Long Island, Metro NY - West End Fishing Reports

Over at Jones Beach Bait and Tackle I learned that they will reopen in late April. (516) 785-2248.

The staff at Capitol Tackle in Freeport said that they heard of some decent bass action in Raritan. Anglers are finding pretty good cod activity along the inshore wrecks. (516) 490-6314.

Kathy Sansonetti of Freeport Bait and Tackle told me that anglers are finding some herring here and there. Flounder have been found at the VZ Bridge, and bass are already roaming Jamaica Bay. The shop hours are Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. They will be closed on Wednesdays. (516) 378-4988.

Capt. Bob Schmitt of Sea Rogue Charters in Freeport said that the boat is in the water and he is ready to chase blackfish and bass. Pick your prime dates now. (516) 551-2177.

Over on the Super Hawk in Pt. Lookout Capt. Steve Kearney told me his Annual Deep Water Wreck Special will sail on Friday, March 31. They will be fishing the depths from 170 to 300-ft. for pollock, ling, cod and hake. A Blackfish/Cod Special will depart at 5 a.m. on Saturday, April 1st. The 1 a.m. Offshore Specials will sail on Sunday, April 2nd and Saturday, April 8th. Please call, or check the Facebook page for additional trip dates and times. Reservations are required for all trips. (516) 607-3004.

I heard from Capt. Nick Savene of No Time Charters in Oceanside and blackfish and bass are on the menu starting on April 1st. Prime dates can still be booked. (516) 662-6519.

I spoke to Capt. Dave Paris of the Captain Dave III in Sheepshead Bay and trips for flounder and blackfish will start in April and sail daily at 8 a.m. (917) 251-2628.

Capt. Bob of the Lady Flamingo in Sheepshead Bay told me he plans to start chasing the striped bass on Saturday, April 15th. The boat still sails from the dock on Knapp Street.

I made contact with Capt. Tony Renda of the charter boat Reel Challenge/Ho Choy in Seaford. He intends to start with fluke in May and will run open boat by reservation and charter trips. (516) 541-2006.

Bill Witchey of Combs Bait and Tackle in Amityville said the shop will reopen on Saturday, April 15th. They will be open at 9 a.m. daily Monday to Friday and 7 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. (631) 264-3525.

I spoke to Capt. Vinnie Calabro of Karen Ann Charters in Howard Beach and Raritan Bay has exploded with bass to 40-pounds. J Bay is showing signs of life as enormous amounts of bait moved into the back areas. The three boat fleet will be doing open boat and charter runs. (516) 728-6952.