trips so call (516) 607-3004.
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Baldwin Fishing Reports
March 01, 2021 - 10:19:54
From River Bay Outfitters in Baldwin Paul McCain reports that the warmer temperatures have his customers fishing more. He mentioned that the beginning of this month is a good time to target pickerel w...
From River Bay Outfitters in Baldwin Paul McCain reports that the warmer temperatures have his customers fishing more. He mentioned that the beginning of this month is a good time to target pickerel with the fly rod. He also said all of his trips are posted on his site now. Visit www.riverbayoutfitters.com to take a look at them.
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Oceanside Fishing Reports
February 22, 2021 - 09:55:18
Capt. Nick Savene of No Time Charters in Oceanside reported that he will sail during the winter depending on the weather. (516) 889-1968....
Capt. Nick Savene of No Time Charters in Oceanside reported that he will sail during the winter depending on the weather. (516) 889-1968.
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December 28, 2020 - 12:37:57
I gave Bay Park Fishing Station a call and they reported a slow week on the fishing front. With the holidays it seemed that people had their attention focused towards other things. They will be in and...
I gave Bay Park Fishing Station a call and they reported a slow week on the fishing front. With the holidays it seemed that people had their attention focused towards other things. They will be in and out of the store for the next week or so and then will close up until about April.
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Brooklyn Fishing Reports
February 22, 2021 - 09:55:18
I spoke to Frank Ruperto at Bernies Bait and Tackle on Emmons Ave in Sheepshead Bay and the cold weather is a delight for ice anglers and they are having a blast. Herring action is spotty due to the...
I spoke to Frank Ruperto at Bernies Bait and Tackle on Emmons Ave in Sheepshead Bay and the cold weather is a delight for ice anglers and they are having a blast. Herring action is spotty due to the extremely cold water that forces the fish out of the bay and into deeper water. When the water warms up look for herring at the Coney Island Pier, the 69th Street Pier and the NY Harbor area. The shop has a special Ice Fishing Section set up and freshwater baits including live shiners, waxworms and nightcrawlers. Frank has his work bench all set up so bring in your rods and reels in for maintenance or repair. Select items will be available in the shops 50 per cent off section, and there are some select rods on sale. The shops hours are Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The NY State Saltwater Registry License will be issued from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The shop will be closed on Mondays. (718) 646-7600.
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Sheepshead Bay Fishing Reports
February 22, 2021 - 09:55:18
Capt. Dave Paris of the Capt. Dave 3 on Emmons Ave in Sheepshead Bay told me that he scheduling winter trips for cod and ling on Saturdays and Sundays only. Please call (917) 251-2628 to confirm dates...
Capt. Dave Paris of the Capt. Dave 3 on Emmons Ave in Sheepshead Bay told me that he scheduling winter trips for cod and ling on Saturdays and Sundays only. Please call (917) 251-2628 to confirm dates and sailing times.
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November 23, 2020 - 09:35:57
Capt. Bob Weigand of the Lady Flamingo on Knapp Street told me the all-in-all the bass action has been the best he has seen in quite a while. It was a wild, whacky and terrific week of activity as the...
Capt. Bob Weigand of the Lady Flamingo on Knapp Street told me the all-in-all the bass action has been the best he has seen in quite a while. It was a wild, whacky and terrific week of activity as the top notch bassing also saw an invasion of jumbo blues and a surprise catch of an 8-pound bonito that crashed the party. He found fish from the Rockaways to the Jersey Shore. The boat departs daily at 6:30 a.m. and will sail until the closing of bass season. You can enjoy bass and turkey on Thursday by hopping aboard the Lady Flamingo and get back to the dock by 1:00 p.m. (718) 763-8745.
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November 16, 2020 - 09:33:50
Capt. Dave Paris of the Capt. Dave 3 on Emmons Ave in Sheepshead Bay told me togging has been good at New Bottom. Blackfish trips sail daily at 9 a.m. Night bass action was very good on Friday and S...
Capt. Dave Paris of the Capt. Dave 3 on Emmons Ave in Sheepshead Bay told me togging has been good at New Bottom. Blackfish trips sail daily at 9 a.m. Night bass action was very good on Friday and Saturday. Fridays trip saw 30 keepers and there were 15 keepers on Saturday with plenty of shorts. Night trips depart at 7 p.m. daily. The captain has an Offshore Wreck Special scheduled for Saturday, November 21st that will depart the night before at 10 p.m. that will target giant sea bass, porgies and cod. Reservations are required so call (917) 251-2628.
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Seaford Fishing Reports
February 22, 2021 - 09:53:34
Capt. Tony Renda of the Reel Challenge/Ho Choy in Seaford plans to sail during the winter weather permitting. He will target cod and other species. (516) 541-2006....
Capt. Tony Renda of the Reel Challenge/Ho Choy in Seaford plans to sail during the winter weather permitting. He will target cod and other species. (516) 541-2006.
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