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Solid Sea Bassing - Fluking Continues To Improve

We know plenty of fishing will be taking place during the extended weekend coming up and there’s plenty of fish around to be caught. Both the South Shore bays and Montauk are seeing an improvement in the fluke bite while the sea bass season opener started off well with good catches around the island. Montauk remains hot for stripers once again going into this weekend with more fish over 50 pounds reported. Contributors also check in this week with the best options heading into the holiday. Whether you’re heading out on the water this weekend or watching fireworks at home, enjoy the holiday and stay safe.

 

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West End Fishing Reports

Geoff Lawrence-West End Highlights

June 27, 2022 - 09:37:25

It was a good start to our sea bass season. Charter and party boats, and private boaters all noted that there are good overall numbers of fish and sharpies can score a limit. The AB Reef, the McAllister, the Cholera and Angler Banks all held fish. Action at the reefs on other species such as porgies, fluke and ling was good as well. Fluking on the inside was iffy with action varying from day-to-day. The Great South Bay had good numbers of keepers with some in the 5 to 6-pound class. To the west, summer flatties to 6 pounds were captured in the vicinity of the VZ Bridge. Bass anglers were able to connect with bass on clam chum at local bridges and the bay.

Jones Beach Fishing Reports

Report by Jones Beach Bait and Tackle

July 05, 2022 - 10:27:06

I spoke to the staff at Jones Beach Bait and Tackle at Field 10 and on Sunday a couple of 20-inch plus fluke were captured at the piers. Bluefish have appeared but action has been sporadic. Bass will ... More

Freeport Fishing Reports

Report by Sea Rogue Charters

July 05, 2022 - 10:31:56

Capt. Bob of Sea Rogue Charters in Freeport told me that the outside wrecks and pieces are providing very good fishing. He has been hitting the Cholera and Angler Banks on the drift for sea bass, porg... More

Report by Freeport Bait and Tackle

July 05, 2022 - 10:31:56

Kathy Sansonetti at Freeport Bait and Tackle in Freeport reported that Dennis Eberhart nailed a fine 6.39-pound flattie at Reynolds. Tony and Lauren Seminatore went big game hunting and captured a 105... More

Report by Capitol Tackle

July 05, 2022 - 10:27:06

In from Capitol Tackle in Freeport the local wrecks are yielding sea bass, fluke and scup. Bassing is best on the night bite especially in Jamaica Bay. Customers reported that the Gulp pink shine is h... More

Report by Corazon Fishing

June 27, 2022 - 09:39:48

Capt. Doug of Corazon Fishing in Freeport was pleased to report that sea bass fishing is on fire! Therefore, he is now booking half-day morning and afternoon trips for sea bass. He also noted that tun... More

Pt. Lookout Fishing Reports

Report by Super Hawk

July 05, 2022 - 10:31:56

I spoke to Capt. Steve Kearney of the Super Hawk in Pt. Lookout and he said now that school is out it’s time for family fishing fun. You can bag sea bass, fluke, ling and porgies and put smiles on ev... More

Baldwin Fishing Reports

Report by River Bay Outfitters

July 05, 2022 - 10:31:56

I heard from Paul McCain at River Bay Outfitters in Baldwin and the wind wasn't as bad as the previous weeks and the reports he heard were good. Small bass and blues are in the inlets and on the beach... More

Oceanside Fishing Reports

Report by Bay Park Fishing Station

July 05, 2022 - 10:31:56

I spoke to Mark Keller and the staff at Bay Park Fishing Station in Oceanside and action is picking up nicely on the summer flattie front. Paul Monaco was aboard “Salty Dog Charters” with Capt. Bria... More

Sheepshead Bay Fishing Reports

Report by Captain Dave III

July 05, 2022 - 10:31:56

Capt. Dave Paris of the Captain Dave III in Sheepshead Bay reported that his fares are nailing some nice size flatties at the VZ Bridge and the Narrows. Porgy fishing is still very good on the night t... More

Report by Lady Flamingo

July 05, 2022 - 10:31:56

I heard from Capt. Bob Weigand of the Lady Flamingo in Sheepshead Bay and action in general has been good with just a couple of picky days. He has been finding 3 to 13-pound blues along the Jersey Sho... More

Amityville Fishing Reports

Report by Comb's Bait and Tackle

July 05, 2022 - 10:27:06

I spoke to Bill Witchey of Combs Bait and Tackle in Amityville and summer flattie action was quality over quantity. Many customers reported an average of 2 to 3 keepers per private boat with fish to 2... More

Howard Beach Fishing Reports

Report by Karen Ann Charters

July 05, 2022 - 10:31:56

Capt. Vinnie Calabro of Karen Ann Charters in Howard Beach reported that the bass activity was nothing short of sensational. The boat has two runs daily and all trips scored big. He worked the waters ... More